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Torrance County Commission reconsiders ICE contract following NMDOJ guidance

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Torrance County Commission reconsiders ICE contract following NMDOJ guidance

The Torrance County Commission voted February 4, 2026, to approve a contract modification extending its agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house detainees for the federal agency in the Torrance County Detention Facility, following legal guidance advising the county to return the item to the commission

Torrance County Commissioners to hold another special meeting to modify its Contract with ICE

Torrance County

Torrance County Commissioners to hold another special meeting to modify its Contract with ICE

While House Bill 9, the Immigrant Safety Act, proceeds through the legislature, the Torrance County Commissioners have scheduled another special meeting to modify their contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the detention of immigrants at the Torrance County Detention Facility. This special meeting is scheduled as follows: * Wednesday,

Torrance County Commission Brings On New Deputy County Manager

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Torrance County Commission Brings On New Deputy County Manager

The Torrance County Commission held a brief special meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to address organizational and budgetary matters, including mid-year budget adjustments, personnel reclassifications, and approval of a new deputy county manager employment agreement. At the start of the meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to keep Ryan Schwebach as

NM Department of Justice Raises Concerns Over Torrance County ICE Extension

NM Department of Justice Raises Concerns Over Torrance County ICE Extension

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County $5.7M Over Budget on Building and Operating at a Deficit

County $5.7M Over Budget on Building and Operating at a Deficit

The Torrance County Commission met on Tuesday, December 10, 2025, to address several critical issues, including escalating costs for the planned new administrative building and concerning cash flow trends showing the county is spending far more than it is taking in. Administrative Building Project Faces $5.7M Gap Wilson and

Following Attack by Teachers Union, Torrance County Commissioners Defend McCall's Pumpkin Patch

Following Attack by Teachers Union, Torrance County Commissioners Defend McCall's Pumpkin Patch

The rumors surrounding McCall's Pumpkin Patch began circulating via social media on Monday, October 6, 2025. Numerous individuals messaged the Mountainair Dispatch, stating that County Commissioner Kevin McCall was bringing ICE agents to McCall's Pumpkin Patch. One called and advised that "Albuquerque's teachers&

County Commissioners Pass Interim Budget But Take No Action on PERA Contributions

County Commissioners Pass Interim Budget But Take No Action on PERA Contributions

Summary In a special meeting of the Board of Torrance County Commissioners on May 22, 2025, the commissioners addressed two of the three matters on their agenda. Specifically, they addressed the approval of the interim budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) and Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) contributions. Nonetheless, the

Torrance County Commissioners Extend TCDF Agreement and Consider Changes to Fire Department

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Torrance County Commissioners Extend TCDF Agreement and Consider Changes to Fire Department

The TCDF Contract As is often the case when television cameras are present, the Torrance County Commission meeting on March 26, 2025, dealt with the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). Attendance was larger than usual, with a news crew from KOB-TV present, filming from behind county attorney Michael Garcia and

A Public Hearing Regarding A Private Family Dispute

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A Public Hearing Regarding A Private Family Dispute

The March 12, 2025, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on a family dispute appealed from the Board of Planning and Zoning. The Candelaria Family brought before the County Commission an appeal of a decision of the Torrance County Planning and Zoning Board regarding the burial of US Army

County Faces IRS Penalty and Commissioner Threatens Speakers During Public Comment

County Faces IRS Penalty and Commissioner Threatens Speakers During Public Comment

The October 23, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners began with congratulations for the absent chairman, Ryan Schwebach, as his son had won an FFA competition that led to the father-and-son duo advancing to competitions in Indiana. It then went into public comment, which addressed residents' allegations that

County Commissioners Push through Payment Decisions at the end of an Eight-Hour Session

County Commissioners Push through Payment Decisions at the end of an Eight-Hour Session

Planning and Zoning Department Director Don Goen brought before the commissioners a proposed change to Torrance County Ordinance 2020-06 and requested approval to publish the title and general summary of the proposed changes to the ordinance prior to the public hearing to decide whether to approve the changes, which would

Torrance County Commissioners focus on Cannabis-Related Planning and Zoning Issues

