ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Alamogordo’s annual fireworks extravaganza is canceled this year. The city made the announcement Thursday morning.
“We understand this is disappointing news, but after careful consideration and much discussion, the City believes it is in the best interest of our citizens and neighboring communities who have lost much in the recent fires and subsequent flooding,” the city wrote in a news release.
The city said that many local agencies are working to battle the Salt and South Fork fires and the city does not want to divert resources from the relief effort or cause additional strain on the first responders.
