Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, June 26, 2023

Federal Government

US District Court for the District of New Mexico

Springer v. 7th Judicial District, et al., 1:23-cv-00499-KWR-JMR, Answers/counterclaims/crossclaims due from defendants on June 30, 2023.

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Ranger Choice Program, every Friday at 11:00 AM, no registration required, Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira unit visitors centers.

Pueblo and Mission Program, Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM, Abó, Quarai, and Gran Quivira unit visitors centers.

Annual Car Show, Saturday, July 1, 2023, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Visitors Center, 105 South Ripley Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036 (Part of Mountainair’s 2023 Jubilee)

Dark Skies, Bright Stars, Saturday, July 16, 2023, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Abó Unit, 34.450141, -106.374484 (it is entirely on brand for the National Park Service to provide grid coordinates for their event’s location), end of NM-513, Abó, NM 87036.

USAJOBS Resume Workshop, Monday, July 24, 2023, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Dr. Saul Community Center, 109 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

County Government

Board of County Commissioners, June 28, 2023, at 9:00 AM, Torrance County Government Offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016.

Planning and Zoning Board, July 5, 2023, at 9:30 AM, County Commission Meeting Room, Torrance County Government Offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016.

Estancia Municipal Government

Estancia Board of Trustees, June 26, 2023, at 6:15 PM, Estanica Public Library, 601 South Tenth Street, Estancia, NM 87016.

Independence Day Events, July 4, 2023, Fishing Derby, 6:00 AM, Music at 12:00 PM, Pool open from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Bicycle Parade 6:00 PM, Fireworks at Dusk, Arthur Park, 814 W Highland Ave, Estancia, NM 87016.

Estancia Board of Trustees, July 10, 2023, at 6:15 PM, Estanica Public Library, 601 South Tenth Street, Estancia, NM 87016.

Estancia Board of Trustees, July 24, 2023, at 6:15 PM, Estanica Public Library, 601 South Tenth Street, Estancia, NM 87016.

Mountainair Jubilee

2023 Jubilee Dance with Sangre Joven and B&X Sound, Friday, June 30, 2023, 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM, Main Street in front of the Shaffer Hotel, 103 W Main St, Mountainair, NM 87036 (also, remember that this part of Main Street will be closed for the dance, so you will have to use other spots to park)

Salinas Pueblo Missions Car Show (see event details above, under the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument heading), Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 8:00 AM.

2023 Mountainair Jubilee Parade, Saturday, July 1, 2023, line-up on Limit Avenue at the MES barrier begins at 9:20 AM, parade begins at 10:00 AM going from Highway 60 and Limit Avenue to Highway 55. Mountainair Fire Department will be running a wet zone to keep attendees cooled off, but bring water to avoid dehydration.

Mountainair Jubilee Family Fun, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11:00 AM (or as soon as the parade ends), Chavez Memorial Park, 501 W Cedar St, Mountainair, NM 87036 (food vendors, face painting, games, jumpers, dunk tank, water slide, retailers, music, dancing, and more)

2023 US Naturalization Ceremony, July 1, 2023, at 11:30 AM, Chavez Memorial Park, 501 W Cedar St, Mountainair, NM 87036.

2023 Jubilee Fireworks, July 1, 2023 at dark (according to The Photographer’s Ephemeris, sunset will be at 8:21 PM, and civil twilight will end at 8:51 PM), Mountainair High School, Mustang Stadium, 901 W 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036

Mountainair’s Jubilee was supported by CoreCivic, Positive Outcomes, Inc., and the Kaycee Riley-Chavez Insurance Agency, specializing in Farmers Insurance.

Other Organizations

Gymkhana Rodeo, July 16, and July 23, 2023, typically starting at 9:00 AM, JP Helms Rodeo Grounds, Mountainair, NM.

Mountainair Rotary Club, 12:00 PM, every Thursday at the Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036 - visitor should bring their own lunch.