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Federal Government

National Park Service

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Dark Sky Event

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 7–9:30 p.m.
Location: Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abó Unit, 69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument will kick off its 2026 Dark Sky Program series with an evening of ranger-led tours, daytime solar observation, deep-space telescope viewing, and a dark sky photography workshop. Organizers say the event is intended as an opportunity for visitors to unwind under the stars while exploring one of central New Mexico’s darkest night skies. Attendees are encouraged to bring layers, water, and red-safe lights for nighttime viewing conditions.
Source: Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

BARK Ranger Program: BARK in the Park

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM MDT
Location: Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: The 2026 BARK Ranger season continues with a group hike at the Quarai Unit. Dogs can earn their ranger status by following the B.A.R.K. principles: Bag waste, Always leash, Respect wildlife, and Know where to go. Co-hosted by the Friends of the Mountainair Animal Shelter.
Source: https://www.nps.gov/sapu

National Weather Service

2026 SkyWarn Webinar

Date: May 13, 2026 or May 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: https://meet.goto.com/624517997 or 1-866-899-4679, access code 624-517-997
Details: For additional details, contact scott.overpeck@noaa.gov

State Government

New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services

Run for the Wall Riders Welcome Ceremony

Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: Approximately 3:30 PM
Location: Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 34 Country Club Rd, Angel Fire, NM 87710
Details: The Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial will welcome approximately 350 “Run for the Wall” riders during their cross-country ride from Ontario, California, to Washington, D.C. Organizers describe the memorial as one of the most significant stops along the route because of its meaning to veterans and riders participating in the annual journey.
Source: Event flyer provided to the Mountainair Dispatch

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 34 Country Club Rd, Angel Fire, NM 87710
Details: The Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial will host a remembrance vigil on the eve of Memorial Day for reflection and healing for families and friends of veterans who have died. The ceremony is scheduled to include a performance by the 44th Army Band Ensemble, the Woman Veterans Warriors Color Guard, a flag presentation by the Vietnam Veteran Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club, remarks from Gold Star Spouses of America Inc., and a Missing Man Table presentation.
Source: Event flyer provided to the Mountainair Dispatch

Memorial Day Ceremony

Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 34 Country Club Rd, Angel Fire, NM 87710
Details: The Angel Fire Vietnam Veterans Memorial will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony honoring veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Planned activities include the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Flag March, a performance by the 44th Army Band Ensemble, the Woman Veteran Warriors Honor Guard, a 21-gun salute by the Tsidi Toii Veterans, a New Mexico National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter static display, and a keynote address by retired U.S. Air Force Capt. William A. Robinson.
Source: Event flyer provided to the Mountainair Dispatch

NMSU Cooperative Extension Service

Free Diabetes Cooking Class

Dates: Tuesday, May 12, 2026; Thursday, May 14, 2026; Tuesday, May 19, 2026; and Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
Location: Online via Zoom (link provided after registration)
Details: Learn how to plan meals to help manage diabetes, practice cooking foods in healthier ways, and enjoy the support of others who are living with diabetes. To register, call (505) 544-4334 or visit kitchencreations.nmsu.edu.
Source: NMSU Cooperative Extension Service

Torrance County

Regular County Commission Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM MDT
Location: Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regularly scheduled administrative meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. The commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Agendas and meeting packets are posted at https://www.torrancecountynm.org/departments/county-commission.
Source: https://www.torrancecountynm.org

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM MDT
Location: Via Zoom — details TBD. Watch https://www.torrancecountynm.org for meeting link.
Details: Regular meeting of the Torrance County Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Source: https://www.torrancecountynm.org

Regular County Commission Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM MDT
Location: Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regularly scheduled administrative meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
Source: https://www.torrancecountynm.org

Regular County Commission Meeting

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM MDT
Location: Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regularly scheduled administrative meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
Source: https://www.torrancecountynm.org

Regular County Commission Meeting

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM MDT
Location: Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regularly scheduled administrative meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
Source: https://www.torrancecountynm.org

