Susan Payne candidate for Mayor of Alamogordo has politely responded to our request to answer 26 questions as compiled from polling of our readers. Any candidate for office is to be commended, for opening themselves up to this scrutiny while running for office, and years after, as the public spotlight always follows those who were once public. Awesome staff and selection of local artists from southern New Mexico. AlamogordoTownNews.com - What have you done to improve upon the blight of abandoned homes and derelict businesses inAlamogordo or Otero County in the last 4 years? This town was founded the same year (1898) that Secundo Pia took the first photograph of the Shroud which started the modern investigation into the Shroud. Alamogordo Homes for Sale $187,582; Ruidoso Homes for Sale $272,952; Holloman AFB Homes for Sale-Tularosa Homes for Sale $151,734; Mescalero Homes for Sale-Ruidoso Downs Homes for Sale $179,978; I was especially impressed with the artist. All rights reserved. Alamogordo Mayor visits Holloman. Enjoying a meal ata local restaurant and inevitably running into several other people I know. We hope the voters engage in dialog and follow-up with both candidates and actually get out become active and vote. Im open to viable suggestions.". Award Winning NCAA Coach and 2 time Olympic Trials Athlete turned Author/Artist Rene Sepulveda was born in Alamogordo. Meanwhile, in Tularosa, U.S. 70 and U.S. 54 both split in which U.S. 70 heads east through the mountains, and towards Ruidoso and Roswell, while U.S. 54 heads north towards Carrizozo and keeps going north until it heads east again starting in Vaughn. [162], Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center is a private not-for-profit 99-bed general hospital that serves the Alamogordo area. You can also call the Clerks office at 575-439-4100. There was no alternative newspapers published in Alamogordo but The Ink, a free Las Cruces monthly newspaper devoted to the arts, is distributed in the city. Creative Arts Community Action Alert Senate Action Begins Saturday. [155], Z-Trans is the mass transit system, providing paratransit and scheduled service within the city center and to White Sands Mall, Holloman Air Force Base and Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero. 3. They have three children, five grandchildren and another on the way. The most snowfall in one month was 10.0in (0.25m) in December 1960. City streetlights are high-pressure sodium vapor lamps. Alamogordo is a charter city with a council-manager form of government. Love In the Name of Christ, known as LoveINC, City of Alamogordo in need of workers, has 80 job openings, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Boss highlighted some of the major projects that were completed and/or started during his time as mayor, including the demolition of the Sahara Apartments and other dilapidated buildings, the rebuilding of Kids Kingdom playground after the incident of arson, realignment of First Street and Florida Avenue, rehab of the fivemillion gallon Green andUpper Heights ground storage tanks, Bonito Lake restoration andinfrastructure improvement project, restoration and enhancement of water systems in our mountains and canyons (increasing water flow and quality), replacement of the zoo perimeter fence, completion of the onemillion gallon brackish water treatment facility, Phase 8 completion of McKinley Channel project and the continued funding of the final phase of this major flood control project. You people are funny that claim I harass Mr Griffin. "I would like to have a conversation with our state (legislators) as possibly something that could be discussed in Santa Fe. Inaddition, I sit on the Otero County Economic Development Board and focus allot of time on Job andbusiness creation.". The incidents began with tensions off the charts with protesters in front of Alamogordo High School from an extremist religious groups not from Alamogordo attempting to stir up hate and disrupting peace in front of the high . The Mayor is only one vote and part of the commission as a whole. My campaign slogan was 'committed to community, dedicated to progress'and I will not waver from that promise," Payne said. Alamogordo City Commissioner and now Mayor-Elect, Payne also serves as executive director of Love In the Name of Christ, or Love INC. I purchased a gift certificate from Victoria's (one of my favorite downtown stores) and spent about 45 minutes speaking with Aliceand her employees. According to some estimates, Holloman accounts for half of the Alamogordo economy. Alamogordo does not lack jobs but we do lack aworkforce. REGION: SouthEast. Below are the 26 questions submitted to the candidates from AlamogordoTownNews.com and Susan Payne's responses 1. [11][12]:167, The city of Alamogordo was founded in June 1898, when the El Paso and Northeastern Railroad, headed by Charles Bishop Eddy, extended the railway to the town. The Museum shop has a large collection of local history books. 