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Willard Adjusts Voting Location

Willard Adjusts Voting Location

The Willard Village Council convened on Monday, October 14, 2024, absent mayor pro tem Edward Redondo. According to Mayor David Dean, Redondo was out sick. Council member Roberta Chavez was initially not present for the meeting, thinking it had been canceled due to Indigenous People's Day. After a

Upcoming Events for October 14, 2024

Upcoming Events for October 14, 2024

Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Department of Veterans Affairs Flu and COVID Vaccines * Starting October 1, 2024 * Walk-in shots

County Commissioners Push through Payment Decisions at the end of an Eight-Hour Session

County Commissioners Push through Payment Decisions at the end of an Eight-Hour Session

Planning and Zoning Department Director Don Goen brought before the commissioners a proposed change to Torrance County Ordinance 2020-06 and requested approval to publish the title and general summary of the proposed changes to the ordinance prior to the public hearing to decide whether to approve the changes, which would

Torrance County Commissioners focus on Cannabis-Related Planning and Zoning Issues

Torrance County Commissioners focus on Cannabis-Related Planning and Zoning Issues

During the public comment period of the October 9, 2024, Torrance County Commission meeting, Ann Schropp (wife of Torrance County Commissioner Sam Schropp) spoke about the Carter Foundation bringing an election observer to oversee elections in Torrance County. Schropp said it was embarrassing that observers needed to be present and

Estancia Trustees Listen to Resident Complaints Regarding Allegedly Aggressive Dog

Estancia Trustees Listen to Resident Complaints Regarding Allegedly Aggressive Dog

The Estancia Board of Trustees began its meeting with a moment of silence for Nastassia Chavez and her son, Micah Perea, who passed away in a car accident on September 13, 2024. During the public comment period, Anthony Zamora expressed concern regarding alleged attacks from a neighbor's dog.

Upcoming Events for October 7, 2024

Upcoming Events for October 7, 2024

Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Department of Veterans Affairs Flu and COVID Vaccines * Starting October 1, 2024 * Walk-in shots

USDA Webinar on Tools to Manage Taxes Before the End of the Year

USDA Webinar on Tools to Manage Taxes Before the End of the Year

The USDA will offer a webinar on tools to manage taxes for farmers and other agribusinesses before the end of the year. It will be on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM MDT. Registration is here.

Indian Food Night at B Street Market

Indian Food Night at B Street Market

(Advertising Content) This Friday, the B Street Market will host an Indian Food Night. There will be live music by Salt Road, delicacies from India, and good company, but since this event sells out nearly every time, you had better reserve your spot before they are all gone. It’s

Upcoming Events for September 30, 2024

Upcoming Events for September 30, 2024

Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Department of Veterans Affairs Albuquerque Fisher House 5th Anniversary Celebration * Wednesday, October 9, 2024,

Taking the Oath of Citizenship

Taking the Oath of Citizenship

This summer, the Mountainair Dispatch was invited to observe a citizenship ceremony officiated by the Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services and hosted by the Friends of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument at the national monument’s Quarai unit. Due to security concerns, the event was not widely publicized

Representative Discusses Targeting Fentanyl-Related Crime and Torrance County's Decision to Extend CoreCivic Contract

Representative Discusses Targeting Fentanyl-Related Crime and Torrance County's Decision to Extend CoreCivic Contract

Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-1, which includes Torrance County) was satisfied with the recently enacted congressional resolution that provided temporary funding to keep the federal government operational. During her September 26, 2024, press conference, Stansbury noted that the US Congress would have to address numerous matters to renegotiate federal funding before

Despite Rumors, New Estancia EMT Has Healthy Record

Despite Rumors, New Estancia EMT Has Healthy Record

After reporting that Estancia Fire Department had hired Lester Gary as an EMT on September 18, 2024, sources approached the Mountainair Dispatch asserting that Gary had a history of disciplinary action due to negligence and misconduct. While small-town rumors can be accurate, this is not such an instance. A public

USDA, USFS, Southwestern Region, Cibola NF & NGs Planned Fall/Winter 2024-2025 Prescribed Fires Map

Forest Service Announces Prescribed Burns for Autumn

At the September 24, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Local Emergency Planning Committee, US Forest Service representative Christian Larson identified two possible prescribed burns for Autumn in the Torrance County area. A press release published by the New Mexico Fire Information website provided additional details regarding seven prescribed burns

