Building Otero County New Mexico into the Napa Valley of Cannabis
Otero County and as in many of the more conservative parts of the United States cannabis was stigmatized and criminalized for years. Politically some leaders that see the financial rewards in cannabis sales, and there are those hard right that are opposed to anything cannabis. For decades, farmers who grew cannabis faced huge risk. Historically, growers remained underground, operating in the shadows, and often hiding their passion from even those closest to them. Now that New Mexico has legalized cannabis comes the opportunity for boutique cannabis famers to put their skills to work. In addition to a clumsy bureaucracy to get a license there still there are stereotypes of who is a cannabis farmer.
Read full storyAlamogordo High at Las Cruces and Regional Basketball Results
Alamogordo High School Tiger Basketball went on the road to Las Cruces. Highlights of the boys game include. Alamogordo led the first quarter with a score of 14 to 12. Going into halftime Alamogordo had an overwhelming lead of 31 to 19. After the third quarter Alamogordo Tiger boys continued leading 42 to 35. During the fourth quarter the Alamogordo Tiger Boys lost the momentum and Las Cruces gained to defeat the Alamogordo Boys 52 to 46. Damiran Smith led the Tigers with 23 points, Deonta Bynum had 8, Kai Bickham with 6. The Alamogordo Tiger Boys drop to 7-9 and 1-3 in district. The Tigers next host Gadsden on Monday.
Read full storyAlamogordo Tiger Boys Defeat Mayfield and Tiger Individual Swin Results from Artesia Invitational
Alamogordo Tiger boys basketball hosted Mayfield this evening. Game highlights Mayfield led Alamogordo 16-8 after the first quarter. Mayfield led Alamogordo 26-20 going into halftime. The tables turned in the 3rd quarter with Alamogordo leading Mayfield 34-30 ending the 3rd quarter. Then victory Alamogordo Boys defeated Mayfield 44-42. Deonta Bynum led the Tigers with 13 points, scored game winning shot with 10 seconds to go. Davion Smith, Damiran Smith, Zach Sell and Kai Bickham each had 6. The Alamogordo High School Tiger Boys improved their record to 7–8 and 1-2 in district, they next play at Las Cruces on Thursday.
Read full storyThe Understated Influence of the Black Church Alamogordo and Beyond…
The Black Church was the first source of land ownership for Black African slaves in America and is viewed as the reason and savior of oppressed African people in the United States.
Read full storyAttorney General Raul Torrez Seeks to Nullify Ordinances Otero County Absent from Filing
New Mexico Attorney General Attorney General Raul Torrez Seeks Court Order to Nullifying Abortion Ordinances, noticeably absent in the filing was the city of Alamogordo and Otero County.
Read full storyDominique Thomas Indicted for Murder Detention Without Bond
An Indictment was returned by a grand jury against Dominque Thomas for alleged involvement in the murder of Augustine Moreno. Additional arrests and indictments are eminent per investigators.
Read full storyFormer Candidate Solomon Pena Denied Bond A Call For Tighter Laws
New Mexico State District Judge David Murphy agreed with prosecutors, pointing to the nature and circumstances of the allegations and that elected officials appeared to be the targets of at least intimidation or at worst harm and denied bond on Monday during a hearing.
Read full storyUS Border Patrol Arrest Update Week of January 22 El Paso Sector Region
Arrests continue at a record pace. Alamogordo Conservative Daily offers a Border Patrol and Immigration update for the weekend of January 22nd which shows lots of activities as well as releases highlights from the National CPB report that was released Friday.
Read full storyWeekend Alamogordo Swimming and Basketball Update Tiger Athlete of the Week
Alamogordo High School Tiger Athlete of the Week is sponsored by The Winners' Circle and awarded by 101.9 FM 1220 AM Alamogordo Sports Radio and awarded this week to Tiger Swim Team member Isiah Dallas.
Read full storyAlamogordo Tigers Bring Home Awards from FCCLA Regionals
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a Career and Technical Student Organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system of Alamogordo Public Schools and systems across the country.
Read full storyDoes The Supreme Court Investigation of the Dobbs Leak Matter in Alamogordo or Manhattan?
