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Corporal Sharpless Fights to Get His Dispatches Out

Corporal Sharpless Fights to Get His Dispatches Out

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Tomas Wolff's Memorial Day Mosaic reads "Remember the Sacrifice - Memorial Day 2023 - Mountainair, NM."

Mountainair Unveils Mosaic During Memorial Day Ceremony

In a quiet, somber, and respectful ceremony, Mountainair artist Tomas Wolff’s patriotic mosaic was unveiled at town hall on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. Mayor Peter Nieto unveiled the mosaic in a talk that included the history of Mountainair’s Medal of Honor awardee, Edward Clay Sharpless, and

Upcoming Events for Monday, May 29, 2023

Federal Government Farm Stress and Suicide: Faith, Place, and Community Health Tuesday, May 30, 2:00 – 3:30 PM ET Register https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOqvrjItHTSyraAd4cIloJJvzEFKloY This session provides an overview of the USDA Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and highlights the challenges faced by many

Controlled Burn in Manzanos

Controlled Burn in Manzanos

The National Forest Service has listed a prescribed burn of 219 acres for today, May 26, 2023 on the Inciweb wildfire reporting system. The National Forest Service reports that the burn may be visible in the surrounding areas of Belen, the Estancia Valley, Los Lunas, Manzano, Mountainair, Punta de Agua,

Severe Weather Statement for Torrance County

Severe Weather Statement for Torrance County

NOAA just issued the following severe weather statement at 13:26 MDT. 000 WWUS55 KABQ 261926 SVSABQ Severe Weather StatementNational Weather Service Albuquerque NM126 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023 NMC001-049-057-262015- /O.CON.KABQ.SV.W.0091.000000T0000Z-230526T2015Z/ Santa Fe-Bernalillo-Torrance- 126 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023 ... A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM

Mountainair BOE Considers Baseball and Softball Programs

Mountainair BOE Considers Baseball and Softball Programs

At the May 23, 2023 meeting of the Mountainair Public Schools’ Board of Education, Jeremy Oliver presented the results of a survey he had taken with students over the past school year. With each slide he showed the board, it became clear that Mountainair’s high school students were interested

Upcoming Events for Monday, May 22, 2023

Upcoming Events for Monday, May 22, 2023

Federal Courts (For cases at the US District Court level or higher.) State Courts (For cases at the District Court level or higher.) Federal Government Rural Mental Health Matters: Challenges, Opportunities & Resources for Communities cohosted by the National Association of Behavioral Health and Development Disability Directors, USDA Office of

Editor’s Note: Ethical Standards and Reporting on Suicides

Editor’s Note: Ethical Standards and Reporting on Suicides

Over the weekend, there was a suicide attempt in Torrance County. While I love sharing the work of first responders in our county, I will avoid reporting on a suicide or suicide attempt unless there is a secondary reason that the story is noteworthy. By way of example, the suicide

Town Council Addresses Real Estate Proposals, Sale of Fire Trucks, and Reinvestment of Municipal Funds

Town Council Addresses Real Estate Proposals, Sale of Fire Trucks, and Reinvestment of Municipal Funds

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council met for two sessions: the first was a special session addressing the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) budget (this will be addressed separately). The second session was dedicated to regular matters. During the second session, Town Clerk Dennis Fulfer sought approval to

Government Contracts, Grants, and Loans

Regional Conservation Partnership Program

* Grantor: USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program * Seeking: Projects that support “new conservation structures” * Eligible applicants include: landowners, ranchers, agricultural land renters, non-profits, and public agencies; priority will be given to organizations serving Indian Tribes and historically underserved communities * Grant Value: Total disbursement will be $500 million * Deadline: August 18, 2023

Upcoming Events for May 15, 2023

Federal Courts (For cases at the US District Court level or higher.) State Courts (For cases at the District Court level or higher.) State v. Heath White, D-722-CR-202300020, Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, Cibola County (while this is a Torrance County case, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a change of