7. As to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Payne said that she would listen to local business owners. Nonprofit and government agencies set up information booths in the exhibit hall. At the north end of the city, White Sands Boulevard and the Charles T. Lee Memorial Relief Route become a merged U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 70 running north to Tularosa. [90][91][92], The Alameda Park Zoo, the oldest zoo in the southwestern U.S., is located in the city. Susan Payne Response: "By participating Im going to guess you mean attended? [133], There are two commercial radio broadcast companies, WP Broadcasting and Burt Broadcasting; each operates several stations in several formats. [35]:38, There were 13,704 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. I feel very confident our City will continue to move forward.. [133] Severn Trent operates both the water and sewage treatment facilities for the City of Alamogordo. AlamogordoTownNews.com - When is the last time you visited New York Avenue and shopped or spoke in person with theshop owners of that business district? but as of July 2009 this plan has stalled due to lack of money to renovate the building. 1376 E Ninth Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310. I assure you I dont really get a paycheck for this position but Iam grateful for the medical and dental insurance that my paycheck goes toward even if its not enoughto cover all of it.". I cannot change whats happened over the past 18 months so and I would like to focus on ways we can move our city forward in spite of what has happened.". Welcome to Alamogordo Funeral Home. [153], Greyhound Lines offers intercity bus service to Alamogordo. It features a rodeo, animal judging, food and game booths, and carnival rides. City Clerk, Rachel Hughs, posted the Public Notice today with the qualifications and schedule for the appointment. [42], Alamogordo is the economic center of Otero County,[44] with nearly half the Otero County population living within the city limits. There is no longer scheduled commercial service from New Mexico Airlines, previously operated under a subsidy from the Essential Air Service program. Allot ofwhat Ive pushed for over my years on the commission is really cleaning up and clarifying manyoutdated ordinances.". Phone number of Alamogordo city hall. Please specify with the Customize button at the top of the screen. The area is in the mountain-ringed Tularosa Basin valley area and comprises the southern part of a 275-square-mile (710km2) field of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals. Susan Payne Response: "When I was first elected to office, the police union had been working without a contract for 18months. 4. Often the meetings would go on until midnight. A Saudi man visits an arts exhibition by late US artist Andy Warhol at the Maraya concert hall in the ruins of AlUla, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northwestern Saudi Arabia, on February 19, 2023. The race is down to two candidates as the 3rd withdrew thus the silence in response. He shared, "Don dedicated a lot of his life to the City of Alamogordo . [159] Natural gas is supplied within the city by New Mexico Gas Company. HOWEVER I was heavily involved in reworking our LEDA ordinance which focuses on job creation. Alamogordo High School Alamogordo Proud Breaking Stereotypes and Winning in Welding Competition, Alamogordo was the only team to be represented with female welders. [45][46] In 2006 the per capita income in Otero County was $22,377 versus per capita income in New Mexico of $29,346. Creative Arts Community Action Alert Senate Action Begins Saturday. I'm sure the NM State Police will send you a video of the notorious cowboy criminal being cuffed and perp-walked. [134][135][136] 5. "We do have some new housing going up but to my knowledge we have no new apartment complexes. Showingour unwavering support and pride for all things military, first responder and law enforcement related. The first call to the press he made was to our reporter to the station we own. Im honored to have really pushed for reasonable negotiations as part of my first few monthsin office and extremely proud that we were able to find resolution after all those months. With any set of questions, responses bring more questions for specifics in details, examples