Update: Pickleball Courts to be repaired by PAC

After someone vandalized the public courts at Zenith Park with a big rock, the Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft volunteers are repairing the dings across the six newly surfaced courts.

Public Works Supervisor JJ Carrizal coordinated with the Albuquerque-based contractor who recently resurfaced the courts. They determined volunteers could do spot repairs, and Public Works could apply sanded acrylic paint left from the court resurfacing to chipped and scraped areas.

Repairs will not cost the village money; instead, they will require volunteer time and effort.

In other pickleball news, PAC regular Willie Repp donated a court dryer to help keep the courts dry. Follow Cloudcroft Pickleball on Facebook for seasonal updates.

Crevasse Comes to the Flickinger This Friday

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will stop at the Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts in Alamogordo on Friday, October 9.

The traveling program draws from more than 400 films entered each year in the festival competition held in Banff, Alberta, and now screens in more than 600 communities across over 40 countries. The local screening features the tour's "Crevasse" program, six films ranging from a profile of a Norwegian amputee skier to a 6,900-kilometer crossing of the Canadian Far North and a first free ascent attempt in Patagonia.

General admission tickets are $15 and are available at flickingercenter.com, by calling (575) 437-2202, or at the box office weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Parks & Rec Fundraiser at Elevation Park, This Saturday

Magick Melts food truck, live music, prizes, and fun are planned for the Bucket Golf Tournament at Elevation Park this Saturday, starting at 11 am. Bri Jonnes, Parks and Recreation board member and buyer for High Altitude, organized the event, and all proceeds benefit the Village of Cloudcroft Parks and Recreation fund.

What is Bucket Golf? Jonnes explains the game for the Upcoming Parks & Rec. Fundraiser in this reel:

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Air Force Volunteers Offer Snow Removal Program Again

Under the direction of Staff Sergeant William “Cody” Marquez, volunteers from Holloman Air Force Base are lending a helping hand to the village of Cloudcroft.

Elderly residents and others who struggle with snowfall are invited to sign up at the village office for help shoveling snow from their drives and walkways. The village will screen applicants and submit a list of eligible homes for the volunteer troop.

The group will use their own equipment and manpower—they’ve signed up to be “on call” for big storms to help those in need.

Volunteers can also sign up at the village office. For more information, drop by and chat with Utilities Clerk Ashley White.

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Police Investigate “Intentionally” Vandalized Public Park Courts

Cloudcroft’s popular public courts were vandalized with a ‘big rock’ on Sunday night. The local pickleball club is offering a $3,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Trustee and Parks and Recreation Chair Matt Willett and member Amy Coor released this statement on behalf of the advisory board:

“The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is deeply disappointed by the recent vandalism at the pickleball courts. These courts have become a wonderful outdoor recreational space for our community and a great asset to Cloudcroft tourism, bringing visitors to our village and giving people another reason to enjoy our beautiful mountain community.”

“Beyond recreation and tourism, the courts have also helped generate funds that support Cloudcroft Basketball, Track and Field, and the Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft (PAC), giving back directly to our local athletes and families. This is exactly the kind of community asset we want to see grow and thrive.”

“Vandalism not only damages a facility that belongs to all of us, but also takes away time, money, and resources that could be invested in improving our parks and supporting our community. We encourage everyone to take pride in our public spaces and to speak up if they see vandalism or destructive behavior. These courts are a community investment, and we want to keep them a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable place for residents and visitors for years to come.”

Public Works Supervisor JJ Carrizal has inspected the damage and is in contact with contractors for an estimate on the extent and type of repairs required.

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• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Homee
  Your success means our success.

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

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• Ski Cloudcroft
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• High Altitude
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• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
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• The Elk Shed
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• The PAC
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We are proud to report that we met our goal in the recent drive for new Cloudcroft Stars. More than 50 new members signed up.

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Debra Alldredge, Kathy Lee Alvoid, Gustavo Armas, Jeff Barr, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Carole Bronston, Anne Calaway, Kathy & Gary Calmia, Evalyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, James Carlton, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Ann Davis, Lee Dean, Aileen Duc, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Amy Felix, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Bing Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Steve Henry, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Michael Johnson, Michael Joiner, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Kurt Kochendarfer, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Michele Law, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Ralph McGarity, Carie Mckinney, Tom and Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty Mills, Christine Milyard, Monica Morgan, Bill and Pat Neal, Beth Offolter, Joey Pacheco, Tres Paxton, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, April Perez, Sue Preslar, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Robertson, Leah Ross, Nikki Rowling, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Terry Sharpe, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, John & Jean Simmons, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Don/Gwen Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Tami Swingler, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Sharon Voelz, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Jessie Willett, Jaye Williams

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CHS Senior and Mountain Monthly Sports Writer Paula Finch reports:

Through continued practice and preparation, the Cloudcroft Lady Bears earned a deserved second-place finish at the Mountain Top Tournament in the championship game against the Jal Panthers.

The finish was another strong accomplishment for Cloudcroft seniors and the team, who work hard to consistently represent Cloudcroft in their sport. The hosted tournament also gave the village community a chance to show up, show spirit, and support their Lady Bears as they competed on their home court.

Cloudcroft’s Lady Bears swept Tularosa last night, with JV winning in three sets and varsity taking a 26-24, 25-21, 25-12 victory. The Bears return to the road Oct. 6 to face Hot Springs.

The High Altitude Classic Finishes Another Year at Elevation Park

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Area RX Burns in Lincoln National Forest

The Lincoln National Forest plans prescribed pile burns through the end of September, conditions permitting, on 5 remaining acres near the Ruidoso Lookout Tower off Lookout Drive and 153 acres off Sixteen Springs Canyon Road near Carr Gapp Road.

Smoke may be visible in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Hondo Valley, Alto, 16 Springs and Mayhill, and drivers in smoky areas should slow down, turn on headlights and use hazards in heavy smoke.

No closures are planned; crews will stay on scene, so residents are asked not to report the fires. Updates are at fs.usda.gov/r03/lincoln and air quality at fire.airnow.gov.

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• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Homee
  Your success means our success.

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

Cloudcroft Stars

We are proud to report that we met our goal in the recent drive for new Cloudcroft Stars. More than 50 new members signed up.

Thank you to all our great members (listed below) who have funded fair, first-hand, insightful coverage of the issues, institutions, challenges, and people at the heart of Cloudcroft.

The greater Cloudcroft community powers

“The Voice of the Mountain”

2026

Debra Alldredge, Kathy Lee Alvoid, Gustavo Armas, Jeff Barr, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Carole Bronston, Anne Calaway, Kathy & Gary Calmia, Evalyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, James Carlton, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Ann Davis, Lee Dean, Aileen Duc, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Amy Felix, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Bing Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Steve Henry, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Michael Johnson, Michael Joiner, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Kurt Kochendarfer, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Michele Law, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Ralph McGarity, Carie Mckinney, Tom and Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty Mills, Christine Milyard, Monica Morgan, Bill and Pat Neal, Beth Offolter, Joey Pacheco, Tres Paxton, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, April Perez, Sue Preslar, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Robertson, Leah Ross, Nikki Rowling, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Terry Sharpe, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, John & Jean Simmons, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Don/Gwen Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Tami Swingler, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Sharon Voelz, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Jessie Willett, Jaye Williams

