Next NAACP Meeting
Always second Saturday! Next regular meeting , Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 pm at the Vision Ford Atrium, 1500 S. White Sands, Alamogordo, NM, Visitors welcome!
Otero County NAACP presents its annual Junteenth Celebration, Saturday, May 12th, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Alamogordo Public Library, music and dance outside under the trees. Karunna Warren and his New World Drummers and Dancers will entertain with traditional African drums and dance. Dancing and singing encouraged. Everyone Welcome!
Legal Redress
The Otero County NAACP Redress Committee provides legal advice and information to community members in the event one may feel that their civil rights have been violated. For more information on Legal Redress, contact any of our local officers listed under our contact information.-
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LePage willing to meet with Maine NAACP
By Kevin Miller, Bangor Daily News Staff Posted Jan. 16, 2011, at 7:09 p.m. AUGUSTA, Maine — The NAACP continued to criticize Maine Gov. Paul LePage over the weekend for last week’s flippant “kiss my butt” remark, although both sides … Continue reading
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2010 Juneteenth big success!
Good turnout, inspiring resolution by Otero County NAACP President, Warren Robinson, great entertainment, beautiful people, great conversations, and a nice cool breeze in the shade of the cottonwood trees next to the Alamogordo Public Library made for a delightful event. … Continue reading
NAACP Program Helps Former Inmates
A helping hand after leaving jail: NAACP program helps former inmates re-adjust in society by Ellis Smith/Times-Georgian Four years ago the Carroll County NAACP conceived a program that would help parolees live a successful life outside of prison. With hundreds … Continue reading
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Santa Fe NAACP Protests in Taos
Whitten Inn protest draws regional support Originally published in Santa Fe NAACP By Matthew van Buren Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:51 PM MST A protest outside the Whitten Inn Saturday (Nov. 14) drew supporters from as far away as Las … Continue reading
Racial Profiling Illegal in New Mexico
Gov. Bill Richardson signed legislation to officially ban bias-based profiling in New Mexico. Advocates and organizations who supported the legislation were in attendance at a public signing at the governor’s office in Santa Fe. Activist members of the Otero County, … Continue reading
Juneteenth Planning Underway
June 20th marks the next Juneteenth celebration at the Alamogordo Public Library. from 11:00 to 2:00 and everyone is invited to attend. Our theme this year is in a salute to Native Americans. We have commitments from native singers, dancers, … Continue reading