of progress and a need for more information. The New Mexico Museum of Space History is a planetarium and museum complex located in Alamogordo, NM. John Block voted against job creation. While I am excited about the work that I have accomplished in my community, I consider my greatest joy to be my beautiful family. [37], Previously Alamogordo had a German community due to the presence of the German Air Force at Holloman Air Force Base; in 1992 that air force made Holloman its main pilot training center in the United States. It collects and displays all kinds of military memorabilia from all wars and military engagements. Due to current New Mexico Public Health orders related to COVID-19, some businesses may be temporarily closed, have alternative hours, or have a change in the way they are able to serve their customers. 24. Susan Payne Response: "I would say half of the calls I receive from constituents are for code enforcement issues. "I am a huge proponent of citizen involvement and input and will always be available to listen," Payne said"Some of my greatest knowledge has come simply from taking the advice of others and paying attention to other people's experiences. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A 14-year-old New Mexico boy accused of shooting and killing a classmate in 2021 has pleaded no contest to a charge of second-degree murder, prosecutors said Thursday. The last Federal agency to occupy it was the United States Forest Service who used it as the headquarters of the Lincoln National Forest until October 2008, when that agency moved to a newly constructed building. 11. The NMSU-A Theatre on the Hill produces an annual spring performance for young audiences at the Rohovec Fine Arts Center on the New Mexico State University at Alamogordo campus,[70][71] [107] White Sands National Park is located about 15 miles (24km) southwest of Alamogordo along U.S. Route 70. Which event? 2. KRWG News and Partners. The public health orders were last extended in January, as the omicron variant was driving up the case count. the Extra-Terrestrial, in Alamogordo's landfill. [1] On Jan. 1, 2021 the City of Alamogordo will be led by Mayor-Elect Susan Payne, who will replace current Mayor Richard Boss. As Mayor I will continue towork with everyone for the betterment of our community.". I genuinely love our city and my goal is to make our community the one that other communities in New Mexico want to model.. Highways 54, 70, and 82, all of which are four-lane roads. Like many rural communities we need to grow our workforce so that our small businesses can continue to provide quality services. Among notable items in the collection is a 47-star US Flag; New Mexico was the 47th state admitted to the Union, and US flags were made with 47stars only for one month, until Arizona was admitted. [133] PNM also provides electrical power in the Tularosa Basin, while Otero County Electric Cooperative, a member cooperative of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association and of Touchstone Energy, serves other areas of the county. City government provides a large number of recreational and leisure facilities for its citizens, including a large park in the center of the city, many smaller parks scattered through the city, a golf course, Alameda Park Zoo, a network of walking paths, Alamogordo Public Library, and a senior citizens' center. He asked me to cover the prayer vigil we were the only press to do so and his attorney was happy with the coverage as was he and moved to tears. [13]:1,9,13,44, Tourism became an important part of the local economy from the creation of White Sands National Monument in 1934. The New Mexico Rails-to-Trails Association operates a Rails to Trails project to convert old railroad beds to walking trails. Alamogordo really is the total package and as Mayor Iwant to ensure that the rest of the state recognizes that.". Until then, elections results remain unofficial. Current and former commissioners, mayors, staff, and family were in attendance. I also think thatbecause I operate a non profit it would inappropriate to focus too much energy on raising money forother non-profits although there are a couple that my husband and I personally support.". Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit shared military/civilian facility that is also the hospital for Holloman Air Force Base. Our hope is for unity and a focus on moving forward out of the fog of Covid-19 with a focus on growth and prosperity for all of the diverse populations of Alamogordo. Alamogordo Map. Alamogordo Restaurants. 18. The local NPR outlet is KRWG-FM in Las Cruces, which reaches Alamogordo through a local relay transmitter.