Upcoming Events for October 27, 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 of the Month, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM or until food is gone. (The Mountainair Dispatch contacted the VA regarding the November food distribution date. Currently, the food distribution date is set for Thanksgiving, and it is unclear whether the distribution events will be affected by the government shutdown. The Mountainair Dispatch hopes to provide an update as soon as possible.)
• 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 Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center, Quarai Unit, and Gran Quivira Unit of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument are closed due to the government shutdown.

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 Rd, 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

The Early Vote location at the Moriarty Civic will change locations on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from the Civic Center to City Hall (across the street). For Election Day, it will return to the Civic Center.

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

New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services

The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) is compiling its list of Veterans Day ceremonies and events. If you would like to include your Veterans Day event, email the NMDVS Public Affairs Coordinator at dvs.pio@dvs.nm.gov and include the event city, venue and full address (with zip code), type of event (i.e., parade, ceremony, concert, etc.), public contact information (name, phone number, and email), and the date and time of the event.

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

US Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony

• November 10, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• New Mexico State Capitol Rotunda, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Albuquerque Veterans Day Event

• November 11, 2025, with a parade from the USS Bullhead Memorial Park (next to the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center) to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park at 9:00 AM, a ceremony at 10:30 AM, followed by music and a flyover
• USS Bullhead Memorial Park, 1606 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
• New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

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

Local Emergency Planning Committee

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

Special Meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners regarding Prescription Drug Coverage and the Contract between Torrance County and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

• October 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM
• Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016 and via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 917 8020 2679 Passcode: 226078
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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 (November 4, 2025; awaiting confirmation of whether this meeting has been cancelled due to elections)
• 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 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

Varsity Volleyball vs. Vaughn (District Game)

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

Thanksgiving Break - No School

• November 24, 2025, through November 28, 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

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

Mountainair Clothing Bank/Free Store

• There will be a 20-item limit on donations taken.
• January 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Dr. Saul Community Center, 111 N Roosevelt Ave, Mountainair, NM 87036