Local News in Otero County, New Mexico
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Fair keeps 'no guns' signs (Alamogordo Daily News)
The Otero County Fair Board won't be removing its "no guns" signs anytime soon. Instead, the board opted Thursday night, on the advice of an attorney, to redefine its no-guns policy to include wording that makes an exception only for law enforcement and security personnel hired by the fair board.Second amendment group protests fairgrounds sign (Alamogordo Daily News) A local gun rights advocacy group is taking aim at the Otero County Fairgrounds over posted signs that prohibit guns on the premises.
Bridal show this weekend to explore area options (Alamogordo Daily News) Last year, 547 couples were married in Otero County. That s more than a thousand brides and grooms and thousands more bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls, ring-bearers and parents of the brides.
Alamogordo police logs (Alamogordo Daily News) Charles Zamora, 29, of the 800 block of Third Street, was ticketed for alleged tampering with utilities after city workers allegedly discovered an illegally obtained and installed water meter at his residence. He is to appear in Municipal Court when ordered.
State plans to implement victim notification system (Alamogordo Daily News) RUIDOSO - New Mexico district attorneys were introduced Tuesday to the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system, which is expected to be up and running statewide by June 2011.
St. Patrick's Day Benefit Run (Alamogordo Daily News) The Alamogordo chapter of the Centauros de Juarez motorcycle club is holding a run March 13 to benefit the Alamo Senior Center. Registration is $10 and includes food. All motorcyclists are welcome.
City Commission reorganized (Alamogordo Daily News) The Alamogordo City Commission reorganized at its regular meeting Tuesday night, with Ron Griggs back in the mayor s seat and Commissioner Ed Cole the new mayor pro tem.
Law gives teens chance to work at polling places (Las Cruces Sun-News) LAS CRUCES -- Fifteen-year-old Torion Brown of Las Cruces said integrity is a key part of elections and an especially important trait of the people who run them.
Alamogordo police logs (Alamogordo Daily News) Editor s note: Police logs are provided to the Daily News by the Alamogordo Department of Public Safety.
Alamogordo police logs (Alamogordo Daily News) Demetrio J. Holguin, 19, of the 20 block of Hawkhill, High Rolls, was arrested on a Municipal Court warrant for alleged contempt of court. Holguin was released to Municipal Court for an immediate court appearance.