Alamogordo Town News -2nd Life Media

09/19/2026

Today’s headlines…

Advocate Pushes to Save Sunspot's Dunn Solar Telescope as Demolition Nears

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/390840/advocate-pushes-save-sunspots-dunn-solar-telescope-demolition-nears

https://youtu.be/5Dr6B4y-v8Q?is=zLUtU9DIgbIueXs4

Tigers Hold Off Goddard in Overtime Thriller, 28-27 And Around Otero County

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/390838/tigers-hold-goddard-overtime-thriller-28-27-and-around-otero-county

Tularosa Trustees Weigh Dog Ordinance Rewrite, Hear Conditions for Proposed 190-Foot Cell Tower

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/390762/tularosa-trustees-weigh-dog-ordinance-rewrite-hear-conditions-proposed-190

“Will Never Be Released”: Records Show a Pattern of Commissioner Interference and Harassment Allegations That Alamogordo’s Commission Has Rarely Policed

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/18/will-never-be-released-records-show-a-pattern-of-commissioner-interference-and-harassment-allegations-that-alamogordos-commission-has-rarely-policed/

Former Sunspot staff member Dave Dooling says the historic observatory could still become a museum, training site, and astrotourism destination

09/19/2026

City of Alamogordo - Government Commissioner Al Hernandez doesn’t like the idea of a free press and the spotlight on his statements. Hernandez was not elected by a mandate but appointed to complete a scheme that’s timelines is soon to present itself. In his own words..

https://youtube.com/shorts/CsQudypv-yg?is=xavOe792855tz2QG

And his own worlds on the public record calling a staff leader “stupid” and “not understanding the budget process” creating a hostile work environment in violation of state statutes, one of 4 reasons why an ethics investigation within both the commission and filed with the state of New Mexico is investigating Mr Hernandez…

https://youtube.com/shorts/THi1Cm40-Rw?is=wAkZlGfEd-8VxBJz

And an admission, the city he owns the leadership of and has the power to correct that within the city “there is no communication”

https://youtube.com/shorts/nbjMnCh4tu0?is=KNzM8S5Y6L1QO1pX

Mr Hernandez owns the processes, Mr Hernandez is showing a lack of professionalism decorum as a City Commission leader…

And by the way Mr Hernandez passable quality roads are a quality of life issue…

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09/18/2026

Al Hernandez calls union leader “stupid” and those words lead to an investigation of 4 counts of potential misconduct. This issue to be discussed at city commission meeting on Tuesday Sept 22. Public comment encouraged…

https://youtube.com/shorts/THi1Cm40-Rw?is=KoPtc3kGPGoPoAd1

Commission to Decide Whether Al Hernandez Complaint Moves Forward, as Two-to-One "No Cause" Finding Exposes Limits of Self-Policing per Weak Charter

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/18/commission-to-decide-whether-al-hernandez-complaint-moves-forward-as-two-to-one-no-cause-finding-exposes-limits-of-self-policing-per-weak-charter/

Alamogordo Commissioner Al Hernandez degrades Alamogordo City Union...

09/17/2026

Today in the news….

Otero County Commission tables subdivision fee hikes; sheriff reports 40-pound m**h seizure

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/390629/otero-county-commission-tables-subdivision-fee-hikes-sheriff-reports-40

Demolition of Dunn Solar Telescope to Start Soon

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/390567/dunn-solar-telescope-start-soon

Save the Date: Alamogordo to Welcome Home Honor Flight Veteran September 26th at VFW Post 7686

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/17/save-the-date-alamogordo-to-welcome-home-honor-flight-veteran-september-26th-at-vfw-post-7686/

Tularosa Homecoming Parade to Close Highway 54/70 and Nearby Streets Thursday Afternoon

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/390615/tularosa-homecoming-parade-close-highway-5470-and-nearby-streets-thursday

Obituaries

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/community

Stephanie Hernandez The Doctor Is In - Flock Cameras
https://youtu.be/mIhtUfW-XcQ

Alamogordo Town News On KALH 091626
https://youtu.be/swjDw5YWfxM

Otero County Commission update…

09/16/2026

Sad Breaking News, it’s verified Demolition of Dunn Solar Telescope to Start Soon

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/16/demolition-of-dunn-solar-telescope-to-start-soon/

Demolition of the Dunn Solar Telescope at Sunspot Solar Observatory is slated to begin as early as next week and will proceed through March 2027, Alamogordo Town News has learned. The Dunn, an iconic feature of the Sacramento Mountains skyline since 1969, used three liquid mercury bearings to ensure...

