News Torrance County extends ICE Contract and Addresses Broadband with CNMEC The April 24, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county's contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was
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Public Notice Featured Public Notice: Opportunity for Landlords and Property Owners 👉The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument has requested that this notice be posted. For those interested, please note the deadline is April 23, 2024. For full details, please be sure to review the PDF below this notice. The U.S. Government (Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - SAPU) is seeking
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News Peaceful Protest of TCDF at Torrance County Commission Meeting Please consider subscribing to the Mountainair Dispatch. Your support helps cover the costs of reporting like this.Subscribe Now The April 10, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners was a standing-room-only affair. Individuals with multiple immigration rights organizations were in the audience to protest against renewing the contract with
News Fire Ravages Estancia Home A structure fire engulfed a home on the corner of Sixth Street and NM-55 in Estancia this morning. Smoke could be seen venting from the eaves of the manufactured home, located at 701 6th Street, at 9:45 AM. Members of the Torrance County Fire Department could be seen responding
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Public Notice Torrance County Job Posting: Project Manager Project Manager Letter of Interest.2PDF Version for PrintingProject Manager Letter of Interest.2.pdf204 KBdownload-circle Torrance County is seeking an experienced project manager to manage all technical and administrative aspects of ongoing construction and water projects. By 2:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024, interested individuals or companies
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Public Notice Public Notice: Willard Job Opportunity The Village of Willard is seeking a qualified postal worker for the village's post office: In this role, you will perform a variety of sales and customer support services. The job primarily involves services to customers over the vcounter. Benefits may include paid vacation leave and health insurance.
News Town Council Addresses Speeding and Special Funding, Mayor Seeks to Dispel Rumors Regarding Police Chief The March 19, 2024, Mountainair Town Council meeting began with a discussion of a change to how the town will be doing department reports (moving from a bi-monthly to monthly basis) and the recent flooding by the Mountainair Assembly Of God Church (this will be addressed in detail in a
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Events Upcoming Event Reminder: Inspired by the Land Opening This Saturday, March 23, 2024, beginning at 1:00 PM, will be the opening for the Inspired by the Land Art Exhibit at Manzano Mountain Art Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036. The opening begins at 1:00 PM with wine from Jarales Wines and light refreshment, with a
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News Anti-Detention Facility Organizations Clash with Torrance County Commissioners At the March 13, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners, business was as usual until public comment began. During public comment, representatives from the Immigration Law Lab and the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center discussed alleged conditions at the Torrance County Detention Facility. Aurora Arreola, the Policy Program Manager
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Events 2024 Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo Schedule The Mountainair Gymkhana Rodeo (MGR) staff announced the dates for this year's rodeos: * Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 8:00 AM * Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 8:00 AM * Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 8:00 AM * Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 8:00 AM * Sunday, June 30,
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News Mountainair Mourns Gabriel Padilla Gabriel Padilla, 23 years old, passed away on February 28, 2024. He is survived by his parents, his wife, and his two children. Gabriel was described by those who knew him as a hard worker who did all he could to care for his family. He worked at Vulcan Materials
Public Notice Public Notice: IFB-FY24-04 Fire Apparatus Maintenance and Repair Torrance County is seeking sealed, competitive bids for maintenance and repair services for Torrance County Fire Department Emergency and Fire Apparatus. Bid Packets may be obtained from the Purchasing Department located in the Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016. Also, via the County’s website
Public Notice Torrance County Public Notice: IFB-FY24-03 Maintenance and Repair Torrance County is seeking sealed, competitive bids for maintenance and repair services for vehicles within Torrance County Sheriff’s Department as well as other County fleet vehicles. Bid Packets may be obtained from the Purchasing Department located in the Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016.