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Federal Government

National Park Service

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

2026 BARK Ranger Season: BARK in the Park Kick-Off

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Quarai Unit, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 122 Manzano Quarai Road, Mountainair, NM 87036 (eight miles north of Mountainair off NM-55)
Details: Free event kicking off the 2026 BARK Ranger season. Just like Junior and Senior Ranger activities, the BARK Ranger program lets your dog earn ranger status, too! Partners from the Friends of the Mountainair Animal Shelter (FOMAS) will share information about their organization and host educational presentations. Activities include meeting BARK ambassadors, learning about dog etiquette in the park, and helping spread awareness about dog adoption. Bring your pup! No registration required. Contact: (505) 847-2585.

State Government

New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services

11th Annual Heroes Hiring Heroes Employment Event

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: American Legion Post 13, 1201 Legion Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Details: Open to veterans and non-veterans. Features employers actively hiring across multiple industries, face-to-face recruiter conversations, and networking opportunities. Attendees should bring multiple résumé copies and dress professionally.

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

Kitchen Creations Diabetes Cooking Classes

Date: Saturdays, April 18, April 25, May 2, and May 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Torrance County Fairgrounds, 715 10th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County

The April 1, 2026, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board has been rescheduled to May 6, 2026.

Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting (Rescheduled)

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Torrance County Administration Building, 205 S. Ninth Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: This special meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM and has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM to comply with the Open Meetings Act. The meeting will address renewing or extending the contract between Torrance County and ICE for use of the Torrance County Detention Facility.

Board of County Commissioners

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Torrance County Administration Building, 205 S. Ninth Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Board of County Commissioners

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Torrance County Administration Building, 205 S. Ninth Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Estancia

Estancia Board of Trustees

Date: 1st & 3rd Mondays (next meetings: April 6, 2026, and April 20, 2026)
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Estancia Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016 (Please confirm meeting locations, as Estancia also holds meetings in the public library and the county administrative offices.)

Moriarty

Moriarty City Council Meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Moriarty Civic Center, 201 Broadway Street, Moriarty, NM 87035

Moriarty City Council Meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Moriarty Civic Center, 201 Broadway Street, Moriarty, NM 87035

Mountainair

Mountainair Easter Fest 2026

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: MPS Football Fields, Mountainair High School, 901 West 3rd Street, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Family-friendly community event featuring over 2,000 Easter eggs, open to all.

Mountainair Hall of Excellence

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dr. Saul Community Center, 109 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

Mountainair Town Council Meeting

Date: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month (next meetings: April 7, 2026, and April 21, 2026)
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Phone attendance available at 346-248-7799, access code 856-052-5813, passcode 888-888.

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: Two shows — 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Location: JP Helms Arena, 609 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Features acrobats, aerialists, clowns, and performing animals. Tickets available at Mountainair Town Hall or www.cmcircus.com.

Other Organizations

Central Tri-County Soil & Water Conservation District

Date: 1st Thursday of the month (next meeting: April 2, 2026)
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 2506 US 66, Moriarty, NM 87035

Claunch-Pinto Soil & Water Conservation District

Date: 1st Friday of the month (next meeting: April 3, 2026)
Time: 8:00 AM
Format: Zoom only; details provided upon request.

Exhibit Opening: "Free Range"

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Manzano Mountain Art Council, Estancia, NM
Details: Exhibition celebrating landscapes of Torrance County. Application deadline April 3, 2026; artwork due April 8, 2026. Apply online at https://tinyurl.com/FreeRangeMMac or in person. Contact: (505) 847-5068 or mmacevents@gmail.com.

East Torrance Soil & Water Conservation District

Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month (next meeting: April 21, 2026)
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: 715 S 5th St, Estancia, NM 87016 (USDA Building) and via Zoom

Mountainair Rotary Club

Date: Every Thursday at 12:00 PM
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual or at the Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Attendees should bring their own lunch; confirmation recommended.