Events

Upcoming Events for July 27, 2026

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weather alert

Flood Watch in Effect for Sandia and Manzano Mountains Through Tuesday Evening; Slow-Moving Storms Could Produce Excessive Rainfall

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, including Edgewood, Northeast Highlands, and San Agustin Plains and Adjacent Lowlands, in effect from Tuesday afternoon, July 27, through Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026. Slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop

national weather service

Flash Flood Warning in Effect Through 9:15 PM for West Central Torrance County (including Mountainair) and Albuquerque Area

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for west central Torrance County, Bernalillo County, and northeastern Valencia County, in effect until 9:15 p.m. MDT this evening (Friday, July 24, 2026). Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. At 6:44 PM

Moriarty

Brushfire reported near Moriarty Solar Farm

The Watch Duty FireCAD automated service reported a brushfire at 2:47 PM MDT today, July 23, 2026, at 35 Griffin Road (35.024297, -106.11314), in Moriarty. Watch Duty reported the fire to be 1 acre in size, located on property near one of the City of Moriarty’s

Estancia

Estancia Trustees Order Legal Counsel to Draft Removal Affidavit Against Mayor Riley, Approve Water Crisis Action Plan

The board also restored a portion of CoreCivic's water allocation, approved a $29,483.93 pool cover, and rotated the Mayor Pro Tem post to Trustee Amy May. Town employees revealed the clerk's resignation. ESTANCIA — The Estancia Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, July 7, 2026,

Arts and Culture

Clouds Cannot Stop Abó Dark Sky Event, and Torrance County Spots to Try Night Photography Yourself

Overcast Skies Do Not Deter Stargazers at Abó The National Park Service Dark Skies astronomy event defied the day's weather on Friday, July 17, 2026. The event at the Abó unit of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument was limited with respect to astronomy due to the overcast weather,

national weather service

Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Southwestern Torrance County; Heavy Rain and Rising Water Through 5:15 PM

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Torrance County and northeastern Socorro County, in effect until 5:15 p.m. MDT this evening (Tuesday, July 21, 2026). Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. At 2:22 p.m. MDT, Doppler

Events

Upcoming Events for July 21, 2026

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Gallo Fire

Lightning Sparks Gallo Fire in Manzano Mountain Wilderness

Small blaze burning east of Gallo Peak; smoke may be visible from Manzano and Torreon MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. — A lightning strike ignited a small wildfire Thursday morning in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness, the latest in a series of lightning-caused fires to hit the range this year as monsoon storms

Video

Watch: Our First Torrance County Commission Video Recap - July 8, 2026

July 14, 2026 - Mountainair, New Mexico The Mountainair Dispatch is trying something new. Alongside our written coverage of local government, we are testing a video recap of Torrance County Commission meetings, starting with the board's Wednesday, July 8, 2026, regular meeting. In roughly 12 minutes, the video covers

Events

Upcoming Events for July 13, 2026

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Torrance County Commissioners

Torrance County Commission Extends Burn Ban, Backs Grid Upgrade, and Weighs Fix for Neglected Roads

Torrance County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 205 South Ninth Street, Estancia, New Mexico ESTANCIA, NM - Torrance County commissioners extended the county's burn ban through the rest of the summer, agreed to serve as fiscal agent for a multimillion-dollar electric grid upgrade

Special Weather Statement

Strong Thunderstorm Tracking Into South Central Torrance County; Gusty Winds and Hail Expected Until 6 PM

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Special Weather Statement for a strong thunderstorm affecting south central Torrance County and eastern Socorro County, in effect until 6 p.m. MDT this evening (Saturday, July 11, 2026). At 5:30 p.m. MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong

Events

Upcoming Events for July 06, 2026

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Public Notice

Torrance County Notice of Request for Proposals for DWI Program Coordinator

GOVERNMENT LEGALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Torrance County, New Mexico DWI PROGRAM COORDINATOR The County of Torrance, State of New Mexico, on behalf of the Torrance County Board of County Commissioners, seeks sealed proposals from qualified parties to serve as the DWI Prevention

Public Notice

Torrance County Notice of Request for Proposals for Teen Court Coordinator

GOVERNMENT LEGALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Torrance County, New Mexico TEEN COURT COORDINATOR The County of Torrance, State of New Mexico, on behalf of the Torrance County Board of County Commissioners, seeks sealed proposals from qualified parties to serve as the Teen Court

Public Notice

Mountainair Public Notice re Discharge Permit Renewal

PUBLIC NOTICE DISCHARGE PERMIT RENEWAL The Town of Mountainair proposes to discharge up to 70,000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater to a treatment and disposal system. Discharge location: Town of Mountainair Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 20665 US Hwy 60, approximately 2 miles east of Mountainair, in Sections

Estancia

Estancia trustees issued no-confidence vote against mayor, tabled budget items, and imposed fireworks restrictions

The Board of Trustees also approved a legal services contract and 2028-2032 infrastructure priority list following public comment on the town's water system and Mayor Runnel Riley's leave of absence. ESTANCIA — The Estancia Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026,

wildfire

Ox Fire contained at half-acre in Manzano Mountain Wilderness as crews continue mop-up

Smoke may remain visible from Manzano, Punta de Agua, Torreon, and the Estancia Valley as firefighters work to fully extinguish a small lightning-caused fire burning in steep, heavily timbered terrain southwest of Manzano Peak. The US Forest Service (USFS) reported no new fire growth as of Sunday, June 28,

Events

Upcoming Events for June 29, 2026

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Estancia

Estancia trustees to vote on no-confidence resolution against absentee mayor

The board will also convene in closed session on Riley's status and vote on a new general counsel contract - moves that together point to litigation between the absentee mayor and the town. ESTANCIA - The Estancia Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 30, 2026,

Estancia

Estancia declares water emergency, but the meeting understated the severity of the town's crisis

A unanimous vote Thursday gave the town emergency powers to bypass procurement rules and seek state and federal aid. Records obtained after the meeting show the water situation is significantly worse than officials described. Estancia water emergency: what you need to know The current situation * As of 4:30 PM

Special Weather Statement

Strong Thunderstorm Line Tracking Through Southwestern Torrance County; Gusty Winds and Blowing Dust Until 3 PM

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Special Weather Statement for a line of strong thunderstorms affecting southwestern Torrance County and south central Socorro County, in effect until 3 p.m. MDT this afternoon (Thursday, June 25, 2026). At 2:15 p.m. MDT, surface observations indicated a

Deer Canyon Wildfire 2026

Deer Canyon fire: Evacuations lifted, structure threat passed

Fire managers declared the Deer Canyon Fire effectively controlled on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, lifting all evacuation orders and announcing the incident has reached 50% containment — enough to eliminate any remaining threat to structures in the area. The fire was discovered at 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 20, in

Weather

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Torrance County and Northeast New Mexico Until 10 PM

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Torrance County and a broad region of northeast and east central New Mexico, in effect until 10 p.m. MDT this evening (Wednesday, June 24, 2026). This watch covers 11 counties across three regions of New Mexico