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2024 Election Results

2024 Election Results

The New Mexico Secretary of State's office has released unofficial election results, and Torrance County had 7,199 ballots cast out of 10,478 eligible voters. The following are the state and local results of the various races, constitutional amendments, and bond questions. Winners are designated in italics.

Winter Storm Watch for Torrance County

Winter Storm Watch for Torrance County

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch beginning 5:00 AM Wednesday, November 6, 2024, through 5:00 PM Friday, November 8, 2024. During this period, the NWS announced, it is expected that there will likely be road closures, strong wind gusts,

Upcoming Events for November 4, 2024

Upcoming Events for November 4, 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

Early Voting Continues Without Reports of Major Incidents

Early Voting Continues Without Reports of Major Incidents

Voters in Torrance County raised concerns after it was determined that the County Clerk’s office mailed out 140 ballots without return addresses. However, the New Mexico Secretary of State’s representative and Torrance County Clerk Linda Jaramillo assured voters that the clerk’s office was receiving ballots. No Major

Upcoming Events for October 28, 2024

Upcoming Events for October 28, 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

Upcoming Torrance County Farm and Livestock Bureau Events

Upcoming Torrance County Farm and Livestock Bureau Events

Torrance County Farm and Livestock Bureau Annual Meeting * Dinner, state and national visitors, and election of new officers * Monday, October 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM * East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District Building, 701 South 10th Street, Estancia Pesticide Public Applicators Certification Training * Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 8:

Update Regarding the Torrance County Commission Meeting on October 23, 2024

Update Regarding the Torrance County Commission Meeting on October 23, 2024

In response to a reader's helpful question regarding the article addressing the October 23, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners, I wanted to offer a few clarifications. I had written Linda Jaramillo, County Clerk, spoke on early voting. She stated that the deadline for absentee ballots had

County Faces IRS Penalty and Commissioner Threatens Speakers During Public Comment

County Faces IRS Penalty and Commissioner Threatens Speakers During Public Comment

The October 23, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners began with congratulations for the absent chairman, Ryan Schwebach, as his son had won an FFA competition that led to the father-and-son duo advancing to competitions in Indiana. It then went into public comment, which addressed residents' allegations that

Upcoming Events for October 21, 2024

Upcoming Events for October 21, 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

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

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