Torrance County Commissioners focus on Cannabis-Related Planning and Zoning Issues

During the public comment period of the October 9, 2024, Torrance County Commission meeting, Ann Schropp (wife of Torrance County Commissioner Sam Schropp) spoke about the Carter Foundation bringing an election observer to oversee elections in Torrance County. Schropp said it was embarrassing that observers needed to be present and

County Commission Extends Contract with CoreCivic and Identifies Incoming County Manager

County Commission Extends Contract with CoreCivic and Identifies Incoming County Manager

The September 25, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners ("TCC") addressed: 1. Estancia Mayor Nathan Dial's concerns regarding the Torrance County Sheriff threatening to arrest him for attending a meeting of the Torrance County Republican Party at the McIntosh Senior Center; 2. the Torrance County

Another Look at Cannabis, a Multi-million Dollar Expense, and A Relationship with EMWT Water

Another Look at Cannabis, a Multi-million Dollar Expense, and A Relationship with EMWT Water

The Torrance County Public Hearing Concerning Cannabis Grow Operations The September 11, 2024, regular meeting of the Torrance County Commission opened with a lengthy public comment period largely composed of activists requesting that the Torrance County Commission terminate its contract with CoreCivic for the operation of the Torrance County Detention

Seven Hours in May: Interim Budget Brings No Salary Increase for County Employees

Seven Hours in May: Interim Budget Brings No Salary Increase for County Employees

This time last year, the Torrance County Commission held an eleven-and-a-half hour session addressing the county’s interim budget and the use of ARPA funding before a feared clawback of federal funds. This year’s interim budget session was much shorter: just seven hours long. Torrance County Clerk and 3rd

Torrance County extends ICE Contract and Addresses Broadband with CNMEC

Torrance County extends ICE Contract and Addresses Broadband with CNMEC

The April 24, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county's contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was

Peaceful Protest of TCDF at Torrance County Commission Meeting

Peaceful Protest of TCDF at Torrance County Commission Meeting

Please consider subscribing to the Mountainair Dispatch. Your support helps cover the costs of reporting like this.Subscribe Now The April 10, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners was a standing-room-only affair. Individuals with multiple immigration rights organizations were in the audience to protest against renewing the contract with

Anti-Detention Facility Organizations Clash with Torrance County Commissioners

Anti-Detention Facility Organizations Clash with Torrance County Commissioners

At the March 13, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners, business was as usual until public comment began. During public comment, representatives from the Immigration Law Lab and the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center discussed alleged conditions at the Torrance County Detention Facility. Aurora Arreola, the Policy Program Manager

Torrance County Commissioners Continue to Delay on Firefighter Pensions

Please consider subscribing to the Mountainair Dispatch. Your support helps cover the costs of reporting like this.Subscribe Now The Torrance County Commissioners returned to the question of whether to approve a new pension plan for firefighters offered by the Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA). The commissioners

Master Announces Intention to Run For County Commission

Master Announces Intention to Run For County Commission

County Commissioners Maintain Status Quo With Appointments

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County Commissioners Maintain Status Quo With Appointments

County Commission Faces Wage Theft Claims and Concerns Regarding ICE Facility, But Avoids Decision on Firefighter Pensions

County Commission Faces Wage Theft Claims and Concerns Regarding ICE Facility, But Avoids Decision on Firefighter Pensions

Torrance County Certifies 2023 Election

Torrance County Certifies 2023 Election

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Torrance County Commission Addresses Non-Profit Comments on TCDF, the SunZia Project, and Access to the Sheriff's Department

Torrance County Commission Addresses Non-Profit Comments on TCDF, the SunZia Project, and Access to the Sheriff's Department

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Torrance County Commissioners Boost Employee Pay and Secure Water Rights in Marathon Session

Torrance County Commissioners Boost Employee Pay and Secure Water Rights in Marathon Session

Prior to the deal worked out by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy regarding the debt ceiling, the Torrance County Board of County Commissioners met on May 24, 2023. At the time, There were fears that a failure to resolve the debt ceiling crisis could result in what County Commissioner

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