Torrance County

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Whiskey Fire 2026

Whiskey Fire Grows to 351 Acres as Blanco, Cerro Fires Near Containment

Closure orders remain in effect through September as crews shift from the two smaller blazes to the growing Manzano Mountains wildfire MOUNTAINAIR — The Whiskey Fire burning in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness has grown to at least 351 acres, according to the wildfire tracking service Watch Duty, up from the 250

Torrance County Commissioners

Like Spinning Plates: The Torrance County Commission's Response to Transparency Complaints Validates Public Concerns

Recently, beginning at the July 22, 2026, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners, residents have voiced complaints about the lack of transparency and candor they experience when dealing with the Torrance County government. Commissioners have responded to those complaints with frustration more often than transparency — including, at the commission'

Torrance County Commissioners

Torrance County Commission Extends Burn Ban, Backs Grid Upgrade, and Weighs Fix for Neglected Roads

Torrance County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 205 South Ninth Street, Estancia, New Mexico ESTANCIA, NM - Torrance County commissioners extended the county's burn ban through the rest of the summer, agreed to serve as fiscal agent for a multimillion-dollar electric grid upgrade

Public Notice

Torrance County Notice of Request for Proposals for DWI Program Coordinator

GOVERNMENT LEGALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Torrance County, New Mexico DWI PROGRAM COORDINATOR The County of Torrance, State of New Mexico, on behalf of the Torrance County Board of County Commissioners, seeks sealed proposals from qualified parties to serve as the DWI Prevention

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Torrance County Notice of Request for Proposals for Teen Court Coordinator

GOVERNMENT LEGALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For Torrance County, New Mexico TEEN COURT COORDINATOR The County of Torrance, State of New Mexico, on behalf of the Torrance County Board of County Commissioners, seeks sealed proposals from qualified parties to serve as the Teen Court

2026 Elections

Unofficial Primary Results: Carter Leads Incumbent Frazee in Torrance County

One vote separates a county commission race as Republican primaries decide several local offices Estancia Police Chief Thomas D. Carter has opened a clear lead over incumbent Torrance County Sheriff David E. Frazee in the Republican primary for sheriff, according to unofficial results posted Tuesday night by the Office of

Torrance County

Torrance County Commissioners Hear Abuse Allegations at Detention Facility, Weigh Edgewood Fire Request, Accept Financial Audit

The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners convened its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the county administrative offices in Estancia. The three-member board — Chair Ryan Schwebach of District 2, Vice Chair Kevin McCall of District 1, and Commissioner Linda Jaramillo of District 3 — heard testimony alleging

Torrance County

Torrance County Approves ICE Detention Contract Extension Over Public Objections

ESTANCIA – The Torrance County Commission on Thursday unanimously approved what county officials indicated is likely the final extension of the county's contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia. The contract modification extends the intergovernmental service agreement between Torrance

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Torrance County Commission Postpones Contract Decision

The Monday, March 30, 2026, special meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners was postponed by the commissioners before it got underway. County Attorney Michael Garcia and Torrance County Commission Chair Ryan Schwebach conferred over Zoom regarding the meeting agenda, noting that it described the special meeting as occurring on “Wednesday,

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Special Meeting Regarding ICE Contract

The Torrance County Commissioners will be holding a special meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The meeting will address the contract with ICE regarding services at the Torrance County Detention Facility, fire services for the Town of Edgewood, and the Corona School Bond Election. The meeting

Torrance County

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

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,

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Torrance County Extends ICE Contract for another Three Months

In a meeting that lasted less than two minutes (one minute, fifty-eight seconds, to be precise), the Torrance County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract modification extending the county’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for use of the Torrance County Detention Facility during

Torrance County

Understanding Torrance County's Proposed Capital Improvement Expenditures

Torrance County’s FY 2027–2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan proposes a total capital expenditure of $129,951,528 USD. Below is a breakdown of the projects for which funding is being sought from Torrance County’s FY 2027–2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) by high‑level department/functional

Public Notice

Public Comment on Torrance County ICIP

Torrance County has published its Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. This document is used to request funding for local projects, broadly speaking. The county is seeking public input on its ICIP. While the Mountainair Dispatch will provide a more complete assessment of the ICIP

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Audit Reveals Persistent Accounting Oversight Failures in Torrance County Financial Operations

On April 23, 2025, during the meeting of the Torrance County Board of County Commissioners, Torrance County’s accounting auditor released its audit findings regarding how the county handled its assets and liabilities, revealing a mixture of accounting deficiencies and successes in a report by Jose Ortiz, CPA, an accountant

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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

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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

Public Notice

Torrance County Request for Proposals RFP #TC FY24-25-007 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Torrance County, New Mexico UPDATING THE 2017 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR TORRANCE COUNTY/TOWN OF ESTANCIA/CITY OF MORIARTY/TOWN OF MOUNTAINAIR/VILLAGE OF WILLARD/VILLAGE OF ENCINO/CLAUNCH-PINTO SWCD Torrance County is requesting proposals from qualified professionals or firms to update the existing Hazard Mitigation Plan for Torrance

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Notice of Request for Proposals To Update the Hazard Mitigation Plan for Torrance County, et al.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For  Torrance County, New Mexico UPDATING THE 2017 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR TORRANCE COUNTY/TOWN OF ESTANCIA/CITY OF MORIARTY/TOWN OF MOUNTAINAIR/VILLAGE OF WILLARD/VILLAGE OF ENCINO/CLAUNCH-PINTO SWCD Torrance County is requesting proposals from qualified professionals or firms to update the

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Torrance County Request for Proposals

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Qualifications-based Competitive proposals for Professional Services will be received by theContracting Agency, the County of Torrance for RFP #TC FY24-25-004  The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners seeks competitive proposals for DWI Prevention Evaluator for the County of Torrance, NM  Proposals will

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Torrance County Notice of Public Hearing

The Torrance County Commission will hold a Public Hearing pertaining to the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) during the regular Council Meeting held on June 26, 2024, and again on July 10, 2024 via Zoom and in the Commission Chambers at the Torrance County Administrative O􏰀ices. The Commission Meeting

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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

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Public Notice: Torrance County Senior Center ICIP

The County of Torrance will be hosting a public hearing to discuss the Senior Center's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) during the regularly scheduled Torrance County Commission meeting on May 22, 2024 at 9:00am at the Torrance County Administrative Building, 205 S Ninth Street Estancia, New Mexico

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Torrance County Request for Proposals: Teen Court Coordinator

The following public notice was submitted by Torrance County:  Qualifications-based Competitive proposals for Professional Services will be received by the Contracting Agency, the County of Torrance for RFP #24-25-001. The Contracting Agency is requesting qualifications-based proposals for Teen Court Coordinator/Prevention Specialist for the County of