Natachee Momaday Gray Coming to Otero Art Space, N. Scott Momaday is Remembered in Santa Fe in May

The Santa Fe International Literary Festival will take place May 16–18, 2025, bringing together world-renowned authors, thinkers, and passionate readers to celebrate the power of story in a city known throughout the world for its beauty, history, and artistic inspiration.

Steve Harvey is facing criticism for a photo he posted on social media. The Family Feud host often posts personal pics to his Facebook page, where he has amassed a whopping 38 million followers.

The Young and the Restless spoilers suggest a major twist in the Aristotle Dumas mystery, one that could shake up Genoa City’s power players. This secretive billionaire has kept fans intrigued, especially since no one has seen his face.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports an Op-Ed opinion piece by Gary Perry. Around the year 2000 and before, 55+ age group manufactured housing developments started booming. Senior citizens looking for an affordable and safe environment to live out their senior years were attracted to the idea. After all, you could purchase a manufactured home for less than most site-built homes, locate it in a gated community park, and enjoy a few other amenities. In most cases you paid a reasonable monthly lot rent for the use of the featured amenities, clubhouse, pool, and maintenance of the park.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that the search for the missing 38-year-old Ruidoso man, Troy Buhrman, who disappeared from the La Luz Canyon area hiking in late December has been located. Sadly he has been located leading the family to a tragic end in the quest to find him.

TLC is “done” with Angela Deem. That’s according to a 90 Day Fiance blogger who says the contentious reality TV star hasn’t been asked to return to the franchise. On Friday, @shabootydotcom posted on Instagram that Angela has been “canned,” “shelved,” and “banned” by the network.

CALIFORNIA – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on March 11 it is offering a $20,000 reward for tips leading to a penalty or conviction in the case of a decapitated California sea lion.

Last night, I came home to play with my cats using a laser pointer. Both were energetic, running around joyfully. But after just over a minute, my smaller cat collapsed. I thought she was tired, but then her legs straightened, she let out a scream, and started peeing uncontrollably. I realized it was a heart attack. Rushing her to the vet, they said it was too late. I had to arrange a pet cremation to send her to "cat heaven."

I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner. Dating an older man is the most relaxing experience of my life. He talks about exactly three things—his investments, his espresso machine, and his perfectly curated vinyl collection. And honestly? I just sit there, sip my coffee, and let him handle everything else.

Florida's real estate market is taking a slow dive here in South Fort Myers. My wife and I bought our 3-bed townhome near Gulf Coast University for 400k in 2020. Now identical homes in our complex are listing for 320-$360k - some have been on the market over six months with zero offers.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that a new study was just released made a finding that insurance coverage for Cannabis will ultimately be needed to ensure all patients can access it equally.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that the nationwide "Hands Off!" protest planned for April 5 is still growing across the country one day away from the event and also includes Alamogordo at 10th Street and White Sands Blvd on Saturday.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports on the creative arts in Alamogordo. Alamogordo arts and creative community is alive and well on Alamogordo’s Main Street New York Avenue. Alamogordo MainStreet announced a congratulations to 4 of the 5 artisan teams selected to participate in the SideStreet Art Project Phase 2, a collaborative effort with the Tularosa Basin Museum of History, and funded by 100 Women Who Care Alamogordo.

The AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that the Alamogordo City CommissIon meeting of 3-25-25 began with civil dialogue and discussion. The meeting began with its usual ceremonial opening and prayers. The meeting then had two guest speakers from Las Cruces that discussed their approach to affordable housing and transitional housing in a very good discussion of options for Alamogordo policy makers to consider. This presentation was one of many potential tools to combat homelessness and housing sustainability that the city should consider.

U.S.-flagged MV Stena Immaculate was at anchor when a Portugeuse-flagged container ship the MV Solong struck the tanker at about 5:48 a.m. EDT on Monday, according to the United Kingdom’s HM Coast Guard. A Coastguard Rescue Helicopter from Humberside was called to the scene alongside lifeboats from Skegness, Bridlington, Maplethorpe and Cleethorpes, and an HM Coastguard fixed wing aircraft, and nearby vessels with fire-fighting capability.

