Football All-Star Preview Jul 30, 2008
Sammy Luna from Alamogordo could not have been a better addition to the offense as he fits in as that bulldozing fullback that will open holes for Robles all game long. Hendo's Top Running Back: Manuel Robles ... David Joe Gonzales is listed as the third linebacker and he is from Alamogordo. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
NM first state to sign clean energy MOUs with Air Force Jul 24, 2008
The state of New Mexico, the U.S. Air Force and the cities of Albuquerque, Alamogordo and Clovis have signed four agreements to explore clean energy projects to supply power to Kirtland, Holloman and Cannon Air Force bases ... an agreement with the city of Alamogordo to pursue a solar power project for Holloman; and. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NMPreps: Hendo's Most Improved Teams Jul 23, 2008
Junior quarterback Eric Flores threw over 20 interceptions adjusting to their new offensive play book, but the Black Knights did win a key district game over rival Alamogordo, which gave them a play-off birth ... They do travel to Sandia, Hobbs, and Alamogordo this year. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Talk of the Town: All those clothes for a three-hour tour! Jun 20, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008 Edition. Talk of the Town: All those clothes for a three-hour tour. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Pornography charges Jun 14, 2008
U.S. Attorney Johhny Sutton said in a news release that Aaron Scott Elkins, a Sul Ross graduate student from Alamogordo, N.M., was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison after a 2004 investigation into his computer found more than 2,000 images depicting minors engaged in sexual acts, the news release said. U.S. District Judge Rob Junell ordered Elkins to be placed under supervised release for 10 years after completing his prison term. (Odessa American, TX)
'Transformers' sequel to film in NM Jun 10, 2008
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," has been prepping in Alamogordo since April, according to Gov. Bill Richardson's office. The first "Transformers" film was shot here in 2007 and grossed more than $700 million worldwide. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Cruise Lines: "We'll Raise You" Jun 8, 2008
The pass covers the New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo in the southern part of the state; the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science in Albuquerque; the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces; and the Museum of Indian Arts re, the Museum of International Folk Art, the New Mexico Museum of Art, and the Palace of the Governors/New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe. The monuments included in the pass are Bosque... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
N.M. State Police Hit With 5th Death In One Year Jun 5, 2008
State police officers that worked with Avilucea in Santa Fe, Alamogordo and Las Cruces say statewide, the department has felt his loss. They said it hit hard, like a ton of bricks. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Film pays homage to 'chimponauts' May 31, 2008
Although Ham lived out the rest of his life at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. and the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, N.C., most chimps ended up at a biomedical research facility in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Anthropologist rescue effortTwenty-one chimps were eventually rescued by Carole Noon, a biological anthropologist who sued the Air Force for custody and founded the Center for Captive Chimpanzee Care in Florida. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Knights knock off Rams in semifinals, 9-8 May 28, 2008
The Rams are now 1-2 in state semifinal games, winning for the only time in 2007 and dropping a 10-5 contest to Alamogordo in 1999, also at Lobo Field, the year they finished fourth. The New Mexico Scorpions begin their second season of existence in Rio Rancho on Ocotober 19th. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Retiring Chavez finally seeing red May 23, 2008
Altogether, 17 teams scored points, as the runner-up Rams were followed by La Cueva (62), Highland (58), Clovis (37), Eldorado (29), Alamogordo (23), Mayfield (22), Sandia (12), Gallup (8), Valley and Hobbs (7 apiece), Oate (5), Los Lunas (4), Gadsden (3), and Manzano and Las Cruces (2 each). Although the Rams 4x400 relay didn t win, RRHS had a winning relay team: The 4x100 quartet (Nate Wilkins, Trujillo, Miano and Gizeh Ibaez) sped to a 42. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams girls falter, finish ninth May 23, 2008
Finishing third was Alamogordo (49. 25), followed by La Cueva (45. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Softball team faces Hobbs Eagles first May 16, 2008
Bunts: In other first-round games Friday, also at 10 a.m., No. 1 Cibola meets No. 16 Albuquerque High, No. 2 Carlsbad faces No. 15 Rio Grande, No. 3 Sandia faces No. 14 Eldorado, No. 4 La Cueva tackles No. 13 Alamogordo, No. 5 Oate faces No. 12 Manzano, No. 7 meets No. 10 West Mesa, and No. 8 Los Lunas faces No. 9 Mayfield. Pitcher Stacy Caldwell s sister Kelly, then a freshman, was the starting right fielder for the Rams in their 4-3 victory over Alamogordo in the 2003 state championship game.... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams win own invitationals, aim at 1-5A laurels May 8, 2008
