Chimps in space Nov 23, 2009
Feuerstein divides her time between the location in Alamogordo, N.M., and the sanctuary s permanent, 150-acre home in Fort Pierce. She took over after Noon died. (The Palm Beach Post)
Desalinization plant presents sustainability, waste concerns Nov 15, 2009
Wood explained that the Tularosa Basin in the Alamogordo area has 1 billion acre-feet of water ... Wood said the City of Alamogordo is preparing to desalinate it, but it s 50 to 100 years away. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Eagles upset Rams, 56-43; season ends Nov 14, 2009
The home field loss marked the fourth time in six seasons that fate has befallen the Rams: Highland in 2004, Alamogordo (2005, coached then by current Hobbs coach Bruce Dollar) and Rio Grande (2006) had also pulled off upsets of the higher-seeded Rams. RAMifications: The Eagles play La Cueva this coming weekend, in what many think will be a mismatch. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Stanfield indicted Nov 10, 2009
Last Johnson heard they were in Alamogordo. Johnson introduced Stanfield to his close friend Sonny Jim. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Luke makes final F-35 list Nov 6, 2009
The other two bases were Eglin Air Force Base (already designated as the initial JSF joint training site) and Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico (a planned recipient of the F-22 Raptor, located near Alamogordo). Boise and Tucson Air National Guard facilities were listed as Reserve Component bases for potential sites for F-35 training. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Agency seeks relatives of shooting victim Oct 30, 2009
It is believed that he has two daughters, one residing in Alamogordo and the other in northern California. Johnson was killed on Oct. 23 during a shooting at his home. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Variety: New Mexico ranks third in U.S. for filmmaking Oct 28, 2009
Albuquerque remains the center of gravity, the article notes, but it also points out that production is moving to remoter areas such as Deming, where part of Indiana Jones 4 was shot; Clovis, where Believe in Me was shot; and Alamogordo and White Sands, where Transformers 2 was filmed. Carrizozo s downtown area also was transformed earlier this year into a post-apocalyptic wasteland for The Book of Eli, starring Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
New program helps small biz gain contracts Oct 13, 2009
The New Mexico Procurement Technical Assistance Program has opened offices at Small Business Development Centers in Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Clovis, Farmington, Las Cruces and Santa Fe. The office in Albuquerque will be targeted to veterans. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
The search for heavenly bodies Oct 11, 2009
New Mexico Skies, Alamogordo. If your idea of heaven is a retreat where you can stargaze from your own observatory, then this cosmic hot spot on Mount Joy will leave you star-struck. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Tourism Assn. plans marketing seminars Oct 10, 2009
The classes also will be available on Oct. 15 in Ruidoso from 9 to 11 a.m. at the and in Alamogordo from 4 to 6 p.m. at First National Bank. The final class takes place Oct. 16 in Truth or Consequences at the Civic Center Red Room from 9 to 11 a.m.. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
White Sands named in Army growth plan Oct 6, 2009
White Sands likely accounts for about 10 percent of the economic activity in Alamogordo, he said ... Alamogordo Mayor Don Carroll said anything that affects White Sands, Holloman Air Force Base or Fort Bliss impacts his community. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rural flight subsidies hit some turbulence Sep 24, 2009
The subsidized community with the fewest number of departing passengers is Alamogordo, N.M., which averages less than one a day on subsidized flights, according to Transportation Department statistics. Many subsidized flights of New Mexico Airlines depart or arrive at Albuquerque with no passengers, says Parker Bradley, airport manager of Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport ... The government spends nearly $1 million annually to subsidize air service for Alamogordo, which has a population of... (USA Today -- Money)
Salgado blocked for famous Boobie Miles in Odessa Sep 14, 2009
The way you can really compare it is with the south schools I mean, like the Las Cruces schools, Hobbs, Alamogordo, Clovis. They kind of run their programs like the Texas programs, he said, calling Texas football and New Mexico football as different as black and white. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
New Mexico Player Of The Week Sep 10, 2009
