Alamogordo / White Sands KOA Journey Campground Blog

Burn Ban

5/21/2026

Because it has been so hot and dry in the Land of Enchantment we are under Burn Restrictions. We are not allowed to have wood campfires or charcoal during this time. Propane cooking or propane fire pits are allowed.  

We're back!

5/8/2026

How's the sewer project coming along?  We are ready for you to dump your ...The crew has one more existing line to connect to the new line and they need to so some clean up on the roads.  But other than that we are back.Thank you again for your patience and we can't wait to see you soon.

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Sewer Update

5/1/2026

After a long wait for the expensive coating to be applied to the manhole cover it looks like the sewer project once again can continue. We are cautiously optimistic that the sewer will be 100% by the end of the week of May 4th. This barring any other unforeseen factors. We can’t wait to start taking...

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Sewer Update - 4/23/26

4/24/2026

Wanted to give an update on our sewer project.The good news:They are making good progress and thought they would be done by end of week. The bad news:The new manhole that is in the street has to be coated with very expensive paint before any liquid can go down that area. The person/company who was...

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Sewer Update

3/27/2026

We are excited to hear that the plumbers will be starting work on our collapse sewer line the week of March 30th.  Why has it taken so long...we had to confirm where the sewer line was in the street and if we were allowed to connect to it.  It has been a process that's for sure.  So we will have...

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Sewer Update

3/23/2026

Just wanted to give an update on where we are at with our collapsed sewer line.  The plumber has a plan to reroute our sewer and he is working with the city on getting the ok to tie into a line down the street from our property.  So we are still in a holding pattern.  As we get a date for the...

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Food for Thought

2/16/2026

Just some food for thought.  As you make a reservation online or over the phone the more information we have the better we can make your stay more enjoyable. Have a second vehicle. Let us know so we can make sure there is room for everything at your site.  Why do we want to know how many kids and...

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Shop Hop

2/1/2026

We are excited to be apart of the first Shop Hop happening in Arizona and New Mexico. You can check out more details at https://allarizonanewmexicoshophop.com/  And our town has added a fun scavenger hunt to add to the fun of exploring our town.See you soon.

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Birds-eye view of our campground

1/30/2026

We are excited to share this birds-eye view of our campground, done by Sky View 2U

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Awards

11/21/2025

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White Sands National Park

11/17/2025

We are excited to share that White Sands National Park is back to their normal hours.  The Visitors Center is open from 9am-5pm.  Dunes Drive, where you can hike and take those pictures, is open from 7am to 30 minutes after sunset.  As that sun starts to set don't forget to bring a jacket because...

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Update of White Sands National Park

10/24/2025

We just wanted to share the latest update on White Sands National Park website.Alert 2, Severity closure, White Sands National Park Open to the PublicWhite Sands National Park is now open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The visitor center, Western National Parks store, and White Sands Trading Post will also...

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Update on White Sands National Park

10/20/2025

Date Posted: 10/17/2025Alert 1, Severity closure, White Sands National Park Reopened from October 18 - October 24White Sands National Park will be reopened Saturday October 18 through Friday October 24 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The visitor center, Western National Parks store, and White Sands Trading...

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Update about White Sands National Park

10/13/2025

Alert 1, Severity closure, White Sands National Park Partially ReopenedWhite Sands National Park will be partially open starting Saturday October 11 through Friday October 17 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. The visitor center and Western National Parks store will be open from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm...

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Government Shutdown updates for our area

10/10/2025

Due to the government showdown White Sands National Park is currently closed.  You are not able to drive through however you can see the dunes from HWY 70.  We have also learned that the Trinity Open House has also been canceled.  We have heard it could happen in the Spring but we currently do not...

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So much to see

3/28/2022

There are so many great things to see here in Alamogordo and in the surrounding area.  Check out this link for more information:  https://alamogordonmtrue.com/



Adventures for Life

4/27/2020

A community that inspires everyday life adventures while providing a quality of life second to none.  Alamogordo is community that woks together in delivering on the promise to inspire everyday life adventures, and is a wonderful place to live, work, play, stay and do business.