County Commission Extends Contract with CoreCivic and Identifies Incoming County Manager

County Commission Extends Contract with CoreCivic and Identifies Incoming County Manager

The September 25, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners ("TCC") addressed: 1. Estancia Mayor Nathan Dial's concerns regarding the Torrance County Sheriff threatening to arrest him for attending a meeting of the Torrance County Republican Party at the McIntosh Senior Center; 2. the Torrance County

Willard Municipal Maintenance/Groundskeeper Part-Time Job Position Available

Job Opportunity

Willard Municipal Maintenance/Groundskeeper Part-Time Job Position Available

Location: The Village of Willard, Willard, NM 87063 Job Status: Part-Time Rate of Pay: $13.50/hour Contact: Cassandra Garcia, 505-384-2874 Job Description The Village of Willard is in search of a part-time candidate who can assist the Village of Willard with daily operations, which include, but are not limited

Upcoming Events for September 23, 2024

Upcoming Events for September 23, 2024

Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. Federal Government Department of Veterans Affairs Faces of Service Photo Day * September 25-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Veterans may

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Torrance County

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Torrance County

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch 680, effective until 10:00 PM MDT on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The watch covers several counties in New Mexico, including Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Eddy, Guadalupe, Harding, Lea, Lincoln, Mora, Quay, Roosevelt, San Miguel, and Torrance. Residents

Mountainair Selects New Police Chief

Mountainair Selects New Police Chief

After addressing the administrative matters normally dealt with during town council meetings, Mountainair's town council went into executive session on September 17, 2024, to discuss whether their candidate, dressed in a conservative suit and white shirt and seated in the front row of the audience, was right for

Board of Trustees Addresses Change in Zoning and Swears In New Officer

Board of Trustees Addresses Change in Zoning and Swears In New Officer

Estancia opened its Monday, September 16, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting with a public hearing addressing whether to approve a zoning amendment request made by Robert "Bo" Lutrick. Lutrick, the owner of 408 and 415 Lassiter Street North, sought to convert the zoning from R-1, Conventional Residential Zoning,

A Brief Note Regarding Corrections

A Brief Note Regarding Corrections

I want to thank everyone who contacted me yesterday regarding a correction I made to the article Another Look at Cannabis, a Multi-Million Dollar Expense, and a Relationship with EMWT Water. Your feedback is crucial in my commitment to accuracy. I've realized that I need to make corrections

Another Look at Cannabis, a Multi-million Dollar Expense, and A Relationship with EMWT Water

Another Look at Cannabis, a Multi-million Dollar Expense, and A Relationship with EMWT Water

The Torrance County Public Hearing Concerning Cannabis Grow Operations The September 11, 2024, regular meeting of the Torrance County Commission opened with a lengthy public comment period largely composed of activists requesting that the Torrance County Commission terminate its contract with CoreCivic for the operation of the Torrance County Detention

Upcoming Events for September 16, 2024

Upcoming Events for September 16, 2024

Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. Federal Government Department of Veterans Affairs Faces of Service Photo Day * September 25-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM * Veterans may

Traffic Stop Leads to Manhunt and Arrest in Mountainair

Traffic Stop Leads to Manhunt and Arrest in Mountainair

On Friday, September 13, 2024, Torrance County Emergency Management released a statement on social media advising the public to be on the lookout for a shirtless male. On Saturday, the Torrance County Sheriff's Office arrested that individual in Mountainair. Undersheriff Stephanie Reynolds provided additional information via email regarding

Torrance County Request for Proposals RFP #TC FY24-25-007 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Torrance County Request for Proposals RFP #TC FY24-25-007 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Torrance County, New Mexico UPDATING THE 2017 HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR TORRANCE COUNTY/TOWN OF ESTANCIA/CITY OF MORIARTY/TOWN OF MOUNTAINAIR/VILLAGE OF WILLARD/VILLAGE OF ENCINO/CLAUNCH-PINTO SWCD Torrance County is requesting proposals from qualified professionals or firms to update the existing Hazard Mitigation Plan for Torrance County.

Claunch-Pinto SWCD Annual Meeting

Claunch-Pinto SWCD Annual Meeting

The Claunch-Pinto Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM (lunch will be served). Those interested in attending should RSVP no later than September 11, 2024, by contacting 505-847-2372 0r 505-847-2243. The annual meeting will take place at

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