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Call to Artists: "Free Range" Exhibition at Manzano Mountain Art Council

Call to Artists: "Free Range" Exhibition at Manzano Mountain Art Council

The Manzano Mountain Art Council (MMAC) is now accepting applications for its next art exhibition, Free Range, and encourages local artists to apply! The theme celebrates the wide-open landscape we know and love here in Torrance County: fences, windmills, barbed wire, long vistas, livestock, range animals, and cowboy dreams. If

Upcoming Events for March 2, 2026

Upcoming Events for March 2, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government National Park Service Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Nothing significant to report. State Government New Mexico

Mountainair Senior Donation Drive

Mountainair Senior Donation Drive

Mustang Families and Community Members! The Mountainair Elementary Leadership Team is hosting a Senior Donation Drive from Monday, March 2, 2026, through Wednesday, March 11, 2026. During this time, the Mountainair Elementary Leadership Team will be collecting items to donate to the local senior center here in Mountainair. All donated

Upcoming Events for February 23, 2026

Upcoming Events for February 23, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government National Park Service Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Nothing significant to report. State Government New Mexico

Wind Advisory Issued for Torrance County and Estancia Valley on Friday

Wind Advisory Issued for Torrance County and Estancia Valley on Friday

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind Advisory for Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST, affecting much of central and eastern New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Estancia Valley. Forecasters expect west winds of 30 to 39 mph, with

Salinas Pueblo Missions NM is hiring a Tribal Communities Engagement Intern

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Salinas Pueblo Missions NM is hiring a Tribal Communities Engagement Intern

Salinas Pueblo Missions is hiring for a Tribal Communities Engagement Intern to join its Interpretation and Visitor Services Division Team from May through October 2026. The Tribal Communities Engagement Intern will be hired through the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps (ALCC) program of Conservation Legacy. The mission of ALCC is to

Estancia Mayor Not Concerned About Recall Petition and Denies Firing Fire Chief

Estancia Mayor Not Concerned About Recall Petition and Denies Firing Fire Chief

Upcoming Events for February 16, 2026

Upcoming Events for February 16, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government National Park Service Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Nothing significant to report. State Government New Mexico

Wind Advisory Issued for Torrance County and Estancia Valley on Tuesday

Wind Advisory Issued for Torrance County and Estancia Valley on Tuesday

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Wind Advisory for much of central New Mexico, including Torrance County, the Estancia Valley, and the Mountainair area, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM MST Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Forecasters expect west winds of 30 to 40 mph, with

Valentine's Dinner at B Street Market

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Valentine's Dinner at B Street Market

Sponsored Content ❤️ Valentine’s Dinner at B Street Market ❤️ Skip the crowded chain restaurants and keep it local this Valentine’s Day. On Friday, February 13, B Street Market is serving up a special dinner from 5:00–6:30 PM for just $18.00. On the menu are four

Moriarty City Council confronts wastewater compliance, approves emergency sewer repairs

Moriarty City Council confronts wastewater compliance, approves emergency sewer repairs

The Moriarty City Council’s January 28, 2026 meeting focused heavily on the city’s wastewater treatment system, including regulatory compliance efforts, emergency sewer repairs, and long-term infrastructure planning after the city was notified by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) of potential enforcement actions. The council also approved grant-funded

Estancia Fire Chief Terminated Amid Escalating Dispute Between Mayor and Trustees

Estancia Fire Chief Terminated Amid Escalating Dispute Between Mayor and Trustees

Upcoming Events for February 9, 2026

Upcoming Events for February 9, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government National Park Service Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument The Abo Unit has reopened to the public

Reverie: String Academy of the Southwest

Reverie: String Academy of the Southwest

Reverie—French for daydream—is an afternoon concert blending Impressionist music with visual art. Performed by flute, harp, and violin, the program features works by Claude Debussy and others, accompanied by a projected slideshow of Impressionist paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir, and Rousseau. The performance is designed to be calming

Public Notice In Re Estate of Thomas William Martin

Public Notice In Re Estate of Thomas William Martin

NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN THE PROBATE COURT TORRANCE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS WILLIAM MARTIN, Deceased No. D-722-PB-2026-02 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the decedent. All persons having claims against the

Torrance County Commission reconsiders ICE contract following NMDOJ guidance

Torrance County

Torrance County Commission reconsiders ICE contract following NMDOJ guidance

The Torrance County Commission voted February 4, 2026, to approve a contract modification extending its agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house detainees for the federal agency in the Torrance County Detention Facility, following legal guidance advising the county to return the item to the commission

Upcoming Events for February 2, 2026

Upcoming Events for February 2, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abo Unit has reopened to the public as of January 30,

Job Opportunity: NPS Visitor Education Intern (Summer–Fall 2026)

Job Opportunity: NPS Visitor Education Intern (Summer–Fall 2026)

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is hiring a Visitor Education Intern to join its Interpretation and Visitor Services team from May through October 2026. This position is part of the Latino Heritage Internship Program, which creates paid opportunities for young adults to work in cultural resource stewardship, interpretation, education, and

Torrance County Commissioners to hold another special meeting to modify its Contract with ICE

Torrance County

Torrance County Commissioners to hold another special meeting to modify its Contract with ICE

While House Bill 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, proceeds through the legislature, the Torrance County Commissioners have scheduled another special meeting to modify their contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the detention of immigrants at the Torrance County Detention Facility. This special meeting is scheduled as follows: * Wednesday,

Autopsy Results in Albert Peña's case not expected until late April

Autopsy Results in Albert Peña's case not expected until late April

The New Mexico Office of the Medical Examiner does not expect to complete the autopsy of Albert Peña until approximately April 28, 2026, roughly 90 days after his death, according to information provided to The Mountainair Dispatch. While final autopsy results remain pending, Torrance County Sheriff's Office records

Upcoming Events for January 26, 2026

Upcoming Events for January 26, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abo Unit Closed January 5 - 29 The Abo Unit will

After a Mild Start, More Severe Winter Weather Could Be Ahead for Torrance County

After a Mild Start, More Severe Winter Weather Could Be Ahead for Torrance County

While the initial phase of this weekend’s winter storm brought relatively modest snowfall to parts of Torrance County, more severe weather is expected as the system continues through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 8 AM MST Sunday,

USFS and NPS Prepare Prescribed Burns

USFS and NPS Prepare Prescribed Burns

Federal land managers across central New Mexico are preparing a series of (potential) prescribed fire operations this winter and early spring aimed at reducing hazardous fuels, improving ecosystem health, and protecting local communities from the threat of severe wildfires. Prescribed fires will take place on lands managed by the US

Tensions emerge between new mayor and trustees during Estancia special meeting

Tensions emerge between new mayor and trustees during Estancia special meeting

The Estancia Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, marked by extended discussion over staffing decisions at Town Hall, concerns about grant compliance, and the appointment of a new town clerk. The meeting was called to order at 6:15 PM at the municipal building

Moriarty City Council takes stock of 2025, sets infrastructure priorities for 2026

Moriarty City Council takes stock of 2025, sets infrastructure priorities for 2026

The Moriarty City Council convened its first regular meeting of the year on January 14, 2026, welcoming two newly-seated councilors and receiving a wide-ranging year-end report from Mayor Steve Anaya outlining city accomplishments in 2025 and priorities moving forward. Mayor outlines 2025 accomplishments Mayor Anaya delivered a detailed department-by-department review

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