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Why Your Support Matters Right Now

The Mountainair Dispatch is growing to cover more of Torrance County, especially now that other news outlets have reduced coverage in the region. That means more meetings, more interviews, more miles, and more journalistic digging to keep our communities informed.

Your contributions - matched dollar-for-dollar this month - help pay for:

• Reporting and photography across the county
• Travel and equipment costs
• Website hosting and digital infrastructure
• Public-service coverage like weather alerts, meeting summaries, and community resources

When you support the Dispatch, you’re supporting local transparency, accountability, and community connection.

Three Reasons Readers Rely on the Dispatch

(and why your contribution makes a real difference)

1. Local Government Transparency You Can Actually Use

Most rural counties have chronic gaps in government reporting. When decisions about water, roads, land use, schools, or safety happen without public awareness, residents lose power.

The Dispatch solves this by:

• Attending and reporting on county and municipal meetings
• Breaking down decisions in plain language
• Tracking ongoing issues across agencies
• Connecting current events with their historical precedents

2. Rural-Focused Service Journalism That Saves You Time

In rural New Mexico, knowing what’s happening—weather alerts, fire conditions, outages, road closures, school updates—can be a matter of safety and planning.

The Dispatch provides timely, reliable alerts and practical guides tailored to the realities of the Estancia Valley and the Manzano Mountains.

3. Community Storytelling That Builds Connection

Small towns thrive when people feel connected—not just to government, but to their neighbors, history, and shared culture.

The Dispatch highlights:

• Local businesses and artisans
• Rural entrepreneurs
• Community events and celebrations
• Local Non-Profits
• Hidden stories that deserve a platform

Your support helps keep local storytelling alive when many news deserts are growing.

How Your Contribution Is Matched

This December, the New Mexico Local News Fund (NMLNF) will match your subscription or one-time contribution, doubling your impact.

That means if you give $10, the Dispatch receives $20—and those funds directly support increased reporting across all of Torrance County in 2026.

Choose How You Want to Support

Option 1: Become a Sustaining Monthly Member

• Provides stable, predictable support
• Helps fund long-term reporting projects
• Keeps the Dispatch growing to meet the county’s needs

Option 2: Make a One-Time Contribution

• Perfect if you want to give during the holiday matching campaign
• No ongoing commitment
• Doubles in value through the NMLNF

Your Support Keeps Local News Local

When you give to the Dispatch, you’re investing in accountability, community life, and a healthier future for rural journalism in Torrance County.

Thank you for believing in local news—and helping it thrive.