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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

Strong Thunderstorm Line Tracking Through Southwestern Torrance County; Gusty Winds and Blowing Dust Until 3 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 fire: Evacuations lifted, structure threat passed

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

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

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

Encino Village Council adopts five-year capital plan, advances East Side Water Project design contract

Encino Village Council adopts five-year capital plan, advances East Side Water Project design contract

ENCINO — The Encino Village Council adopted a five-year infrastructure funding plan, approved a corrected contractor quote for pump house repairs, and advanced the design phase of a major water line extension project at its regular meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Encino Government Offices, 527 North Main Street.

Deer Canyon Fire update: Crews make progress as warmer weather threatens containment efforts

Deer Canyon Wildfire 2026

Deer Canyon Fire update: Crews make progress as warmer weather threatens containment efforts

MOUNTAINAIR — Overnight activity on the Deer Canyon Fire subsided enough Sunday to allow ground crews and bulldozers to begin working the perimeter directly, with the most active suppression efforts now focused on the fire's northern edge, according to an update issued Monday morning by the New Mexico State

Upcoming Events for June 22, 2026

Upcoming Events for June 22, 2026

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Deer Canyon Update: Incident Commander Identified, Acting Undersheriff Says Residents May Move Freely

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Deer Canyon Update: Incident Commander Identified, Acting Undersheriff Says Residents May Move Freely

Mike Myrick has been identified as the Type 3 incident commander for the Deer Canyon Fire, according to TCSO acting Undersheriff Ron Saavedra. Saavedra said his department's point of contact within incident command has been the operations section chief, whom Saavedra identified only as "Meister." A

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

Upcoming Events for June 15, 2026

Upcoming Events for June 15, 2026

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Torrance County; Damaging Winds and Large Hail Expected

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central Torrance County; Damaging Winds and Large Hail Expected

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Torrance County, in effect until 8:45 p.m. MDT this evening (Friday, June 12, 2026). At 8:24 p.m. MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Moriarty, moving slowly southeast at 5 mph.

Willard Council Bans July Fireworks, Hears County Overdose-Prevention Briefing

Willard Council Bans July Fireworks, Hears County Overdose-Prevention Briefing

The council adopted Resolution 2026-04 under the governor's statewide drought order, and Torrance County health officials detailed naloxone distribution and school prevention programs weeks after the deadly Mountainair fentanyl exposure. WILLARD — The Willard Village Council voted on Monday, June 8, 2026, to ban fireworks within the village

Officials Detail Losses From May Fentanyl Incident, Rescheduled Jubilee, Animal Shelter Clinics

Officials Detail Losses From May Fentanyl Incident, Rescheduled Jubilee, Animal Shelter Clinics

The lingering operational and financial consequences of the May 20 fentanyl exposure at 306 North Hanlon Avenue — an incident that killed three people and sickened 25, including four Mountainair EMS personnel — dominated the department heads' reports at the June 2, 2026 regular meeting of the Mountainair Town Council. EMS

Upcoming Events for June 8, 2026

Upcoming Events for June 8, 2026

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Unofficial Primary Results: Carter Leads Incumbent Frazee in Torrance County

Unofficial Primary Results: Carter Leads Incumbent Frazee in Torrance County

One vote separates a county commission race as Republican primaries decide several local offices Estancia Police Chief Thomas D. Carter has opened a clear lead over incumbent Torrance County Sheriff David E. Frazee in the Republican primary for sheriff, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday night by the Office of

Upcoming Events for June 1, 2026

Upcoming Events for June 1, 2026

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