Karl is a public policy professional, author, and pro-business advocate in Alamogordo. 1229 Paseo de Peralta. I purchased a gift certificate from Victoria's (one of my favorite downtown stores) and spent about 45 minutes speaking with Aliceand her employees. Tularosa Board of Trustees Position 3 seat was a three-cornered contest resulting in Deborah Lynne Cooksey winning the majority vote with 66 total votes while her opponents Stephanie DuBoise got 32 and Billie Ana Hobson got 50 votes. Simply put, the city already has begun this process andI support efforts made to that end.". Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Alamogordo, NM grew from 31,384 to 31,635, a 0.8% increase and its median household income grew from $42,204 to $45,786, a 8.49% increase. [166]:frontispiece[166]:116118 Civic boosters such as the Chamber of Commerce Last edited on 17 February 2023, at 19:10, New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, "New Mayor, City Commission sworn into office", "City Commission names Maggie Paluch as City Manager", "Meeting Minutes, Otero County Commission Meeting of February 19, 2009", "Dissolved Solids in Basin-Fill Aquifers of the Southwest", "Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility", "U.S. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in March. I am the Executive Director of Love INC of Otero County, a human services non-profit organization, since 2009. 9. In the south part of the city, U.S. Route 70 splits from U.S. Route 54 in a southwestern direction towards Holloman Air Force Base, White Sands National Park, White Sands Missile Range, and Las Cruces. ), and the charter is included as Part I of the Code of Ordinances. When health-promoting features are considered, instead of the healthiness of the population, Alamogordo is ranked as one of the 50 healthiest places to live in the United States, among six in New Mexico. [120] The German government formerly operated the Deutsche Schule Alamogordo (German School) for children of German Air Force personnel stationed at the German tactical training center at Holloman Air Force Base until the 2019 withdrawal of German forces. The 2007film Transformers spent $5.5 million in New Mexico and $1 million in Alamogordo. Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. Friday nightfootball games at tiger stadium. " I'm excited to start my term as Mayor and continue to build on the . each year with many facts and figures about health in Otero County. Alamogordo city hall's address. Listen 7:12. The Alamogordo city government is building a network of bike routes and walking routes. ADN is published six days a week; on Monday, when it does not appear, subscribers receive the El Paso Times. [146] Fuel Entertainment partnered with Xbox Entertainment Studios and Lightbox to make a documentary about the 1983 massive game burial of Atari games, said to be one of the gaming culture's greatest urban legends. The median age was 34 years. Initially its main industry was timbering for railroad ties. Alamogordo is the perfect place to visit for a fun-filled weekend getaway experience. Nicole Maxwell can be contacted by email at nmaxwell@alamogordonews.com, by phone at 575-415-6605 or on Twitter at @nicmaxreporter. This year my grandson is involved with the ChaparralChoir so Im sure I willbe attending concerts and finally Im a huge supporter of STEM.". More:Otero County: Live local election coverage. [159] Natural gas is supplied within the city by New Mexico Gas Company. . 23. [16][17] Ownership of the building was transferred to Otero County government and many government offices were moved from the Courthouse to its new Administration Building in February 2009. As of 2018, Richard Boss holds the position of mayor.[117]. Mayor's Top Teens. This town was founded the same year (1898) that Secundo Pia took the first photograph of the Shroud which started the modern investigation into the Shroud. publicize this ranking. 4. and expenditures of $73,655,777. Phone: 575-295-2153. "Under the unwavering leadership of Mayor Richard Boss . Alamogordo, NM Wednesday, December 21, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Information Office City of Alamogordo 1376 E. 9th Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310 Office: 575-439-4264 Email: coapio@ci.alamogordo.nm.us PRESS RELEASE 1 Today the City of Alamogordo honored former Mayor Donald E. Carroll in a naming ceremony at City Hall. [67] ", Payne said she knew of a possible new high-end apartment complex that the Alamogordo Center of Commerce is working to get developed in Alamogordo, however said "it's just simply not enough. At the north end of the city, White Sands Boulevard and the Charles T. Lee Memorial Relief Route become a merged U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 70 running north to Tularosa. The most snowfall in one month was 10.0in (0.25m) in December 1960. [35]:38, There were 13,704 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. [11][12]:167, The city of Alamogordo was founded in June 1898, when the El Paso and Northeastern Railroad, headed by Charles Bishop Eddy, extended the railway to the town. Susan Payne Response: "I will demonstrate the economic growth that we will have undertaken. There is daily shuttle van service between Alamogordo and El Paso International Airport. Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit shared military/civilian facility that is also the hospital for Holloman Air Force Base. Copyright 2023 2nd Life Media AlamogordoTownNews.com. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day and New Years Day, 2021 Copyright Alamogordo Center of Commerce | Webmaster, 1101 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM 88310, 1104 N. White Sands Blvd. [84] 6. [58], OCEDC has recruited several new employers by using financial incentives. We hope this race, and whoever the winner of the race is, stays committed to the principles of non-partisan behaviors, shows compassion and empathy, is timely and accepts the role as their primary focus to truly represent the broad diversity of Alamogordo with tact and diplomacy and always puts their constituents above their personal interest or agenda. [49][50] According to the 49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office, as of January 2008 Holloman directly employs 6,111 personnel with a gross payroll of $266 million. Alamogordo Water Committee - Committee Member, Community Development Advisory Board - Past Member, National Advisory Board - Love INC National, Otero County Economic Development Council - Board Member, Graduate - Leadership New Mexico Local Government Leadership Program, Love INC National - Community Service Award, State of New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Community Hero Award, 1376 E Ninth Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310. I genuinely love our city and my goal is to make our community the one that other communities in New Mexico want to model.. District 3 Alamogordo City Commissioner Susan Payne is running for Alamogordo Mayor in the 2021 Local Elections. Ah cheer up, Chris - maybe the governor's State Police troopers can catch Couy doing an illegal lane change! Susan Payne Response: "Possibly, if my schedule permits.". Available in Caramel, Mocha, or Vanilla. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07. Susan Payne Response: "My vision is to see our city grow while still maintaining that home town feel that most citizens enjoy. This visit was for Payne to become familiarized with Holloman and its mission as the new mayor of Alamogordo. 17. 12. Phone : 575-437-2210. I think this is where our focus needs to be at the moment," Payne said. [62][63] AlamogordoTownNews.com -If you have held office please provide 3 pieces of legislation, ordinances, or initiatives that youpersonally sponsored that were focused on jobs or education. Susan Payne Response: "My campaign is being funded by friends and supporters.". Alamogordo, NM Friday, December 16, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Information Office City of Alamogordo 1376 E. 9th Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310 Office: 575-439-4264 Email: coapio@ci.alamogordo.nm.us PRESS RELEASE Former Mayor Don Carroll's legacy will be honored on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in a naming AlamogordoTownNews.com - How are you funding your campaign? ("IDX") program of the New Mexico Multi-Board MLS. I assure you I dont really get a paycheck for this position but Iam grateful for the medical and dental insurance that my paycheck goes toward even if its not enoughto cover all of it.". Susan Payne Response: "I support all of our businesses and would never pick just 5". Angela Cadwallader managed re-election to the position 2 seat and Amber Ross won the position 5 seat. 15. I hold a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Administration and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Park University. Fax : 575-443-2937. See all 18 apartments and houses for rent in Alamogordo, NM, including cheap, affordable, luxury and pet-friendly rentals. It features a rodeo, animal judging, food and game booths, and carnival rides. By Jim75181. The Museum shop has a large collection of local history books. You can also call the Clerks office at 575-439-4100. I am serving My first term as Mayor after serving as a city commissioner for District 3 for the past six years. Our current Mayor was a large andvisible presence before the pandemic and really helped to change the tone of city hall. Ken was first elected mayor of Las Cruces in 2007 and is currently in his fourth, four-year term. Does Animal Control have a volunteer program? [54][55] Its role expanded in 2000, when Alamogordo passed an Economic Development Gross Receipts Tax. "I would like to hear from them and then take that information and see how we may be able to implement some of their suggestions.". [13]:53 Construction began on the Alamogordo Army Air Field (the present-day Holloman Air Force Base) in 1942, and the Federal government has been a strong presence in Alamogordo ever since. [27], The Tularosa Basin is an endorheic, or closed, basin; that is, no water flows out of it. Email Karl Melton. The Deutsche Schule Alamogordo educated German children, as did the local schools. "I just want to thank everybody for their support," Sikes said. During the 2000 census, there were 13,704 households, and 9,728 families residing in the city. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. U.S. Route 70 and U.S. Route 54 traverses through the north and south ends of the city. Address: 19955 US-70, Alamogordo, NM 88310, United States. The first call to the press he made was to our reporter to the station we own. 0:40. [94], The Lady of the Mountain Run is held in December at the Griggs Sportsplex. Maintaining our small town feel while seeing economic growth. Alamogordo's fiscal year ends on June 30 each year; thus Fiscal Year 2008 runs from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. [37], Previously Alamogordo had a German community due to the presence of the German Air Force at Holloman Air Force Base; in 1992 that air force made Holloman its main pilot training center in the United States. Alamogordo is the county seat of Otero County and a city in south-central New Mexico, United States. Susan Payne Response: "It would highly inappropriate and incredibly unprofessional of me to comment on this issue as Couy isa fellow county commissioner and we will continue to have many occasions where we possibly have towork together. 10. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) A jury will consider this week whether the support group Cowboys for Trump and cofounder Couy Griffin violated state election law by failing to register as a political organization without filing related public financial disclosures. Susan Payne and her husband Ray moved their family to Alamogordo in January of 1994. Alamogordo. Alamogordo today has very little manufacturing and has a primarily service and retail economy, driven by tourism, a large nearby military installation and a concentration of military retirees. New Homes. 575-439-4100. City Manager Brian Cesar continued, Mayor-Elect Payne has been with Mayor Boss on the commission during his entire term, and has been a strong voice for many years, helping to lead the Citys growth right alongside Mayor Boss. [113], Alamogordo was incorporated in 1912. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate in 2021 has pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree murder, prosecutors said Thursday. Im excited to start my term asMayor and continue to build on the foundation that Mayor Boss established. [88], American Armed Forces Museum is a museum on U.S. Route 82 near Florida Avenue that opened in 2011. 2. The area is in the mountain-ringed Tularosa Basin valley area and comprises the southern part of a 275-square-mile (710km2) field of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals. AlamogordoTownNews.com - Would you support a local city and or county ordinance that requires annual reporting andtransparency of finances on anyone in elected office with annual reports on campaignfundraising? Disappointed to see the lack of mask wearing. Current New Mexico State Senator, and former City of Alamogordo Mayor & Commissioner, Ron Griggs was the catalyst for the recognition of Mayor Carroll. All of our businesses are facing this same problem and if we cant acquire a reliable workforce then we will not be able to attract new businesses to our area.". 7. 3. In the last Presidential election, Otero county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 61.6% to 36.0%. [140] [157]:45[158], Electric power is supplied within the city by PNM Resources. AlamogordoTownNews.com -Where do you stand on the Recall of Couy Griffin and why? Contact Senator Griggs and Burton for Yes. Cost of living includes but is not limited to . hello@alamogordo.com, Open 362 days a year, 7 days a week, from 8:30 am 4:30 pm [103] Several golf tournaments are held each year at Desert Lakes Golf Course, including the Robert W. Hamilton Charity Golf Classic. Susan Payne Response: "We already have one, so yes, I suppose, I would, since I have nothing to hide.". He asked me to cover the prayer vigil we were the only press to do so and his attorney was happy with the coverage as was he and moved to tears. [116] The mayor is a member of the City Council. I cannot change whats happened over the past 18 months so and I would like to focus on ways we can move our city forward in spite of what has happened.". tomb unearthed at old Alamogordo landfill", "Atari cartridges found in New Mexico landfill", "Atari 'E.T.' [68], There are two amateur theatrical groups in Alamogordo. AlamogordoTownNews.com -What have you done to support local entrepreneurship and jobs growth the last 4 years? Alamogordo, NM 88310 The displayed photograph was created from the 1978 photographs made by Barrie M. Schwortz as part of the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP). . Aside from rent price, the cost of living in Alamogordo is also important to know. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Jessica Onsurez, News Director for the Alamogordo Daily News and now The Las Cruces Sun News, covers top stories from Alamogordo and Otero County. Congratulations to the winner. Alamogordo Code of Ordinances. This story has been updated to reflect the date of the Otero County canvass. Check the city website for agenda dialog and be aware of proposals before the city of Alamogordo. Under the unwavering leadership of Mayor Richard Boss, the City of Alamogordo progressed in unprecedented ways. It hosts concerts and live theatrical performances by touring groups, and is the venue for the local amateur group Alamogordo Music Theater. Over 30years of corporate and small business experience including an accountant for Mazda Motor ofAmerica Corporate Headquarters, Bramalea Corporation, United Way of Otero County and morerecently for the past 12 years I have built a successful non-profit whose mission is to assist those lessfortunate and take people from dependence to independence. In addition to the local school system, Alamogordo is home to the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, founded in 1903, and a branch of New Mexico State University founded in 1958. Rural houses have individual wells. AlamogordoTownNews.com -What outreach have you done to build bridges of understanding and collaboration betweenpeople of color, the LBGTQ community and local government and the business community? Council District Map. Payne said that as mayor she would strongly valuepublic input. 