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1. Can I bring food into the park?
2. Can I arrange an interview with animal care staff?
3. Can I feed the animals?
4. Can I have a birthday party at the zoo?
5. Does the zoo have a lost and found?
6. What are the zoo's admission prices?
7. What are the zoo's hours?
8. What are the zoo's rules?
9. What items are prohibited at the Alameda Park Zoo?
10. What services, facilities, and rentals are offered at the zoo?
11. What time of day will I see more animals?
12. Where can I find the zoo events?
13. Who do I contact with questions, issues or complaints?

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1. I was just told that my pet needs a city license. Is this true and if so why?
2. If I get bit by an animal what should I do?
3. My friend told me that my cat had to be on a leash whenever I let it go outside. Is this true?
4. My neighbor’s dog is chained up in the backyard. I never see him feed his dog and I am constantly giving the dog water. What should I do?
5. My pet got out of my yard and was picked up by Animal Control. What do I need to do to recover my pet?
6. My pet lost its collar along with its tags. Can I get replacement tags?
7. My pet passed away last night. What should I do with the remains?
8. Pigeons keep coming into my yard and eating my pet’s food. They are becoming a nuisance, can you help?
9. Our neighbor’s dog barks constantly. Is there any way to resolve this problem?
10. We can no longer care for our family pet. What options are available to us?

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1. I found a stray animal and Animal Control is closed. What should I do with the animal?
2. I have seen skunks in my neighborhood. Can Animal Control remove the skunks?
3. I have a problem with stray cats in my neighborhood. Will Animal Control help me resolve this problem?
4. I have been having a problem with bats around my home. Does Animal Control handle bats?
5. I just noticed a large swarm of bees by my house. Does Animal Control do anything about bees?
6. If I get bit by an animal what should I do?
7. Pigeons keep coming into my yard and eating my pet’s food. They are becoming a nuisance, can you help?
8. There is a large rattlesnake in my yard. Will you send someone to remove it?

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1. Does animal control accept donations?
2. Does Animal Control have a volunteer program? If so, how do I volunteer and what would my duties be?
3. If I live outside the city limits and have an animal complaint, will you send someone out to assist me?
4. What time does Animal Control open?
5. What should I do if I have an animal complaint and Animal Control is closed?
6. Where is Animal Control located?

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1. I received a letter saying my annual backflow test is due. What do I need to do?
2. Why are backflow preventers tested annually?
3. Do Backflow Testers work for City of Alamogordo Utilities Department?
4. How do I know if I need to install a backflow preventer?
5. What is backflow?
6. What is a cross connection?
7. What causes backflow?
8. How does City of Alamogordo Water System prevent backflow?
9. What can I do to protect my home plumbing system from backflow?
10. What is the backflow administration fee?
11. A backflow preventer was already installed when I moved into this commercial space, but I don't think I need it. What should I do?
12. I'm a renter, why did I receive a letter about the backflow preventer?
13. I received a letter saying I need to install a backflow preventer. How do I do that?
14. Examples of common sources of cross connection hazards are listed below (this is not intended to be a complete list):

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1. How can I sign up for Fire Safety Education Classes?
2. How do I request a public record?

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1. What projects require a building permit?
2. We can no longer care for our family pet. What options are available to us?
3. Does Animal Control have a volunteer program? If so, how do I volunteer and what would my duties be?

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1. How do I find city hall?
2. How do I find out about public transportation?
3. How do I become a member of the Senior Center?
4. How do I sign up for water, garbage and sewer?
5. How do I know when I may water my lawn?
6. How do I reach my commissioner?
7. How do I apply for a business registration?
8. How do I find out when my trash pick-up is scheduled?
9. How do I report a water outage?
10. How do I find out about city street closures or water outages?
11. How do I learn about recreational activities?
12. How do I find out when the City Commission meets?
13. How do I find information on the City’s budget?
14. How do I offer suggestions to the City?
15. How do I report a stray animal?
16. How do I get rid of big objects that will not fit into my garbage can?
17. How do I contact the City with a complaint?
18. How do I pay my property tax?
19. How do I register to vote?
20. How do I pay my court fines or traffic citations online?
21. How do I request to be on the City Commission agenda?
22. How do I find out if a property is in a flood zone?

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1. ...get a library card
2. ...suggest something be added to the collection?

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1. What projects require a building permit?
2. What projects do not require a building permit?
3. When should I apply for a permit?
4. Who should obtain the permit?
5. How do I obtain a permit?

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1. How do I safely discard prescription & over the counter drugs?
2. How much do crash or incident reports cost?
3. I need to be fingerprinted. Where do I go and what is the cost?
4. I need to get a background check done on myself for a job. Where do I go and what is the cost?
5. Is my crash/incident report ready?
6. My neighbor's dog won't stop barking. Who do I call?
7. Where can I access the city's Code of Ordinances?
8. Where do I pick up my crash or incident report?
9. What do I need to do to file a restraining order against someone?

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1. Where do I go for information on water quality?
2. Who do I call regarding bad taste, color odor or low water pressure?
3. What is the typical water hardness (on scale) for water in my area? The City of Alamogordo’s tap water is considered to be “very hard,” because of the minerals such as calcium in the rock f
4. My water looks cloudy. Who should I call for help?
5. What should I do if my water is discolored?
6. Do I need to filter the water coming into my house?