Encino

Encino Village Council

Monthly Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Encino Government Offices, 527 North Main St., Encino, NM 88321
Details: The council meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For more information on Encino events, contact the Village Hall at (575) 584-2980.
Source: Village Clerk

Monthly Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Encino Government Offices, 527 North Main St., Encino, NM 88321
Details: The council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. For more information on Encino events, contact the Village Hall at (575) 584-2980.
Source: Village Clerk

Estancia

The Estancia Public Library parking lot is closed from May 6, 2026, to May 13, 2026, for construction. Please park on Highland Street at Arthur Park or the fire department and use the east entrance.

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM MDT
Location: Estancia Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. The board meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
Source: https://www.townofestancia.com

Box and Bubble Day

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Estancia Public Library, 601 S Tenth St, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: A family-friendly event outside the Estancia Public Library.
Source: Estancia Public Library Facebook Page

"Do Not Get Blood on the Daisies" — Author Event

Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT
Location: Estancia Public Library, 601 S Tenth St, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Q&A session, book signing, and more with local psychological suspense author Jennifer Nelson regarding her debut work, "Do Not Get Blood on the Daisies."
Source: Estancia Public Library Facebook Page

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM MDT
Location: Estancia Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. The board meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
Source: https://www.townofestancia.com

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM MDT
Location: Estancia Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Source: https://www.townofestancia.com

City of Moriarty

City Council Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM MDT
Location: Moriarty City Council Chambers, 202 Broadway Street South, Moriarty, NM 87035
Details: Regular meeting of the Moriarty City Council. The council meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
Source: https://www.moriartynm.org

Moriarty Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Moriarty City Council Chambers, 202 Broadway Street South, Moriarty, NM 87035
Details: Regular meeting of the Moriarty Planning and Zoning Commission.
Source: Reader Submission

City Council Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM MDT
Location: Moriarty City Council Chambers, 202 Broadway Street South, Moriarty, NM 87035
Details: Regular meeting of the Moriarty City Council.
Source: https://www.moriartynm.org

City Council Meeting

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM MDT
Location: Moriarty City Council Chambers, 202 Broadway Street South, Moriarty, NM 87035
Details: Regular meeting of the Moriarty City Council.
Source: Recurring event

City Council Meeting

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM MDT
Location: Moriarty City Council Chambers, 202 Broadway Street South, Moriarty, NM 87035
Details: Regular meeting of the Moriarty City Council.
Source: Recurring event

Mountainair

Town Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Regular meeting of the Mountainair Town Council. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. To attend by phone, call (346) 248-7799, Meeting ID: 856-052-5813, Passcode: 888-888.
Source: http://mountainairnm.gov

Rattlesnake Aversion Training for Dogs (FOMAS)

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MDT
Location: Deer Canyon Preserve Community Center, 1 Deer Canyon Trail, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Professional rattlesnake aversion training for dogs. Cost is $90 per dog. Reservations are required. Visit fomas.org/events to register.
Source: Reader Submission

Town Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Regular meeting of the Mountainair Town Council. To attend by phone, call (346) 248-7799, Meeting ID: 856-052-5813, Passcode: 888-888.
Source: http://mountainairnm.gov

Town Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM MDT
Location: Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Regular meeting of the Mountainair Town Council. To attend by phone, call (346) 248-7799, Meeting ID: 856-052-5813, Passcode: 888-888.
Source: http://mountainairnm.gov

Willard

Willard Village Council Monthly Meeting

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM MDT
Location: Willard Village Hall, 720 Dunlavy Ave, Willard, NM 87063
Details: The council meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. For more information on Willard events, contact the Village Hall at (505) 384-2874.
Source: Recurring Event

Willard Village Council Monthly Meeting

Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM MDT
Location: Willard Village Hall, 720 Dunlavy Ave, Willard, NM 87063
Details: The council meets on the 2nd Monday of each month. For more information on Willard events, contact the Village Hall at (505) 384-2874.
Source: Recurring Event