[139]. [30] The gypsum crystals of White Sands National Park are formed in Lake Lucero. Allison Kuhn won outstanding team leader, Otero Electric Co-op Making Progress Restoring Power in Cloudcroft, Mescalero and Mountain Villages, KALH Radio Alamogordo Town News Exclusive PreTrial Interview with Attorney Johnathon C Miller, Ole Time Revival Feel Welcome to Counselor Johnathon C Miller Sets stage for Couy Griffin Trial, 2nd Life Media AlamogordoTownNews.com Event Calendar. 4. They relocated their pilot training to Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. My professional career includes extensive experience in accounting and non-profit management. Counting both USAF and German Air Force personnel there are 1,383 active military and 1,641 military dependents living on base and 2,765 active military and 2,942 military dependents living off base. I will be able to show agrowing work force and I will also show off the arts and cultural district that I think we allhave an interest in seeing enhanced.". AlamogordoTownNews.com -What have you done to welcome new businesses into Alamogordo? Click this link to search our ordinance library! Walker won 83 votes while Bartram won 66 votes; a third challenger,Anthony Stogden, won 62 votes. Its about the money, and this week in Otero County, New Mexico a jury will decide. It is an adult tournament that raises money for scholarships for Alamogordo High School students. Send a Compliment! Alamogordo (/ l m r d o /) is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States.A city in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains and to the west by Holloman Air Force Base.The population was 31,358 as of the 2020 census.Alamogordo is known for its connection with the 1945 Trinity test, which was the first . Published March 3, 2023 at 9:52 AM MST. Stay involved locally! Contact Senator Griggs and Burton for Yes. On Jan. 1, 2021 the City of Alamogordo will be led by Mayor-Elect Susan Payne, who will replace current Mayor Richard Boss. [168], Among politicians, Edwin L. Mechem, a past governor and United States Senator from New Mexico, was born in Alamogordo,[169] as was Cindy Chavez, a past member of the city council of San Jose, California.[170]. Dr. Thomas Hall, 75, passed away on February 8, 2023 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. I enjoy our downtown businesses and try to shop there first as the need arises.". What Alamogordo is in for, isa cat fight between Nadia Sikes and Susan Payne, in what one hopes will remain a non-partisan and politerace. Term: December 2023. [74], Otero County Fair is held annually in early August at the County Fairgrounds at the corner of White Sands Boulevard and Fairgrounds Road in Alamogordo. games was discovered after about three hours of digging,[148] and hundreds more were found in the mounds of trash and dirt scooped by a backhoe. View 186 homes for sale in Alamogordo, NM at a median listing home price of $199,500. AlamogordoTownNews.com thanks candidate and sitting CommissionerSusan Payne for taking the time to process the questions, with well thought out and honest answers. In 2009 more than 233 teams participated in the tournament. Its about the money, and this week in Otero County, New Mexico a jury will decide. [16][17] Ownership of the building was transferred to Otero County government and many government offices were moved from the Courthouse to its new Administration Building in February 2009. 13. It sponsors the Desert Light Film Competition for middle and high school students to encourage learning about the film industry. Why not subscribe? Get points plus better traffic and directions. The 2009 film Year One was shot partly at White Sands National Monument, near Alamogordo. District 3 Alamogordo City Commissioner Susan Payne is running for Alamogordo Mayor in the 2021 Local Elections. Alamogordo Proud! A 1-800-Flowers call center opened in November 2001 and received $1.25 million in city rent abatements, a 50% reduction in property taxes from Otero County, and $940,000 in plant training funds from the State of New Mexico. [86] Newly elected Municipal Judge, David Overstreet oversaw the swearing-in and shared, It has been exciting to begin serving as Alamogordos Municipal Judge, and I am grateful for the hard work of Judge Lee and the court staff in helping me make the transition. Alamogordo average rent price is below the average national apartment rent price which is $1750 per month. Susan Powell, who disappeared in Utah in 2009 and is believed to have been murdered by her husband Josh Powell, was born in Alamogordo and lived there as a young child. The Tommy Padilla Memorial Basketball