Alamogordo, New Mexico
About Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM is a thriving city located in southern New Mexico, home to 31,667 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 10th largest city in New Mexico.
Officially, Alamogordo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 21.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,468 residents per square mile.
📰 Alamogordo News Today
- In Memory of Bonnie Joy Caldwell 2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News · Aug 18
- Alfredo "Freddie" Duran Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Alamogordo, NM - Alamogordo Daily News Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Jason Renae Sheridan Obituary | Scenic Chapel | Alamogordo, NM Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Map style: weather. MSN · Aug 16
- Alamogordo residents hit with $800 electric bills after PNM billing delays and estimates KOAT · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alamogordo Unique
- A top-25 city in New Mexico by population (#10 of 105 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Alamogordo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern New Mexico, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 31,667.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Alamogordo
- Applebee's — american
- Asian Garden — asian
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- Carino's — italian
- Chili's — tex-mex
- D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro
- Denny's — american
- Hi-D-Ho Drive In
- IHOP — breakfast
- Just Pho You — vietnamese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Alameda Park Zoo · Zoo
- New Mexico Museum of Space History · Museum
- Tularosa Basin Museum of History · Museum
- German Air Force (Luftwaffe) Tornado PA-200 · Attraction
- Harry Francis Acley House Historic Site · Attraction
- Otero County Fairgrounds · Attraction
- The Alamogordo "A" · Attraction
- Toy Train Depot · Museum
- USAF Space Plane 001 · Attraction
- X-7A · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alamogordo
- Alameda Park reviews ★
- Alamogordo Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Astronaut Memorial Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Balloon Park reviews ★
- Circle Drive Park reviews ★
- Desert Villas Homeowners Association reviews ★
- Dog Canyon Historical Marker reviews ★
- Garden Center Memorial Park reviews ★
- John P. Stapp Air / Space Park reviews ★
- Las Alturas Park reviews ★
- Mimosa Park reviews ★
- Paiute Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Alamogordo
- ACADEMY DEL SOL ALT.
- ALAMOGORDO HIGH
- BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY
- CHAPARRAL MIDDLE
- DESERT STAR ELEMENTARY
- MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE
- NM SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
- NORTH ELEMENTARY
- SIERRA ELEMENTARY
- STEPPING STONES PRESCHOOL
- SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY
- YUCCA ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Christus Southern New Mexico ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.