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EMS, Water Meters, and Natural Gas Issues Addressed in Town Council Meeting

Mountainair Town Council

EMS, Water Meters, and Natural Gas Issues Addressed in Town Council Meeting

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Upcoming Events for July 24, 2023

Upcoming Events for July 24, 2023

Federal Government US District Court for the District of New Mexico Springer v. 7th Judicial District, et al., 1:23-cv-00499-MIS-JMR, no upcoming court appearances or filing dates have been set as of yet for this month. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Ranger Choice Program, every Friday at 11:00 AM,

A fire grows beneath a power pole and amongst scrub brush and trees to the left of a gate to a ranch.

Fire on Red Bluff Rapidly Contained by USFS and Mountainair Firefighters

Just past Mountainair High School's football field, Third Street curves around the MIP property, briefly turning into Smith Road before becoming Red Bluff Road at the next curve. There, a set of power lines hang over the metal gate to the Lovato family's ranch. The lines

Trustee Stella Chavez, Trustee J. Morrow Hall, look at Mayor Nathan Dial as he smirks at a member of tand Mayor Nathan Dial

Estancia Trustees Address Pay Raises for Clerk and Interim Chief

The July 17, 2023, meeting of Estancia’s Board of Trustees could be broken down into three broad topics: land use and maintenance, matters concerning the interim chief and town clerk, and the Old Timers’ Day events. Mayor Pro Tem Noah Sedillo was not present for the meeting, so all

Upcoming Events for July 17, 2023

Upcoming Events for July 17, 2023

Federal Government US District Court for the District of New Mexico Springer v. 7th Judicial District, et al., 1:23-cv-00499-MIS-JMR, no upcoming court appearances or filing dates set as of yet for this month. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Ranger Choice Program, every Friday at 11:00 AM, no registration

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Mountainair BOE addresses the end of the fiscal year

Mountainair BOE addresses the end of the fiscal year

The June 27, 2023, meeting of the Mountainair Board of Education began with Mountainair Public Schools business manager Peter Nieto working to close out several financial matters before the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2023. Specifically, Nieto addressed payroll, expenditures, multiple budget adjustment requests related to operational

Upcoming Events for Monday, July 10, 2023

Upcoming Events for Monday, July 10, 2023

Federal Government US District Court for the District of New Mexico Springer v. 7th Judicial District, et al., 1:23-cv-00499-MIS-JMR, no upcoming court appearances or filing dates set as of yet for this month. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Ranger Choice Program, every Friday at 11:00 AM, no registration

Mountainair’s New Fire Truck Rolls Out

Mountainair’s New Fire Truck Rolls Out

In January 2022, Mountainair Fire Department’s Josh Lewis started working on purchasing a fire truck. It just arrived. It promises to be an asset to fighting fires for MFD.

Reading by Local Science Fiction Author

Reading by Local Science Fiction Author

As an update to the Upcoming Events post for this week, local science fiction author Brian Hinson will be giving a short reading from one of his works on July 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the lobby of the Shaffer Hotel, 103 West Main Street, Mountainair, NM 87036.

Public Notice: Mountainair Ordinances 02-2023 through 05-2023

Public Notice: Mountainair Ordinances 02-2023 through 05-2023

The following ordinances have been published at the request of the Town of Mountainair: * Ordinance 02-2023, Pertaining to a proposed rate change for municipal water services; * Ordinance 03-2023, Pertaining to a proposed rate change for municipal wastewater services; * Ordinance 04-2023, Pertaining to a proposed rate change for solid waste services;

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, July 3, 2023

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, July 3, 2023

Federal Government US District Court for the District of New Mexico Springer v. 7th Judicial District, et al., 1:23-cv-00499-MIS-JMR, no upcoming court appearances or filing dates set as of yet for this month. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Ranger Choice Program, every Friday at 11:00 AM, no registration

Mountainair’s Fourth of July Jubilee

For a joyful celebration such as this, I felt video would do far more than words, so please enjoy this wrap-up of Mountainair's jubilee festivities, from the Friday dance concert, the Saturday morning parade, the naturalization of 11 new citizens, and, of course, the fireworks spectacular. Please don&

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, June 26, 2023

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, June 26, 2023

Everything you need to know for the Mountainair Jubilee this weekend!