Tournament[100] is an annual event held in March. We enjoy going to our local high school sporting events as well as having the ability to virtually be in any part of our city in just minutes. My husband Ray and I have three children Jessica (husband Julian), Ray Jr. and Kimmy (husband Kobe), and 6 grandchildren, Sydney and Dane, Kennedy and Kobe, Jr and Ryan and Selena whom we are extremely proud of.". Water drains from the mountains carrying dissolved gypsum and collects in Lake Lucero. September 1941 also saw the largest daily rainfall at Alamogordo with 2.60in (66.0mm) falling on the 22nd of that month. Alamogordo City Commissioner and now Mayor-Elect, Payne also serves as executive director of Love In the Name of Christ, or Love INC. In 2020, Alamogordo, NM had a population of 31.6k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $45,786. [120] Prior to 2008 there were two private schools in Alamogordo: Legacy Christian Academy and Father James B. Hay Catholic School (the latter of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces). We are fortunate to have had two additional squadrons of F16s come to the base and we enjoy hearing the Sounds of Freedom daily, said Boss. PreCheck received $2.4 million in high-wage job creation tax credits, $1.5 million in job-training subsidies, $1.5 million in capital outlay money for roads and infrastructure, a $625,000 allocation from City of Alamogordo for upgrading sewer lines in the area, and 20.8 acres of land from Heritage Group, a developer. AlamogordoTownNews.com -Why are you running for office? Under the unwavering leadership of Mayor Richard Boss, the City of Alamogordo progressed in unprecedented ways. In the last Presidential election, Otero county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 61.6% to 36.0%. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. Get this Alamogordo Daily News page for free from Thursday, May 17, 1956 fws Thursday, May 17, 1956 BANKERS (Continued from Page One) cion of forgery of a check for $600 there. It is primarily used for general aviation. We also need to tackle the issue of a lack of short-term housing. By Tony Keith. [130], One television station, KVBA-LD, broadcasts from Alamogordo. A city in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains and to the west by Holloman Air Force Base. [76][77], White Sands Balloon Invitational is held annually in late September. My husband and I are looking at what wecan do to assist her with a facility that perhaps she can rent space in when she is baking as she getsnumerous requests for her cakes. Males had a median income of $28,163 versus $18,860 for females. Susan Payne Response: "I am a member of the board of Otero County Economic Development, the chamber of commerce and Iam the vice chair of Maingate United and as such I work diligently to create ways to attract newbusiness to Alamogordo.". Simply put, the city already has begun this process andI support efforts made to that end.". Aside from rent price, the cost of living in Alamogordo is also important to know. "I am proud of what our city has been able to accomplish in the past six years and I have some ideas on how it could be even better. [38] Holloman was chosen due to its weather conditions. A two-day trial was scheduled to start Tuesday at state District Court in Alamogordo. Rent. The multitude of events and activities. That's the sentence handed down by Judge Clifton Newman this morning. Before the pandemic, Mainstreet and the downtownmerchants association were really beginning to thrive. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. [165] I never believed that it was the waythings should be done as it showed absolutely no decorum. Congratulations to our new Mayor and Commissioners. Mayor Pro Tem Robert Rentschler (2016) 446-9140 Nadia Sikes (2018) 491-7910 . He was born on June 27, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas to Jack and Virginia Gayle Hall . Shows how clueless you really are. Nicole Maxwell can be contacted by email at nmaxwell@alamogordonews.com, by phone at 575-415-6605 or on Twitter at @nicmaxreporter. Alamogordo's fiscal year ends on June 30 each year; thus Fiscal Year 2008 runs from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008. Will the newcomers purchasing homes and investing into Alamogordo make a difference in this race or will the machine that some say runs Alamogordo select the candidate due to voter complacency? Now we have the immense blessing of watching our grandkids grow up here as well. 1229 Paseo de Peralta. "I would like to hear from them and then take that information and see how we may be able to implement some of their suggestions.". 