2025

Gerardo & Hilda Acuna, Advanced Septic Pros LLC, Kathy Lee Alvoid, David Amidei, Carolyn Anderson, Gustavo Armas, Jeffrey Barr, Sandra and Jeff Barr, Paul Barrows, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Winner of the Bet, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Jack Britton, Roger Brown, Chris Burton, Cynthia Buttram, Lyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, Donna G Casey, Dru and Craig Chapman, Janyce Chesnut, Jan Clarence, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Kirk Cooper, Amy Coor, Jennifer Coughenour, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Kathleen Crinklaw, Martha & Larry Dahl, Mike & Jill DeGraw, The Cloudcroft Directory, Roger Donnelson, Aileen and Chaz Duc, Kathy Duncan, Virginia Durant, Glenn Edwards, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Cynthia S Farmer, Amy Felix, Mark Ferring, Mike Foster, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Robert Giacopasi, Heidi Gibbons, Jim Goodwin, Judy Gordinier, Merrilee Gordon, Bing and Jan Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Bill & Cheri Hass, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Stan and Ginger Hearne, Judy Helms, Steven Henry, Sean & Monica Henschel, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Jann Hunter, Nancy Elle Igo, Barbara johnson, Michael Johnson, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Carol & Gary Kelly, Amanda Kemp, Peter Kendall, Jane E Klayman, Jane Klayman, Kurt Kochendarfer, Lynn Kriegshauser, Timothy Kruse, Terry Kyle, Richard F Lamb, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Diana Lehr, Robert Levy, Bill Ley, Tracy Lockhart, Michael London, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, Kate Mangelsdorf, George Marshall, Jackie Maxon, Sandra McBrayer, Mike & Flora McClung, Rena Mcfarlane, Carie Mckinney, Tom&Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Linda Meyer, Carl Milburn, Christine Milyard, Mike and Marilyn Moffitt, Glena Muncrief, Justin & Marianne Muñoz, Bill and Pat Neal, Kate O’Brien, Gail Overstreet, Joey Pacheco, Dani Park, Amy Parker-Morris, Carol Peacock, Eric Pearson, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, Lesa Provenghi, Barbara Pugh, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Rabon, Charles Ramay, Jean Ramsey, Brian Risinger, Alynn Rivera, Laura Robertson, Dixie Rogers, Leah Ross, Pam Runyan, Andra Sanders, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Jeanie Schwappach, Dona Sennett, Brian Sharp, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, Rod Slaton, Rodney Slaton, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Sean Smith, Skip Smith, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Valerie Stagaman, Hans Steinhoff, Gina Sweeny, Julie Swift, Tami Swingler, Jeff Taff, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Tod Taylor, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Brian & Cristy Thomma, William Tippin, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Tammy Vasilatos, Dave Venable, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Bill Warren, Don Watts, Della Webb, Christian W Westphal, Jessie Willett, Matt Willett, Kerie van Zeyst, Charlotte Zimmerman

2024

Gerardo Acuna, Hilda Gerardo Acuna, Laryssa Alvarez, Kathy Lee Alvoid, David Amidei, Jim Anderson, Sandra Barr, Rebecca Barrows, Charlene Basham, John Bennett, Greg and Courtney Blackman, Sally and Prentice Blanscett, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Jack Britton, John Bufton, Cynthia Buttram, Gary Calmia, Lyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, Donna G Casey, Craig and Dru Chapman, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, Deborah Cole, Brian and Stephanie Collins, Kirk Cooper, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Martha & Larry Dahl, Justin Damron, Ann Davis, Charles Day, Hannah Dean, Roger Donnelson, Aileen Duc, Amy Dunlap, Dana Dunlap, Glenn Edwards, Randy Melton Electric, Waitt Family, Amy Felix, John & Debbie Ferdetta, David Frye, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Jim Goodwin, Judy Gordinier, Herman Graffunder, Jan Graffunder, Rhonda Grant, Angela Hagen, Linda Hamilton, Cheri Hass, Renee Hays, Richard Hays, April Hearne, Stan and Ginger Hearne, Steven G Henry, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Patti Howell, Jann Hunter, Barbara and Bryan Johnson, Michael Johnson, Cheryl Kaufman, Peter Kendall, Kurt Kochendarfer, Tom Krajci, Judith Langlois, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Dennis Latimer, Joshua and Jackie Lee, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Tracy Lockhart, Michael London, Guy Lutman, Robert Mace, Dennis Magill, Susan Mahan, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Carie Mckinney, Tom McLaughlin, Pat McLeod, Terry Means, Linda Meyer, Mike and Stacey Hyman Institute for Philosophical and Future Studies in Makerting, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty MILLS, Chris Milya, Carla Moore, Glena Muncrief, Earle & Dixie Neill, Earle Neill, Andrea Ohare, Gail Overstreet, Lynn Owen, Amy Parker-Morris, Eric Pearson, Julie and Eric Pearson, Malina Pearson, Nancy Penner, Jackie and Larry Pryor, Barbara Pugh, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Charles Ramay, Dorian Ramirez, Jean Ramsey, Linda Rawson, Pat Ray, Brian Risinger, Laura Robertson, Dixie Rogers, Mario Romero, Tom & Pam Runyan, Andra Sanders, John Sarrels, Barbara Scheuter, Terry Schul, DONA Sennett, Betty Sheker, Bob & Donna Shepherd, Sara Sims, Rod & Barbara Slaton, Rodney Slaton, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Skip Smith, John Snook, Anne Spier, Lisa & Greg Spier, Valerie Stagaman, Don Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Julie Swift, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Tod Taylor, Diane Thomas, Charles Townley, Summit Supply - True Value, Craig Turner, Dave Venable, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Della Webb, Adrienne West, Jessie Willett, Matt Willett, Jim Worthan, Carl Wyatt

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Thank you to our supporters.

We couldn’t do this without you.

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District 4 VFD Auxiliary Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser

Capsaicin connoisseurs, this one’s for you. Fire up your best chili recipe next month for the Fire & Ice Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for area volunteer fire departments. Free entry for cook-off participants; $10 donations receive chili samples, a bowl of your favorite, and more. Details below:

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Homecoming: Packed Pep Rally, Debut Drumline, Cheerful Court, and Tough Game

Villagers packed the stadium to cheer for the home team Friday night.

The Bears suffered a 55–0 loss to the Broncos. At halftime, Cloudcroft’s first marching band in eight years made its drumline debut.

This year’s homecoming court included freshmen Willow French and Forest Odom; sophomores Isela Kyle and Levi Edwards; juniors Bella Johnson and Noah Saffle; and seniors Gena Davis, Triston Tompkins, Paula Finch, Parker Muncy, Adrianna Ortega and Christopher Yousif.

Adrianna Ortega and Triston Tompkins were named Duchess and Duke; Paula Finch and Parker Muncy, Princess and Prince; and Christopher Yousif and Gena Davis, King and Queen.

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SPONSOR TESTIMONIAL

‘Why We Sponsor the Cloudcroft Reader’

Meet Robin Faux, Co-Owner of Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage and a business sponsor of the Cloudcroft Reader.

“The Cloudcroft Reader fills a need that we’ve long had in our community: staying up to date on what’s happening in the village.”

“Jim and I appreciate the style in which the stories are told. We like the use of long quotes, allowing your subject and source to speak for themselves.”

“I’m thinking of the article about the village resignations—quotes from the village employees and trustees gave me a stronger sense of each party’s intentions. I better understood where each person was coming from.”

“The Hotshots interview made me feel like I was sitting at the table enjoying a beer with them, savoring their stories. I had a whole new appreciation for the grueling realities of the job.”

“You provide a window into the community free from speculation and assumption.”

Sponsoring the Reader is also good for business:

“As a business sponsor, Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage, we want our logo and contact information near those stories that matter. It reminds people that we’re here. We began our sponsorship in late November, when things usually slow down, and I saw results immediately. I’m still seeing the same client load I saw in the summer.”

“When people read the Cloudcroft Reader and see our logo, they start thinking, ‘I need to book an appointment.’”

“The Reader works for Cloudcroft, and it works for our business.”

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by Future Real Estate:

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Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Homee
  Your success means our success.

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

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Cloudcroft Stars

Thank you to our great members (listed below) who have helped provide fair, first-hand, insightful coverage of the issues, institutions, and people at the heart of Cloudcroft. Their support makes our reporting possible.

