🌱 What NTSB investigators just revealed about the fatal Alamogordo plane crash

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In today's newsletter:

• What NTSB investigators just revealed about the fatal Alamogordo plane crash
• How Alamogordo’s run-and-gun Tigers finally put Roswell away

Also on today's calendar: REGION 5 – NM FIESTA Project: Navigating the Journey and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 42.
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 73 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Alamogordo Plane Crash That Killed Two (newsradiokkob.com) — Federal investigators have released early findings on last month’s fatal plane crash near Alamogordo, confirming the small aircraft struck treetops before hitting a rocky slope after departing Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport. The report identifies the two victims and notes the pilot was newly certified, while emphasizing that the NTSB’s investigation into the exact cause is still ongoing.
   

• Alamogordo win tight game over Roswell (alamogordonews.com) — Alamogordo boys basketball fans saw the Tigers outlast Roswell 82–71 in a fast-paced home game at the Tiger Pit Tuesday night. Alamogordo pushed the tempo for transition points, weathered technical fouls on both coaches, and sealed the win with a late dunk by Jaedyn Hernandez after Roswell had closed the gap to two points.
   

📸 Around Alamogordo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alamogordo

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Coffee Cups & flying Saucers
  Otero Artspace, 1118 Indiana Ave, Alamogordo
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Open Art Session
  Alamogordo Recreation Center , 1012 Oregon Ave , Alamogordo
  10:00 am
• REGION 5 – NM FIESTA Project: Navigating the Journey
  CHRISTUS Health , 2669 N Scenic Dr , Alamogordo
  12:00 pm

Monday December 22

• ROADRUNNER FOOD BANK
  Alamogordo Public Schools , 1200 E 1st St , Alamogordo
  7:00 am
• Toning with Ben
  Alamogordo Community Services , 1100 Oregon Ave. , Alamogordo
  10:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Marine Toys for Tots toy distribution event
  Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center , 800 E 1st St , Alamogordo
  10:00 am
• Toning with Ben
  Alamogordo Community Services , 1100 Oregon Ave. , Alamogordo
  10:00 am

Thursday December 25

• Variety Yoga Classes
  Domenici Fitness & Sports Center , 1051 W Connecticut Ave Building 588 , Holloman AFB
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Kanopy Movie Matinee
  Alamogordo Library Calendar , 920 Oregon Ave. , Alamogordo
  11:00 am
• Board Game Night
  Alamogordo Main Calendar , 1100 Oregon Ave. , Alamogordo
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL
  AHS Tiger Pit
  6:00 pm

Monday December 22

• ROADRUNNER FOOD BANK
  Alamogordo Public Schools , 1200 E 1st St , Alamogordo
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• #TuesdayPreparednessTip:
  Update your vehicle emergency kit each season. What you need for extreme heat isn’t the same as winter travel. Summer: extra water, electrolytes,… (Nextdoor )

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Alamogordo. Apply here.
• Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager - Franchise in Alamogordo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alamogordo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ruidoso

• Jimmie Terry (thehamiltonherald-news.com)
• Park renamed after family of kids who died during Ruidoso flooding (krqe.com)
• Triathlete's 2025 Race Series Report Shows Strong Growth, Evolving Priorities (triathlete.com)

Las Cruces

• Las Cruces doctors push for legislation to stem NM doctor shortage (lcsun-news.com)
• Las Cruces community drawn in by the flashy lights and moves of Dancers Unlimited (nmsuroundup.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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