8. Early morning listening to the Tiger band practice. This is something Alamogordo Main Street is currently working on. He gave 25 years of service to the City of Alamogordo as Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and as a City Commissioner, elected in March of 1982. They relocated from California because they wanted to raise their children in a safer environment. Having said that, I also recognize the rights of our property owners so always feel it is better to try towork with them to come to some kind of resolution. Susan's husband was not new to Otero County as his family was one of the first settlers in Weed, NM back in the mid-1800s and he was born right here in Alamogordo. John Block voted against job creation. My professional career includes extensive experience in accounting and non-profit management. The 2007 film Transformers was shot primarily at White Sands Missile Range, with additional filming at Holloman Air Force Base, both in the Alamogordo area. Finally, Love INC (the non profit I run) is a financial sponsor ofgirls basketball.". [168], Among politicians, Edwin L. Mechem, a past governor and United States Senator from New Mexico, was born in Alamogordo,[169] as was Cindy Chavez, a past member of the city council of San Jose, California.[170]. I also think thatbecause I operate a non profit it would inappropriate to focus too much energy on raising money forother non-profits although there are a couple that my husband and I personally support.". Mayor Carroll is the longest-serving mayor of the City of Alamogordo, serving 12 straight years from March 1996 to March 2008. The boy will remain in state custody until he's 21, the maximum sentence allowed for a child under New Mexico law. [120] Prior to 2008 there were two private schools in Alamogordo: Legacy Christian Academy and Father James B. Hay Catholic School (the latter of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces). Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Mayor:Richard Boss Susan Payne Response:"I attend them all the time. Water drains from the mountains carrying dissolved gypsum and collects in Lake Lucero. Our Office Hours. [143][144] "I am not in favor of shutting down our city as I believe that did more harm than good in terms of our businesses," Payne said. Alamogordo does not lack jobs but we do lack aworkforce. Hot air balloons launch from the Riner-Steinhoff Soccerplex on First Street or from White Sands National Park and float over the Tularosa Basin. 6C. Citizen involvement is the key to an accountable government. Hometown: Alamogordo, New Mexico. Its about the money, and this week in Otero County, New Mexico a jury will decide. C, Alamogordo, NM 88310, 3208 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo, NM 88310. The campus is situated "on the hill" above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city . While I am excited about the work that I have accomplished in my community, I consider my greatest joy to be my beautiful family. AlamogordoTownNews.com -Why are you running for office? Alamogordo. [75], The Cottonwood Arts and Crafts Festival is put on each Labor Day Weekend in Alameda Park by the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce. The race for Tularosa School Board Position 5 resulted inDavid Bartram losing his seat to Lindsay Ray Walker. If so, how do I volunteer and what would my duties be? Once . [26][28] Because of this and because of the geology of the region, water in the basin is hard: it has very high total dissolved solids concentrations, in excess of 3,000mg/L. Alamogordo is a city in Otero County, New Mexico. [142] There is now however a free online paper operated as citizen journalism produced by 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News https://2ndlifemediaalamogordo.town.news/ [128] The city government publishes City Profile, a monthly print newsletter that is mailed to all households in the city and is published electronically on the city web site,[129] Commissioner Susan Payne Candidate for Alamogordo Mayor Answers AlamogordoTownNews.com 26 questions for the Canidates. [125], The main newspaper in Alamogordo is Alamogordo Daily News (ADN), owned by MediaNews Group. Mayor-at-Large _____ Jason Baldwin, Mayor Pro-Tem, District One Nadia Sikes, District Two Susan Payne, District Three Josh Rardin, District Four Alfonso "Al" Hernandez, District Five Dusty Wright, District Six . Dr. Thomas Hall. 13. [103] The City of Alamogordo alone has about 80 job openings as of late September 2021. (iced) $4.25. The population was 35,582 as of the 2000 census. By BruinDan. [171], "Alamogordo" redirects here. City Clerk: Rachel Hughs On Jan. 1, 2021 the City of Alamogordo will be led by Mayor-Elect Susan Payne, who will replace current Mayor Richard Boss. [79], New Mexico Museum of Space History is a state museum with the International Space Hall of Fame. A desert community lying in the Tularosa Basin, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains. Like many rural communities we need to grow our workforce so that our small businesses can continue to provide quality services. [51] After 27 years of training at Holloman, the German Air Force left in 2019. Pull him out of his pick-up, take him to the ground, and charge him with resisting arrest! Click this link to search our ordinance library! [133] PNM also provides electrical power in the Tularosa Basin, while Otero County Electric Cooperative, a member cooperative of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association and of Touchstone Energy, serves other areas of the county. Our hope is for unity and a focus on moving forward out of the fog of Covid-19 with a focus on growth and prosperity for all of the diverse populations of Alamogordo. The 2009 film Year One was shot partly at White Sands National Monument, near Alamogordo. 3. [157]:4244 Maggie Toulouse Oliver v Couy Griffin, Near mistrial results in not guilty verdict, Alamogordo Proud Flickinger Center Hosts Local Students to LP And The Vinyl, Alamogordo Proud local students take in the arts for free at Flickinger, Minor School Accident Bus #108 Tuesday NO Injuries, Maggie Toulouse Oliver v Couy Griffin Campaign Finance Violations Trial Day One Recap. These include the Otero County Administration Building at 1101 New York Avenue, a Pueblo style building originally constructed as the main U.S. Post Office in 1938.