They power “The Voice of the Mountain”

2026

Debra Alldredge, Kathy Lee Alvoid, Gustavo Armas, Jeff Barr, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Carole Bronston, Anne Calaway, Kathy & Gary Calmia, Evalyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, James Carlton, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Ann Davis, Lee Dean, Aileen Duc, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Amy Felix, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Bing Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Steve Henry, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Michael Johnson, Michael Joiner, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Kurt Kochendarfer, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Michele Law, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Ralph McGarity, Carie Mckinney, Tom and Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty Mills, Christine Milyard, Monica Morgan, Bill and Pat Neal, Beth Offolter, Joey Pacheco, Tres Paxton, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, April Perez, Sue Preslar, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Robertson, Leah Ross, Nikki Rowling, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Terry Sharpe, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, John & Jean Simmons, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Don/Gwen Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Tami Swingler, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Sharon Voelz, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Jessie Willett, Jaye Williams

2025

Gerardo & Hilda Acuna, Advanced Septic Pros LLC, Kathy Lee Alvoid, David Amidei, Carolyn Anderson, Gustavo Armas, Jeffrey Barr, Sandra and Jeff Barr, Paul Barrows, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Winner of the Bet, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Jack Britton, Roger Brown, Chris Burton, Cynthia Buttram, Lyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, Donna G Casey, Dru and Craig Chapman, Janyce Chesnut, Jan Clarence, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Kirk Cooper, Amy Coor, Jennifer Coughenour, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Kathleen Crinklaw, Martha & Larry Dahl, Mike & Jill DeGraw, The Cloudcroft Directory, Roger Donnelson, Aileen and Chaz Duc, Kathy Duncan, Virginia Durant, Glenn Edwards, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Cynthia S Farmer, Amy Felix, Mark Ferring, Mike Foster, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Robert Giacopasi, Heidi Gibbons, Jim Goodwin, Judy Gordinier, Merrilee Gordon, Bing and Jan Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Bill & Cheri Hass, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Stan and Ginger Hearne, Judy Helms, Steven Henry, Sean & Monica Henschel, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Jann Hunter, Nancy Elle Igo, Barbara johnson, Michael Johnson, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Carol & Gary Kelly, Amanda Kemp, Peter Kendall, Jane E Klayman, Jane Klayman, Kurt Kochendarfer, Lynn Kriegshauser, Timothy Kruse, Terry Kyle, Richard F Lamb, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Diana Lehr, Robert Levy, Bill Ley, Tracy Lockhart, Michael London, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, Kate Mangelsdorf, George Marshall, Jackie Maxon, Sandra McBrayer, Mike & Flora McClung, Rena Mcfarlane, Carie Mckinney, Tom&Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Linda Meyer, Carl Milburn, Christine Milyard, Mike and Marilyn Moffitt, Glena Muncrief, Justin & Marianne Muñoz, Bill and Pat Neal, Kate O’Brien, Gail Overstreet, Joey Pacheco, Dani Park, Amy Parker-Morris, Carol Peacock, Eric Pearson, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, Lesa Provenghi, Barbara Pugh, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Rabon, Charles Ramay, Jean Ramsey, Brian Risinger, Alynn Rivera, Laura Robertson, Dixie Rogers, Leah Ross, Pam Runyan, Andra Sanders, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Jeanie Schwappach, Dona Sennett, Brian Sharp, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, Rod Slaton, Rodney Slaton, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Sean Smith, Skip Smith, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Valerie Stagaman, Hans Steinhoff, Gina Sweeny, Julie Swift, Tami Swingler, Jeff Taff, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Tod Taylor, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Brian & Cristy Thomma, William Tippin, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Tammy Vasilatos, Dave Venable, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Bill Warren, Don Watts, Della Webb, Christian W Westphal, Jessie Willett, Matt Willett, Kerie van Zeyst, Charlotte Zimmerman

2024

Gerardo Acuna, Hilda Gerardo Acuna, Laryssa Alvarez, Kathy Lee Alvoid, David Amidei, Jim Anderson, Sandra Barr, Rebecca Barrows, Charlene Basham, John Bennett, Greg and Courtney Blackman, Sally and Prentice Blanscett, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Jack Britton, John Bufton, Cynthia Buttram, Gary Calmia, Lyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, Donna G Casey, Craig and Dru Chapman, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, Deborah Cole, Brian and Stephanie Collins, Kirk Cooper, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Martha & Larry Dahl, Justin Damron, Ann Davis, Charles Day, Hannah Dean, Roger Donnelson, Aileen Duc, Amy Dunlap, Dana Dunlap, Glenn Edwards, Randy Melton Electric, Waitt Family, Amy Felix, John & Debbie Ferdetta, David Frye, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Jim Goodwin, Judy Gordinier, Herman Graffunder, Jan Graffunder, Rhonda Grant, Angela Hagen, Linda Hamilton, Cheri Hass, Renee Hays, Richard Hays, April Hearne, Stan and Ginger Hearne, Steven G Henry, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Patti Howell, Jann Hunter, Barbara and Bryan Johnson, Michael Johnson, Cheryl Kaufman, Peter Kendall, Kurt Kochendarfer, Tom Krajci, Judith Langlois, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Dennis Latimer, Joshua and Jackie Lee, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Tracy Lockhart, Michael London, Guy Lutman, Robert Mace, Dennis Magill, Susan Mahan, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Carie Mckinney, Tom McLaughlin, Pat McLeod, Terry Means, Linda Meyer, Mike and Stacey Hyman Institute for Philosophical and Future Studies in Makerting, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty MILLS, Chris Milya, Carla Moore, Glena Muncrief, Earle & Dixie Neill, Earle Neill, Andrea Ohare, Gail Overstreet, Lynn Owen, Amy Parker-Morris, Eric Pearson, Julie and Eric Pearson, Malina Pearson, Nancy Penner, Jackie and Larry Pryor, Barbara Pugh, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Charles Ramay, Dorian Ramirez, Jean Ramsey, Linda Rawson, Pat Ray, Brian Risinger, Laura Robertson, Dixie Rogers, Mario Romero, Tom & Pam Runyan, Andra Sanders, John Sarrels, Barbara Scheuter, Terry Schul, DONA Sennett, Betty Sheker, Bob & Donna Shepherd, Sara Sims, Rod & Barbara Slaton, Rodney Slaton, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Skip Smith, John Snook, Anne Spier, Lisa & Greg Spier, Valerie Stagaman, Don Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Julie Swift, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Tod Taylor, Diane Thomas, Charles Townley, Summit Supply - True Value, Craig Turner, Dave Venable, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Della Webb, Adrienne West, Jessie Willett, Matt Willett, Jim Worthan, Carl Wyatt

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Thank you to our supporters.

We couldn’t do this without you.

The WWTP needs more funding than the village can afford. Plus: The FY ‘24-‘25 audit report, water restrictions, critical library funding at risk, and more at the September 8 council meeting.

Read the full story here:

https://www.cloudcroftreader.com/p/tick-tock-cloudcrofts-on-the-clock

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WATCH: Fire Mitigation and Access Project

Felling fellows weigh in on the OCEC fire mitigation and access project on the 69 line that feeds Cloudcroft and the mountain beyond. Plus: a fire mitigation solution on every pole.

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Hilary Kitzman reports on the realized life-saving dream of the late McCurdy

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by Laughing Leaf:

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Homee
  Your success means our success.

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

I support local news

Cloudcroft Stars

Thank you to our great members (listed below) who have helped provide fair, first-hand, insightful coverage of the issues, institutions, and people at the heart of Cloudcroft. Their support makes our reporting possible.

They power “The Voice of the Mountain”

2026

Debra Alldredge, Kathy Lee Alvoid, Gustavo Armas, Jeff Barr, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Carole Bronston, Anne Calaway, Kathy & Gary Calmia, Evalyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, James Carlton, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Ann Davis, Lee Dean, Aileen Duc, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Amy Felix, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Bing Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Steve Henry, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Michael Johnson, Michael Joiner, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Kurt Kochendarfer, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Michele Law, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Ralph McGarity, Carie Mckinney, Tom and Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty Mills, Christine Milyard, Monica Morgan, Bill and Pat Neal, Beth Offolter, Joey Pacheco, Tres Paxton, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, April Perez, Sue Preslar, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Robertson, Leah Ross, Nikki Rowling, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Terry Sharpe, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, John & Jean Simmons, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Don/Gwen Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Tami Swingler, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Sharon Voelz, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Jessie Willett, Jaye Williams

