615 S White Sands Blvd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
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Alamogordo, county seat of New Mexico’s Otero County, is the micropolitan center of the Tularosa Basin. The city is the commercial and governmental center for the county. Alamogordo is a thriving city of over 35,000 residents who flock to the city for its mild climate and pristine scenery, offering an ambiance that enriches residents’ quality of life. The Tularosa Basin is surrounded by the majestic Organ,San Andres and Sacramento Mountain ranges. The city was founded in 1898 as a terminal for the railroad. The community’s activities promoted the growth of logging, tourism and health related enterprises. A national survey rated Alamogordo as one of the 50 healthiest places to live in the U.S. Tourism-related activity and light manufacturing contribute to the city’s economy. White Sands National Monument is a major attraction as are the New Mexico Museum of Space History and the Lincoln National Forest. Holloman Air Force Base, the area’s largest employer, is located near Alamogordo, and is the home of the F-16, the German Air Force in the U.S., and the High Speed Test Track. The U.S. Army installation near Alamogordo is the second largest overland testing range in the world. As the birthplace of the U.S. rocket program in the 1940s, today White Sands Missile Range is the testing site for the reusable rocket and numerous Department of Defense research and evaluation programs. Both Holloman and White Sands have a military civilian annual payroll of more than $200 million and an economic impact of more than $450 million to the local economy. Along with numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, Alamogordo is home to popular annual cultural events, including the White Sands Balloon & Music Festival, the Christmas Parade, Oktoberfest, and Otero County Fair.