Carol Waterman threw the javelin a state-qualifying distance of 108-3 at the Alamogordo Qualifier, not 100-3 as erroneously noted in last Thursday s Observer. The New Mexico Scorpions begin their second season of existence in Rio Rancho on Ocotober 19th. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Sports shorts May 4, 2008
Rio Rancho High School senior Kendra Kornrumph earned a first-place finish on the Olympic team at the recent Student Athletic Trainer Challenge in Alamogordo. RRHS won its eighth team championship in nine years or, as Rio Rancho High School athletic trainer Melissa Loiacono said, Eight in 08, Dude. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Boys first, girls third in Alamogordo May 2, 2008
Although the Rio Rancho High School track and field teams combined for 11 state-qualifying marks last Friday at the Alamogordo Qualifier, none were new to the state meet field for the Rams boys but the girls added four state qualifiers there ... There s never been that many qualifiers at the Alamogordo meet, said Rams boys coach Larry Chavez, who credited an excellent weather day with a large field of talented athletes for the surge in state-bound athletes ... The Rams boys won their side of the... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Softball team nails down second place May 2, 2008
Cibola was No. 1, followed by Onate, La Cueva, Carlsbad, Sandia and Alamogordo, then the Rams. West Mesa, Mayfield and Las Cruces rounded out the top 10. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
State of NM, Travelocity create culture discount card Apr 20, 2008
The CulturePass gives access to the in Alamogordo; the and the in Albuquerque; the in Las Cruces; and the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the , the and the Palace of the Governors/New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe. The monuments included in the pass are Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner, Coronado State Monument, El Camino Real International Heritage Center, Fort Selden State Monument, Jemez State Monument and Lincoln State Monument. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Sports med team off to Alamogordo in search of another title Apr 20, 2008
Miss L, as the kids call her, is taking two four-person teams to Alamogordo High School this week for Sunday s state sports medicine competition. The event includes a 100-quesiton multiple-choice test, an oral practice exam and the trainer Olympics, in which student trainers evaluate injuries and react, as it taping a sprained ankle. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams boys, girls run away with Moriarty Invite titles Apr 18, 2008
Also in the field are a few other southern schools, such as Hobbs and Alamogordo, plus Albuquerque schools Cibola, Highland, La Cueva and Eldorado ... Splits: The Rams are out of town next week, too, competing in the annual Alamogordo Qualifier. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams vs. Cougars softball game blown out’ Apr 16, 2008
Between No. 1 Cibola and the Rams are, in order, Oate, La Cueva, Carlsbad, Sandia, Alamogordo and Los Lunas. Mayfield rounds out the top 10. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Hillcrest hosts RMAC golf tourney Apr 15, 2008
Michael Adams of Alamogordo, N.M., was second on the team with a tournament total of 236 strokes ( plus 20). He finished tied for 31st. (Durango Herald)
S.E.D. Medical Labs expands to Alamogordo Apr 9, 2008
a division of , has opened a new lab draw station in Alamogordo ... S.E.D. is a federally certified drug testing lab, and there are plans to begin offering drug testing services through the Alamogordo draw station in the near future, according to a news release ... S.E.D.'s Alamogordo site will offer a limited number of tests direct to the public without a doctor's referral. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rio Rancho teams combine for victory Apr 3, 2008
Larry Chavez said the annual Albuquerque Invitational will have a field of at least 22 schools, including virtually all the APS teams, plus squads from Gallup, Grants, Alamogordo and Clovis. We re looking for a top-2 or top-3 finish, he said. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams boys fall to La Cueva; season ends Mar 15, 2008
At the same time, the Rams moved into the quarterfinals after beating visiting Alamogordo. Rams 75, Alamogordo 64: Don t be fooled by the final score, or if you left before halftime, when the Rams had built an 18-point lead. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams cage Tigers, head to semis Mar 15, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE Junior guard Megan Muiz put on a second-half clinic at The Pit Tuesday afternoon, scoring 16 straight points as Rio Rancho rallied to beat Alamogordo and advance into the Class 5A semifinals ... Before the game, McIntyre said he had three concerns about the Tigers: their pressure, which didn t bother his team too much in light of the fact that the Rams had a dozen turnovers in the game to the Tigers 16; Alamogordo s outside shooting the Tigers went 3 for 12 from 3-point range,... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams track teams open season with Ws Mar 15, 2008