2025

Gerardo & Hilda Acuna, Advanced Septic Pros LLC, Kathy Lee Alvoid, David Amidei, Carolyn Anderson, Gustavo Armas, Jeffrey Barr, Sandra and Jeff Barr, Paul Barrows, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Winner of the Bet, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Jack Britton, Roger Brown, Chris Burton, Cynthia Buttram, Lyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, Donna G Casey, Dru and Craig Chapman, Janyce Chesnut, Jan Clarence, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Kirk Cooper, Amy Coor, Jennifer Coughenour, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Kathleen Crinklaw, Martha & Larry Dahl, Mike & Jill DeGraw, The Cloudcroft Directory, Roger Donnelson, Aileen and Chaz Duc, Kathy Duncan, Virginia Durant, Glenn Edwards, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Cynthia S Farmer, Amy Felix, Mark Ferring, Mike Foster, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Robert Giacopasi, Heidi Gibbons, Jim Goodwin, Judy Gordinier, Merrilee Gordon, Bing and Jan Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Bill & Cheri Hass, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Stan and Ginger Hearne, Judy Helms, Steven Henry, Sean & Monica Henschel, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Jann Hunter, Nancy Elle Igo, Barbara johnson, Michael Johnson, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Carol & Gary Kelly, Amanda Kemp, Peter Kendall, Jane E Klayman, Jane Klayman, Kurt Kochendarfer, Lynn Kriegshauser, Timothy Kruse, Terry Kyle, Richard F Lamb, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Diana Lehr, Robert Levy, Bill Ley, Tracy Lockhart, Michael London, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, Kate Mangelsdorf, George Marshall, Jackie Maxon, Sandra McBrayer, Mike & Flora McClung, Rena Mcfarlane, Carie Mckinney, Tom&Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Linda Meyer, Carl Milburn, Christine Milyard, Mike and Marilyn Moffitt, Glena Muncrief, Justin & Marianne Muñoz, Bill and Pat Neal, Kate O’Brien, Gail Overstreet, Joey Pacheco, Dani Park, Amy Parker-Morris, Carol Peacock, Eric Pearson, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, Lesa Provenghi, Barbara Pugh, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Rabon, Charles Ramay, Jean Ramsey, Brian Risinger, Alynn Rivera, Laura Robertson, Dixie Rogers, Leah Ross, Pam Runyan, Andra Sanders, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Jeanie Schwappach, Dona Sennett, Brian Sharp, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, Rod Slaton, Rodney Slaton, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Sean Smith, Skip Smith, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Valerie Stagaman, Hans Steinhoff, Gina Sweeny, Julie Swift, Tami Swingler, Jeff Taff, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Tod Taylor, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Brian & Cristy Thomma, William Tippin, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Tammy Vasilatos, Dave Venable, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Bill Warren, Don Watts, Della Webb, Christian W Westphal, Jessie Willett, Matt Willett, Kerie van Zeyst, Charlotte Zimmerman

2024

Gerardo Acuna, Hilda Gerardo Acuna, Laryssa Alvarez, Kathy Lee Alvoid, David Amidei, Jim Anderson, Sandra Barr, Rebecca Barrows, Charlene Basham, John Bennett, Greg and Courtney Blackman, Sally and Prentice Blanscett, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Jack Britton, John Bufton, Cynthia Buttram, Gary Calmia, Lyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, Donna G Casey, Craig and Dru Chapman, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, Deborah Cole, Brian and Stephanie Collins, Kirk Cooper, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Martha & Larry Dahl, Justin Damron, Ann Davis, Charles Day, Hannah Dean, Roger Donnelson, Aileen Duc, Amy Dunlap, Dana Dunlap, Glenn Edwards, Randy Melton Electric, Waitt Family, Amy Felix, John & Debbie Ferdetta, David Frye, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Jim Goodwin, Judy Gordinier, Herman Graffunder, Jan Graffunder, Rhonda Grant, Angela Hagen, Linda Hamilton, Cheri Hass, Renee Hays, Richard Hays, April Hearne, Stan and Ginger Hearne, Steven G Henry, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Patti Howell, Jann Hunter, Barbara and Bryan Johnson, Michael Johnson, Cheryl Kaufman, Peter Kendall, Kurt Kochendarfer, Tom Krajci, Judith Langlois, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Dennis Latimer, Joshua and Jackie Lee, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Tracy Lockhart, Michael London, Guy Lutman, Robert Mace, Dennis Magill, Susan Mahan, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Carie Mckinney, Tom McLaughlin, Pat McLeod, Terry Means, Linda Meyer, Mike and Stacey Hyman Institute for Philosophical and Future Studies in Makerting, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty MILLS, Chris Milya, Carla Moore, Glena Muncrief, Earle & Dixie Neill, Earle Neill, Andrea Ohare, Gail Overstreet, Lynn Owen, Amy Parker-Morris, Eric Pearson, Julie and Eric Pearson, Malina Pearson, Nancy Penner, Jackie and Larry Pryor, Barbara Pugh, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Charles Ramay, Dorian Ramirez, Jean Ramsey, Linda Rawson, Pat Ray, Brian Risinger, Laura Robertson, Dixie Rogers, Mario Romero, Tom & Pam Runyan, Andra Sanders, John Sarrels, Barbara Scheuter, Terry Schul, DONA Sennett, Betty Sheker, Bob & Donna Shepherd, Sara Sims, Rod & Barbara Slaton, Rodney Slaton, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Skip Smith, John Snook, Anne Spier, Lisa & Greg Spier, Valerie Stagaman, Don Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Julie Swift, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Tod Taylor, Diane Thomas, Charles Townley, Summit Supply - True Value, Craig Turner, Dave Venable, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Della Webb, Adrienne West, Jessie Willett, Matt Willett, Jim Worthan, Carl Wyatt

Thank you to our supporters. We couldn’t do this without you.

Tuesday night, the Village Council elected, by a vote of 3-0, resident John Snook to serve the remainder of the Trustee position occupied by Gail McCoy until her resignation on August 20, 2026. Read the full story

Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Thank you to our sponsor, Noisy Water Winery:

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VIDEO: Debbi McCurdy Helipad

Hilary Kitzman reports on the realized life-saving dream from the late McCurdy

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage:

Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage Therapy now offers Ashiatsu massage alongside Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Thai Yoga, VinYin, and more in their space in the Village Plaza along James Canyon Highway. Bespoke clothing, yoga mats, and lotions are available for purchase.

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Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

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Thank you to our great members (listed below) who have helped provide fair, first-hand, insightful coverage of the issues, institutions, and people at the heart of Cloudcroft. Their support makes our reporting possible.

They power “The Voice of the Mountain”

2026

Debra Alldredge, Kathy Lee Alvoid, Gustavo Armas, Jeff Barr, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Carole Bronston, Anne Calaway, Kathy & Gary Calmia, Evalyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, James Carlton, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Ann Davis, Lee Dean, Aileen Duc, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Amy Felix, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Bing Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Steve Henry, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Michael Johnson, Michael Joiner, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Kurt Kochendarfer, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Michele Law, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Ralph McGarity, Carie Mckinney, Tom and Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty Mills, Christine Milyard, Monica Morgan, Bill and Pat Neal, Beth Offolter, Joey Pacheco, Tres Paxton, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, April Perez, Sue Preslar, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Robertson, Leah Ross, Nikki Rowling, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Terry Sharpe, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, John & Jean Simmons, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Don/Gwen Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Tami Swingler, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Sharon Voelz, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Jessie Willett, Jaye Williams

