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Mountainair Council Hires New Officer, Secures Gas Rates, and Initiates Emergency Services Land Deal

Mountainair Council Hires New Officer, Secures Gas Rates, and Initiates Emergency Services Land Deal

The Mountainair Town Council meeting began with Mayor Peter Nieto's remarks on the recent killings of Charlie Kirk this month and Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband in June 2025. During the meeting's opening, Nieto said, "... Let us reflect on America's

Town Council Approves Sanitation Rate Hike, Road Work, and Raises

Town Council Approves Sanitation Rate Hike, Road Work, and Raises

The Mountainair Town Council met on August 5, 2025, in a wide-ranging session that touched on infrastructure, emergency response, hiring and salaries, and upcoming community events. Council Approves Sanitation Rate Increase A public hearing was held to discuss proposed changes to sanitation fees. Town Clerk Cheryl Allen explained that, after

Mountainair Approves ICIP and Brings On New Employee

Mountainair Approves ICIP and Brings On New Employee

Summary In the July 1, 2025, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council, the primary focus was on addressing the town’s infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP), approval of a decision to charge credit card fees to the town’s utility and solid waste customers, and the hiring of a public

Mountainair Changes Sunflower Fest Rules and Hires New Treasurer

Mountainair Changes Sunflower Fest Rules and Hires New Treasurer

Summary In a regular meeting of the Mountainair Town Council on June 3, 2025, the mayor and town council honored treasurer Phyllis Noyce upon her retirement. The town council met in executive session before publicly deciding who would fill the treasurer vacancy. Finally, members of the public addressed their concerns

Pipe Work to impact three roads tomorrow

Pipe Work to impact three roads tomorrow

As previously reported, Mountainair Public Works will be conducting repairs to water pipes in the vicinity of US-60, Third Street, and Corbett Avenue. Mayor Peter Nieto confirmed that the water pipe work will take place tomorrow, March 12, 2025, and will impact those three streets. During the time of work,

EMS and Fire Departments Unveil Planned Facility

EMS and Fire Departments Unveil Planned Facility

The February 4, 2025, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council began with a moment of silence for Terry Ballejos, who had recently passed away. Mayor Peter Nieto explained that Ballejos was the sister of council member Richard Torres, mother of Carrie and Franchesca Archuleta, and the mother-in-law of Mountainair Public

Mountainair Town Council Votes To Clean Things Up

Mountainair Town Council Votes To Clean Things Up

The January 7, 2025, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council was primarily focused on Ordinance 01-2025, the proposed property maintenance ordinance. Nonetheless, the town council addressed multiple other matters as well, including the 2024 activities of Mountainair’s Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), an Open Meetings Act resolution,

Mountainair Selects New Police Chief

Mountainair Selects New Police Chief

After addressing the administrative matters normally dealt with during town council meetings, Mountainair's town council went into executive session on September 17, 2024, to discuss whether their candidate, dressed in a conservative suit and white shirt and seated in the front row of the audience, was right for

Traffic Stop Leads to Manhunt and Arrest in Mountainair

Traffic Stop Leads to Manhunt and Arrest in Mountainair

On Friday, September 13, 2024, Torrance County Emergency Management released a statement on social media advising the public to be on the lookout for a shirtless male. On Saturday, the Torrance County Sheriff's Office arrested that individual in Mountainair. Undersheriff Stephanie Reynolds provided additional information via email regarding

Police Chief Candidate Ghosts Mountainair

Police Chief Candidate Ghosts Mountainair

Mayor Peter Nieto revealed during the July 2, 2024, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council that after he had assisted Mountainair Police Chief candidate Jimmy Macon with part of the process of getting certified as a law enforcement officer in New Mexico, Macon had stopped returning Nieto’s calls and

Scenes from the 2024 Mountainair Jubilee

Scenes from the 2024 Mountainair Jubilee

Despite the storm and flooding that curtailed the celebration, the Mountainair Jubilee on June 28th and 29th, 2024, was a success, with a high visitor turnout. Friday Night Dance with Daniel Solis and B&X Sound Just as last year, Daniel Solis and his band performed cover songs. Most

