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Estancia still without a budget three months into fiscal year; trustees begin search for next police chief

Estancia still without a budget three months into fiscal year; trustees begin search for next police chief

Water storage rebounds, but a leaking main tank is now a priority; board also approves temporary EMS hires and an EMW Gas Association lease ESTANCIA — The Town of Estancia's water storage tanks are nearly full after a summer of shortages, town officials told the Board of Trustees on

Estancia Fire Chief Details Nearly $55,000 in Damage and Missing Gear as Board Wrestles With Budget, Water Strain

Estancia Fire Chief Details Nearly $55,000 in Damage and Missing Gear as Board Wrestles With Budget, Water Strain

Board also approves a $554,685.58 road payment, renews its school resource officer agreement, and confronts a wave of overdue financial reports at its August 3, 2026, meeting. ESTANCIA, N.M. - Fire Chief Chris Wolonsky alleged tens of thousands of dollars in damaged and missing fire department equipment from

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

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,

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

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,

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

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

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

Estancia Pool Will Stay Closed This Summer After Town Backs Away From Donated-Water Plan

Estancia Pool Will Stay Closed This Summer After Town Backs Away From Donated-Water Plan

Two June meetings produced new financial policies, confirmed hires, and a fireworks plan — and aired resident complaints about water billing and road construction ESTANCIA — A plan to fill the Estancia town pool with water donated by an anonymous resident collapsed this month, leaving the pool closed for a second consecutive

Estancia Board of Trustees Approves Road Grant Extensions, Hires Deputy Clerk at Special Meeting

Estancia Board of Trustees Approves Road Grant Extensions, Hires Deputy Clerk at Special Meeting

With a critical finance position vacant and more than $1 million in pending infrastructure reimbursements, trustees moved quickly to protect federal road funding and bring a familiar face back to town hall. ESTANCIA — The Estancia Board of Trustees convened a special meeting at 6:15 PM on Monday, April 27,

Estancia Fires Acting Fire Chief, Reinstates Wolonsky After Structure Fire

Estancia Fires Acting Fire Chief, Reinstates Wolonsky After Structure Fire

ESTANCIA — The Estancia Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday night, April 21, 2026, to reinstate Chris Wolonsky as fire chief of the Estancia Fire Department and terminate acting Fire Chief Lester Gary -- not only from the interim role but from the fire department entirely -- following a special meeting that

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

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

Estancia Mayor Runnel Riley denied terminating Estancia Fire Chief Chris Wolonsky, claiming he instead asked Wolonsky to step down from his position as chief during a telephone interview. “I didn’t terminate Chris,” Riley said in a phone interview. “I just asked him to step down from being chief.” According

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

Estancia Honors Outgoing Officials And First Responders

Estancia Honors Outgoing Officials And First Responders

The Estancia Board of Trustees marked a leadership transition on December 15, 2025, by honoring outgoing Mayor Nathan Dial and Trustee J. Morrow Hall, recognizing police and fire personnel for life-saving actions, and swearing in newly elected officials. Town Clerk Michelle Jones opened the meeting with tributes to Hall

Estancia Trustees Listen to Resident Complaints Regarding Allegedly Aggressive Dog

Estancia Trustees Listen to Resident Complaints Regarding Allegedly Aggressive Dog

The Estancia Board of Trustees began its meeting with a moment of silence for Nastassia Chavez and her son, Micah Perea, who passed away in a car accident on September 13, 2024. During the public comment period, Anthony Zamora expressed concern regarding alleged attacks from a neighbor's dog.

Board of Trustees Addresses Change in Zoning and Swears In New Officer

Board of Trustees Addresses Change in Zoning and Swears In New Officer

Estancia opened its Monday, September 16, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting with a public hearing addressing whether to approve a zoning amendment request made by Robert "Bo" Lutrick. Lutrick, the owner of 408 and 415 Lassiter Street North, sought to convert the zoning from R-1, Conventional Residential

Estancia Selects New Interim Police Chief

Estancia Selects New Interim Police Chief

During the August 19, 2024, meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees, Mayor Nathan Dial swore in Sergeant Thomas Carter as Estancia's new interim police chief. On August 14, 2024, Dial had explained that Carter's predecessor, Jason Downing, had been relieved from his position as interim

Estancia Police Chief on Administrative Leave

Estancia Police Chief on Administrative Leave

According to claims by members of Estancia Police, Torrance County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) no longer has the personnel to cover late-night law enforcement matters. Mountainair’s incoming police chief, expected before the end of May 2024, has not yet arrived. Now, Estancia’s police force is down to

Estancia Trustees Take Stock of Baseball Field Project

The Estancia Board of Trustees Meeting on May 20, 2024, involved minor decisions concerning operations at the town hall, training on the Open Meetings Act, and an update on the progress on the Estancia baseball field. Beginning the first of July 2024, the Board decided unanimously, the town hall will

A Shortage of Law Enforcement and Care for Arthur Park Addressed by Estancia Trustees

A Shortage of Law Enforcement and Care for Arthur Park Addressed by Estancia Trustees

Perhaps it was a sign of spring fever, but the audience, mostly municipal employees, were jovial at the start of the May 6, 2024, meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees. Jokes were shared amongst members of the town's maintenance staff, town clerk, and board members. As the

Estancia Board of Trustees Continues Focus on Code Enforcement Issues and Baseball

Estancia Board of Trustees Continues Focus on Code Enforcement Issues and Baseball

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2023 Candidate Interviews: Amy Lynn May

2023 Candidate Interviews: Amy Lynn May

In light of the civic importance of elections, the Mountainair Dispatch has made available candidate videos and articles for free public viewing. Amy Lynn May is running for trustee in Estancia. She has no derogatory information in her background report.

Estancia Trustees Learn New Tricks of Animal Control, Code Enforcement, and German Television

Estancia Trustees Learn New Tricks of Animal Control, Code Enforcement, and German Television

Advertise with the Dispatch: If you are interested in advertising with the Mountainair Dispatch, you can email me at todd@mountainairdispatch.com. Consider sponsoring free public access to a month's worth of news. The October 2, 2023, Estancia Board of Trustees meeting began with an unnamed resident complaining

Estancia Trustees Focus on Baseball Field Improvements

Estancia Trustees Focus on Baseball Field Improvements

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Trustee Stella Chavez, Trustee J. Morrow Hall, look at Mayor Nathan Dial as he smirks at a member of tand Mayor Nathan Dial

Estancia Trustees Address Pay Raises for Clerk and Interim Chief

The July 17, 2023, meeting of Estancia’s Board of Trustees could be broken down into three broad topics: land use and maintenance, matters concerning the interim chief and town clerk, and the Old Timers’ Day events. Mayor Pro Tem Noah Sedillo was not present for the meeting, so all