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Stargazing at Abó: Night Sky Program Illuminates the Past and Present

Stargazing at Abó: Night Sky Program Illuminates the Past and Present

While the town of Mountainair gathered under gymnasium lights on the evening of Friday, May 23, 2025, to celebrate the graduation of the Mountainair High School Class of 2025, a quieter, more contemplative gathering took place a few miles west, under a different kind of illumination. At the Abó unit

County Commissioners Pass Interim Budget But Take No Action on PERA Contributions

County Commissioners Pass Interim Budget But Take No Action on PERA Contributions

Summary In a special meeting of the Board of Torrance County Commissioners on May 22, 2025, the commissioners addressed two of the three matters on their agenda. Specifically, they addressed the approval of the interim budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) and Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) contributions. Nonetheless, the

Mountainair Town Council Approves Cemetery Board and Interim Budget

Mountainair Town Council Approves Cemetery Board and Interim Budget

Summary The primary focus of the regular meeting of the Mountainair Town Council on May 20, 2025, was the appointment of five members to the town’s newly created cemetery board, the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) Interim Budget, and starting the design process for the Mountainair Department

Upcoming Events for May 19, 2025

Upcoming Events for May 19, 2025

Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Department of Veterans Affairs No events scheduled at this time. Pecos National Historical Park

Upcoming Events for May 12, 2025

Upcoming Events for May 12, 2025

Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Department of Veterans Affairs Free Food Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Event * Every 4th Wednesday of

Fire Weather Conditions Expected to Intensify Across Torrance County Through Midweek

Fire Weather Conditions Expected to Intensify Across Torrance County Through Midweek

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday and Wednesday across much of central New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Mountainair area, as strong winds and critically low humidity levels create dangerous conditions for wildfire ignition and rapid spread. While the most immediate

Important Update Regarding Bark in the Park

Important Update Regarding Bark in the Park

SPONSORED CONTENT: If you’re a dog owner or a dog lover looking for a rewarding experience in a beautiful location, you really can’t do better than the monthly BARK in the Park walks in Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. The location for this month’s BARK in the

Upcoming Events for May 5, 2025

Title: Upcoming Events for May 5, 2025 Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Department of Veterans Affairs Free Food Drive-Thru

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Torrance County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 9:15 p.m. MDT on Sunday, May 4, 2025, for portions of northwestern Torrance County, along with Bernalillo County and southwestern Santa Fe County. As of 8:29 p.m., radar indicated a severe

Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning in Effect

Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Warning in Effect

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east-central Torrance County until 5:45 p.m. MDT Sunday, May 4, 2025. Similarly, a flash flooding alert for arroyos in the Albuquerque area has been issued. Nonetheless, it is likely that there will be flooding impact

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