MPS Sexual Assault Investigations End Without Criminal Charges

MPS Sexual Assault Investigations End Without Criminal Charges

At the end of January 2023, Joshua Toler made shocking allegations of sexual misconduct by Mountainair basketball players. Now the findings from the investigations into those allegations are public.

June 20th's Mountainair Town Council Meeting focused on Jubilee and Infrastructure Improvements

June 20th's Mountainair Town Council Meeting focused on Jubilee and Infrastructure Improvements

The town council meeting began with Mayor Peter Nieto and the Town Council discussing the town’s need to hire two public works employees. Town Clerk Dennis Fulfer also mentioned that he was vetting two applicants for the Mountainair Police Department. With respect to the Mountainair Jubilee, the mayor discussed

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, June 19, 2023

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, June 19, 2023

Federal Government US District Court for the District of New Mexico Springer v. 7th Judicial District, et al., 1:23-cv-00499-KWR-JMR, Answers/counterclaims/crossclaims due from defendants on June 30, 2023. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Ranger Choice Program, every Friday at 11:00 AM, no registration required, Abó, Quarai, and

Opening Portals with Artist Elijah Nieto

Arts and Culture

Opening Portals with Artist Elijah Nieto

The world is full of people who have never, since childhood, met an open doorway with an open mind. — E.B. White Elijah Nieto, an emerging contemporary artist, was in Mountainair for his first gallery exhibition at La Galeria at the Shaffer, which opened on June 2, 2023. Nieto sat

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, June 12, 2023

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, June 12, 2023

Federal Government FBI Media Alert: New Mexico High School Students Invited to Apply to FBI Teen Academy High school students interested in spending a day with the FBI in Albuquerque are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2023 Teen Academy, which will be held Saturday, July 29. The deadline

Springer smiling at the camera after encouraging his viewers to engage with a deputy of the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office.

Dispute Between 7th District and YouTuber Becomes a Criminal Case and a Civil Rights Lawsuit

James Springer has made a successful YouTube business confronting law enforcement and public officials in what are called “First Amendment Audits.” His most recent video at the Estancia courthouse has led to criminal charges — and now he encourages his viewers to confront local law enforcement.

Mountainair Town Council Conducts Special Meeting to Make Changes in Public Works Department

Mountainair Town Council Conducts Special Meeting to Make Changes in Public Works Department

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council met in a special meeting to address an employee discipline matter. After the council met in executive session for roughly one hour, the council returned to its chamber where it voted unanimously to demote Public Works Supervisor Edward "Popeye"

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Drought Declaration, Planning for Jubilee and Independence Day, and Issues Related to Meter Upgrades

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Drought Declaration, Planning for Jubilee and Independence Day, and Issues Related to Meter Upgrades

When the Mountainair Town Council had its regular meeting on June 6, 2023, it planned to begin with a public hearing in which the Fire Chief, Phillip Nelson, was expected to make a declaration of drought conditions. However, due to the recent rains, Mayor Peter Nieto announced, the declaration of

Torrance County Commissioners Boost Employee Pay and Secure Water Rights in Marathon Session

Torrance County Commissioners Boost Employee Pay and Secure Water Rights in Marathon Session

Prior to the deal worked out by President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy regarding the debt ceiling, the Torrance County Board of County Commissioners met on May 24, 2023. At the time, There were fears that a failure to resolve the debt ceiling crisis could result in what County Commissioner

Upcoming Events for June 5, 2023

Upcoming Events for June 5, 2023

Federal Government LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Communities Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET Register This session will focus on the lived experienced of LGBTQ+ identifying folks in rural communities across the country. Discussion and dialogue will focus on mental health, the relationship to stress, and more.

The Dispatch Vol. 1, Issue 1

This week, I am trying something different. I am interested in learning whether readers prefer to receive an email every time a story is published versus receiving one email per week with links to my stories plus those stories of interest that may be in other locations. The upside to

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