Federal Courts

(For cases at the US District Court level or higher.)

State Courts

(For cases at the District Court level or higher.)

Yvonne Otero v. Torrance County Board of County Commissioners, S-1-SC-39772, New Mexico Supreme Court: No upcoming appearances.

State Ethics Commission v. Yvonne Otero, D-722-CV-202300028, Estancia District Court: No upcoming appearances.

State v. Heath White, D-722-CR-202300020, Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, Cibola County (while this is a Torrance County case, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a change of venue and judge assignment due to recusal of the bench in Estancia): Initial Appearance and Motion to Compel Selection of Counsel, 8:30 AM, March 30, 2023, 700E Roosevelt Ave Ste. 60, Grants, NM 87020.

State v. Patrick R. Lucero, D-722-CR-2022–00008, Estancia District Court: Change of Plea Hearing, 9:45 AM, Apr. 03, 2023 (Courtroom 2); Pretrial Conference, 9:00 AM, May 15, 2023 (Courtroom 2); Jury Trial, 9:00 AM, Jun. 12, 2023 (Courtroom 1)

State v. Heath White, D-722-CR-202300020, Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, Cibola County (while this is a Torrance County case, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a change of venue and judge assignment due to recusal of the bench in Estancia): Preliminary Hearing, 8:30 AM, May 19, 2023, 700E Roosevelt Ave Ste. 60, Grants, NM 87020.

State v. Patrick R. Lucero, D-722-CR-2023–00009: Change of Plea Hearing, 9:45 AM, Apr. 03, 2023 (Courtroom 2); Pretrial Conference, 9:00 AM, Sep. 11, 2023 (Courtroom 2); Jury trial, 9:00 AM, Oct. 16, 2023 (Courtroom 1).

State Government

Dept. Of Veterans Services Veterans Property Tax Exemption/Waiver Clinics: Edgewood - Apr. 10, 2023 (10am-2pm), Edgewood Senior Center, 114 Quail Trail, Edgewood, NM; May 5, 2023 (10am-2pm), Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center, 1103 NM 314, Los Lunas, NM

Proof of veteran status and New Mexico residency required

To expedite the filing process, veterans and surviving spouses of veterans must bring a copy of one of the following forms to show veteran status: DD-214; National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) form 56–16; Public Health Service (PHS) for 1867

If filing for a disabled veteran tax waiver: VA award letter declaring 100% permanent and total service-connected disability

For proof of New Mexico residency, please bring one of the following: Current NM driver’s license; Voter registration card; Latest NM income tax return

For more information, please contact DVS Event Coordinator Joseph Dorn at joseph.Dorn@dvs.nm.gov or (505) 861–9117.

County Government

County Commissioner’s meeting, 9:00 AM, April 12, 2023, online and at the county offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016.

County Commissioner’s meeting, 9:00 AM, April 26, 2023, online and at the county offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016.

Municipal Government

Mountainair Easter Celebrations: Saturday, April 8, 2023

• 1:00 PM Hot Dog Meal, Mountainair High School, 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036;
• 2:00 PM Easter Service, Mountainair High School, 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036.
• 3:00 PM Family Fun Games, Mountainair High School, 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036.
• 4:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt, Mountainair High School, 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036.
• 7:00 PM Austin Van Concert with B&X Sound, Dr. Saul Community Center, 109 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

Gymkhana Rodeo:, April 16, May 21, June 4, June 25, July 16, and July 23, 2023. Additional details when they become available.

4H Rodeo:, April 29–30, 2023.

FFA Ranch Rodeo: June 24, 2023.

Municipal Middle School and High School

Board of Education: 6:00 PM, Tuesday, April 25, 2023, online and at the Administrative Building, 512 N Ross Ave St, Mountainair, NM 87036.

Other Organizations

Mountainair Rotary Club: 12:00 PM, every Thursday at the Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036 - visitor should bring at lunch.

Reflections, an Art Show: Show opens Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, La Galería @ The Shaffer, 103 W Main St, Mountainair, NM 87036. Linda Marie’s paintings utilize the ancient Greek technique known as encaustics - pigment mixed with beeswax - and gold leaf to capture the warm light of New Mexico sunsets. Her show, Reflections, opens at La Galería @ The Shaffer in Mountainair on Saturday. Jarales Wines will have beverages available for sale. Light refreshments will be served.

Imagination as Words – Community Poetry Reading (with New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp): 6:00 PM, Tuesday April 11, 2023, at the MMAC Center, 101 West Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036

The Art, History & Culture of the Hopi People Speaker Presentation: 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the MMAC Center, 101 West Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036

Wood Carving Workshop: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the MMAC Center, 101 West Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036; $15 per person for supplies and lunch. To register, please call or text MMAC at 505–847–5068 with your name and phone number.

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details.

Updated 20230327 1247 MDT to include Easter celebration details.