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Federal Government

National Park Service (NPS)

BARK Ranger Program: BARK in the Park

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
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, Know where to go). Co-hosted by the Friends of the Mountainair Animal Shelter.
Source: https://www.nps.gov/sapu

State Government

New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services

11th Annual Heroes Hiring Heroes Employment Event

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: American Legion Post 13, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Note: Co-verified with National Hispanic Cultural Center address vicinity)
Details: A statewide veteran employment event connecting veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with employers. Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple resumes and dress professionally.
Source: https://www.dws.state.nm.us/HeroesHiringHeroes

NMSU Cooperative Extension Service

Kitchen Creations Diabetic Cooking Class

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 and Saturday, May 2, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Torrance County Fairgrounds, 701 10th St, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: A cooking school for people with diabetes and their families. While the April 18 class was canceled, subsequent sessions in this series remain scheduled.
Source: https://torranceextension.nmsu.edu/

Torrance County

Torrance County Commission

Regular Commission Meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regularly scheduled administrative meeting of the Board of County Commissioners; Agenda items include department updates, budget resolutions, and negotiations for the Palomas Wind Project.
Source: https://www.torrancecountynm.org

Encino

Encino Village Council

Monthly Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
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: Recurring Event

Estancia

Estancia Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Estancia Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. The board meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
Source: https://www.estancianm.gov

Moriarty

City of Moriarty

Spring Clean-Up

Date: April 20, 2026 – April 26, 2026
Time: Daily during business hours
Location: Public Works Department (Dumping Bins), Moriarty, NM
Details: Annual spring cleaning event to help keep the community litter-free. Large item pickup is available on April 22 for those who scheduled it by April 17.
Source: https://www.moriartynm.gov

City of Moriarty

City Council Meeting

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM (Typical time; check agenda for confirmation)
Location: Moriarty City Council Chambers, 202 Broadway Street South, Moriarty, NM 87035
Details: Regular meeting of the Moriarty City Council.
Source: https://www.moriartynm.gov

Mountainair

Town of Mountainair

Town Council Meeting

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
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 every month.
Source: https://www.mountainairnm.gov

Willard

Willard Village Council

Monthly Council Meeting

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

Other Organizations

Mountainair Rotary Club

Weekly Meeting

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026, and Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: Weekly meeting for community service planning and networking.
Source: Recurring Event

Manzano Mountain Art Council (MMAC)

Poetry Days (Final Day)

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Manzano Mountain Arts Council, 101 East Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036
Details: The concluding event for Poetry Days, celebrating National Poetry Month with readings and community participation.
Source: https://manzanomountainartcouncil.org

Manzano Mountain Art Council (MMAC)

"Free Range" Art Exhibition

Date: Ongoing through 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

East Torrance Soil & Water Conservation District

District Board Meeting

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 715 S 5th St, Estancia, NM 87016
Details: Regular monthly meeting of the board supervisors to discuss regional conservation efforts and soil/water erosion prevention.
Source: Reader Submission

Claunch-Pinto Soil & Water Conservation District

Regular Board Meeting

Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM
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.
Source: http://www.claunchpinto.org