AlamogordoTownNews.org offers a citizen commentary by citizen activist Jena Matise. Over the last 671 days of agonizing loss and grief, loss of my son, loss of my step-father, loss of my grandmother, loss of my marriage and at times loss of my senses and of my self, I have grown into a totally different woman. I know that I am not alone in grief.

U.S Senator Rand Paul this week introduced the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 to restore personal responsibility and state flexibility to the federal food assistance program. The purpose of the bill is to confront an uncomfortable truth: while the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was created to fight hunger, it is now fueling a new public health crisis — obesity and chronic disease — by subsidizing the purchase of junk food with taxpayer dollars.

Here’s the thing: I walked into ER screaming, “MY APPENDIX RUPTURED—HELP!” They looked at me like I’d overdosed on kale smoothies. “You wouldn’t be walking if this was serious. Let’s do an X-ray.”

So I was sipping coffee at this café today when I eavesdropped on two older guys next to me. At first it was just small talk, but then one said:. 'You know, I worked my whole life to retire comfortably... and now that I’m here, I have no idea what to do with myself.'

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that the U.S. Forest Service and Otero County fire crews are responding. The Cloudcroft Fire Department said its community is not impacted by the flames. The fire is estimated to be about 100 acres in size.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that Doña Ana County District Attorney Fernando R. Macias has confirmed that all three juvenile defendants involved in the March 21 mass shooting will be held in custody pending further legal proceedings.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that official unemployment numbers for the state of New Mexico reflects an economic outlook not as bright as in 2024. New Mexico's employment statistics are beginning to reflect the impact of policies in Washington that are trickling into the state and local economy. The state government increased employment, as did construction and multiple areas but the overall rate of unemployment jumped 4 tenths of over the same period last year.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that as a kid we all were familiar with the song my Bologna has a first name, O-s-c-a-r. Well apparently a smuggler coming across the border from Mexico had bologna he liked even more than what we grew up with, as he was caught as a Bologna smuggler, and this is a second time!

So, my friend’s kid goes to a Catholic school, and they’ve been recommending that I send my child there too. They talk about the great academic environment, discipline, and close-knit community. The thing is, my husband and I aren’t religious, and we’re a little worried that the strong Catholic atmosphere might push a set of values that don’t align with our own.

The Great Victor is undoubtedly the character on The Young and the Restless who has amassed the most adversaries throughout the years. Even though he is our all-time favorite inhabitant of Genoa City, his traits as a brutal businessman, an extremely protective family guy, and a strong rival in matters of the heart make him somewhat of a prickly personality to anyone who comes into contact with him.

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports that District Attorney Fernando R. Macias announcedWednesday that, after thorough deliberation, a grand jury has returned indictments for all four defendants accused in the Young Park shooting. Following grand jury deliberations, the defendants have been formally indicted on charges of first-degree murder, including conspiracy to commit murder.

According to the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, there's a charming new resident who's capturing hearts with his unique physique and personality while waiting for his forever family to find him. Chunk, as he's appropriately named, weighs quite a bit despite his short stature. "If it isn't obvious, Chunk got his name from his amazing physic. This low rider has tiny legs but weighs in at 60 lbs, an absolute tank of a dog," explains the nonprofit shelter. "Chunk is some sort of bully breed mix. English? Maybe. Whatever he is, man is he cute! His smoothy face and constant snorting adds to his charm."

AlamogordoTownNews.org reports the Flickinger Center for the performing arts was an ambitious project under the founding vision of Margaret Flickinger. Under her influence the nonprofit Alamogordo Civic Auditorium, Inc. was created in 1983 to provide a facility for the performing arts in Alamogordo and Otero County. In 1988 Alamogordo resident Margaret Flickinger bought the Sierra Theater, a 1950s-style movie theater, and donated it to the organization. The theater and the organization were renamed Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts. The inaugural performance at the theater was in December 1988 by the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. The inaugural season started in October 1992.

The 101st Airborne Division sent an unspecified number of soldiers to the U.S. southern border in January, and a Thursday press release said about 300 more soldiers are being sent.

CALIFORNIA – California federal judge William H. Alsup, ordered, March 13, the Trump Administration to reinstate thousands of employees who were recently mass-fired. Alsup ordered immediate reinstatement of terminated probationary employees of the Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Interior, Energy, Defense, and Treasury departments. These agencies must also cease termination of probationary employees, effective immediately.