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Flood Watch and New Severe Thunderstorm Watch Put Torrance County on Alert Through Late Tonight

Flood Watch and New Severe Thunderstorm Watch Put Torrance County on Alert Through Late Tonight

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for the Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, Sandia and Manzano Mountains, and South Central Highlands, in effect through late tonight (Saturday, October 24, 2026). The Storm Prediction Center has also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, which includes Torrance County and

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Covers Torrance County Until 9 PM as Storms Remain Possible

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Covers Torrance County Until 9 PM as Storms Remain Possible

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, which covers Torrance County and 16 other New Mexico counties, in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening (Friday, October 23, 2026). A watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to develop, though none may form in

Torrance County plans zoning overhaul and rewrites economic development law amid transparency concerns

Torrance County

Torrance County plans zoning overhaul and rewrites economic development law amid transparency concerns

A proposed rewrite of the Torrance County zoning ordinance would cap backyard poultry flocks at 24 birds, bar the installation of mobile homes more than 30 years old, prohibit living in storage sheds, and tighten controls on cannabis grows. The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-0 on

Upcoming Events for October 19, 2026

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events for October 19, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I'd love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details to submit your event. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument The National Park Service has scheduled

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Mountainair to auction three town-owned lots, seeks to address vehicle fleet

Mountainair to auction three town-owned lots, seeks to address vehicle fleet

Council also commits $1 million in federal funds toward a $10 million wastewater project and tables a fix for flooding behind the post office Mountainair residents who have wanted a piece of land close to the center of town will get their chance on Saturday, November 7, 2026, when the

Mountainair First Notice of Public Land Auction

Mountainair First Notice of Public Land Auction

TOWN OF MOUNTAINAIR NOTICE OF PUBLIC LAND AUCTION The Town of Mountainair will conduct a public auction of Town-owned real property on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the rear parking lot of Mountainair Town Hall. Properties Available: 1. 215 E. Broadway (R015157) – Mountainair Original

Freeze Warning in Effect Friday Morning for Estancia Valley; Freeze Watch Issued for Saturday Morning

Freeze Warning in Effect Friday Morning for Estancia Valley; Freeze Watch Issued for Saturday Morning

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Freeze Warning for the Estancia Valley, Central Highlands, and Northeast Highlands, in effect from 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM MDT Friday, October 16, 2026. A Freeze Watch has also been issued for the same areas, covering late Friday night

Upcoming Events for October 12, 2026

Upcoming Events for October 12, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I'd love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details to submit your event. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Weekly Ranger-Led Guided Hike — Quarai

Download: A Resident's Guide to PNM's Mid-State Transmission Project and the PRC

Download: A Resident's Guide to PNM's Mid-State Transmission Project and the PRC

A free, printable guide explains what PNM proposes, how the state approval process works, and how Torrance County residents can take part. The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and Pattern Energy plan to build a new 345-kilovolt transmission line, just over 100 miles long, across Torrance, Socorro,

Estancia trustees back desalination pilot bid and raise clerk's pay

Estancia Board of Trustees

Estancia trustees back desalination pilot bid and raise clerk's pay

ESTANCIA, NM — At the Monday, October 5, 2026 meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees, Town Clerk Roy Hubbard said that Estancia residents are still relying on water hauled in by truck. The Estancia Board of Trustees voted to test a possible water source. Trustees took initial steps toward partnering

Upcoming Events for October 5, 2026

Upcoming Events for October 5, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I'd love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details to submit your event. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Weekly Ranger-Led Guided Hike — Quarai

Job Opportunity in Mountainair

Job Opportunity

Job Opportunity in Mountainair

The following is promotional content for Western National Parks. Full-Time Retail Park Store Manager Mountainair, NM | $18.75–$21.35/hour Do you love national parks and enjoy leading a retail team? Western National Parks (WNP), a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest

Torrance County Commission Advances $150 Million Battery Storage Bond, Raises Senior Meal Funding Amid Economic Development Debate

Torrance County Commissioners

Torrance County Commission Advances $150 Million Battery Storage Bond, Raises Senior Meal Funding Amid Economic Development Debate

ESTANCIA, NM — Bill Peifer of Moriarty opened public comment at the Torrance County Board of County Commissioners' Wednesday, September 23, 2026 meeting with a proverb and a charge: "When you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Peifer, of District 2, told commissioners the county has operated