




Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM Profile
Alamogordo, NM, population 35,582 , is located
in New Mexico's Otero county,
about 84.7 miles from El Paso and 156.2 miles from Albuquerque.
In the 90's the population of Alamogordo has grown by about 29%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Alamogordo area were lower than New Mexico's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Mexico average.
Alamogordo Statistics
Alamogordo Gender Information
Males in Alamogordo: 17,571 (49%)
Females in Alamogordo: 18,011 (51%)
As % of Population in Alamogordo
Race Diversity in Alamogordo
White: 75%
African American: 6%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 16%
As % of Population in Alamogordo
Age Diversity in Alamogordo
Median Age in Alamogordo: 33.5 (Males in Alamogordo: 32.3, Females in Alamogordo: 34.8)
Alamogordo Males Under 20: 16%
Alamogordo Females Under 20: 15%
Alamogordo Males 20 to 40: 15%
Alamogordo Females 20 to 40: 14%
Alamogordo Males 40 to 60: 11%
Alamogordo Females 40 to 60: 12%
Alamogordo Males Over 60: 7%
Alamogordo Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Alamogordo
Alamogordo Household Average Size: 2.57 people
Alamogordo Median Household Income: $ 30,928
Alamogordo Median Value of Homes: $ 68,000
Law Enforcement in Alamogordo
Reported crimes in the Alamogordo area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 8
Aggravated assault: 80
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 262
Burglary: 135
Larceny-theft: 758
Motor vehicle theft: 34
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,613
Alamogordo Location Information
Elevation: 4,334 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 17.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Alamogordo
La Luz 5.5 Miles
Boles Acres 6.6 Miles
Holloman AFB 8.2 Miles
Tularosa 12.5 Miles
Cloudcroft 13.3 Miles
Mescalero 20.9 Miles
Timberon 24.7 Miles
Ruidoso 34.2 Miles
Ruidoso Downs 36.2 Miles
White Sands 47.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Alamogordo
(Population 100,000+)
El Paso 84.7 Miles
Albuquerque 156.2 Miles
Lubbock 242.1 Miles
Amarillo 285.9 Miles
Tucson 293.2 Miles
Gilbert 339.0 Miles
Mesa 341.3 Miles
Chandler 341.9 Miles
Scottsdale 346.2 Miles
Tempe 346.3 Miles
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Facts
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Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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