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Upcoming Events for Monday, April 27, 2026

Upcoming Events for Monday, April 27, 2026

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Today, the Mountainair Dispatch Goes Completely Public

Today, the Mountainair Dispatch Goes Completely Public

How You Can Help Keep this Experiment of a Micro-Local Newsroom Going The Mountainair Dispatch exists because Torrance County deserves a news outlet that treats it seriously. Its readers deserve the ability to make informed decisions, whether at the polls, with their wallets, or in their actions. When I moved

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Estancia Stonewalls Records Request for 74 Days, Faces AG Complaint

ESTANCIA - On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Mountainair Dispatch filed a formal complaint with the New Mexico Attorney General's Office alleging that the Town of Estancia had unlawfully withheld public records sought pursuant to an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request for more than two months.

Estancia Fires Acting Fire Chief, Reinstates Wolonsky After Structure Fire

Estancia Fires Acting Fire Chief, Reinstates Wolonsky After Structure Fire

ESTANCIA — The Estancia Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday night, April 21, 2026, to reinstate Chris Wolonsky as fire chief of the Estancia Fire Department and terminate acting Fire Chief Lester Gary -- not only from the interim role but from the fire department entirely -- following a special

Mountainair Advances Sewage Treatment Project, Discusses Potential Rate Increases

Mountainair Advances Sewage Treatment Project, Discusses Potential Rate Increases

Council adopts cemetery fee policy, approves $7,000 grant-writing contract, and receives notice of $10 million wastewater funding approval. The Mountainair Town Council met on April 21, 2026, to tackle an agenda ranging from the finalization of cemetery protocols to a massive multi-million dollar upgrade for the town’s wastewater

Sheriff Responds to Estancia-Mountainair MOU Controversy

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Sheriff Responds to Estancia-Mountainair MOU Controversy

In an interview with the Mountainair Dispatch, Torrance County Sheriff David Frazee and Undersheriff Stephanie Reynolds lay out their timeline of the Estancia-Mountainair mutual aid dispute - and say liability, not politics, drove their actions. Torrance County Sheriff David Frazee and Undersheriff Stephanie Reynolds sat down with The Mountainair Dispatch

Encino Village Council addresses water access, cemetery ownership, and equipment purchases in April meeting

Encino Village Council addresses water access, cemetery ownership, and equipment purchases in April meeting

The Encino Village Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, addressing infrastructure questions, property ownership issues, and routine administrative business. Council members present included Mayor Elias Sanchez, Mayor Pro Tem Victor Gallegos, Herman Garcia, Stephen Guyman, and Town Clerk Angel Sanchez. Councilor Corine Perez was not present. Water

Fire Weather Watch Issued for Torrance County; Critical Conditions Expected Wednesday

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Fire Weather Watch Issued for Torrance County; Critical Conditions Expected Wednesday

MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Torrance County and the surrounding Central Highlands, warning of critical fire conditions beginning Wednesday morning. The watch, which includes Mountainair and the Estancia Valley, is in effect from 11:00 AM until 9:00

Upcoming Events for Monday, April 20, 2026

Upcoming Events for Monday, April 20, 2026

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Fire destroys Estancia commercial building, knocks out power and closes NM-41

Fire destroys Estancia commercial building, knocks out power and closes NM-41

A structure fire reported around 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, destroyed a commercial building at 501 Fifth Street (NM-41) in Estancia, prompting a multi-agency response, shutting down the highway, and cutting power to the town. By late morning, crews had largely brought the fire under control, but

Red Flag Warning and Freeze Watch Issued for Torrance County and Estancia Valley

Red Flag Warning and Freeze Watch Issued for Torrance County and Estancia Valley

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning and a Freeze Watch for Torrance County, signaling a period of volatile weather with critical fire danger, followed by a sharp drop into sub-freezing temperatures. The Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Sandia and Manzano Mountains

Upcoming Events for April 13, 2026

Upcoming Events for April 13, 2026

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Moriarty-MRCOG Open House

Moriarty-MRCOG Open House

The City of Moriarty and the Mid-Region Council of Governments are hosting the Moriarty Open House on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will be held at Chili Hills Restaurant, located at 1805 US Rte 66 W, Moriarty, NM 87035.

Torrance County Commissioners Hear Abuse Allegations at Detention Facility, Weigh Edgewood Fire Request, Accept Financial Audit

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Torrance County Commissioners Hear Abuse Allegations at Detention Facility, Weigh Edgewood Fire Request, Accept Financial Audit

The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners convened its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the county administrative offices in Estancia. The three-member board — Chair Ryan Schwebach of District 2, Vice Chair Kevin McCall of District 1, and Commissioner Linda Jaramillo of District 3 — heard testimony alleging abuse

Dogs Explore Ancient Ruins at BARK in the Park Event at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

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Dogs Explore Ancient Ruins at BARK in the Park Event at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Saturday’s BARK in the Park event at the Quarai Unit of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument was a success for both the Friends of Mountainair Animal Shelter (FOMAS) and the National Park Service, but most of all for the dogs. Along with visitors’ pets, FOMAS brought multiple adoptable and

Upcoming Events for April 6, 2026

Upcoming Events for April 6, 2026

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Torrance County Approves ICE Detention Contract Extension Over Public Objections

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Torrance County Approves ICE Detention Contract Extension Over Public Objections

ESTANCIA – The Torrance County Commission on Thursday unanimously approved what county officials indicated is likely the final extension of the county's contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia. The contract modification extends the intergovernmental service agreement between Torrance

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Freeze Alert

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Freeze Watch at 12:00 PM MDT, Thursday, April 2, 2026, warning that sub-freezing temperatures could develop late Friday night and continue into Saturday morning across parts of central and northern New Mexico, including the Estancia Valley. Forecasters say temperatures could drop

Diné Jewelry History Talk Comes to Mountainair

Diné Jewelry History Talk Comes to Mountainair

The Torrance County Archaeological Society will host a free public presentation on the history of Diné (Navajo) jewelry on Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the MMAC Building, 101 E. Broadway, Mountainair. Zeke Naabaahii Argeanas will lead the presentation, which explores one of the most distinctive and

Upcoming Events for March 30, 2026

Upcoming Events for March 30, 2026

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Torrance County Commission Postpones Contract Decision

Torrance County Commission Postpones Contract Decision

The Monday, March 30, 2026, special meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners was postponed by the commissioners before it got underway. County Attorney Michael Garcia and Torrance County Commission Chair Ryan Schwebach conferred over Zoom regarding the meeting agenda, noting that it described the special meeting as occurring on “Wednesday,

Special Meeting Regarding ICE Contract

Special Meeting Regarding ICE Contract

The Torrance County Commissioners will be holding a special meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The meeting will address the contract with ICE regarding services at the Torrance County Detention Facility, fire services for the Town of Edgewood, and the Corona School Bond Election. The meeting

Fire Weather Watch Thursday for Central Highlands Amid Record Heat and Critical Wind Conditions

Fire Weather Watch Thursday for Central Highlands Amid Record Heat and Critical Wind Conditions

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, Central Highlands, Northeast Highlands, and Northeast Plains, in effect Thursday, March 26, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. MDT. This watch comes as the region enters an extended stretch of

Moriarty Community Open House Event

Moriarty Community Open House Event

The Mid-Region Council of Governments is hosting a community open house for the City of Moriarty to ask a question that affects all residents: What should the City of Moriarty look like in 20 years? This question has huge implications, from where people work, to where they buy their groceries,

Upcoming Events for March 23, 2026

Upcoming Events for March 23, 2026

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