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Federal Government

Salinas Pueblo Missions

Gran Quivira will be closed Monday, April 6, 2026, through Wednesday, April 8, 2026, for parking lot repaving. Quarai will be closed Thursday, April 9, 2026, and Friday, April 10, 2026, for parking lot repaving. The headquarters and the other units will be open during repaving-related closures. For questions, please contact the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center at (505) 847-2585.

State Government

NMSU Extension Service

The Saturday, April 18, 2026, Kitchen Creations Diabetic Cooking Class has been canceled due to a lack of attendees. There will be future cooking classes in May 2026.

Torrance County

Torrance County Commission

Regular Meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The agenda typically includes department updates, budget adjustments, and public comment.

Local Municipalities

Encino

Encino Village Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Encino Government Offices, 527 North Main St.
Encino, NM 88321
Details: Regularly scheduled meeting of the Encino Village Council (typically the 2nd Tuesday of the month).

Estancia

Regular Meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees

Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Estancia Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016

Regular Meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Estancia Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016

Moriarty

Moriarty City Council Meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Moriarty Civic Center, 202 Broadway Avenue, Moriarty, NM 87035

Moriarty/MRCOG Community Open House

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Chili Hills Restaurant, 1805 U.S. Rte 66 West,
Moriarty, NM 87035

Spring Clean-Up

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: All Day
Location: Moriarty, NM (Please verify drop-off locations)
Details: The City of Moriarty begins its annual spring cleaning event to help keep the community litter-free from April 20, 2026, to April 26, 2026. Large Item pick up day is April 22, 2026. To request this service, please call the City Offices at 505-832-4406 to make arrangements for your large item to be picked up. The last day to request this service is April 17th at 5:00 P.M.

Mountainair

Mountainair Town Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036

Willard

Willard Village Council Meeting

Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Willard Village Hall, 720 Dunlavy Ave, Willard, NM 87063

Other Organizations

Manzano Mountain Art Council

Diné Jewelry History Talk

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Hosted by the Torrance County Archaeological Society. A free public presentation on the history and cultural significance of Diné (Navajo) jewelry.

"Free Range" Art Exhibition Opening Reception

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: TBD (Typically late afternoon)
Location: Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Opening reception for the "Free Range" exhibition, featuring local artwork inspired by the landscapes and agricultural heritage of the Estancia Valley.

Poetry Days

Date: Monday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Final day of the Poetry Days event celebrating National Poetry Month.