Upcoming Events for November 17, 2025

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Federal Government

Department of Veterans Affairs

Monthly Food Distribution with Roadrunner Food Bank

• Every Fourth Thursday of the Month, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or until food is gone. (In October 2025, Mountainair Dispatch contacted the VA regarding the November food distribution date, which is on Thanksgiving. The VA did not respond.)
• Veterans Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Pecos National Historical Park

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

• Every day until January 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM
• Visitors’ Center, Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos, NM 87552

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

• Every Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday until January 3, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 2:15 pm
• Talks begin at the Visitors’ Center, then travel to the Trading Post; Visitors’ Center, Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos, NM 87552

Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour

• Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until January 3, 2026 (except for 11/27/25, 12/25/25, and 01/01/26) from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
• Visitors’ Center, Pecos National Historical Park, Pecos, NM 87552

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

No events have been scheduled at this time.

State Government

New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services

Weekly DVS Veterans' Benefits Outreach

• Monday and Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Santa Fe Vet Center, 2209 Brothers Road, Santa Fe, NM
• Wednesday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the State Veterans' Home, 992 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences, NM

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

Kitchen Creations Diabetes Cooking Classes

• April 18, 2026, April 25, 2026, May 2, 2025, and May 9, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Torrance County Fairgrounds, 715 10th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County

Estancia Valley Youth and Family Council Board Meeting

• November 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Local Emergency Planning Committee

• November 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Commissioners Meeting

• November 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Commissioners Meeting

• December 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Commissioners Meeting

• December 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Mountainair

Mountainair Town Council

• 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM (November 18, 2025)
• Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036
• Call-in info: 346-248-7799
• Access code: 856-052-5813
• Passcode: 888-888

Mountainair Public Schools

Thanksgiving Break - No School

• November 24, 2025, through November 28, 2025

Early Dismissal

• December 17, 2025, at 1:30 PM
• December 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM

End of Second Quarter

• December 18, 2025

Other Organizations

Mountainair Rotary Club

• 12:00 PM every Thursday
• Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036
• Attendees should bring their own lunch.

Roadrunner Food Pantry - Estancia

• Every third Tuesday of the Month (November 18, 2025), beginning at 2:00 PM
• Delivery is first-come, first-served, and attendees should bring a box, bag, or basket to carry food. No ID is required.
• Enchantment Legacy, LLC, 1011 Allen Street, NM 87016

Santa at the Bethel Community Storehouse

• December 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (store open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• This family fun day will include refreshments, caroling, ornament-making, and new gifts to buy.
• Bethel Community Storehouse, 1719 4th Street, Moriarty, NM 87035

31st Annual Torrance County Craft Fair and Lights Parade

• Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Bingo from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
• Santa from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Lights Parade line-up at the high school at 5:00 PM; step off on Main Street at 6:00 PM
• Vendor/Food Booth Info: Call Barbara at 505-384-2003 x2413
• Estancia High School Gym, Estancia High School, 709 Hopewell Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Mountainair Clothing Bank/Free Store

• There will be a limit of 20 items per person.
• January 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Dr. Saul Community Center, 111 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036