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A History of Violence and Financial Troubles

A History of Violence and Financial Troubles

🔥I like to think of myself as reasonably handy. Certain jobs, though, either require too expensive tools or expertise that is too hard to get. Chimney sweeping and chimney inspection fall into that category. I recently had the pleasure of having Devyn Haney inspect and sweep my house's

Mountainair Town Council Meeting Ends with Startling Allegations

Mountainair Town Council Meeting Ends with Startling Allegations

an isometric image of a dump truck in the desert

Mountainair Selects New Trash Company

Over the September 5th and September 19th, 2023, Town Council Meetings, the Mountainair Town Council selected Universal Waste Systems as the new trash management provider for the town. When Mountainair's waste management contract ended, two companies - Sierra Sanitation and Universal Waste Systems - started negotiating a contract

Mountainair's Plans for Nabbing Police Officers

Mountainair's Plans for Nabbing Police Officers

Mountainair Blaze Destroys Garage

Mountainair Blaze Destroys Garage

Mountainair Board of Education Considers HVAC and Security Solutions

Mountainair Board of Education Considers HVAC and Security Solutions

Initial List of Candidates for the 2023 Local Elections

Free and public access to this post is sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, which hosted the 2023 Sunflower Festival on August 26, 2023. Readers interested in learning more about the Manzano Mountain Art Council and the services it provides our community can click here to see current exhibits

A view of the Dr. Saul Community Center, filled with streamers, and attendees sharing a meal

Despite Arrest, St. Alice Fiesta a Welcoming Event

Free and public access to this post is sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, which is hosting the 2023 Sunflower Festival on August 26, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Readers interested in learning more about the Sunflower Festival can click here to see the Manzano

Town Council Brings Municipal Law Enforcement Back to Mountainair

Town Council Brings Municipal Law Enforcement Back to Mountainair

Free and public access to this post is sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, which is hosting the 2023 Sunflower Festival on August 26, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Readers interested in learning more about the Sunflower Festival can click here to see the Manzano

Mountainair Birthday Celebration A Success

Mountainair Birthday Celebration A Success

Free and public access to this post is sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, which is hosting the 2023 Sunflower Festival on August 26, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Readers interested in learning more about the Sunflower Festival can click here to see the Manzano

Public Notice: Mountainair Ordinances 02-2023 through 05-2023

Public Notice: Mountainair Ordinances 02-2023 through 05-2023

The following ordinances have been published at the request of the Town of Mountainair: * Ordinance 02-2023, Pertaining to a proposed rate change for municipal water services; * Ordinance 03-2023, Pertaining to a proposed rate change for municipal wastewater services; * Ordinance 04-2023, Pertaining to a proposed rate change for solid waste services;

Mountainair’s Fourth of July Jubilee

For a joyful celebration such as this, I felt video would do far more than words, so please enjoy this wrap-up of Mountainair's jubilee festivities, from the Friday dance concert, the Saturday morning parade, the naturalization of 11 new citizens, and, of course, the fireworks spectacular. Please don&

MPS Sexual Assault Investigations End Without Criminal Charges

MPS Sexual Assault Investigations End Without Criminal Charges

At the end of January 2023, Joshua Toler made shocking allegations of sexual misconduct by Mountainair basketball players. Now the findings from the investigations into those allegations are public.

June 20th's Mountainair Town Council Meeting focused on Jubilee and Infrastructure Improvements

June 20th's Mountainair Town Council Meeting focused on Jubilee and Infrastructure Improvements

The town council meeting began with Mayor Peter Nieto and the Town Council discussing the town’s need to hire two public works employees. Town Clerk Dennis Fulfer also mentioned that he was vetting two applicants for the Mountainair Police Department. With respect to the Mountainair Jubilee, the mayor discussed

Mountainair Town Council Conducts Special Meeting to Make Changes in Public Works Department

Mountainair Town Council Conducts Special Meeting to Make Changes in Public Works Department

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council met in a special meeting to address an employee discipline matter. After the council met in executive session for roughly one hour, the council returned to its chamber where it voted unanimously to demote Public Works Supervisor Edward "Popeye"

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Drought Declaration, Planning for Jubilee and Independence Day, and Issues Related to Meter Upgrades

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Drought Declaration, Planning for Jubilee and Independence Day, and Issues Related to Meter Upgrades

When the Mountainair Town Council had its regular meeting on June 6, 2023, it planned to begin with a public hearing in which the Fire Chief, Phillip Nelson, was expected to make a declaration of drought conditions. However, due to the recent rains, Mayor Peter Nieto announced, the declaration of

Tomas Wolff's Memorial Day Mosaic reads "Remember the Sacrifice - Memorial Day 2023 - Mountainair, NM."

Mountainair Unveils Mosaic During Memorial Day Ceremony

In a quiet, somber, and respectful ceremony, Mountainair artist Tomas Wolff’s patriotic mosaic was unveiled at town hall on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. Mayor Peter Nieto unveiled the mosaic in a talk that included the history of Mountainair’s Medal of Honor awardee, Edward Clay Sharpless, and

Mountainair BOE Considers Baseball and Softball Programs

Mountainair BOE Considers Baseball and Softball Programs

At the May 23, 2023 meeting of the Mountainair Public Schools’ Board of Education, Jeremy Oliver presented the results of a survey he had taken with students over the past school year. With each slide he showed the board, it became clear that Mountainair’s high school students were interested

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.

Mountainair Hopes to Use Pay Increase to Attract Police

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

Town Council Postpones Resolution of Shumate Matter

The Mountainair Town Council originally planned for its February 07, 2023 meeting to focus on resolving the employment dispute between the town and former Mountainair Police Officer Michael Shumate. However, Mayor Peter Nieto explained, Shumate’s attorney (Eric Dixon of Portales, NM, who has also represented Town Councilor Ernie Lopez)

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Dispute with Shumate (again), Approves Major Purchases, and made Animal Control Officer a Full Employee

On January 17, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council met and addressed multiple purchases, its procurement policy, and an employment dispute with Michael Shumate.

Three football players from Gateway Christian High converge on a player from Mountainair High.

Reflecting on Next Year’s Season for Mountainair Football

While their season ended with a disappointing loss to Gateway Christian in their divisional championship, Mountainair’s high school football team had a successful record in 2022.

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