He expects his Rams to battle Cibola for the district title, if not for a trophy at state, where La Cueva, Clovis, Hobbs and Alamogordo will battle to finish 1-2-3. Chavez said sprinter Azure Dorsey is serving as a team manager this season, after tearing an ACL during her club-soccer season. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Boys seek revenge, return to The Pit Mar 9, 2008
The Rio Rancho High School boys basketball team heads into the state playoffs for an unprecedented third year in a row when 13th-seeded Alamogordo visits the Rams Athletics Center Saturday at 7 p.m. ... The Rams and Alamogordo have met once before: The Tigers handed the Rams a63-58 state quarterfinal loss in The Pit in 2006. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Girls entertain Clovis Wildcats Friday Mar 7, 2008
Friday s winner meets the winner of the Alamogordo-Rio Grande game Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in a state quarterfinal game at The Pit ... In other district championship games, La Cueva beat Sandia in 2-5A, Las Cruces whipped Alamogordo 54-44 in 3-5A, Hobbs edged Clovis 39-38 in 4-5A and Eldorado topped Los Lunas 63-49 in 5-5A.. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
New Airline Joins El Paso International Airport Mar 4, 2008
Starting Monday, passengers will be able to fly New Mexico Airlines, which offer flights to Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Ruidoso, and Albuquerque. "We are very pleased with the advance booking we are seeing, and with the assistance of the outstanding El Paso Airport's administration in making our entry so easy," said James Greg Kahlstorf, CEO, New Mexico Airlines. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Rams baseball off to another great start Mar 4, 2008
Alamogordo s got 10 seniors. Cibola has to be reckoned with. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Voters Speak Out on Hopefuls Feb 29, 2008
"He'd make you a good mayor, too, because he's honest ... he's a good man." Walker, who is currently living in Alamogordo, said that political candidates in Dexter wouldn't accept contributions, which may be the reason Ring generally refuses to, as well. Showing his raucous sense of humor, Walker gave another insight into early developments in Ring's past. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Bill White is doubly retired-first from the Air Force and then from Congressman Tom Udall's Rio Rancho office. He now uses his time enjoying the freedom of retirement, but still exercises three days a week, travels, crews on several hot air balloons and has served as a Launch Director (Zebra) at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta for the past 19 years. He also stays involved in local political issues such as having worked to create a Rio Rancho Office of volunteerism, served on a Rio Rancho City Charter Review Board and Gov. Bill Richardson's Election Reform Task Force. White is in his second term as president of the Northern Meadows Homeowners Association, which includes more than 2,700 homes. Feb 26, 2008
A: I've lived in Rio Rancho for nine years and Albuquerque and Alamogordo a combined 15 years before that ... We have nothing but potential and I want to be a part of pulling our city together and becoming a Clovis or a Roswell or an Alamogordo or any other town or city in New Mexico with traditions and a sense of pride uniquely our own. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Alamogordo company gets $200,000 in state funds Feb 24, 2008
Gov. Bill Richardson presented a check for $200,000 to the in Alamogordo on Feb. 22nd, which the company will use to expand its baking operation and retrofit its ovens to increase production capacity ... Marietta purchased a 225,000-square-foot building in Alamogordo, formerly Sunbaked Biscuits ... The city of Alamogordo will invest $1 million from its local economic development fund over the next 10 years. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Pioneer Industries to safeguard mines in Otero County Feb 7, 2008
won a state construction contract to safeguard 85 abandoned mine openings near Orogrande, south of Alamogordo, in Otero County. The Mining and Minerals Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department chose Pioneer Industries after it offered to do the work for $615,000 -- the lowest bid in a competitive process. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Obituaries for Tuesday, February 5, 2008 Feb 5, 2008
After marrying in 1946 in Boston, they ventured out and settled in the small town of Alamogordo, N.M., living in a converted chicken coop until post-war construction caught up with the growing community. She enjoyed being involved in community activities and was very active in the Alamogordo Women s Club, serving as club president for one year and as the executive secretary to the state president. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
New Mexico's White Sands monument turns 75 Jan 29, 2008
By 1965, more than 500,000 people annually were visiting the Tularosa Basin park southwest of Alamogordo. Details at White Sands National Monument. (USA Today -- Travel)
