PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Country Dance Lessons
Come down and learn country two-step and line dancing at the VFW, every Tuesday night from 7-8pm!
VFW members and Bona Fide guests of all levels are welcome; whether you are a seasoned dance veteran, or an absolute beginner, there is a place for you here! The class is free, though $5 donations are encouraged and go towards supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7686 . Lessons are taught by Kiefer Palm, who has over 15 years of experience. For more information, contact the VFW Lodge at (575) 437-0770
Lincoln Forest Fire Restrictions
The Lincoln National Forest has implemented Stage One fire restrictions due to dry conditions and periodic high winds, which create severe fire hazards. Camp fires, cooking grills and smoking all have restrictions until October. Contact the Forest Service via their website or the Regional Forest Director at (575) 434-7200 for more information.
Retiring US Flags
The Holloman Air Force Base Honour Guard will help you or you organisation retire old, worn out US flags. Bring the flags to First National Bank at 414 E. First Street between 9am – 4pm on weekdays or contact Rainee Mackewich at (575) 437-4880
Civil Air Patrol
The Civil Air Patrol is looking for new members, aged 12 to 17, who are interested in learning search and rescue techniques, aerospace education and developing life and career skills. Meetings are ever Tuesday from 6-8pm at the White Sands Regional Airport, 3500 Airport Road, Alamogordo. For more information, contact Benjamin Woods via phone (262-716-8759) or email, bwoods4502@gmail.com
Alamogordo Public School Class of 1996 Reunion
The Alamogordo High School Class of 1996 is holding their 30 Year Reunion from October 2-4, 2026. Mixers, events and entertainment are already planned – contact Susan Maynez at TigerClassof96@gmail.com for more information.
American Legion Post 34
Veterans looking for assistance, or wishing to become a member of the American Legion can contact their local chapter at nmlegion34.org
Marathon at HAFB
Holloman Air Force Base is holding their annual “Ace of Races” marathon on October 10, 2026. Multiple events will be held, including a full marathon, a half-marathon, a 5K and a 1 mile fun run for children. The full course is on Holloman and is USA Track and Field certified; this race can be used as a qualifier for nationally ranked marathons. For more information, check the Holloman website or contact Denise Ottaviano at (575) 572-1791
STANDING EVENTS
Otero County Federal Republicans Women’s Meeting
The Otero County Federal Republicans Women’s Meeting is the first Tuesday of every month at Carino’s 6pm
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Council 3355 Meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the KC Hall Located at 16 KC Road held at 7pm
More information can be provide by: (575 – 551 – 2198)
Marine Corps League Detachment 850
Open to Everyone for their monthly meetings on the second Saturday of every at the Elks lodge held at 1pm
More information can be provide by: Jeff Rager – (575 – 551 – 2027)
The Lincoln Otero Country Veteran Leadership Council
Invites all veterans to attend their monthly meetings the first Wednesday of the month located at the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Center held at 10am – 11am
More information can be provide by: Chairman Roland Cooper – (575) 921 – 1815