Upcoming Events for September 11, 2023
Federal Government
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.
Dark Skies, Bright Stars (astronomy/astrophotography), Friday, September 15, 2023, at 7:30 PM, Gran Quivira unit, 34.259572, -106.093226.
Omar Villanueva Live at Quarai, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM, Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Road, Mountainair, NM 87036
State Government
New Mexico State Fair, Now through September 17, 2023, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Friday through Saturday, 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Torrance County
Torrance County Commissioners, September 13, 2023, County Commission Room, Torrance County Government Offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016, Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88948397836?pwd=NDF6L0pCSnVUVTdVOW10a0lNbGhrUT09 Meeting ID: 889 4839 7836 Passcode: 184770
Estancia Valley Youth & Family Council (EVYFC), September 25, 2023, at 4:00 PM, County Commission Room, Torrance County Government Offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016, Zoom Meeting:
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Torrance County Commissioners, September 27, 2023, at 9:00 AM, Torrance County Government Offices, 205 S 9th Ave, Estancia, NM 87016, Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89964800182?pwd=N1ZWSkhhNWhMcDBBUXhpbUVwQ01Ndz09 Meeting ID: 899 6480 0182 Passcode: 228373
Estancia
Estancia Public Schools Board of Education, September 11, 2023, 5:15 PM to 8:00 PM, Van Stone Room 02 or 03 (TBD), Van Stone Elementary, 119 8th Street, Estancia, NM 87016, Live Stream
Estancia High School Cheer Clinic for Elementary Students, September 12, 2023, and September 13, 2023, 3:20 PM to 4:30 PM, Auxiliary Gym, Estancia High School, 709 NW Hopewell Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball at Fort Sumner, September 12, 2023, at 4:30 PM
Estancia Varsity Volleyball, home against Tierra Encantada (District Game), September 14, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Estancia Varsity Cross Country at Moriarty, September 15, 2023, at 3:00 PM
Estancia Varsity Football (Senior Night), home against Hagerman, September 15, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Waterford Session, September 15, 2023, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Pre-K Classroom, Lower Elementary School, 119 8th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Information Session, September 17, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, EVLC ("Building 5"), 709 Hopewell Avenue, Estancia, NM 87016
Estancia Board of Trustees, September 18, 2023, at 6:15 PM, 513 Williams Avenue, Estancia, NM 87016, Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87007562813?pwd=cUFwdGZGNG5nNDJGNFNsbStlQk1VQT09 Meeting ID: 870 0756 2813 Passcode: 777044
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, home against Tularosa, September 19, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Estancia Varsity Football at Hatch Valley, September 22, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Santa Fe Indian School Varsity Volleyball Tournament, September 22, 2023, and September 23, 2023, time to be announced.
Estancia Varsity/Middle School Cross Country at Rio Rancho, September 23, 2023, time to be announced.
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball at Santa Fe Indian School, September 26, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, home against Bosque, September 28, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Estancia Varsity Football at Santa Rosa, September 29, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Estancia Varsity/Middle School Cross Country at Bosque, September 30, 2023, time to be announced.
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, home against Pecos, September 30, 2023, at 1:00 PM
Sign-up begins for Estancia Public Library Kids Reading Program, September 25, 2023, Estancia Public Library, 601 10th St, Estancia, NM 87016 (505-384-9655), "Library Lizards" (Grades K-5) meet Tuesdays at 3:30 PM, "Bookworm Buddies" (Ages 0-5), meet Wednesdays at 10:30 AM.
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Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, at Moriarty, October 2, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, home against Tucumcari, October 3, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball at Monte del Sol (District Game), October 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, home against Santa Rosa (Homecoming Bonfire), October 12, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Estancia Varsity Football (District Game and Homecoming), home against Mescalero, October 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Estancia Varsity Cross Country at Los Lunas, October 14, 2023, time to be announced.
Estancia Varsity Football at Tularosa (District Game), October 20, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Estancia Varsity Volleyball at Tierra Encantada (District Game), October 18, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Estancia Varsity Volleyball, home against Native American Community Academy (District Game and Dig Pink Game), October 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Estancia Varsity Cross Country at Academy, October 21, 2023, time to be announced.
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball at Menaul (District Game), October 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, home against Monte del Sol (District Game), October 26, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Estancia Varsity Football at Capitan (District Game), October 27, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
Estancia Varsity/Middle School Cross Country at Santa Rosa, October 28, 2023, time to be announced
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, home against Texico, November 2, 2023, at 4:00 PM
District Varsity Cross Country Semi-Finals, November 3, 2023, and November 4, 2023, time to be announced.
Division 2A Varsity Football Quarterfinals, November 3, 2023, and November 4, 2023, time and place to be announced.
Estancia Varsity Volleyball at Native American Community Academy, November 7, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Estancia Varsity/Junior Varsity Volleyball, home against Menaul (District Game and Senior Night), November 9, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Division 2A Varsity Football Semi-Finals, November 10, 2023, to November 13, 2023, time and place to be announced.
State Varsity Cross Country Finals, November 11, 2023, time to be announced.
State Varsity Volleyball Tournament, November 16, 2023, through November 18, 2023, time to be announced.
Division 2A Varsity Football Finals, November 18, 2023, time and place to be announced.
Mountainair
The Mountainair Dispatch is awaiting confirmation of the sports schedule from Mountainair Public Schools. Once received, it will be shared here.
Mountainair Town Council, September 19, 2023, 6:00 PM, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036, Phone: 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 856-052-5813
Mountainair Public Schools Board of Education, September 26, 2023, 6:00 PM, Mountainair Public Schools Administrative Building, 512 N Ross Ave St, Mountainair, NM 87036.
Mountainair Town Council, October 3, 2023, 6:00 PM, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036, Phone: 1-346-248-7799 Meeting ID: 856-052-5813
Other Organizations
Mountainair Rotary Club, 12:00 PM, every Thursday at the Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036 (visitors should bring their own lunch).
Torrance County Archeological Society Sequels and Echoes of the Coronado Expedition: Lives after Cíbola, Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM, at the Manzano Mountain Art Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036.
2023 Desert Willow & Pollinator Festival, Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Valencia Soil & Water Conservation District, Whitfield Wildlife Conservation Area, 2424 Highway 47, Belen, NM 87002. Desert Willow seedlings will be for sale. Also, there will be local vendors and food trucks.
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Pollinator Walk & Monarch Tagging
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Bringing Bees to Your Backyard
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Monarchs & Moths
Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details.