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Mountainair Fire Department

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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,

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

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