9. New Mexico is near the bottom of most national rankings, for example it was 38th in the United Health Foundation 2007 report, but has been slowly improving (it was 40th in 2005). More:City of Alamogordo in need of workers, has 80 job openings. Ste. The present-day White Sands Boulevard was then called Pennsylvania Avenue. He is also the owner of Conservative Compliance, a consulting firm offering political compliance services. Mayor's Top Teens. Alamogordo has a cool arid climate (Kppen BWk) with hot summers and mild winters. 103 Homes For Sale in Alamogordo, NM. 575-439-4100. [105], Alamogordo has numerous small parks scattered through the city, and a few larger ones. [35]:39, In 1999, the median income for a household in the city was $30,928, and the median income for a family was $35,673. It is a private museum, operated by the Tularosa Basin Historical Society. The Alamogordo Center of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of more than 500 businesses, civic organizations, education institutions, and individuals. At one time it was downtown however a couple of business owners were not happy aboutthis and because of the way the ordinance was written, the event was moved to Alameda Park. [39] There was a subdivision called "Little Germany" with houses that had German-style electrical outlets. Z-Trans is unusual in that it is privately owned (by Zia Therapy Center, a non-profit), although it does get some local and state subsidies.[156]. 2023 www.alamogordonews.com. 1301 N. White Sands Blvd. AlamogordoTownNews.com -Where do you stand on the exposed broken sewer line issues and amending the law so the citywould be responsible from the sidewalk to the street? In May 2013, Alamogordo's City Commission approved a deal for Canada-based film production company Fuel Industries to excavate the Atari landfill site. Richard Boss, Former Mayor of Alamogordo. Commissioner Susan Payne Candidate for Alamogordo Mayor Answers AlamogordoTownNews.com 26 questions for the Canidates. I see these types of events as truly thebackbone of our community. Susan Payne Response: "I try to stay involved in Alamogordo Main Street and actually attended a meeting last week with stateand local leadership of that organization. Several major motion pictures were filmed in or near Alamogordo. Otero County is ranked in the middle of most health rankings within the state. Joshua Wheeler, author of Acid West. Most of all we are excited about the future of our city and the direction we are heading. I hold a BS in Criminal Justice and aMasters in Public Administration with a concentration in Public Management. [10] The Spanish built a chapel at La Luz (about 5 miles (8.0km) from the future site of Alamogordo) in 1719, although La Luz was not settled until about 1860. Friday nightfootball games at tiger stadium. Susan Payne Response: "My vision is to see our city grow while still maintaining that home town feel that most citizens enjoy. It features a butterfly release, a science fair, activities for children, and information booths from local health agencies and nonprofits. KRWG News. 1000 N. New York Ave. Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 Phone: 5750-437-7427 (Administrator) Fax: 575-443-2904. Please provide the outcomes tothe legislation since passed Susan Payne Response: "The city does not specifically have any ordinances that would fall into either of these categories. Once . (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez-Chen) [116] The mayor is a member of the City Council. By BruinDan. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [150] At the south end of the city, White Sands Boulevard is a major named street that merges into U.S. Route 54/Charles T. Lee Memorial Relief Route, running south to El Paso, Texas. [120] The German government formerly operated the Deutsche Schule Alamogordo (German School) for children of German Air Force personnel stationed at the German tactical training center at Holloman Air Force Base until the 2019 withdrawal of German forces. Payne is in her second term as District 3 Alamogordo City Commissioner and said she regularly attended meetings even before being elected. Rocket City Family Fun Center. Shows how clueless you really are. ", "I dont have all the answers and probably never will," Payne said. By Jim75181. They say just before 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Alamogordo police were called to an area near Ridgecrest Drive after reports of a man walking around with a gun. Phone : 575-437-2210. Incumbent Fernando Leal lost his seat on the Tularosa School Board with 96 votesto NaomiSainz' 117 votes.
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