Alamogordo Community Introduction
Alamogordo, New Mexico is the micropolitan center of the Tularosa Basin and the county seat of Otero County—the commercial and governmental center for the county. Alamogordo is a vibrant community of over 36,000 residents, and the mild climate and pristine scenery offer an ambiance that enriches the quality of life for those fortunate enough to live in the area. The Tularosa Basin is surrounded by the majestic Organ, San Andres, and Sacramento Mountain ranges.
Holloman Air Force Base, the area's largest employer, is located near Alamogordo, and is the current home of the F-117 Stealth Fighter Wing, the future home of the F-22 Raptor, the German Air Force’s tactical training center, and the High Speed Test Track.
White Sands Missile Range—the U.S. Army installation near Alamogordo—is the second largest overland testing range in the world. The installation was the birthplace of the U.S. rocket program in the 1940s. Today, White Sands Missile Range is the site for testing weapons systems and numerous Department of Defense research and evaluation programs, including the U.S. Army’s Future Combat System. The City of Alamogordo is closely linked to both Holloman and White Sands, which represent a combined impact of a military/civilian annual payroll of more than $200 million and an economic impact of more than $470 million to the local economy.
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