The 2026 elections marked a decisive rejection of Trump, easing America’s political fever and reshaping New Mexico politics. Democrats won the governorship and expanded their House majority, but Republican strength among sheriffs and county commissioners shows the state remains competitive. The results reflect voter priorities, not necessarily satisfaction with Democratic

Sierra Blanca received 1.5 inches of snow Nov. 6, signaling winter’s arrival at Ski Apache. The resort plans to open Nov. 28 with gondola rides, lodge services, restaurants and a bar, even if ski trails lack the required 12 inches. Crews will add man-made snow, while El Niño may bring

Otero County Sheriff’s October fact sheet reports 1,892 calls for service, 86 arrests, 65 traffic crashes and 248 investigative reports. Narcotics deputies made 35 arrests, seized about $28,000 in illegal drugs and recorded 16 jail drug-possession cases, an unusually high figure Sheriff David Black is investigating. The department also reported

Alamogordo police arrested Antonio Dickinson, 31, after he allegedly entered a former acquaintance’s home, stole identification cards and attacked the resident. Officers found him hiding behind a shed and charged him with aggravated burglary, battery and resisting arrest. Dickinson also faces charges from an October incident involving alleged trespassing, disorderly

100% Otero’s Bowls of Hope charity lunch will raise funds for local food assistance on Nov. 14 at Alamogordo High School. For a $30 donation, attendees receive a handmade ceramic bowl and enjoy donated soups, bread and desserts, with proceeds supporting 100% Otero’s and Alamogordo Public Schools’ food banks serving

Scores Thursday, Nov. 5 Volleyball Ruidoso d. Tularosa 3-1 Capitan d. Mescalero Apache 3-1 Friday, Nov. 6 Football Alamogordo d. Chaparral 54-0 Saturday, Nov. 7 Cross country Alamogordo boys 15th, avg 19:19 Alamogordo girls 11th, avg 22:13 Football Tucumcari d. Tularosa 40-20 Volleyball Mesilla Valley Christian d. Cloudcroft 3-0 Sports

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The Alamogordo boys soccer team wrapped up its 2026 campaign with a 5-12-3 overall record and 0-7-1 mark in District 3-5A, placing fifth in a district that included Las Cruces, Centennial, Mayfield and Organ Mountain. The post Alamogordo boys soccer closes season 5-12-3, eyes bright future appeared first on Alamogordo

Live Blog The online live blog of the 2026 midterm election results on Alamogordonews.com on Nov. 3 incorrectly stated that independent state House District 51 candidate Grace Nagamine was attempting “to change the seat to democratic control.” Nagamine ran as an independent candidate and has no affiliation with the Democratic

After Republicans’ midterm losses, Cal Thomas argues the party failed to make a compelling case on issues voters cared about, relying instead on weak candidates, personal attacks and expensive negative advertising. Drawing on Margaret Thatcher’s maxim that politicians must win the argument before winning votes, Thomas urges Republicans to develop