Mountainair Fire, EMS, and Public Works Conduct Rescue During Flood

Mountainair Fire, EMS, and Public Works Conduct Rescue During Flood

The call came out from Torrance County Dispatch at approximately 10:30 PM, after monsoon rain and flooding on Saturday, June 29, 2024: two individuals in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) had gotten stuck in an arroyo on Red Bluff Road west of the Mountainair Cemetary. Soaking wet from the rain,

Mountainair Jubilee and Independence Day Fireworks

Mountainair Jubilee and Independence Day Fireworks

Starting tonight, Mountainair kicks off its 2024 Jubilee. This post is here to help keep track of all of the jubilee events, so you don't miss out on all the fun. Get ready to immerse yourself in the jubilant atmosphere! The Main Events Friday, June 28, 2024 Jubilee

Water Line Break Leads to Interruption in Water Service

Water Line Break Leads to Interruption in Water Service

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Mountainair's Public Works Department faced a water line break in an older, concrete-and-asbestos water line that left the town without water for hours. The break occurred next to the Shaffer Hotel, off NM-55. Public Works Supervisor Carl Archuleta said that the cause of

A Successor, Not a Replacement

A Successor, Not a Replacement

Mountainair Town Council Selects New Town Clerk and Addresses Public Concerns Regarding Cannabis Processing Operation The air was heavy with humidity at the start of the June 6, 2024, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council. The mugginess was only exacerbated by the roughly fifty people in the town council building.

2024 Mountainair Graduation

2024 Mountainair Graduation

Town Council Addresses Speeding and Special Funding, Mayor Seeks to Dispel Rumors Regarding Police Chief

Town Council Addresses Speeding and Special Funding, Mayor Seeks to Dispel Rumors Regarding Police Chief

The March 19, 2024, Mountainair Town Council meeting began with a discussion of a change to how the town will be doing department reports (moving from a bi-monthly to monthly basis) and the recent flooding by the Mountainair Assembly Of God Church (this will be addressed in detail in a

Mountainair Public Schools

Mountainair Public Schools Says Goodbye to Key Leader

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Mountainair Town Council Votes to Hire a New Police Chief

Mountainair Town Council Votes to Hire a New Police Chief

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Mountainair Town Council decided to approve the hiring of Jimmy Macon, a law enforcement officer from Florida, as the new police chief in Mountainair. Macon is the first law enforcement employee of the town of Mountainair since the departure of

Mountainair Christmas Parade and Luminaria Art Show

Arts and Culture

Mountainair Christmas Parade and Luminaria Art Show

Last week’s bitter cold contributed motivation to those attending the Mountainair Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 21, 2023, to hustle over to the Dr. Saul Community Center for hot chocolate and respite from the cold. There, visitors were greeted with a table (run by Anne Ravenstone) where children could

New Supplier for B Street Market Ensures Local Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

New Supplier for B Street Market Ensures Local Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Please consider subscribing to the Mountainair Dispatch. Your support helps cover the costs of reporting like this.Subscribe Now Nancy McCloud sat in her office at the front of the B Street Market, a front corner of the building, where her desk, laden with purchase orders, invoices, and notes, gave

Mountainair Town Council appoints new EMS Director

Mountainair Town Council appoints new EMS Director

Mountainair Public Notice

Mountainair Public Notice

The following public notice was submitted by the Town of Mountainair: TOWN OF MOUNTAINAIR ORDINANCE 06-2023BILLY WEINMAN MEMORIAL BIKE PATH DRAFT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAINAIR, NEW MEXICO: A portion of Beal St, Main St, Sunset Ave, and Ross Ave shall be designated

NMDOT Fails to Convince Audience of Benefits of US-60 Improvement

NMDOT Fails to Convince Audience of Benefits of US-60 Improvement

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New Superintendent at Salinas Pueblo Missions

New Superintendent at Salinas Pueblo Missions

🕯️This month’s content sponsor is the Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions, who invite you to join them for the annual Luminaria de Abó on December 2, 2023. This will be a magical evening with flickering luminaria amongst the historical ruins of the San Gregorio de Abó Mission. There will

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