Alamogordo, NM

Alamogordo is a progressive and vibrant community located in New Mexico. Discover friendly neighbors, 70 degree average annual temperature, exciting recreational activities, and an overall great place to live, play and work in Alamogordo. Visitors and residents alike delight in the small town feel of Alamogordo with all the conveniences of a large city. In addition to having great attractions and events year round, the Alamogordo community works with their military neighbors of Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range. Please visit the official Alamogordo website to learn more. http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/

History

Alamogordo is steeped in rich history beginning with just a few settlers and transforming from a railroad, ranching and farming area into a thriving community. Please view our history page for details and visit the Alamogordo official history page for some fun facts about this beautiful city. http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/Government/coahistory.htm

Parks and Recreation

Alamogordo Community Services Department
Alamogordo is home to a dedicated Community Services Department that serves all of its citizen’s needs. From incredible athletic programs and facilities to beautiful and well-maintained parks, Alamogordo has got you covered. The mission of the City of Alamogordo Community Services Department is to provide and maintain quality parks, facilities, open natural space, programs and services which will enhance the physical, social and emotional well being of the citizens of Alamogordo. For more information about Alamogordo Community Services Department’s programs or rental information, please visit the links provided below.
http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/Parks___Recreation.htm

Attractions and Activities

International Space Hall of Fame Gift Shop
3198 State Road 2001, Alamogordo NM 88310
(575) 437-0318

New Mexico Museum of Space History
http://www.nmspacemuseum.org/halloffame/
Hwy 2001, Alamogordo NM 88310
(575) 437-2840

Heart of the Desert Pistachios and Wines, Eagle Ranch
http://www.heartofthedesert.com/
7288 US Highway 54/70, Alamogordo NM 88310
(575) 434-0035

McGinn’s Pistachio Tree Ranch & Arena Blanca Winery
http://www.pistachiotreeranch.com/
37 US Hwy 82, Alamogordo, NM 88310 (575) 437-0610
7320 US Hwy 54-70, Alamogordo, NM 88310 (575) 437-0602

The Nut House (pecans)
32 Ivy Lane, La Luz NM 88337
(575) 437-6889

Alameda Park Zoo
The Alameda Park Zoo provides a naturalistic environment dedicated to promoting education, conservation, recreation, and biological research. Visitors and residents alike can explore the Zoo and learn about the environment and the world around them. The Zoo works through audio, visual, and tactile means to create a unity of non-human and human relationships. To find out more, please visit: http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/coa/communityservices/zoo.htm.

Bonito Lake
Bonito Lake is Alamogordo's most valuable source of water supply, as well as a recreational attraction. Visitors and residents alike can enjoy picnicking, camping, fishing and more at the Bonito Lake campgrounds. To learn more about what amenities that Bonito Lake has to offer you and your family, please visit their official website at:
http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/coa/communityservices/bonitolake.htm

Desert Lakes Golf Course
Desert Lakes is located at the base of the Sacramento Mountain range and offers exciting year-round golfing experiences. The Desert Lakes golf course features four sets of tees to cater to all levels of play. The front nine offers large tree-lined greens to play on, while the back nine is cut out of the southern New Mexico desert. The course’s unique nature makes it challenging yet interesting and fun to play for all levels of golfers. Desert Lakes has played host to the Sun Country PGA's Bull & Durham and Top Gun Junior Golf Academies as well as Performance Golf Schools and their own academies and clinics for adults, seniors, women and juniors. Please visit Desert Lakes’ official website to find out more. http://www.desertlakesgolf.com/

Lincoln National Forest
The Lincoln National Forest is located in south-central New Mexico and is most famously known as the birthplace of Smokey Bear, the living symbol of the campaign to prevent forest fires. The Lincoln National Forest offers a wide range of vegetation zones from desert cactus to tall timber at the higher elevations, providing visitors with a unique array of sights and activities. For more details, please visit the Lincoln National Forest official website at: http://tinyurl.com/3plqxtr.

White Sands Missile Range
White Sands Missile Range is located near Alamogordo, New Mexico and offers Army, Navy, Air Force, DoD, and other customers with high quality services for experimentation, test, research, assessment, development, and training in support of the Nation at war. Please click here to learn more about White Sands Missile Range.
http://www.wsmr.army.mil/Pages/Home.aspx

New Mexico Museum of Space History
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is dedicated to educating visitors on the history, science, and technology of space through hands on experiences. The museum explains the significant role New Mexico played in the development of the U.S. Space Program through collecting, preserving, and interpreting significant artifacts relevant to the history of space. To learn more about what the New Mexico Museum of Space History has to offer you and your family, please visit their official website at: http://www.nmspacemuseum.org/.

Oliver Lee State Park
The Oliver Lee State Park is located against the west-facing escarpment of the Sacramento Mountains, offering visitors access to historical exhibits, a fully restored 19th century ranch house, a variety of exotic plants and wildlife, the Springs of Dog Canyon and more! Flowing water and abundant plants and animals in Dog Canyon attracted both prehistoric and historic inhabitants to the area. Apaches used the steep canyon as a stronghold, particularly in the 19th century conflicts with the United States militia. To discover all this and more about Oliver Lee State Park, please visit their official website at: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/oliverlee.htm.

White Sands National Monument
The White Sands National Monument is one of the world’s natural wonders, the glistening white sands of New Mexico. At the White Sands National Monument, sand dunes have engulfed 275 square miles of desert creating the world's largest gypsum dune field. White Sands National Monument preserves this dune field, along with the plants and animals that have adapted to this constantly changing environment. The dunes provide a great place to sled, play, picnic, walk, bike and relax and enjoy one of the many evening programs. Discover for yourself what wonders White Sands National Monument offers by clicking here to plan your visit today. http://www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm

Native Plant Society of New Mexico
PO Box 35388, Albuquerque
NM 87176-5388
http://npsnm.unm.edu

Otero County Extension Office (New Mexico State University):
401 Fairgrounds Road, Alamogordo NM 88310
(575) 437-0231
http://oteroextension.nmsu.edu
www.OteroMasterGardeners.com

Toy Train Depot
(575) 437-2855
The Toy Train Depot is fun for kids of all ages! Located in Alameda Park, 1991 N. White Sands Blvd in Alamogordo, the Toy Train Depot is open Wednesday through Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Enjoy riding on their 16 Gauge Train Ride every 30 minutes or visit the Model Train Display and Museum.

Events

Alamogordo is host to a variety of exceptional events throughout the year! From free festivals and community events to dances and dinners, there’s something for people of all ages and interests. Please visit the links provided below to discover just a few of these family-friendly events and activities that await you in the upcoming months.
http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/Calendar.htm