Alamogordo Woman Wins $50,000 New Mexico Lottery Prize

7/24/2012 - ALBUQUERQUE – Elizabeth McCombs of Alamogordo won $50,000 playing the New Mexico Lottery’s “10X the Money” Scratcher. McCombs bought her lucky $5 ticket at the Giant store located at 700 1st St. in Alamogordo. Her first big purchase will be to repair a car.

Earlier in the month, Alamogordo residents Arleen Ledezma won a $2,500 prize playing “Pick 3 ” while Manuel Guisa won $1,500 playing the “Moneybag Crossword” Scratcher.

Elizabeth McCombs

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