Location: Alamogordo
New Mexico (NM), United States
Country: United States
State: New Mexico
County: Otero
Founded: 1898
Incorporated: 1912
Named for: álamo gordo, Spanish for "fat cottonwood"
Government• Type: Commission/Manager
• Mayor: Richard Boss
• Mayor Pro Tem: Al Hernandez
• City Manager: Maggie Paluch
Area• Total: 19.3 sq mi (50.1 km)
• Land: 19.3 sq mi (50.1 km)
• Water: 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km)
Elevation: 4,336 ft (1,322 m)
Population (2010)• Total: 30,403
• Estimate (2016): 31,283
• Density: 1,600/sq mi (610/km)
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time Zone (UTC-7)
• Summer (DST): Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6)
ZIP codes: 88310, 88311 (PO Box)
Area code(s): 575
FIPS code: 35-01780
GNIS feature ID: 0903054
Website: ci.alamogordo.nm.us
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5 Fun Activities & Games in Alamogordo That You Shouldn't Miss
December 15, 2021 Jasper Kershner
Alamogordo /ˌæləməˈɡɔːrdoʊ/ is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. A city in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains and to the west by Holloman Air Force Base. The population was 30,403 as of the 2010 census. Alamogordo is known for its connection with the Trinity test, the first explosion of an atomic bomb.
Restaurants in Alamogordo
1. Rocket City Family Fun Center
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
2. Peacock Playland
700 1st St Suite 721, Alamogordo, NM 88310-6527 +1 575-442-3855 [email protected] http://www.peacockplayland.com
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Peacock Playland is an indoor party and play facility in Alamogordo. We offer bounce houses, free wifi, party rooms, and a great menu with FRESH made food!!!
3. The Historic Sands Theatre
1017 New York Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310-6921 +1 575-437-5353 http://sandstheater.kvbatv.com/
4. Aviator 10
3651 Mesa Village Drive, Alamogordo, NM 88310 +1 575-437-9301 http://www.allentheatresinc.com/theater/aviator_10/
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5. Rollarena Skating Rink
2001 Indian Wells Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310-4652 +1 575-437-9810
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