Paint in the Park

Arts and Culture

Paint in the Park

Wendy Ahl was the last painter to be working at the Abó unit of the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Ahl was part of a cadre of ten painters that the National Monument had opened its doors to as part of the Mountainair-Plein Air Collaboration

Upcoming Events for May 8, 2023

Federal Courts (For cases at the US District Court level or higher.) State Courts (For cases at the District Court level or higher.) State v. Heath White, D-722-CR-202300020, Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, Cibola County (while this is a Torrance County case, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a change of

Fire Ban Leads Off Mountainair Town Council Meeting

The May 2, 2023 Mountainair Town Council Meeting began with a proclamation of drought conditions by Fire Chief Phillip Nelson. Mayor Peter Nieto submitted a declaration for town council approval restricting certain types of fires and fireworks based on Fire Chief Nelson's proclamation. The town council approved this

Government Contracts, Grants, and Loans

USDA Rural Community Development Initiative Grants Available for Local Governments, Non-Profits, and Businesses

Please see my recent editor’s note regarding government contracts, grants, and loans for info regarding why I am posting this. Who: USDA Rural Community Development Initiative What: $50,000-$500,000 Grant Elegibility: government entities, non-profits, and for-profit businesses in rural communities Deadline: June 28, 2023 for electronic filing

Editor’s Note regarding Government Contracts, Grants, and Loans

In my other line of work, I assist organizations with obtaining grants and government contracts, particularly non-profit organizations that help animals and veterans (for those who have witnessed young soldiers or marines on a Friday night, these two may seem like the same thing). As a result, I come across

Medina Remains Missing After A Month

The direction of the investigation into Christopher Medina’s disappearance is unknown. There are no known suspects.

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, May 01, 2023

Federal Courts (For cases at the US District Court level or higher.) State Courts (For cases at the District Court level or higher.) State v. Heath White, D-722-CR-202300020, Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, Cibola County (while this is a Torrance County case, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a change of

Volunteers Rescue Lost Hiker in Manzano Mountains

Volunteers Rescue Lost Hiker in Manzano Mountains

Torrance County Fire Chief Don Dirks looked at the graphical information system (GIS) display on his cellphone. “Right here,” he explained, pointing west of the entrance to Manzano Mountains State Park, off Forest Road 253, “is where his phone last pinged. Now his battery is down to nine percent.” Dirks

Upcoming Events for Monday, April 24, 2023

Federal Courts (For cases at the US District Court level or higher.) State Courts (For cases at the District Court level or higher.) State v. Heath White, D-722-CR-202300020, Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, Cibola County (while this is a Torrance County case, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a change of

Mountainair Mayor Issues Day of Prayer Proclamation and Town Council Moves Forward on Real Estate Purchase

The April 18, 2023 town council meeting began with a discussion of replacing a pump that was operating poorly in Mountainair’s water system. Town Public Works head Edward “Popeye” Padilla concluded his briefing to the town council explaining that the department was also dealing with vandals damaging stop signs.

Mountainair Dispatch Files AG Complaint Against CoreCivic and Torrance County For Violation of Sunshine Laws

Torrance County claims it does not keep records of who it arrests. A Torrance County employee verified that these records are created for Torrance County by its contractor, CoreCivic. The Mountainair Dispatch has filed a complaint to gain access to these records.

Upcoming Events for the Week of Monday, April 17, 2023

Federal Courts (For cases at the US District Court level or higher.) State Courts (For cases at the District Court level or higher.) State v. Heath White, D-722-CR-202300020, Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, Cibola County (while this is a Torrance County case, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a change of

New Mexico Poet Laureate Lauren Camp stands at a microphone, reading from an open book of poetry.

Arts and Culture

Poet Laureate and Other Writers Share Their Work at MMAC

An event which showed the impact of poetry on young writers, while sharing the reflections of a few older writers, as well.

Upcoming Events for April 10, 2023

Federal Courts (For cases at the US District Court level or higher.) State Courts (For cases at the District Court level or higher.) State v. Heath White, D-722-CR-202300020, Thirteenth Judicial District Courthouse, Cibola County (while this is a Torrance County case, the New Mexico Supreme Court ordered a change of

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