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Alamogordo Daily Digest Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Ty's Take

Fair week's done and the dust is settling, which means we can stop pretending the county's divided between the folks who showed up and the ones who didn't. A rodeo still tells you who cares about keeping the old ways alive around here, and this year the usual suspects were out there proving they've still got the skills their grandfathers taught them. Meanwhile up in Ruidoso the college teams are gearing up for their home schedule, which is its own kind of hometown pride, the kind that doesn't rope cattle but fills bleachers. Otero County's got room for both, though you might notice they don't often cross paths. That's not a complaint, just how it is when you're straddling ranching country and the mountain communities. Both matter. Both keep showing up.

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Weather Alerts

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 29 at 5:38AM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including Dona Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties. Far West Texas, including El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. * WHEN...Through 6AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may r...

Alamogordo Daily News

Otero County Fair Rodeo Results

The Otero County Fair rodeo saw mixed results in Friday night competition, with no qualified rides in saddle bronc but several competitors placing in ranch bronc and barrel racing events. Berwyn Duffy topped the ranch bronc standings with 70 points, while Chancie Roberts won barrel racing with a...

ENMU-Ruidoso teams ready for home stands

Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso's cross country and rodeo teams are ramping up their fall seasons and preparing to host competitions across Lincoln and Otero counties in October. The cross-country squad recently competed at the Texas Tech Open and looks to build momentum heading into the home...

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