Ryan French - Goddard - Receiver The Goddard Rockets (0-2) came up short for the second straight week as they lost to Alamogordo 34-32 in Roswell last week. The defending Class 4A state champs have lost their last two games by a total of five points. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ricardo Maestas named finalist for Sul Ross presidency Sep 1, 2009
Other finalists were: Cheri A. Jimeno, President of New Mexico State University, Alamogordo, N.M.; and William R. Fannin, provost and vice president for academic affairs and professor of management at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. A total of 62 candidates applied for the position. (Odessa American, TX)
Rage in the Cage returns Aug 8, 2009
Brad Nordquist (Alamogordo, 180 lbs ... vs. Matt Goff (Alamogordo, 145 lbs. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
LETTER: Cap-trade bill will affect costs for every citizen Jul 16, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Jul 14, 2009 12:00 PM:" You're right about the situation in Juarez,fb. I visit family in Alamogordo on a regular basis but due to the problems in Juarez, haven't crossed the border on the last few trips. As much as I enjoy visiting Juarez, I just don't want to put my family in jeopardy. I used to buy silver jewelry there because of the quality and low prices there. Let's hope the law enforcement folks in Mexico can get a handle on the drug cartels and put an end to all the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
4 Sully candidates to visit campus Jul 3, 2009
Jimeno, president of New Mexico State University in Alamogordo since May 2007, received a B.A. (1972) in business administration from the University of Montana in Missoula; an M.A. (1985) in business administration from Montana State University in Bozeman; and a Ph. D. (2000) in education and business information systems from Utah State University in Logan. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
What's your dream vacation? Jun 30, 2009
I would start with Tucumcari and finish with Alamogordo I would go by myself b/c if i dragged someone else to go with me they want to go home so i get more done if i went solo. And i would buy some really expensive artwork when my vacation was finally finished. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Paul Haney, voice of NASA mission control Jun 3, 2009
WASHINGTON - Paul Haney, the "voice" of manned space flight for NASA's Gemini and Apollo programs, died Thursday at a nursing home in Alamogordo, N.M. He was 80. Mr. Haney had been battling melanoma for more than two years, and it had spread to his brain, according to the Alamogordo Funeral Home. (Boston Globe)
Small Box Web Design Launches New Web Site For Bone Dry Interiors, Inc May 24, 2009
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Join the Stampede: New Mexico History Museum's Grand Opening Events Promise Two Free Days of Family Fun May 13, 2009
12-5 p.m.: Live music and dance on the Santa Fe Plaza from various periods and cultures of New Mexico, including Andrew Tomas on Native American flute; Barbershop Sounds; Santa Fe Community Band; National Dance Institute; Not-So-Andrews Sisters; Alamogordo Ballet Folklorica Dancers; Call of the Drums. Throughout the Plaza, characters from the past, dressed in the costumes of their time, reappear, ready to tell their stories, answer questions and pose for pictures. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rams track teams poised for trophies at state May 9, 2009
One week earlier, the Rams won the boys and girls meets at the annual Alamogordo Invitational ... Rounding out the 10-team field were Alamogordo (71 ... Rounding out the 11-team field were Mayfield (72), Alamogordo (43), Valley (40), Las Cruces (33), Gadsden (23), Corona (15), Santa Teresa (14), O;ate (8) and Chaparral (2). (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Hispanic Art Show featured variety May 6, 2009
Second place winner H. Cordova of Alamogordo displayed a number of clay pieces depicting the mythological figures of indigenous people. He has studied the cross pollination of native and Spanish cultural influences. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
State News Briefs May 1, 2009
co-pilot Mike Flynn of Alamogordo, N.M. and crew chief Brian Buss of Alberton. The three were en route to New Mexico to fight a wildfire. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Spacefaring species meet May 1, 2009
Another 134 chimps reside at the organization's other temporary facility, the Coulston Foundation, a defunct medical laboratory in Alamogordo, N.M., that lost federal funding in 2002 for Animal Welfare Act violations. Save the Chimps plans to bring all of those chimps to the Fort Pierce facility, making it the largest chimp sanctuary in the world. (Florida Today)
