Alamogordo FAQ's - Frequently asked Questions

1. Trinity Site – when is it open, how do I get there, is there a fee, etc.?
2. What is the Mileage to White Sands National Monument? (and other landmarks)
3. What is there to do and see in Alamogordo?
4. What is the phone number to the New Mexico Museum of Space History?
5. What is the cost of living in Alamogordo?
6. What is the population of Alamogordo?
7. What is the elevation of Alamogordo?
8. What is the name of the hospital and the phone number?
9. When is the Air Show at HAFB?
10. What is the phone number for road block information?
11. What are the phone numbers to area Chambers of Commerce?
12. What is the name and phone number of the shuttle service to El Paso?
13. Does Holloman Air Force Base have tours for the general public?
14. Does Alamogordo have a public swimming pool?
15. What is the address and phone number for the Library?
16. What is the phone number for the bus station in Alamogordo?
17. What is the phone number for the Alamogordo Municipal Airport?
18. What is the phone number for the El Paso, TX Chamber of Commerce?
19. Does Alamogordo have taxi service?
20. What is the address and phone number for the Otero County Courthouse?
21. Where do I go to license my vehicle?
22. Does Alamogordo have public transportation?

Answer:
Trinity Site is open the first Saturday in April & the first Saturday in October. See Trinity Page for upcoming dates.

Trinity Site Tour, line-up 7:15 a.m. Otero County Fairgrounds, depart 8 a.m. For info call 505-437-6120 or 800-826-0294

Photo ID is Required.

No Charge is made for the tour and No Reservations are necessary.
Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch. Drinking water will be available.

Tour Entrance Gates & Times
A. Alamogordo Tour:  Line-up begins at 7:15am.  Departure is at 8:00am from the Otero County Fair Grounds parking lot on U.S. 54/70.  This tour will enter through the Tularosa Gate at 8:30am, arrive at Trinity Site around 10:00am, and depart Trinity Site at the parking lot by caravan at 1:00pm.  Those who wish to stay longer may exit through the Stallion Gate. 

B. Stallion Gate Entrance:  Open 8:00am to 2:00pm.  Visitors are allowed to enter and exit unescorted anytime during these hours.  The Stallion Gate is located on U.S. Hwy. 380, 12 miles east of San Antonio, NM and 54 miles west of Carrizozo, NM.

To White Sands National Monument? Answer: 13 miles
To Cloudcroft? Answer: 19 miles
To Albuquerque? Answer: 208 miles
To Las Cruces? Answer: 67 miles
To Ruidoso? Answer: 48 miles

Answer: White Sands Natl. Monument, Intl. Space Hall of Fame, IMAX Theater, Alameda Park Zoo, Toy Train Depot, Oliver Lee State Park, Pistachio Ranches – to name a few. 
Also see our Calendar of Events page.

Answer: 877-333-6589 or 505-437-2840

Answer: Please visit the Otero County Economic Development Council Website

Answer: 35,582

Answer: 4,350 feet

Answer:
Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
505-439-6100

Answer: Air shows at HAFB are every other year – the next one will be in 2007.

Answer: 505-443-7199

Answer:
Albuquerque Chamber, 800-733-9918
Carlsbad Chamber, 800-221-1224
Cloudcroft Chamber, 505-682-2733
Las Cruces Chamber, 505-524-1968
Ruidoso Chamber, 800-253-2255

Answer:
Alamo Shuttle Service
800-872-2701 or 505-437-1472

Answer: Yes – Holloman AFB offers static displays of the F-117A
Stealth on the third Thursday of each month, limited to those with
access to military installations. For more information, contact the HAFB Public Affairs Office at 505-572-5406.

Answer: Yes
Alamogordo Family Recreation Center
1100 Oregon Ave.
505-439-4142.

Answer:
920 Oregon Ave.
505-439-4140

Answer: 505-437-3050

Answer: 505-437-9111

Answer: 915-534-0500

Answer: Yes –
Dollar Cab, 505-434-8294
T-N-T Taxi Service, (505) 437-2292

Answer:
1000 N. New York Ave.
505-437-4942

Answer:
Motor Vehicle Division
263C Robert H. Bradley Dr.
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Phone: 505-437-9226
(Across from White Sands Mall)