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Mountainair Fire Department

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Evacuation Closure Limits Access to Deer Canyon Fire Area, Residents and Press Report Confusion at the Line

Evacuation Closure Limits Access to Deer Canyon Fire Area, Residents and Press Report Confusion at the Line

The Deer Canyon Fire, burning south of Mountainair since Saturday, June 20, 2026, has prompted an evacuation closure that residents and at least one journalist say has been enforced inconsistently at the perimeter, even as a New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) Forestry Division official confirmed the

New Details Emerge in Mountainair Fentanyl Incident That Killed Three, Exposed 25

New Details Emerge in Mountainair Fentanyl Incident That Killed Three, Exposed 25

,Two of the deceased have been identified as Mika and Georgia Rascon. Twenty-five people were exposed in total, including Mountainair EMS personnel who entered the residence without hazardous materials gear. A coworker called Torrance County Dispatch to check on a colleague who had not shown up to work on

Federal Agencies Converge on Mountainair Drug Lab Site; One Victim Remains in Critical Condition

Federal Agencies Converge on Mountainair Drug Lab Site; One Victim Remains in Critical Condition

This report is preliminary. Information presented here is considered reliable but remains subject to revision as facts are confirmed or updated. Federal and state law enforcement agencies descended on 306 North Hanlon Avenue in Mountainair on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the day after a toxic exposure hospitalized at least two

Three Dead, 18 First Responders Hospitalized in Mountainair Toxic Exposure Incident

Three Dead, 18 First Responders Hospitalized in Mountainair Toxic Exposure Incident

An unidentified substance at a North Hanlon Avenue residence killed three people and sent 18 emergency personnel to the hospital on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The investigation is ongoing. All individuals identified explicitly or by inference in this article should not be considered suspects or persons of interest until such

Fire destroys Estancia commercial building, knocks out power and closes NM-41

Fire destroys Estancia commercial building, knocks out power and closes NM-41

A structure fire reported around 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, destroyed a commercial building at 501 Fifth Street (NM-41) in Estancia, prompting a multi-agency response, shutting down the highway, and cutting power to the town. By late morning, crews had largely brought the fire under

Town Council Reviews Projects, Payroll Changes, and Fire Department Grant Funding

Town Council Reviews Projects, Payroll Changes, and Fire Department Grant Funding

The Mountainair Town Council met on November 4, 2025, at Town Hall, with Mayor Peter Nieto presiding and all members present. The meeting was focused on the town's first responders. Public Works Director Carl Archuleta reported that the department had installed the new “Welcome to Mountainair” sign and

Community Rallies Behind Firefighters at First Annual Bingo Night

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Community Rallies Behind Firefighters at First Annual Bingo Night

The Mountainair Fire & Rescue Department held its first annual Bingo Night fundraiser on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Dr. Saul Community Center—drawing a crowd of roughly 100 community members for an evening of games, nachos, and Frito pie. The event marked a new chapter in the department’

Feds Raid Binally Cannabis Operations

Feds Raid Binally Cannabis Operations

Close to fifty federal agents milled about in the parking lot of the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, January 23, 2025, just before 5:00 AM. Multiple agency command trailers were parked in front of the District Court and Criminal Investigation Division (CID) buildings. With the temperature hovering

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

A fire grows beneath a power pole and amongst scrub brush and trees to the left of a gate to a ranch.

Fire on Red Bluff Rapidly Contained by USFS and Mountainair Firefighters

Just past Mountainair High School's football field, Third Street curves around the MIP property, briefly turning into Smith Road before becoming Red Bluff Road at the next curve. There, a set of power lines hang over the metal gate to the Lovato family's ranch. The lines

Mountainair’s New Fire Truck Rolls Out

Mountainair’s New Fire Truck Rolls Out

In January 2022, Mountainair Fire Department’s Josh Lewis started working on purchasing a fire truck. It just arrived. It promises to be an asset to fighting fires for MFD.

Town Council Addresses Real Estate Proposals, Sale of Fire Trucks, and Reinvestment of Municipal Funds

Town Council Addresses Real Estate Proposals, Sale of Fire Trucks, and Reinvestment of Municipal Funds

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council met for two sessions: the first was a special session addressing the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) budget (this will be addressed separately). The second session was dedicated to regular matters. During the second session, Town Clerk Dennis Fulfer sought approval to

Fire Ban Leads Off Mountainair Town Council Meeting

The May 2, 2023 Mountainair Town Council Meeting began with a proclamation of drought conditions by Fire Chief Phillip Nelson. Mayor Peter Nieto submitted a declaration for town council approval restricting certain types of fires and fireworks based on Fire Chief Nelson's proclamation. The town council approved this

Mountainair Mayor Issues Day of Prayer Proclamation and Town Council Moves Forward on Real Estate Purchase

The April 18, 2023 town council meeting began with a discussion of replacing a pump that was operating poorly in Mountainair’s water system. Town Public Works head Edward “Popeye” Padilla concluded his briefing to the town council explaining that the department was also dealing with vandals damaging stop signs.

A Quarter of a Million Dollar Gas Bill, a Fire Truck, and Water Quality Amongst the Issues Faced by the Town Council

On March 07, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council had two meetings: (1) a regular meeting of the council; and, (2), a special meeting concerning the grievance filed by Michael Shumate. During the first meeting, the council addressed how it would purchase a fire truck and discussed a recent spike in