Ax Murderer Released From Prison Jan 29, 2008
A man who killed his grandmother and nephew 19 years ago in Alamogordo with an ax has been released by the Department of Corrections and transferred into the custody of the New Mexico State Health Department. Albert Lueras has completed both his criminal sentence and his parole with the state, but a mental evaluation will determine whether he is free to join the public. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Rocky road to rebirth Jan 25, 2008
Current projects include the third phase of the , which is the Pete V. Domenici Education Building; the ; the Las Cruces City Hall; WESST Corp's new facility; the state's building; several renovations and additions; the Alamogordo Public Library; and the at Roswell. Heiser and Adams are the lead designers on an ambitious undertaking by David Oberstein and his partners to turn the old Memorial Hospital east of downtown Albuquerque, on Central Avenue, into the Hotel Parq Central boutique hotel. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Champion bronc rider competes in Rio Rancho Jan 24, 2008
How about an Alamogordo Smith. (OK, I ll give you Lincoln as a first name. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Air Force delays changes in procurement operations Jan 13, 2008
"I want to thank the Air Force for taking my concerns seriously and getting input directly from businesses who do the work. I look forward to having similar briefings in Clovis and Alamogordo, where business owners will also have input and get answers.". Related Industry News. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rams boys hope for better results in 08 Jan 13, 2008
In that last visit to La Cueva, the Bears entered the 2006 calendar year with a 71-58 victory, giving them a winning record (7-6) for the first time that season; they went on from there to finish 20-9, claiming along the way their first 1-5A championship and first postseason appearance, a63-58 loss to Alamogordo in a 5A quarterfinal game in The Pit. This is no different: Come out here and play with some intensity and just play together and tonight was a total team effort. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
IceHoles play media for fun and charity Jan 13, 2008
Lafrado moved to New Mexico in 1993; he did AIDS vaccine research on chimpanzees at Holloman Air Force Base in Alamogordo, then relocated to Albuquerque to work for the University of New Mexico. Today, Lafrado owns and operates Lciates, a consulting group. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
White Sands superintendent takes Petrified Forest post Jan 12, 2008
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. - The superintendent of White Sands National Monument is taking a new job as superintendent of the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona. Cliff Spencer is leaving White Sands on Jan. 28. (AZCentral -- News)
Air Force schedules Jan. 11 meeting on new procurement plan Jan 8, 2008
There are also future meetings scheduled for Clovis and Alamogordo. mkamerick@bizjournals. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Re: Arsenic plant could be costly Dec 27, 2007
Alamogordo, New Mexico. The Star of Grand Coulee 2007. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
AAA expecting a small increase in holiday travel Dec 24, 2007
During the Christmas and New Year holidays, AAA New Mexico s Tipsy Tow program will be available in Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Anthony, Belen, Bernalillo, Carlsbad, Continental Divide, Cuba, Edgewood, Espanola, Farmington, Ft. Sumner, Gallup, Grants, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, Luna, Pie Town, Quemado, Rio Rancho, Roswell, Santa Fe, Santa Rosa, Silver City, Taos, Truth or Consequences and Tucumcari. The New Mexico Scorpions begin their second season of existence in Rio Rancho on Ocotober... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Boys settle for sixth after loss to Monarchs Dec 20, 2007
500 that season before evening their record at 6-6 and then finishing 20-9 after a state tournament quarterfinal loss to Alamogordo. There were no such doldrums last season, when the Rams split their first two games before winning 29 straight en route to the 5A title. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Put on your lei Nov 30, 2007
New Mexico Airlines will also in the near future begin flights to El Paso, Ruidoso and Alamogordo, N.M., which is important for business travelers who were left without a flight to El Paso from Midland International recently when Southwest Airlines canceled its daily flight there. Marv Easterly, director of Midland International Airport, said the airline will serve an important function for those travelers here who want to make connections to El Paso and other points west and north. (Odessa American, TX)
Heather Menzer is new Miss Rio Rancho Nov 26, 2007
The new Miss Rio Rancho gets a 10,000 scholarship and an all expense paid trip to the Miss New Mexico Pageant in Alamogordo. The pageant is June 1-7. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams pluck Eagles; Trojans next Nov 22, 2007
