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1. Where can I access the city's Code of Ordinances?

You can access the City of Alamogordo's Code of Ordinances at the following link:

https://library.municode.com/nm/alamogordo/codes/code_of_ordinances

2. How do I safely discard prescription & over the counter drugs?

A secure drop box is located in the main lobby of the police station at 700 Virginia Ave. 

Pills should be placed in a clear zip lock baggie, mixed together and without bottles. Liquids are not accepted, but can be poured onto coffee grounds or kitty litter in a plastic grocery bag and thrown in the common household garbage. 

For syringes, contact the Otero County Public Health office at 1207 8th St. or 575-437-9347. 

For more info or questions, please call 575-434-4304 or email alamogordopd@ci.alamogordo.nm.us

3. Is my crash/incident report ready?

You can call (575) 439-4300 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to inquire about the status of your report.  Please have your report number or date of incident ready.

4. How much do crash/incident reports cost?

Reports cost .54 cents per page.  We accept cash or check only.  No credit cards.

5. Where do I pick up my crash/incident report?

All reports can be picked up at the Alamogordo Police Department during the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

In some cases, for an additional charge, arrangements may be made to have your reports mailed or emailed to you. 

Crash reports are also available online at buycrash.com

6. I need to be fingerprinted. Where do I go and what is the cost?

• Currently, the Alamogordo Police Department does not provide digital/electronic fingerprint submissions to the general public.  If digital/electronic fingerprinting is what you are needing, please go to the Gemalto website to register and pay.  After you are registered, you will go to Print Plus, located at 901 Texas Ave #B to be printed.
• For standard ink hard card fingerprinting, please come to the Alamogordo Police Department, located at 700 Virginia Ave. between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.  There is generally less wait time between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday.
• Fingerprints are done for a charge of $2.10 per card.  We do not supply the cards.  Whoever is requesting that you be printed, generally will supply the cards.  If not, you can go to the FBI website and print out cards on your own card stock paper using this link: FBI Standard Fingerprint Form
• When filling out the cards, please print legibly and use BLACK INK ONLY.

7. My neighbor's dog won't stop barking. Who do I call?

If this is happening during regular business hours, please contact Animal Control at (575) 439-4330

After hours, call the non-emergency line at (575) 439-4300.  Please keep in mind that there may be higher priority calls ahead of you.

8. What do I need to do to file a restraining order against someone?

Restraining orders and orders of protection are filed through District Court.  You can get more information and download applications here: District Court Forms and Information

9. I need to get a background check done on myself for a job. Where do I go and what is the cost? Can I also get my boyfriend's background checked while I'm there?

We provide local background checks to citizens free of charge.  This is only a check within the City of Alamogordo and within the Alamogordo Police Department.  

For county and state checks, you will need to go to each agency and request a background check from them. 

If a national background check is needed, please see the FBI website for more information. FBI Background Check Information