Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority
911 Addressing & GIS Services
Rural Property Addressing
Helping responders find you quickly.
Rural Property Addressing aims to provide all occupied rural properties with a nationally recognized address that will assist Emergency Services and other service providers in locating a property. A rural address will consist of a distance-based road number, road name, locality, and postcode. The new addresses will only identify the property location and not who lives there, therefore not impacting the privacy of the residents.
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Otero County Ordinance No. 15-08, known as the "Otero County Rural Addressing Procedures Ordinance," establishes a uniform system for naming roads and assigning addresses to ensure quick and accurate location by emergency services.
Services & Fees
All forms and applications are available below or at the TBRDA office.
911 Address Assignment – $40
Road Name Change – $100
Contact
TBRDA Addressing & GIS​
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2351 Eddy Drive, Alamogordo, NM
Phone: 575-437-2210
Email: GIS@TBRDA.org
How to Submit
Submit by:
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Email
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Drop-off
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Mail
Pay by:
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Phone
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In person2351 Eddy Drive, Alamogordo
Why This Matters
A consistent addressing system:
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Helps fire, EMS, and police find your location quickly
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Supports accurate routing in GPS and emergency systems
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Ensures correct service delivery for utilities and mail
Addressing standards in rural areas are often distance-based and follow rules designed to avoid confusion and improve response times. If an existing address does not align with these standards, updates may be necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a 911 address if my house is already on a map?
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Yes. Your official 911 address must be in the county emergency dispatch system before it can be used for emergencies or service delivery.
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My address shows incorrectly in Google Maps. Will this fix it?
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Updating your address in our system helps emergency services, but third-party maps (like Google) may still need separate updates.
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Can private roads be named?
Yes — private road names must be reviewed and approved to enter the official addressing system.