Mayhill News

Weed is drying up, victimized by high grocery and gasoline prices that have forced the remote mountain hamlet's only general store to shut down and turn off its pumps.

Approximately 100 people attended the "Old Timers Reunion" on Saturday in the commons area at Cloudcroft High School to honor three long term residents of the Sacramento Mountains. via Alamogordo Daily News

Hold on to your hats It's happening again. According to AAVSO Special Notice #105 released on April 19, another possible nova event is now occurring in Sagittarius. via Universe Today

“I have been assigned to Quemado for five years and have enjoyed every minute with our West Patrol.  Thanks for the opportunity to contribute”

John Pierson has been appointed acting Reserve District Ranger for the National Forest Service. Pierson, a Quemado resident, has been in the Forest Service since 1988.

He and his wife of 15 years have two boys, ages nine and 12.

"I plan to maintain district operations and continue a good working relationship with the county and public," John said.  

Instructor B.A. Peters conducts two classes in Reserve at the Community Center.  She directs a line dancing class from 4 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday. Students enjoy an opportunity to improve cardio conditions and learn the latest and popular line dances. She also teaches an exercise/abdominal strength training class from 3 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday. Read more

“For the first time, the Alamogordo Public Library will present a 'One City, One Book' program”

The Tularosa Public Library takes center stage, with a variety of events planned this month and next month. via Alamogordo Daily News

“We ask people to please stay abreast of wildfire danger levels”

The Forest Service is urging all residents to exercise fire safety to prevent fires which could easily grow to catastrophic levels, as did the Penasco Fire near Mayhill in 2002, shown here. via Alamogordo Daily News

“Both State Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service can also bring violators up on civil charges for violations that result in fires”

Fires have already occurred this year, and Otero County Undersheriff Norbert Sanchez said residents can expect an extremely volatile fire season in the months ahead. via Las Cruces Sun-News

“I figure I have 10 good years left on me. My mom lived to be 105. I think I've got some long genes in me.”

Standing left to right, Annie White and Debbie Swope of the Cloudcroft Senior Center help seniors register for the Christmas program at the center Thursday. via Alamogordo Daily News

At their meeting Tuesday, village trustees expressed their pleasure with revised plans for a fire training center and asked Fire Chief Erich Wuersching to proceed with development of the facility. via Alamogordo Daily News

The Lincoln National Forest Sacramento Ranger District plans to implement the Crooked broadcast burn on Monday, November 5, 2007, weather conditions permitting. via Carlsbad Current-Argus

“We work together in our studio in Robinhood”

Robert Bailey displays his original painting of a little girl Saturday as part of the Cloudcroft Art Society and Gallery Art Show. via Alamogordo Daily News

“My job is to protect all the citizens and all their needs”

Tempers began to flare as several residents and a lone developer pitched their sentiments to the Otero County Commission at its regular meeting Thursday night. via Alamogordo Daily News

Benjamin Rivera, 26, of 3131 West Mexico Ave., Denver, was arrested on a Magistrate Court Warrant for failure to appear on a charge of driving while license was suspended or revoked. via Alamogordo Daily News