Relocating can be both frightening and exciting. Growing up  in Alamogordo,

Claudia found this out first hand in 1960, when at the age of five, and speaking very little English, she and her Mother followed their new American step-father and husband from their home in Germany to Holloman Air Force Base. Claudia attended elementary school both at Holloman and Alamogordo. Her fondest childhood memories of the area are the days she and her family spent camping in the mountains and at La Luz Creek just a few miles north of Alamogordo. Claudia would spend days looking for fossils and arrowheads, playing with tadpoles and following the creek as it meandered in it’s rocky bed down from the canyons into La Luz.  Returning to Alamogordo from South Carolina in 1981,Claudia’s marriage to Hugh brought her back to La Luz and the rocks, pottery shards, and animals that she loved as a child.     

Raising children in this area, Claudia understands the contribution that a small town upbringing makes to children. Willie, her son learned bravery on his dirt bike, and Anna, Claudia’s daughter, learned self discipline on the backs of her horses. Last year, when their children left for college in Las Cruces, Claudia and Hugh then moved to High Rolls.

To live here is to love the land. At first glance, the mountains and desert may seem barren and lifeless, but given a closer look, the west face rises to canyons of Pinion, Juniper and tall Pines. This is the landscape that has inspired so many famous artists, such as Peter Hurd, Doug West and Georgia O’Keefe.

The desert blooms into new life every spring. Claudia has always had a native plant garden. She has seen the effects of patience, and understands that each plant has its own personality and requirements. That same attitude toward her clients has rewarded Claudia with their loyalty and trust since 1987.

Discovering the uniqueness of the Tularosa Basin and all of it’s subtle beauty takes a little time and patience. It also helps to have someone to guide you. Claudia has a unique knowledge of the area, it’s flora , it’s fauna... and it’s diverse cultures. When you need a Realtor to help you sell or buy a home in the Alamogordo area, call Claudia Powell, one of the most well known names in Alamogordo real estate.