Oct. 7, 2009 Power outage scheduled for Soaring Heights, Alamogordo A power outage has been scheduled for Soaring Heights Communities here and parts of Otero County Oct. 11 from 3 - 6 a.m. to make repairs to the Alamogordo substation. Otero County Electric Cooperative says power will be out continuously for the three hours while they replace a transformer at the
Oct. 1, 2009 We Can: CFC kicks off The 2009 Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Sept. 30 with a "We can" attitude, a burger burn and a few local organizations looking for a donation at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center here. The campaign runs for six weeks and this year's goal is $80,000. Col. Jeff Harrigian, 49th Fighter Wing
Sept. 21, 2009 SAPR sponsors self protection classes on Holloman The Holloman Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program partnered with Overstreet Taekwondo Academy to bring the base the personal protection class, Training for Life -- a class in Tom Patire's Personal Safety Protection Program -- Sept. 12 at the Community Activity Center. The class taught
Sept. 18, 2009 Sen. Domenici visits Holloman to rename gym in his honor The base gym was officially rededicated as the Pete Domenici Sports and Fitness Center today during a ceremony held at the center with the former senator as the honorary guest. The fitness center was built in November 2001 after it was brought to Senator Domenici's attention that Holloman was in
Aug. 13, 2009 Big winners announced in second annual Big Give On July 17, eight teams set out to make people's life better in the local community of Alamogordo, N.M. The competition was designed to see which Air Force team could give back the most. The winning team of Holloman's second annual Big Give was announced during the after-party at the Desert Sands
Aug. 13, 2009 Airmen prepare Iraqi's to fight the flames Underneath the blistering desert heat in 40 mile per hour winds, firefighters from the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and the city of An Nasiriyah gathered for one final training session ... "live fire." The Airmen here have been mentoring Iraqi firefighters for six weeks with the
July 29, 2009 Base Exchange to host Child ID Event The Base Exchange will host a Child ID event Friday, July 31 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the common area by the food court. Anyone authorized on base is able to attend. The event will provide children with a fingerprint card, DNA sample and child safety advisory. The whole process takes
July 22, 2009 UAS FTU to bring new mission to Holloman Gen. John Corley, commander of Air Combat Command, with concurrence from the chief of staff of the Air Force, recently announced Holloman as the new location for an additional unmanned aircraft system formal training unit, bringing with it new people and a new mission. The unmanned aerial vehicles
July 17, 2009 Chief Choice Award presented for June 2009 The Chief's are proud to award June's Chief's Choice award to Senior Airman Anthony Hayner from the 49th Aeromedical Dental Squadron. He is recognized for his outstanding customer service and professional image. Chosen by Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Pease, Airman Hayner is an Ophthalmic Technician
July 15, 2009 Governor Bill Richardson announces support to save Alamogordo Schools Governor Bill Richardson and Education Secretary Veronica C. García today announced their support to keep two Alamogordo schools open: Holloman Middle School and High Rolls Elementary School. "Both of these schools are vital to the Alamogordo community and I am committed to making sure their doors