2025

Gerardo & Hilda Acuna, Advanced Septic Pros LLC, Kathy Lee Alvoid, David Amidei, Carolyn Anderson, Gustavo Armas, Jeffrey Barr, Sandra and Jeff Barr, Paul Barrows, Charlene Basham, Larry/Dee Beck, Winner of the Bet, Dmitry Bizyaev, Elizabeth Blohm, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Jack Britton, Roger Brown, Chris Burton, Cynthia Buttram, Lyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, Donna G Casey, Dru and Craig Chapman, Janyce Chesnut, Jan Clarence, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, David Colarusso, Deborah Cole, Stephanie and Brian Collins, Kirk Cooper, Amy Coor, Jennifer Coughenour, Suzannah Cox, Marietta Crane, Kathleen Crinklaw, Martha & Larry Dahl, Mike & Jill DeGraw, The Cloudcroft Directory, Roger Donnelson, Aileen and Chaz Duc, Kathy Duncan, Virginia Durant, Glenn Edwards, Marina Ellison, Madi Evans, Cynthia S Farmer, Amy Felix, Mark Ferring, Mike Foster, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Robert Giacopasi, Heidi Gibbons, Jim Goodwin, Judy Gordinier, Merrilee Gordon, Bing and Jan Graffunder, Diana Green, Angela Hagen, Keith Hamilton, William Hanson, Barbara Hartley, Bill & Cheri Hass, Renee Hays, Chris Hearne, Stan and Ginger Hearne, Judy Helms, Steven Henry, Sean & Monica Henschel, Allen Henson, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Jann Hunter, Nancy Elle Igo, Barbara johnson, Michael Johnson, Brent Jordan, Cheryl Kaufman, Carol & Gary Kelly, Amanda Kemp, Peter Kendall, Jane E Klayman, Jane Klayman, Kurt Kochendarfer, Lynn Kriegshauser, Timothy Kruse, Terry Kyle, Richard F Lamb, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Diana Lehr, Robert Levy, Bill Ley, Tracy Lockhart, Michael London, Robert Mace, Shelby Manford, Kate Mangelsdorf, George Marshall, Jackie Maxon, Sandra McBrayer, Mike & Flora McClung, Rena Mcfarlane, Carie Mckinney, Tom&Pearl McLaughlin, Terry Means, Linda Meyer, Carl Milburn, Christine Milyard, Mike and Marilyn Moffitt, Glena Muncrief, Justin & Marianne Muñoz, Bill and Pat Neal, Kate O’Brien, Gail Overstreet, Joey Pacheco, Dani Park, Amy Parker-Morris, Carol Peacock, Eric Pearson, Julie and Eric Pearson, Mira Pepper, Lesa Provenghi, Barbara Pugh, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Laura Rabon, Charles Ramay, Jean Ramsey, Brian Risinger, Alynn Rivera, Laura Robertson, Dixie Rogers, Leah Ross, Pam Runyan, Andra Sanders, John Sarrels, Terry Schul, Jeanie Schwappach, Dona Sennett, Brian Sharp, Betty Sheker, Anne Shuttee, Rod Slaton, Rodney Slaton, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Robert Smaltz, Sean Smith, Skip Smith, Steph Snedden, Anne Spier, Greg and Lisa Spier, Valerie Stagaman, Hans Steinhoff, Gina Sweeny, Julie Swift, Tami Swingler, Jeff Taff, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Tod Taylor, Darrel Teaver, Diane Thomas, Brian & Cristy Thomma, William Tippin, Patricia Troell, Summit Supply - True Value, Tammy Vasilatos, Dave Venable, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Bill Warren, Don Watts, Della Webb, Christian W Westphal, Jessie Willett, Matt Willett, Kerie van Zeyst, Charlotte Zimmerman

2024

Gerardo Acuna, Hilda Gerardo Acuna, Laryssa Alvarez, Kathy Lee Alvoid, David Amidei, Jim Anderson, Sandra Barr, Rebecca Barrows, Charlene Basham, John Bennett, Greg and Courtney Blackman, Sally and Prentice Blanscett, Susan Booth, Mary Bott, Jack Britton, John Bufton, Cynthia Buttram, Gary Calmia, Lyn Canham, Alexandra Carilli, Donna G Casey, Craig and Dru Chapman, Janyce Chesnut, Sam Coats, Jonathan Coker, Deborah Cole, Brian and Stephanie Collins, Kirk Cooper, Amy Coor, Suzannah Cox, Martha & Larry Dahl, Justin Damron, Ann Davis, Charles Day, Hannah Dean, Roger Donnelson, Aileen Duc, Amy Dunlap, Dana Dunlap, Glenn Edwards, Randy Melton Electric, Waitt Family, Amy Felix, John & Debbie Ferdetta, David Frye, Wes and Pat Gaskill, Heidi Gibbons, Jim Goodwin, Judy Gordinier, Herman Graffunder, Jan Graffunder, Rhonda Grant, Angela Hagen, Linda Hamilton, Cheri Hass, Renee Hays, Richard Hays, April Hearne, Stan and Ginger Hearne, Steven G Henry, Karen Highfill, Sonnie Hill, Barbara Hoskins, Patti Howell, Jann Hunter, Barbara and Bryan Johnson, Michael Johnson, Cheryl Kaufman, Peter Kendall, Kurt Kochendarfer, Tom Krajci, Judith Langlois, David and Anne Marie Larsen, Dennis Latimer, Joshua and Jackie Lee, Diana Lehr, Bill Ley, Tracy Lockhart, Michael London, Guy Lutman, Robert Mace, Dennis Magill, Susan Mahan, Shelby Manford, George Marshall, Carie Mckinney, Tom McLaughlin, Pat McLeod, Terry Means, Linda Meyer, Mike and Stacey Hyman Institute for Philosophical and Future Studies in Makerting, Carl Milburn, Mike and Marty MILLS, Chris Milya, Carla Moore, Glena Muncrief, Earle & Dixie Neill, Earle Neill, Andrea Ohare, Gail Overstreet, Lynn Owen, Amy Parker-Morris, Eric Pearson, Julie and Eric Pearson, Malina Pearson, Nancy Penner, Jackie and Larry Pryor, Barbara Pugh, Cheryl Puterbaugh, Charles Ramay, Dorian Ramirez, Jean Ramsey, Linda Rawson, Pat Ray, Brian Risinger, Laura Robertson, Dixie Rogers, Mario Romero, Tom & Pam Runyan, Andra Sanders, John Sarrels, Barbara Scheuter, Terry Schul, DONA Sennett, Betty Sheker, Bob & Donna Shepherd, Sara Sims, Rod & Barbara Slaton, Rodney Slaton, Bruce and Mandi Smaga, Skip Smith, John Snook, Anne Spier, Lisa & Greg Spier, Valerie Stagaman, Don Stowe, Gina Sweeny, Julie Swift, Debbie Tate, Mark Tatum, Tod Taylor, Diane Thomas, Charles Townley, Summit Supply - True Value, Craig Turner, Dave Venable, Laurel & John Walters/Cronin, Don Watts, Della Webb, Adrienne West, Jessie Willett, Matt Willett, Jim Worthan, Carl Wyatt

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Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Thank you to our sponsor, PVT:

Wednesday, August 26th Tunnel Maintenance on U.S. Highway 82

The NM Department of Transportation announced that the annual tunnel cleaning will take place on 8/26/26 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. Expect a single-lane closure with a pilot car and some delays.

For updated information, go to: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511.

VIDEO: Debbi McCurdy Helipad

Hilary Kitzman reports on the realized life-saving dream from the late McCurdy

Upcoming Trail Closures During Fire Mitigation and Access Project

Last week, the Reader rode along with the Otero County Electric Cooperative Vegetation Management and Right-of-Way Supervisor Janscen Davis to check out the upcoming fire mitigation and access projects along the “69-Line” at Toboggan Canyon.

The work to remove fire fuels and trees that endanger the line that feeds power to the Cloudcroft substation is underway. During the project, expect trail closures in the canyon. Look to the Lincoln National Forest Service website for closures and updates.

We look forward to publishing a fuller report on the projects soon.

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by The Lodge:

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

And, readers like you. Will you support our work?

I support local news

Take me to the Monthly

Discover Cloudcroft:
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Upcoming Trail Closures During Fire Mitigation and Access Project

Yesterday, the Reader rode along with the Otero County Electric Cooperative Vegetation Management and Right-of-Way Supervisor Janscen Davis to check out the upcoming fire mitigation and access projects along the “69-Line” at Toboggan Canyon.

The work to remove fire fuels and trees that endanger the line that feeds power to the Cloudcroft substation is underway. During the project, expect trail closures in the canyon. Look to the Lincoln National Forest Service website for closures and updates.

We look forward to publishing a fuller report on the projects soon.

Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Thank you to our sponsor, Blushing Yucca Esthetics:

Book My Glow Up

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by High Altitude:

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

And, readers like you. Will you support our work?

I support local news

Take me to the Monthly

Discover Cloudcroft:
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Scam Alert Issued in Cloudcroft

Tularosa Communications is warning residents about a door-to-door scam reported in Cloudcroft.

According to a statement the company posted to Facebook last week, a customer reported that a man identifying himself as “Harry” visited her home claiming to represent a company called “Digital Providers for Telephone Services.” He told the customer he was working on telephone service upgrades and asked for permission to remove copper lines from her property, saying she needed to act quickly. He also reportedly requested prepayment in the form of gift cards — a common scam indicator — and left a contact number, 828-934-9927.

Tularosa Communications said in its post that it has not authorized this individual or company to remove copper lines, equipment, or facilities from any customer’s property.

The company is urging residents not to allow anyone to remove lines or equipment, not to share personal or account information, and to verify a person’s identity with the company directly before allowing any work to be performed. Residents with questions can call Tularosa Communications’ office at 575-585-2700.

Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Thank you to our sponsor, The Elk Shed:

NMRTA Work Day and Annual Meeting Set for August

The New Mexico Rails-to-Trails Association (NMRTA) has two events scheduled this month. First, a trail work day on Saturday, August 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, focused on clean-up around Devil’s Elbow, brushing and maintenance along the trail, plus removal of fallen rocks.

The group is looking for 8-12 volunteers and asks them to bring water, gloves, and sunscreen. Volunteers should meet at the Village Spur Trailhead at 9 a.m. Those who take part will get a free lunch of pizza and soft drinks, plus a complimentary T-shirt afterward. To sign up, visit nmrailstotrails.org/volunteer, email nmrailtrails@gmail.com, or call/text (575) 554-2745.

The following week, NMRTA holds its Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lodge Pavilion. Guest speaker Mark Gutzman, a U.S. Forest Service archaeologist who researched Sunspot’s National Register of Historic Places nomination, will share the observatory’s history from its 1947 founding to the National Science Foundation’s decision to relocate solar research to Maui, Hawaii. The agenda also includes a review of last year’s minutes, board nominations and elections, and an annual financial review. All are welcome; RSVP at nmrailstotrails.org/rsvp.

RECA Film Screening Draws Gubernatorial Nominee Deb Haaland and Rep. Gabe Vasquez to Alamogordo

From Alamogordo Town News:

“Democratic gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez will join director Lois Lipman Wednesday evening at the Flickinger Center for a screening of the award-winning documentary First We Bombed New Mexico, followed by a discussion and audience Q&A.”

“The event arrives more than a year after Congress finally expanded the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to include New Mexico’s long-excluded Downwinders — families exposed to radioactive fallout from the world’s first atomic bomb test.”

Learn more about RECA with the Reader:

https://www.cloudcroftreader.com/i/208047412/downwinders-push-to-expand-nuclear-compensation-law

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by Future Real Estate:

How's the Market?

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

And, readers like you. Will you support our work?

I support local news

Take me to the Monthly

Discover Cloudcroft:
Elevate Your Visit

www.DiscoverCloudcroft.com

Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Thank you to our sponsor, the Cloudcroft Art Society:

CLOUDCROFT ART SOCIETY PATIO SALE, Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Old Red Brick Schoolhouse Community Room (and north patio). Art supplies, art books, donated art, and yard-sale finds.

As Seen in Cloudcroft: Photo Essay

Otero County Electric Cooperative (OCEC) members gathered for the annual meeting last Saturday, August 1, where they heard the annual report and stuck around for a raffle and barbecue lunch provided by the Cloudcroft High School culinary program.

View PHOTOS

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by Noisy Water Winery:

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

And, readers like you. Will you support our work?

I support local news

Take me to the Monthly

Discover Cloudcroft:
Elevate Your Visit

www.DiscoverCloudcroft.com

Chef Lepree Leaves Lodge

Chef Richard Lepree resigned from the Lodge at Cloudcroft kitchen earlier this month. In March, the Reader featured Chef Lepree with a video interview and profile: https://www.cloudcroftreader.com/p/video-a-kitchen-reborn-one-chefs

Sources in the know say that sous chef Caelan Bickel will move up to the lead position.

Coming Up: Thursday Night Budget Meeting

On Thursday, July 30, at 5 p.m., the Cloudcroft Village Council meets to make budget adjustments for fiscal year 2025-’26 and to approve the 2026-’27 final budget.

Bear witness in person at the village chambers, or tune in to YouTube: @CloudcroftNewMexico

Reader Reels: IRONMAN Comes to Ruidoso

Vivian Willett reports on the race and potential economic impacts.

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Photo Essay: Weed Bluegrass Festival

The Weed, New Mexico, Community Center marked its 30th annual Bluegrass Festival on July 18-19, continuing a longstanding tradition that serves as the community’s primary fundraiser to keep the center open for public use, according to festival organizers.

Saturday’s festivities featured performances from five bands: Vintage and Blue Sky Country of Roswell, Old Time Radio of Ruidoso, Acoustic Gap of Albuquerque, and Capitan Gap Revisited of Colorado Springs.

Organizers added new indoor attractions this year, including a bouncy house, face painting, and vendors.

Sunday began with a short devotional followed by bluegrass gospel music. Organizers said the festival continues to bring together neighboring mountain residents for a shared celebration of music and connection.

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Core Memories: U-Pick Apples Open July 31

Cadwallader Mountain Farms is throwing open the orchard gates on Friday, July 31.

Open Fridays through Sundays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with pricing that gets sweeter the more you pick: $2/lb for 1–10 lbs, $1.75/lb for 11–20 lbs, and $1.50/lb for 21–30 lbs.

Varieties will roll out through the season as they ripen, so it’s worth a repeat visit. Kids welcome (with supervision), comfy shoes recommended, and bring cash or check, no cards in this orchard.

Find Cadwallader Mountain Farms in High Rolls Mountain Park, and watch their Facebook for updates.

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Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
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Ski Cloudcroft This Summer: Special Events Only

At last week’s Leadership Cloudcroft (LC) gathering, the folks at Ski Cloudcroft announced that they wouldn’t be firing up the pizza oven or summer tubing for regular hours.

Instead, the restaurant will open only for special events while the crew makes improvements and updates to the building, like installing new ski racks on the first floor.

Look for the Reader’s breakdown of the LC wells and springs tour, to be published soon.

Downwinders Push to Expand Nuclear Compensation Law

A bipartisan group in Congress, backed by advocate Tina Cordova of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and Representative Gabe Vasquez, is pushing a bill to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act — adding eligible downwinders in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Montana, and Guam, raising the payout to $150,000, and extending the filing deadline for the program as a whole. Read more →

Core Memories: U-Pick Apples Open July 31

Cadwallader Mountain Farms is throwing open the orchard gates on Friday, July 31.

Open Fridays through Sundays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with pricing that gets sweeter the more you pick: $2/lb for 1–10 lbs, $1.75/lb for 11–20 lbs, and $1.50/lb for 21–30 lbs.

Varieties will roll out through the season as they ripen, so it’s worth a repeat visit. Kids welcome (with supervision), comfy shoes recommended, and bring cash or check, no cards in this orchard.

Find Cadwallader Mountain Farms in High Rolls Mountain Park, and watch their Facebook for updates.

Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Summit Christian Fellowship celebrates 125 years on Sunday, July 26th:

Details: Sunday, July 26, 2026
10:00 AM Celebration Service and Fellowship Meal Following the Service
Summit Christian Fellowship on Burro Avenue in Cloudcroft (formerly First Baptist Church Cloudcroft)

• Special worship • Historic photos and memories • Testimonies from across the generations

• Fellowship meal • Family activities • A look toward the future God has for our church

From Pastor Larry Evans:

“For generations, many knew us as First Baptist Church Cloudcroft. Today, we continue that same mission as Summit Christian Fellowship, and we’d love for you to join us as we celebrate all that God has done through the life of this church.”

“Whether you attended years ago, grew up here, served in a ministry, were baptized here, or have recently connected with Summit, this celebration is for you. Come reconnect with old friends, share memories, and celebrate God’s faithfulness through 125 years of ministry.”

“We are grateful for the generations who have gone before us and excited for what God will continue to do in the years ahead. We hope you’ll join us for this special day of celebration!”

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School News: This Week, Feeding Kids

Summer’s almost over—school starts back on Wednesday, August 5. High School registration begins tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 and 24, and Elementary and Middle School registration is on Friday, July 24.

Students can get their free sports physical at Trestle Medical Services today, Wednesday, July 22, between 12:30 and 4 p.m.

The Cloudcroft Municipal Schools Facebook page recently announced some good news:

”The Cloudcroft Municipal Schools is happy to announce that all students at Cloudcroft Elementary School, Cloudcroft Middle School, and Cloudcroft High School can get a free healthy breakfast and lunch at school during the 2026-2027 school year.”

“Under this program, participating schools serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and help school administrators ensure that students receive nutritious meals.”

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by Instant Karma:

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Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

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Change to Endangered Species Act Rule: Russell Davis Reports

The Otero County Botanicals substack covers the rule change, as well as 28 public comments from Alamogordo and Tularosa.

