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Federal Government

Department of Veterans Affairs

Due to the Government Shutdown, attendees should check with the VA before events for cancellations.

New Mexico VA Healthcare System Information Fair and Town Hall

• October 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Information Fair); 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Town Hall)
• Auditorium, Building 39, Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, 1501 San Pedro Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108, and via livestream

Monthly Food Distribution with Roadrunner Food Bank

• Every Fourth Thursday (October 23, 2025) of the Month, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or until food is gone.
• Veterans Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Deceased Veteran Memorial Service

• November 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
• New Mexico Veterans Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, will also be streamed via Facebook Live

Pecos National Historical Park

There are currently no amenities or services available at Pecos National Historical Park due to the lapse in government funding.

No events at this time.

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

The following units within Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument are not currently open or accessible: Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center, Quarai Unit, and Gran Quivira Unit.

No events at this time.

State Government

Voting

The Regular Local Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Torrance County Polling Places and Addresses

Estancia High School Gym: 709 Hopewell, Estancia, NM 87016

Dr. Saul Community Center: 111 N. Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

Torreon Community Center: 18 Torreon Heights Rd, Torreon, NM 87061

Willard Community Center: 520 N. Becker Ave., Willard, NM 87063

Duran Community Center: 15 Vidal St., Duran, NM 88301

Encino Community Center: 427 B North Main St., Encino, NM 88321

McIntosh Senior Center: 16 Willow Lake Rd., McIntosh, NM 87032

Moriarty Civic Center: 202 Broadway Ave., Moriarty, NM 87035
 
Moriarty/Edgewood Admin Bldg.: 2422 US Route 66, Moriarty, NM 87035

Manzano Community Center: 04 Community Center Rd., Manzano, NM 87036

Tajique Community Center: 8636 Hwy 55, Tajique, NM 87016

Early, In-Person: Torrance County Administrative Office, 205 S. 9th St., Estancia, New Mexico 87016 
 
Alternate early, in-person: Moriarty Civic Center, 202 Broadway Ave., Moriarty, New Mexico 87035

Absentee By Mail: Torrance County Administrative Office, 205 S. 9th Street, Estancia, New Mexico 87016

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

No events scheduled at this time.

Torrance County

Torrance County Commissioners Meeting

• October 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Estancia Valley Youth and Family Council Board Meeting

• October 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Local Emergency Planning Committee

• October 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Planning and Zoning Meeting

• November 5, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Commissioners Meeting

• November 12, 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 (October 21, 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

Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Volleyball vs. Alamo Navajo

• October 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
• Mountainair High School, 901 W 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036, USA

Junior High and Varsity Volleyball vs. Corona

• October 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Corona Junior/Senior High School, 531 Franklin St, Corona, NM 88318, USA

Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Volleyball vs. Quemado

• October 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM
• Quemado High School, 3484 US-60, Quemado, NM 87829, USA

Junior High and Varsity Football vs. Roy

• October 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Roy Public School, Roy, NM 87743

Varsity Volleyball vs. Vaughn (District Game)

• October 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Vaughn Municipal Schools, 101 4th St, Vaughn, NM 88353, USA

Junior High and Varsity Volleyball vs. Hondo (District Game)

• October 23, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Hondo High School, 111 Don Pablo Ln., Hondo, NM 88336

Junior High and Varsity Volleyball vs. Carrizozo (District Game)

• October 28, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Carrizozo High School, 800 D Ave., Carrizozo, NM 88301

Mountainair Trick-Or-Treat

• October 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM
• Mountainair Elementary School, 405 W Broadway, Mountainair, NM 87036

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.

Mountainair Clothing Bank/Free Store

• There will be a 20-item limit on donations taken.
• All dates are Fridays
• October 24, 2025
• November 21, 2025
• Dr. Saul Community Center, 111 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036

🎨🐾 Paint Your Pet Party! 🐾🎨

• Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Paint your fur baby with us at this fun Paint-YOUR-Pet party hosted by Melissa from Happy Trees Painting. We will be painting with acrylic paint on an 11x14" canvas. All supplies and instruction are included! No prior art experience needed.
• Proceeds benefit Friends of Mountainair Animal Shelter (FOMAS), helping us provide spay/neuter, vet care, and other critical support for local animals in need.
• AFTER purchasing your ticket, please send ONE good photo of your pet to info@happytreespainting.com by October 25th so we can pre-sketch your pet onto your canvas. (All animal types welcome!)
• Spots are limited, so reserve yours today and create a masterpiece while making a difference for shelter pets! 🐶
• Click Here for Tickets
• Mountainair Multipurpose Building (Behind the Dr. Saul Building), 106 N Sunset Ave., Mountainair, NM 87036