Alamogordo Daily Digest Friday, October 02, 2026
Ty's Take
The fair's back in full swing, which means Alamogordo's doing what it does best, and the city commission's doing what it does too. When a municipal body declines to review allegations against one of its own, you can read that a couple of ways, but most folks around here know the difference between closing a file and closing a case. Meanwhile, Stan Ford's been out there capturing some genuine American moments across decades, from the Kennedy era straight through to his lens on New Mexico, and that kind of archive doesn't come from sitting still. The 5K for breast cancer awareness shows up every year because the work matters, and it matters locally. Some days the news reads like the town running on all its usual tracks at once.
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City commission declines review of alleged conduct violation
The Alamogordo city commission voted 4-2 on September 22 to reject further review of a code-of-conduct complaint against District 5 Commissioner Al Hernandez. The complaint stemmed from an incident in June when Hernandez called a city employee "stupid" during a public meeting.
Alamogordo comes alive for the annual Otero County Fair
The Otero County Fair and Rodeo drew hundreds of visitors to Alamogordo from September 24-27, continuing a tradition that began in 1936. Fair board member Amalia Montoya noted the event's appeal to attendees from across the state.
Stan Ford’s photographic journey from JFK to NM
Landscape photographer Stan Ford was selected as Artist in Residence at Valles Caldera for May 2026, spending a month living in one of New Mexico's most scenic locations. Ford's residency follows a photographic journey that includes notable historical subjects from his earlier career.
CHRISTUS and non-profit stage 5K to battle breast cancer
CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico and a nonprofit partner are organizing a 5K run along Alamogordo's Scenic Drive to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. CEO Reuben Murray envisions the event becoming an annual tradition in the community.
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