Alamogordo Daily Digest Sunday, August 30, 2026
Ty's Take
Finding a city attorney in a town this size has never been simple, but watching the position sit vacant long enough to make local news means somebody's legal workload is piling up somewhere, and usually it's the folks trying to get permits approved or settle property disputes who feel it first. Meanwhile, the FBI's involvement in Roswell killings reminds you that the basin stretches wider than Alamogordo's city limits, and what happens in the next county over matters to law enforcement resources and attention across the whole region. On lighter ground, the fishing report says conditions are scattered across New Mexico as summer turns, which probably means the locals who know the creeks and reservoirs best are already out there before the season really shifts. The sports calendar keeps rolling on, which it always does, because that's the heartbeat of a small town no matter what else is happening in the headlines.
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Alamogordo continues search for city attorney
Alamogordo City Manager Robert Stockwell announced to the City Commission that he will conduct one more search for a full-time city attorney after the previous recruitment effort did not produce a suitable candidate. Stockwell indicated he had interviewed at least one prospect during the latest...
FBI joins Roswell murder investigations
The FBI is now assisting local police with investigations into the deaths of three men described as transient, who were allegedly killed in the Roswell area during June and July. Investigators are working to determine whether the cases are connected.
Fishing conditions across NM vary as August comes to end
Anglers across New Mexico continue fishing despite rising temperatures and changing water levels as summer transitions into fall. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife reports that fishing remains active at lakes and streams throughout the state.
Otero County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events
High school sports in Otero County saw mixed results over the past week, with Cloudcroft defeating Estancia in volleyball and Clovis topping Alamogordo in football. Tularosa narrowly beat Ruidoso in football with a 29-28 victory while Fort Sumner dominated Mescalero Apache 88-0.
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