In other first-round games last weekend, fifth-seeded Eldorado beat No. 12 Valley, 24-21; sixth-seeded La Cueva ripped No. 11 Alamogordo 34-13; and seventh-seeded Manzano walloped No. 10 Oate, 50-19. Other quarterfinal games this week are Eldorado at No. 4 Cibola. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Big playoff weekend in New Mexico Nov 10, 2007
Also take that Alamogordo team from last year and look what the Trojans did to them twice. . (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rams boys, girls in World Cup’ Nov 2, 2007
The other pools, by seed, are: La Cueva (1), Alamogordo (8) and Hobbs (9); Las Cruces (2), Highland (7) and Manzano (10); and Eldorado (4), Sandia (5) and Mayfield (12). The 5A semifinals will be contested Nov. 8 at 4:30 p.m. on fields 7 and 8. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
UP Aerospace works to build payload demand Nov 1, 2007
With more than 60,000 space enthusiasts and global media outlets expected to attend the X Prize Cup Oct. 27-28 in Alamogordo, UP and other fledgling companies might benefit from a fresh wave of public interest in the emerging personal space flight industry (see related story, page 1). The long-term success of space tourism depends on large firms like eventually sending paying passengers into space. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Texas Rocketeer Competes In Lunar Lander Challenge Oct 27, 2007
The competition is part of the X Prize Cup festivities at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo, New Mexico. The X Prize Cup is a convention for private rocket enthusiasts, a celebration of their growing trade. (KWTX.com, TX)
Private space race hits bumpy road Oct 26, 2007
The vertical-launch contest is the marquee event at the X Prize Cup, an air and rocket expo scheduled Saturday and Sunday at Holloman Air Force Base, near Alamogordo, N.M.. This week's symposium serves as a warmup for the X Prize Cup, and also as an annual assessment of the private spaceflight industry. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Lincoln National Forest Called To Help Oct 25, 2007
As the wildfires in California burn, the clock ticks for dispatch workers at the Lincoln National Forest in Alamogordo ... "This plane hauls 2,080 gallons of retardant to drop on the fires," said Pete Ruiz, the airtanker base manager at Alamogordo. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Lunar lander teams throttle up for cash Oct 19, 2007
The Challenge is a major head-turning event at the upcoming Holloman Air & Space Expo in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The countdown clock is ticking as the Oct. 27-28 expo draws closer, staged in collaboration with the. (MSNBC -- Technology)
DA Readies Charges in Baby's Death Oct 13, 2007
Assisting in the search were State Police, including a helicopter with infrared capabilities, the National Guard, Santa Rosa Police, several news helicopters and Search and Rescue teams from Alamogordo and Torrance County. Save & Share. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Rams need to peak for district Oct 13, 2007
For those of you with short memories, Highland, Alamogordo and Rio Grande have visited Rio Rancho Stadium and ended the Rams' last three seasons. In the Rams' only playoff road game, at Carlsbad in 2000, it was the same outcome: One and done. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Gore no bore - They came. They listened. They applauded. They even did the wave. Oct 7, 2007
""He had a lot of good things to say," said Victor Samuels, exiting the Star Center with his Corrales neighbor, Susan Cote, who said she'd seen "An Inconvenient Truth" several times.About the only difference between the recorded "An Inconvenient Truth" and Gore's talk at the Star Center was the mention of the effects global warming has had or will have on New Mexico, which at one point Gore mistakenly identified Alamogordo, rather than Los Alamos, as the birthplace of the atomic bomb in the... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Congratulations, Frontier, and welcome to Rapid City Oct 6, 2007
John wrote on Oct 5, 2007 11:49 AM:" I'm glad to see Frontier Airlines servicing Rapid City. I remember seeing Frontier Airlines for the first time in Alamogordo, New Mexico way back in the early 70's. Again, I'm glad to see that Frontier Airlines are still in the saddle, and doing good business. ". Send us your Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The truth is out there: Roswell incident recalled by local vet who was there 60 years ago Sep 30, 2007
The balloons were launched in June and July 1947 from Alamogordo Army Air Field in New Mexico. One flight was launched June 4 and tracked to Arabela, N.M., about 17 miles from the Foster ranch, before its batteries ran down and contact was lost. (North County Times)
You-pick chili Sep 30, 2007
And freshness translates to better taste, says Rosalinda Martinez, 55, of Alamogordo, who was picking chili at the farm recently with her two granddaughters. For her family, eating chili is a daily ritual. (Helena Independent Record)
On the loss of Ken Kerns Sep 13, 2007
Thursday 13 September, 2007. From 1981 to 1994 as a Canic at Grand Coulee Dam, I had the good fortune of working with Ken Kerns on many systems and pieces of equipment. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