Native Plants, and Nature, of Otero County, New Mexico

New Rule: Rescinding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act

Today’s new rule removes, not changes, the definition of “harm,” established in 1975, from a bipartisan law congress passed in 1973 (53 years ago). It’s took almost 15 months since it was proposed, to process it, and to finalize it. The administration received 357k comments, but states that “…the Services do not believe that these reliance interests ove…

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Trestle Medical Services Student Vaccines and Physicals

Trestle Medical on James Canyon Highway announced a Walgreens immunization fair on Friday, July 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. There, they’ll have “all vaccines needed for school-age kids entering Kinder, 7th, and 12th grades as well as RSV and HPV vaccines.”

The clinic will also offer free sports physicals on Wednesday, July 22, from 12:30- 4 p.m. for all students; no insurance needed. If a parent isn’t present, a letter of consent will be required.

You do not have to be a patient to receive your shots or physical. Walk-ins accepted, or call to reserve a space: 575-682-1014.

Cloudcroft Celebrates Court Resurfacing with Cool Mountain Classic Pickleball Tournament

The PAC, Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft, presents The Cool Mountain Classic Tournament, July 17-19.

Join the PAC, Mayor Dusty Wiley, and Public Works Supervisor JJ Carrizal at a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the newly resurfaced public courts on Friday, July 17th at 4 pm in Zenith Park.

To sign up, go here: https://app.pickleballden.com/external-tournament/9656708

For registration, special local hotel rates, and other tournament updates, visit the Cloudcroft Pickleball Facebook page:

Cloudcroft Pickleball Facebook Page

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by The Lodge:

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Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

And, readers like you. Will you support our work?

I support local news

Dear Friends,

We are on a pledge drive to add 50 Cloudcroft Stars to the roster of supporters of the Cloudcroft Reader. For the price of a sandwich a month, you can be a Cloudcroft Star and help keep fair, first-hand reporting free and widely available for the Cloudcroft community.

Until Labor Day, all pledges are matched dollar-for-dollar. If you support our work, now is a great time to show it.

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Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Thank you to our sponsor, High Altitude:

This Saturday, July 11th, at 6 pm, your favorite little outdoor store on Burro celebrates its 30th anniversary with a block party. K-Cloud’s Kris Parks will MC the 90s-themed event. Grab your fanny pack—90s-wear is encouraged.

Grand Marshall Scott Powell Leads the Village’s 4th of July Parade

The Village’s Fourth of July parade down Burro Avenue in Cloudcroft featured Grand Marshal Scott Powell, the village’s wastewater operator and a public works employee for 30+ years, who retires this December.

Long-time observers say the 2026 parade was the biggest by far. Check out more scenes of the festivities with Contributing Editor Drew Gaines’s photo essay.

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Cloudcroft Celebrates Court Resurfacing with Cool Mountain Classic Pickleball Tournament

The PAC, Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft, presents The Cool Mountain Classic Tournament, July 17-19.

Join the PAC, Mayor Dusty Wiley, and Public Works Supervisor JJ Carrizal at a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the newly resurfaced public courts on Friday, July 17th at 4 pm in Zenith Park.

To sign up, go here: https://app.pickleballden.com/external-tournament/9656708

For registration, special local hotel rates, and other tournament updates, visit the Cloudcroft Pickleball Facebook page:

Cloudcroft Pickleball Facebook Page

Library Board Meets This Thursday Evening

The Village Library Advisory Board holds its regular meeting at the village chambers this Thursday, July 9, at 5 p.m. View the agenda here: https://www.cloudcroftvillage.com/agenda-notice-meeting-of-the-library-advisory-board-thursday-july-9-2026-500-pm/

Leadership Cloudcroft Wells & Springs Tour

On July 17th, Leadership Cloudcroft is heading out at 9:30 a.m. for a guided look at the water infrastructure that keeps Cloudcroft running.

Public Works Supervisor JJ Carrizal and Water Operator David Hunter will lead the way, and the group will wrap up at Ski Cloudcroft for lunch and a preview of what’s coming this season on the mountain.

Spots are limited. To RSVP, email leadershipcloudcroft@cloudcroftreader.com.

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by The Elk Shed:

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

And, readers like you. Will you support our work?

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US-54 Rehab Project Begins Monday

A $7.89 million pavement rehabilitation project on US Highway 54 between Tularosa and Carrizozo starts Monday, July 6, and is expected to run through early November.

The 10.7-mile project (milepost 96 to 107) includes a mill-and-inlay resurfacing, new rumble strips and guardrail. Mesa Verde Enterprises is the contractor.

Work runs weekdays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., with lane closures in both directions for the duration. NMDOT advises drivers to expect delays and watch for crews.

Find updates at nmroads.com.

Cloudcroft Celebrates Court Resurfacing with Cool Mountain Classic Pickleball Tournament

The PAC, Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft, presents The Cool Mountain Classic Tournament, July 17-19.

Follow Cloudcroft Pickleball on Facebook for more info and registration for the tournament, going live soon.

Men’s advanced groups will play after a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 17, at the Zenith Park public courts.

On Saturday, the men’s and women’s doubles intermediate 50+ age categories kick things off at 8 a.m. The men’s/women’s doubles intermediate 18-49 age group takes the afternoon, and on Sunday at 8 a.m., the 50+ mixed doubles play, and the 18-49 group plays in the afternoon.

Cloudcroft Pickleball Facebook Page

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Video Report: Cloudcroft Art Society

The Mountain Monthly checked in with local artists of the Cloudcroft Art Society to talk about their work and the organization, which hosts holiday shows and exhibits in the public library cooperative gallery on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.

Watch VIDEO report

Leadership Cloudcroft Wells & Springs Tour

On July 17th, Leadership Cloudcroft is heading out at 9:30 a.m. for a guided look at the water infrastructure that keeps Cloudcroft running.

Public Works Supervisor JJ Carrizal and Water Operator David Hunter will lead the way, and the group will wrap up at Ski Cloudcroft for lunch and a preview of what’s coming this season on the mountain.

Spots are limited. To RSVP, email leadershipcloudcroft@cloudcroftreader.com.

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by Noisy Water Winery:

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

And, readers like you. Will you support our work?

I support local news

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Open to Public: NM National Forests Seeks Advisors

Have you ever wanted to tell federal entities how to spend money?

Otero County residents have an opportunity to help direct federal funding for local public lands projects through the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee, which the Gila, Lincoln and Cibola national forests are now seeking to fill.

The committee recommends how counties, including Otero and Lincoln, spend Secure Rural Schools Act Title II funds within the three national forests.

Work eligible for funding includes trail and road improvements, watershed restoration, weed control and campground infrastructure.

The committee will include 9 to 15 volunteer members serving four-year terms. Quarterly meetings are held in person or virtually, with travel reimbursed. Members are drawn from three interest categories: land use and resource industries, environmental and wildlife interests, and elected officials and the public.

Applicants must be New Mexico residents. To apply or learn more, contact Nathaniel Marquard at 575-388-8267 or SM.FS.SouthernNM.RAC@usda.gov.

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Reader Reels: Shady Pines Chamber Players

The Shady Pines Chamber Players brought 9 cellists to play in the round at Cloudcroft High School’s commons on Saturday, June 20. Find the group on Facebook and YouTube for the rest of their Season 14 events, all free to the public.

Watch VIDEO

Leadership Cloudcroft Wells & Springs Tour

On July 17th, Leadership Cloudcroft is heading out at 9:30 a.m. for a guided look at the water infrastructure that keeps Cloudcroft running.

Public Works Supervisor JJ Carrizal and Water Operator David Hunter will lead the way, and the group will wrap up at Ski Cloudcroft for lunch and a preview of what’s coming this season on the mountain.

Spots are limited. To RSVP, email leadershipcloudcroft@cloudcroftreader.com.

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by the Osha Trail Depot:

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

And, readers like you. Will you support our work?

I support local news

Discover Cloudcroft:
Elevate Your Visit

Plan My Cloudcroft Trip

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Open to Public: NM National Forests Seeks Advisors

Have you ever wanted to tell federal entities how to spend money?

Otero County residents have an opportunity to help direct federal funding for local public lands projects through the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee, which the Gila, Lincoln and Cibola national forests are now seeking to fill.

