Alamogordo Daily Digest Friday, September 25, 2026
Ty's Take
The fair's open, the Kellys are back in the spotlight, and somebody's finally serious about what we do with Bonito Lake, which around here means the conversation about water just got a lot less theoretical. You can feel it this time of year, that peculiar blend that makes Alamogordo what it is: the county fair bringing out the ranchers and the families, the space museum crowd still marveling at what it took to put men in orbit, and underneath it all the hard arithmetic of who gets what from the mountains when the dry years come. We've got senators and astronauts who learned their trade here, folks who still run cattle on ground that belonged to their grandfathers, and a town that somehow holds all of it at once. The pension crisis hitting the news wires is just noise by comparison. We know what matters.
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Scenes from the opening of the Otero County Fair
The Otero County Fair opened Thursday with crowds already gathering by midday to celebrate a tradition that stretches back to 1936. Visitors enjoyed animal exhibitions, food and vendor stalls, and handcrafted displays throughout the fairgrounds.
Senator Mark Kelly: A life spent in space and in public service
Senator Mark Kelly has long been passionate about space exploration, having aspired as a teenager to become the first person to walk on Mars. Though he acknowledges that particular mission did not succeed, Kelly has channeled his ambitions into a career combining space exploration and public...
Astronaut Scott Kelly savors induction to Space Hall of Fame
Astronaut Scott Kelly has been inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame, reflecting a career path that began with childhood memories of Neil Armstrong's moon landing. Kelly's journey from his New Jersey roots to NASA accomplishments culminated in this prestigious recognition.
Alamogordo will develop plan for Bonito Lake
Following a September 22 City Commission meeting, Alamogordo committed to pursuing substantive discussions with other government entities about the future of Bonito Lake. Recreation activities at the lake remain open while the city develops its planning approach.
Tales from the Tularosa Basin — Where is Philmont?
A columnist discovered that many New Mexicans are unfamiliar with the location of Philmont Scout Ranch, despite the camp's historical significance in the state. The author explored this surprising gap in regional knowledge at a recent conference at Philmont Scout Ranch.
Gluttony, thy name is New Mexico’s pension plan
New Mexico voters will decide this November whether to amend the state constitution to authorize salaries for legislators, replacing the current per diem reimbursement system. If approved, lawmakers would receive annual salaries of approximately $67,800.
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