New Mexico man captures Unlimited division Apr 30, 2009
According to provisional results released Tuesday, Charlie Friend out of Alamogordo, N.M., won the Unlimited division with an average speed of 166. 722mph for the 118-mile course on US 285 from Fort Stockton to Sanderson and return. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Weather hampers investigation of deadly Utah plane crash Apr 28, 2009
Killed were Brian Buss, the 32-year-old crew chief from Alberton; Mike Flynn, 59, of Alamogordo, N.M., where the plane was to have landed; and Tom Risk, the 66-year-old pilot from Littleton, Colo. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration were on the scene Sunday morning, along with officials from Neptune Aviation. (Missoulian, MT)
Forest Service, Neptune help at crash site Apr 28, 2009
and Mike Flynn, 59, of Alamogordo, N.M. The plane was bound for a forest fire in southern New Mexico. The weather which was foggy on the morning of the accident, followed by blizzard conditions was clearing Monday at the crash site southwest of Salt Lake City. (Missoulian, MT)
PLANE CRASH UPDATE: Federal Investigators arrive at Utah plane crash sitePosted on April 26 (1919) Apr 28, 2009
Tooele County Sheriff Frank Park identified the three crew members as Brian Buss, 32, of Alberton; Mike Flynn, 59, of Alamogordo, N.M.; and pilot Tom Risk, 66, of Littleton, Colo. The plane departed Missoula en route to Alamogordo, N.M., but crashed around 10 a.m. in the Oquirrh Mountains near the town of Stockton in Tooele County. (Missoulian, MT)
NM Pistachio Growers Feel Effect Of Nationwide Recall Apr 2, 2009
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- The Food and Drug Administration is recalling pistachios from one California grower, but other producers feel the entire industry will be affected. Eagle Ranch of Alamogordo, N.M., is the state's largest pistachio farm, and when the recall was issued, the business went on high alert. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Saddle Song: NM Adopts 1st State Cowboy Tune Mar 26, 2009
Gloria Vaughn, a Republican from Alamogordo who prop 00004000 osed the idea of an homage to cowhands. "Because we have so many ranchers and cattle people, this is important for New Mexico.". (CBS News)
U.S's New Mexico adopts 1st state cowboy tune Mar 26, 2009
"The song tells about New Mexico, like the beautiful landscape, wildlife, the flowers and the beautiful mountains of New Mexico the things that we are proud of. "And cowboys and ranchers are also the things we are proud of," said state Rep. Gloria Vaughn, a Republican from Alamogordo who proposed the idea of an homage to cowhands. "Because we have so many ranchers and cattle people, this is important for New Mexico. " The livestock industry is the state's most important agricultural... (Xinhuanet, China)
PreCheck expanding New Mexico operations Mar 24, 2009
initially launched an office in Alamogordo, N.M. in early 2006 with a strong incentive package from the state and the city ... 5 million and Alamogordo committed $625,000 over five years to attract the company and create more than 200 new jobs ... Now, the company is expanding its background-checking operations and its call center in Alamogordo because of the stimulus package and also to get away from the risk of downtime from hurricanes, says Tom Combs, vice president for government affairs... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Houston firm moving HQ to Alamogordo Mar 20, 2009
A Houston company that specializes in background checks for the health care industry is moving its headquarters to Alamogordo ... The company will increase its Alamogordo workforce by 75 people in the next six months, including adding an executive vice president and mid-level managers as well as technology professionals ... Richardson said PreCheck s decision to relocate its headquarters to New Mexico is a testament to Alamogordo and its strong work force. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Stargate: Universe to film here Mar 12, 2009
The new / show will shoot in Alamogordo in late April and early May. It plans to hire about 75 local crew members. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NASA's Launch Abort System Hardware Starts Cross Country Trek Mar 4, 2009
New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, N.M., on Monday, March 9. For more information about Orion, the LAS pathfinder and the museum stops, visit. (PR Newswire)
Texas Tech Adds Nine Players on Signing Day Feb 8, 2009
and Sarah Ellison from Alamogordo, N.M. ... Sarah Ellison - Forward Alamogordo, N.M. - Alamogordo High School ... High School: Played at Alamogordo High School. (Texastech.com)