The committee recommends how counties, including Otero and Lincoln, spend Secure Rural Schools Act Title II funds within the three national forests.

Work eligible for funding includes trail and road improvements, watershed restoration, weed control and campground infrastructure.

The committee will include 9 to 15 volunteer members serving four-year terms. Quarterly meetings are held in person or virtually, with travel reimbursed. Members are drawn from three interest categories: land use and resource industries, environmental and wildlife interests, and elected officials and the public.

Applicants must be New Mexico residents. To apply or learn more, contact Nathaniel Marquard at 575-388-8267 or SM.FS.SouthernNM.RAC@usda.gov.

Cloudcroft's Alan Hale, Co-Discoverer of Comet Hale-Bopp, Dies at 68

Hale, who made his famous discovery from his Cloudcroft driveway one night in 1995, passed away June 6 at his home here.

The New York Times ran his obituary this week, recognizing him as one of the most celebrated amateur-turned-professional astronomers of the modern era.

Read it here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/science/space/alan-hale-dead.html

Shady Pines Chamber Players: This Saturday in the Round

Rails-to-Trails Seeks Volunteers

The New Mexico Rails-to-Trails Association is looking for 8 to 10 volunteers to help with trail maintenance on the Switchback Trail this Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Work will include brushing and general maintenance, removing fallen trees from the trail, and installing flags on the Harkey Pedestrian Bridge. Volunteers should meet at the Switchback Trailhead — from Alamogordo, take Highway 82 east toward Cloudcroft, turn left on Baily Canyon Road after Mile Marker 14, and park at the trailhead.

Bring water, gloves and sunscreen.

To sign up or learn more, visit nmrailstotrails.org/volunteer, email nmrailtrails@gmail.com, or call or text 575-554-2745.

Your Wednesday Review continues after this brief message. Thank you to our sponsor, Cloudcroft Art Workshops:

Leadership Cloudcroft Wells & Springs Tour

On July 17th, Leadership Cloudcroft is heading out at 9:30 a.m. for a guided look at the water infrastructure that keeps Cloudcroft running.

Public Works Supervisor JJ Carrizal and Water Operator David Hunter will lead the way, and the group will wrap up at Ski Cloudcroft for lunch and a preview of what’s coming this season on the mountain.

Spots are limited. To RSVP for July 17th, email leadershipcloudcroft@cloudcroftreader.com.

The Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by Be in the Mountains Yoga:

Promote Your Business

Learn about sponsorship opportunities for your business in support of the Reader. Contact us for more information at sponsorship-info@cloudcroftreader.com

Cloudcroft Reader is proud to be sponsored in part by great companies like:

• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
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CAS meets Sunday, June 14, 1:00 p.m. in the Old Red Brick Schoolhouse. CAS always welcomes new and returning attendees anytime, and one doesn’t need to want to exhibit or sell art.

CAS will have its ‘cooperative’ Art Gallery open every Saturday in June from 10 to 3 in the Red Brick building, with a dozen juried artists exhibiting pottery, lithograph prints, paintings in all media, fine art photography, smaller, affordable reproductions of original paintings and photography, gourdcraft, woodcraft, fused glass, other whimsical creations, and art cards.

Trails-and-Rails, Beerfest Weekend

Cloudcroft has a busy weekend ahead with the Trails and Rails run and Beerfest. Check out the Monthly’s video report, here:

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Cloudcroft Woman Sentenced to 18 Years for Killing Husband

Deana Thetford was sentenced to 18 years in prison for second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and forgery in the death of her husband, Craig Thetford.

More on that story from KOB4 News https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/cloudcroft-woman-sentenced-to-18-years-for-killing-husband/

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Primary Election Results: Otero County

The results are in.

Jonathan Emery defeated Amy Barela by a narrow margin for Otero County Commissioner District 2.

Geraldine Yazza Martinez beat out Raul Robles and Cesar Ramos with 54% of the vote for Otero County Sheriff.

New Mexico Conservative News’s Chris Edwards delivers some local analysis:

https://newmexicoconservativenews.com/2026/06/02/otero-county-primary-election-all-precincts-reporting-confirm-upsets-emery-defeats-barela-by-45-votes-martinez-wins-historic-sheriffs-race/

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Leadership Cloudcroft 2026 Welcomes New Group

Leadership Cloudcroft, the educational and networking program developed by the Cloudcroft Reader, welcomes Gail Overstreet Stone, Michelle Chase, Bre Kincaid, Dylan Kincaid, Steven Henry, Julia Dingee, Jon Brinkmann, Adrienne West, Cori Abel, and Tracy Machado to this year’s cohort.

Kicking off with a private event at The Distillery in June, where they’ll hear from Mayor Wiley after six months into his term and a Southwest Sports representative on their plans for the ice rink.

In July, the crew will visit Cloudcroft’s wells and springs with Public Works, and in August, they’ll brainstorm at the “Responsible Tourism” forum with 2026 co-chairs and LC alumni Amy Coor and Rick Donnelly.

Follow Leadership Cloudcroft on Facebook and look for updates in the Reader to get involved and RSVP for any public events.

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Reels: Monthly Pickleball Update

Vivian Willett reports on the upcoming Pickleball in the Clouds Tournament with organizer Samantha Odom—and Plan B for if the new court construction is delayed by recent rains.

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What We’re Watching: Gardening in Otero County, New Mexico

Russell Davis’s newsletter keeps it local.

Gardening in Otero County, New Mexico

Video: Floren Family Farms - A Pollinator’s Paradise

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• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
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• Instant Karma
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• Off the Beaten Path
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• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
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Here’s Jonny Coker, Cloudcroft Reader Contributing Editor

The newest player in the Reader jam band, Jonny Coker grew up in Cloudcroft and has spent much of his journalism career covering local issues across southern New Mexico.

His work has appeared on NPR, KRWG Public Media, KUNM, The Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative, and others.

Recently, he’s reported on the Sunspot solar observatory’s planned demolition and the advocates against it, the Seven Cabins Fire, and local disc golf legend Ray Haller.

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Village Meets for Interim Budget Approval: Thursday, May 28

The Cloudcroft Village Council meets at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 in the village chambers with the approval of the FY 26-27 interim budget on the docket. See the full agenda, below:

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NYT: A Very Lonely Caterpillar, Possibly the Last of Its Kind, Has Died.

The Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly hasn’t been seen in the wild since 2022. The caterpillar was the last individual in human care.

New York Times reporter Catrin Einhorn shares the update on the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/climate/a-very-lonely-caterpillar-the-sacramento-mountains-checkerspot-has-died.html

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• Cloudcroft Art Society
  Located in Old Red Brick Schoolhouse: Holiday and Saturday art shows

• Noisy Water Winery
  Family-owned winery crafting thoughtfully made wines from New Mexico grapes, inspired by mountain living.

• Be in the Mountains Yoga & Massage
  A cozy space for yoga and massage therapy at the Village Plaza

• Osha Trail Depot
  Your destination for unique, hand-crafted treasures

• The Stove and Spa Store
  We offer a variety of services to ensure your hearth and spa dreams are met!

• The Lodge at Cloudcroft
  Landmark Choice Among New Mexico Resorts

• Cloudcroft Art Workshops
  Enhance your artistry while enjoying the beauty and coolness of the mountains!

• Sacramento Camp & Conference Center
  Come to the Mountain — Let God Refresh Your Soul

• Laughing Leaf Dispensary
  Discover a world of wellness at Laughing Leaf

• Instant Karma
  Adventure Within: Transformative Yoga, Ayurvedic Wisdom, Nourishing Organics, Fair Trade Boutique

• Off the Beaten Path
  Eclectic gifts & original artwork

• Future Real Estate
  Raise your expectations.

• Ski Cloudcroft
  The Southernmost ski area in New Mexico.

• Cloudcroft Therapeutic Massage
  Maximizing Movement, Quality of Life Improvement

• High Altitude
  Your favorite little outdoor outfitter on Burro Avenue

• Blushing Yucca Esthetics
  ✨ Book your glow-up today✨

• The Elk Shed
  Purveyors of Southwest + Mountain Provisions, Goods & Finery

• The PAC
  Pickleball Addicts of Cloudcroft—Pickleball in the Clouds

• Peñasco Valley Telephone Cooperative
  For all the ways you love to connect

• Bre Hope Media
  Professional photo and video services

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