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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alamogordo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pending litigation against the city
Eight lawsuits naming the city — Blalock, Collier, Cuellar, Hubbard, Miller, Romero, Romo, and Stonecipher — were slated for closed-door discussion. These cases can carry real financial and legal consequences for taxpayers.
Code of conduct complaint against Commissioner Hernandez
The Commission was scheduled to weigh whether to take further action against Commissioner Alfonso Hernandez after a Preliminary Review Committee examined a code of conduct complaint. It's a matter of commission accountability and governance standards.
City Commission Meeting Agenda
The Alamogordo City Commission meets Tuesday with subdivision rules and airport fees on the agenda. If you own property or use the local airport, this meeting could affect your costs or plans. It’s a heads-up worth watching.
Mayor Swearing-in
Alamogordo just swore in Sharon McDonald as mayor—and made history as New Mexico’s first elected Black mayor. It’s a symbolic milestone more than an immediate policy change, but it puts the city’s new leader in the spotlight.