09/15/2026

Today’s headlines…

Save the Date Oct 17, 2026 Corks & Shells Returns: Thrive's W**e and Pistachio Festival Grows in Year Two

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/389532/save-date-oct-17-2026-corks-shells-returns-thrives-w**e-and-pistachio

More Than 150 Thrive Volunteers to Fan Out Across Otero County for Annual Day of Caring, Sept 18, 2026

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387511/more-150-thrive-volunteers-fan-out-across-otero-county-annual-day-caring

Off-Road Triathlon's Biggest Race Comes to Ruidoso for XTERRA's 30th Anniversary

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/390365/road-triathlons-biggest-race-comes-ruidoso-xterras-30th-anniversary

EDITORIAL: Alamogordo's Charter Protects Officials, Not Citizens. Voters Should Rewrite It

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/15/editorial-alamogordos-charter-protects-officials-not-citizens-voters-should-rewrite-it/

Recall Organizer Vows to Press On After Judge Rejects Petition Against Commissioner Burnett

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/390369/recall-organizer-vows-press-after-judge-rejects-petition-against

Obituaries

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/community

Otero County Day Of Caring 2026
https://youtu.be/bAfdZE3LAXY

Chapter 2 Begins For The Commission
https://youtu.be/GOhjcliDb7Q

Alamogordo Town News On KALH 091526
https://youtu.be/kPRtDriHdaU

After a four-w**ery debut in 2025, the Alameda Park fundraiser comes back Oct. 17 with six w**eries, a spectular w**e tent and a new ticketing platform...

09/14/2026

Today’s headlines…

Judge Dismisses Recall Petition Against Commissioner Burnett, Finds No Legal Duty per Existing Charter Ordinances to Answer Constituents

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/14/judge-dismisses-recall-petition-against-commissioner-burnett-finds-no-legal-duty-per-existing-charter-ordinances-to-answer-constituents/

Counseling Center, and Nadia Sikes Take Top Honors as Otero County Nonprofits "Hold It Together" at Third Annual Summit

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387442/counseling-center-counseling-center-and-nadia-sikes-take-top-honors-otero

PNM Executives Faced Otero County Customers Saturday as NM Department of Justice Demands Answers on Billing Complaints

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/12/pnm-executives-faced-otero-county-customers-today-as-nm-department-of-justice-demands-answers-on-billing-complaints/

Volleyball Roundup: Lady Tigers Claim Bronze Bracket Title at Zia Classic

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387519/volleyball-roundup-lady-tigers-claim-bronze-bracket-title-zia-classic

Friday Night Roundup: Roswell Runs Past Alamogordo; Tularosa, Grady Roll to Shutouts

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387518/friday-night-roundup-roswell-runs-past-alamogordo-tularosa-grady-roll

Diaz Takes Individual Title as Area Runners Shine at Ruidoso Invitational

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387517/diaz-takes-individual-title-area-runners-shine-ruidoso-invitational

More Than 150 Thrive Volunteers to Fan Out Across Otero County for Annual Day of Caring, Sept 18, 2026

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387511/more-150-thrive-volunteers-fan-out-across-otero-county-annual-day-caring

El Paso Man Wanted on R**e, Drug Charges from Inn of the Mountain Gods Case

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387507/el-paso-man-wanted-rape-drug-charges-inn-mountain-gods-case

Feature Film "Believe" to Hold Open Casting Call in Cloudcroft, Seeking Local Talent

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387462/feature-film-believe-hold-open-casting-call-cloudcroft-seeking-local

Pete Buttigieg Comes to Southern New Mexico

https://youtu.be/FNA4zOXb8oA?is=wsMJ6qmPmKD3Z-ST

Alamogordo Town News On KALH 091426
https://youtu.be/vnL9I2457hA

Sunny Aris Animal Village NM Pupdate 091426
https://youtu.be/x8KqZkdW6DY

09/13/2026

Alamogordo Town News -2nd Life Media and KALH Radio exclusive Pete Buttigieg in Las Cruces

09/13/2026

Who knew New Mexico Liam Griffin for NM Senate is a talented singer as well as political leader…

09/12/2026

Today’s headlines…

Twenty-Five Years Later: Timberon and Alamogordo Remembers 9/11

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/11/twenty-five-years-later-timberon-and-alamogordo-remembers-9-11/

"Let's Plan Alamogordo's Future Together": Mayor McDonald Calls on Residents to Shape City's New Comprehensive Plan

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387387/lets-plan-alamogordos-future-together-mayor-mcdonald-calls-residents-shape

From Meme to Microphone: Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico 'New America' at GOP Midterm Convention

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/09/11/from-meme-to-microphone-trump-floats-renaming-new-mexico-new-america-at-gop-midterm-convention/

Grace Nagamine - “our priorities should be bread and butter issues, high electricity cost reduction, fixing roads not arguing and creating division by trolling the name of New Mexico v New America…

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19ehMgguEU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Burgers, Body Slams, and Ballads: Chaparral's Third Annual Cook-off Returns Saturday

https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/g/alamogordo-nm/n/387316/burgers-body-slams-and-ballads-chaparrals-third-annual-cook-returns

Chaparral’s Third Annual Burger Cook-off
https://youtu.be/1GFqUS-QYkc

Alamogordo Town News On KALH 091126
https://youtu.be/sOekTUYPt_A

Lee Greenwood and George Bush God Bless the USA 911
https://youtu.be/ngF83RBbb7s

Christy Lepus Weekly Fishin' Report 091126
https://youtu.be/5ln0KR-Wg_s

Kathy Denton Kitty City NM Cat Chat 091126
https://youtu.be/U2NGkSa16lA

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — A quarter century after the September 11 attacks, the communities of the Tularosa Basin and Sacramento Mountains are pausing to remember — from the flats of Alamogordo and Tularosa to the forested canyon community of Timberon. Friday, September 11, 2026, marks 25 years since 2...