Upcoming Powell Interview; Business Updates; Reader Reels, and More

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Early morning at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)

Looking Ahead: Cloudcroft’s WWTP

It’s five in the morning, and Scott Powell is gearing up for the annual recovery cleaning of the MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) filter at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Get to know Powell and his 30-year role in the village with the Reader, coming soon.

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

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Reader Reel: Combat Hero Bike Build Ride

Tuesday, April 14: 75 motorcycles passed through the village alongside disabled Army veteran SSG Shiloh Harris, the 2026 recipient of a custom adaptive motorcycle from the Combat Hero Bike Build organization. Watch, below:

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VIDEO * A Kitchen Reborn: One Chef’s Mission to Restore Fine Dining at The Lodge — and Train Who Comes Next

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Where Firefighters Are Made: Sacramento Mountains Wildfire Academy

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Fugitive wanted in Alamogordo hit-and-run death arrested in Cloudcroft

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From the archives, Jan. 2026:

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

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

• 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

• 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

April issue now available

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