What Would You Do With A New Library?

A new library would open up so many possibilities for this community. For instance, wouldn’t it be great to have an expanded youth library area so our kids can be themselves without disturbing other library patrons? We’d have a place to  host community events and performances; a place for community groups to meet; a bigger selection of books and [...]

Mentoring opportunities for high schoolers

At a recent Chamber meeting, a new program was introduced. Basically, Alamogordo Public Schools is looking to team up with businesses in the Alamogordo area to offer “for credit” mentoring programs for students so they can be “work ready” or ready to follow their passions (whatever those might be). The program sounds a lot like [...]

What would you do, Alamogordo?

Today my father and I were discussing the Alamogordo business climate and what the town has to offer its citizens. I was born and raised in the area – grew up in La Luz. I moved to Washington State for 12 years and moved myself, my business and my family back here to my hometown. [...]

My ideal Downtown Alamogordo

My favorite thing about going “downtown” in almost any city is just strolling along, looking in interesting shops and people watching. Unfortunately, our downtown here in Alamogordo is not what it used to be. There are many vacant shops…very few places for people to hang out. My idea of a great Alamogordo downtown involves cafes [...]