Soil and Water Conservation Districts

East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM MDT
Location: 715 S 5th St, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regular monthly meeting of the board supervisors to discuss regional conservation efforts and soil and water erosion prevention. The board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Source: Reader Submission

Claunch-Pinto Soil and Water Conservation District Regular Board Meeting

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM MDT
Location: Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Monthly meeting held on the 1st Friday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and currently available via Zoom. For Zoom access information, visit http://www.claunchpinto.org.
Source: Recurring Event

Central Tri-County Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM MDT
Location: 2506 NM-333, Moriarty, NM 87035 (also known as 2506 Old Route 66)
Details: Regular monthly meeting of the Central Tri-County SWCD board, held on the 1st Thursday of each month.
Source: Recurring Event

East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM MDT
Location: 715 S 5th St, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regular monthly meeting of the board supervisors. The board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Source: Reader Submission

Other Organizations

Mountainair Rotary Club Weekly Lunch Meeting

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026; Thursday, May 21, 2026; Thursday, May 28, 2026; Thursday, June 4, 2026; Thursday, June 11, 2026; Thursday, June 18, 2026; and Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM MDT
Location: Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Weekly meeting for community service planning and networking. Visitors are welcome and should bring a lunch.
Source: Recurring Event

Author Reading and Book Signing with Brian D. Hinson

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: La Galería @ The Shaffer, 103 W Main St, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Mountainair author Brian D. Hinson will appear at La Galería @ The Shaffer for a reading, discussion, and book signing focused on his World War I historical fantasy novel, Skies of Fire and Smoke. The novel explores an alternate 1916 in which the rise of powered flight may threaten the long-standing rule of dragons.
Source: La Galería @ The Shaffer

2026 Young Arts Club Exhibition (MMAC)

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026, through Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: Regular gallery hours
Location: Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Exhibition showcasing work by members of the MMAC Young Arts Club, the 2026 Artists-in-Residence cohort at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.
Source: https://manzanomountainartcouncil.org

Mountainair Spay and Neuter Clinic

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026, and Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: Determined by Pre-Paid Reservation
Location: Dr. Saul Community Center, 109 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: A two-day community spay and neuter clinic hosted by the Friends of the Mountainair Animal Shelter. Registration details will be posted at fomas.org/events as the date approaches.
Source: Reader Submission

"Free Range" Art Exhibition (MMAC)

Date: Ongoing through Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: Regular gallery hours
Location: Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Exhibition featuring local artwork inspired by the landscapes and agricultural heritage of the Estancia Valley.
Source: https://manzanomountainartcouncil.org

"Threads — The Art of Fiber" Exhibition Opening (MMAC)

Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM MDT
Location: Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Opening reception for Threads, an exhibition celebrating handmade paper, weaving, felting, and fabric arts.
Source: Reader Submission

SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Mountainair Sunflower Festival

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM MDT
Location: Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036 (corner of US Highway 60 and NM Highway 55) and throughout Monte Alto Plaza, 122 W Main St, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: A free, family-friendly arts festival featuring more than 50 fine artists, 20-plus local vendors, live music, a beer and wine garden, a children's activities area, a sunflower hat and costume contest, a treasure sale, and an art raffle and silent auction. More information will be available as the date approaches.
Source: https://manzanomountainartcouncil.org/2026-mountainair-sunflower-festival/

Astronomy and Nature

The Estancia Valley offers some of the darkest skies in New Mexico, making this area an excellent base for stargazing. Readers who want real-time sky guidance can use NASA's Eyes on the Solar System. The Estancia Valley is also part of a remarkable ecosystem with a wide variety of migratory and year-round bird species that can be viewed throughout the valley, particularly at these birding spots.

Full Moon: Blue Moon

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Details: May 2026 features two full moons — May 1, 2026, and May 31, 2026 — making the May 31 moon a "blue moon" by one common definition. No equipment is needed to enjoy the full moon, though even a pair of binoculars will reveal the Moon's craters in striking detail.
Source: Royal Observatory Greenwich

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