Upcoming Events for October 20, 2025

Federal Government

Department of Veterans Affairs

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

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, also to 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 government shutdown.

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 at this time due to the government shutdown: 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

• Dr. Saul Community Center: 111 N. Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036
• Duran Community Center: 15 Vidal St., Duran, NM 88301
• Encino Community Center: 427 B North Main St., Encino, NM 88321
• Estancia High School Gym: 709 Hopewell, Estancia, NM 87016
• Manzano Community Center: 04 Community Center Rd., Manzano, NM 87036
• 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
• Tajique Community Center: 8636 Hwy 55, Tajique, NM 87016
• Torreon Community Center: 18 Torreon Heights Rd, Torreon, NM 87061
• Willard Community Center: 520 N. Becker Ave., Willard, NM 87063

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

Water Bath Canning Demonstration

• Saturday, November 8, 2025, starting at 10:30 AM
• For reservations, please contact Debby Maberry at maberryd@nmsu.edu or 505-544-4334.
• Bethel Store House, 1719 4th Street, Moriarty, NM 87035

Free Classes at Bethel Store House

Nutrition Education Cooking Class

• Monday, November 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Hands-on Creative Arts Class: Make Your Own Pinecone Art

• Monday, November 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Bethel Store House, 1719 4th Street, Moriarty, NM 87035

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

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

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

Torrance County Commissioners Meeting

• November 26, 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

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

Varsity Volleyball vs. Corona (District Game)

• November 3, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Mountainair High School, 901 W 3rd St, Mountainair, NM 87036, USA

Election Day - No School

• November 4, 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.

Route 666 Horror Movie Showcase: Terrifier

• Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10:00 PM
• Lobo Theater, 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM

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

Don’t Look Now (1973)

• Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
• Dir. Nicholas Roeg, Starring Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

The Ring (2002)

• Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 8:00 PM
• Dir. Gore Verbinski, Starring Naomi Watts
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

The Devil’s Rain (1975)

• Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 10:30 PM
• Dir. Robert Fuest, Starring William Shatner, Tom Skerritt, Ernest Borgnine, Ida Lupino, and John Travolta
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Betty Boop’s Halloween Party

• Sunday, October 26, 2025, through October 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM (all seats $10)
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Tura! (2024)

• Sunday, October 26, 2025, through October 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM
• Dir. Cody Jarrett, Featuring interviews with John Waters, Dita Von Teese, Pamela Des Barres, Kitten Natividad, and narration by Margaret Cho
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Cult Classic Film Night: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

• October 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• “If you’re ready to dress up, sing along, and indulge in the quirky world of Rocky Horror, then join us at the Lobo Theater.”
• The Lobo Theater, 3013 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Soundcult, with opening act Wilgira

• Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 7:30 PM (all seats $10)
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Double Feature: Cat People (1942) and The Curse of the Cat People (1944)

• Friday, October 31, 2025, at 2:30 PM and 6:00 PM
• Dirs. Gunther von Fritsch and Robert Wise, Starring Simone Simon, Kent Smith, and Jane Randolph
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Urchin (2025)

• Saturday, November 1, 2025, through November 4, 2025, at 3:30 PM and 7:45 PM
• Dir., Harris Dickinson, Starring Frank Dillane
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Heightened Scrutiny (2025)

• Saturday, November 1, 2025, through November 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM
• Dir., Sam Feder, featuring civil rights attorney Chase Strangio, journalists Jelani Cobb, Lydia Polgreen, and Gina Chua, and activist Laverne Cox
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

🎨🐾 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

Town of Estancia Public Hearing About Amending Ordinance 01-2021 With Reference to Cannabis and RV Parks

• November 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM
• Town Hall, 513 Williams Ave, Estancia, NM 87016
• Public Comment will be welcome at the Hearing. If preferred, written comment can be dropped off at Town Hall (513 Williams St. Estancia, NM 87016) and/or emailed to Town Clerk Michelle Jones at Mjones@estancianm.gov or mailed to Town of Estancia, PO Box 166, Estancia NM 87016.

V for Vendetta (2006)

• November 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Dir., James McTeigue, Starring Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman
• The Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106