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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alamogordo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Dilapidated property designations lifted
Three properties — including 1620 N. White Sands Blvd., which has drawn search warrants and code enforcement action — were up for a formal finding that they're no longer a menace to public health or safety.
School Resource Officers in Alamogordo Public Schools
A contract between the police department and the school district would put three school resource officers in local schools, already budgeted in FY27. It affects school safety staffing and police presence around students.
License plate reader and live-view camera project
The police department was set to update the commission on its license plate reader and live-view camera program. These systems raise both public-safety benefits and privacy questions for residents driving and moving around town.
Fire station apparatus bay doors change order
An $83,068.08 change order to National Construction for installing new apparatus bay doors — equipment the fire crews count on for quick response.
Animal control facility and no-kill shelter goal
The city took up an update on its animal control facility alongside higher animal control fees and a resolution committing to a no-kill shelter — a sign animal services is a growing priority.