COPE Center of Protective Environment

09/23/2026

While researching Alamogordo's history for Hispanic Heritage Month, we took a trip to the Alamogordo Public Library and found a little help right on the shelves. 📚

Long before Alamogordo was founded in 1898, Hispanic families were already establishing communities in the Tularosa Basin. During the 1860s, Hispanic New Mexicans settled around La Luz and Tularosa, where families farmed, built homes and put down roots.

Images of America: Alamogordo by Peter Eidenbach gave us another glimpse into that history through photographs of everyday life in the area, including local residents making deliveries and the agricultural traditions that were part of life in the Tularosa Basin.

And while we're talking about local history... there's plenty more to discover! Stop by the Alamogordo Public Library and do a little digging of your own. You never know what piece of Alamogordo's story you might find. ❤️

📖 Sources: Images of America: Alamogordo by Peter Eidenbach, borrowed from the Alamogordo Public Library.
📷 Historical photo credits: Tularosa Basin Historical Society, David Baca and Tularosa Village Historical Museum, as credited in Images of America: Alamogordo.

09/22/2026

09/19/2026

💜COPE was proud to participate in Day of Caring 2026 💜

09/16/2026

Registration open! Free After school program

09/16/2026

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES - Wednesday September 16, 2026

The following are closed due to short-term events like weather, hazards, and/or brief repairs. These locations will typically reopen within a few hours.

6:45 - Gavilan Canyon Rd from Meander Dr to N Sutton Dr - OPEN 6:45 - Hull Rd at Paradise Canyon - OPEN
7:55 - Paradise Canyon from Foothill to Hull Rd. - OPEN
8:20 - Brady Canyon at Mechem Dr. - OPEN. Road does have debris, please use caution if driving in the area.

Crews are actively working to clear roads and debris. Expect delays. We appreciate your patience. Additional roads may be impacted. Monitor this post for updates.

𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗, 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡
During monsoon season, roads in Ruidoso—especially near arroyos, low-water crossings, and burn scar zones—can flood within minutes. Water may be deeper and move faster than it appears.