From small towns like Alamogordo to large cities like New York does it really matter who leaked the Supreme Court’s opinion overturning Roe v Wade?. The Supreme Courts inconclusive investigation into the leak is a stark reminder of how desperately it needs to be reformed and why reform actually does matter in Alamogordo and in Manhattan.
Read full storyHistoric Preservation from 1950s Coke Plant to Opulent Private Residence
From a warehouse to a Coke Plant then transformation into an opulent private residence, historical preservation and arts matter to a communities character. Those driving down New York Avenue in Alamogordo, New Mexico passing the corner of 12th and New York are typically intrigued by the large palm trees and the beautiful courtyard, wondering of the history of the building? Most have no idea the history of the building some locals recall it as the old Coke Plant, newcomers as the “building with all the palm trees.”
Read full storyOtero County Food Uncertainty Micro Farms A Critical Cog to Food Security
Farming has been a part of New Mexico for over 2,500 years, ever since Native Americans first grew corn, squash, and beans throughout the region. New Mexico has 23,800 family farms encompassing more than 49 million acres of farmland. Many of these farms and ranches have been in the same families for generations, urban micro farms are the new kid on the block in filling food deserts of fresh produce and eggs that exist in parts of New Mexico.
Read full storyNew Mexico Representative Gabe Vasquez A Hit Meeting Constituents
New Mexico’s Congressman from District 2, Gabe Vasquez is 3 weeks into office. His. first two weeks in Washington are finished. The first several days in limbo a Congress battled to elect a Speaker of the house. With that completed, swearing in done he said in a social media post: ”I’m finally getting settled in! I’m getting back to New Mexico this week to meet with constituents across the District and hear directly from them about our challenges and opportunities.”
Read full storyAlamogordo Fire Department Awards Two Junior Fire Marshal Awards
Congratulations Kalani Moncada & Harper Gorby on being named and awarded as the 2022 co-Junior Fire Marshal for the City of Alamogordo. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a home fire occurs in the United States every 87 seconds and children as young as 2 have been involved in accidentally setting fires. Junior Fire Marshal training is a program that many fire departments partner and support to engage youth in fire Safety. Alamogordo. is a participant in this type of child learning program.
Read full storyAlamogordo’s Mayor Susan Payne Receiving Death Threats Reports Alamogordo Town News KALH Radio Anthony Lucero
The Mayor of Alamogordo Susan Payne receives threats and calls for her death as reported in a live interview with KALH Radio’s Anthony Lucero in a breaking news report. The incidents began with tensions off the charts with protesters in front of Alamogordo High School from an extremist religious groups not from Alamogordo attempting to stir up hate and disrupting peace in front of the high school all last week.
Read full storyAlamogordo Sports Wrestling Alamogordo defeats Organ Mountain and Basketball Stats
AHS Tiger Boys Basketball faced Organ Mountain at 7 pm on the road. Organ Mountain led Alamogordo 26-14 at the halftime. Organ Mountain led Alamogordo 41-24 after the 3rd quarter. Organ Mountain finished defeating the Tiger Boys Alamogordo 56-46. Davion Smith and Kai Bickham led the Tigers with 11 points each, Jason Warren 9. The Tigers drop to a record of 6-8 and 0-2 in the district they host Mayfield on Monday.
Read full storyBorder Patrol Arrest Roberto Esquivel for Shooting and El Paso Sector Update
Shooting suspect aprehended multiple smuggling schemes thwarted this past week. Highest in profile was Roberto Esquivel, the man police say shot a border patrol agent on New Mexico Highway 146 near Animas on January 5.
Read full storyAlamogordo Tiger Basketball & Swimming Results and Congratulations Ellary Battle
AHS Tiger Boys Basketball hosted Centennial in the District 3-5A opener with a tip-off that was at 7:30 tonight. The game was broadcast and can be heard archived at 1230 AM, 101.9 FM or the Exciter Media App.
Read full storySolomon Pena Arrested Candidate Linked Website to Clements Nm Audit Force and Project Prometheus
Former Republican Candidate Solomon Peña Arrested in Conspiracy to Shoot State Legislators. We in the Press Must be Diligent in Words We Use. Police in Albuquerque on Monday announced the arrest of a failed candidate for state Legislature in a string of shootings at locations associated with high-profile Democratic leaders.
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