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Garcia Appointed US District Judge for New Mexico

On February 14, 2023, the US Senate confirmed President Biden's appointment of Matthew Garcia to sit on the bench for the US District Court for the District of New Mexico. The Senate voted 53 to 46 to appoint Garcia to the bench. Notable votes for Garcia include Lindsey

Upcoming Events for Monday, February 13, 2023

With Valentine's Day on Tuesday, the procrastinators amongst us are looking for last-minute gifts and restaurants. At the B Street Market, owner Nancy McCloud reported that the Valentine's Day Dinner is nearly sold out. The market has four dinner choices for the holiday: filet mignon with

Town Council Postpones Resolution of Shumate Matter

The Mountainair Town Council originally planned for its February 07, 2023 meeting to focus on resolving the employment dispute between the town and former Mountainair Police Officer Michael Shumate. However, Mayor Peter Nieto explained, Shumate’s attorney (Eric Dixon of Portales, NM, who has also represented Town Councilor Ernie Lopez)

Upcoming Events for February 6, 2023

Monday, February 06, 2023 * BBall Home vs. Alamo Cancelled Tuesday, February 07, 2023 * BBall Home Game vs. Ft Sumner Cancelled * Mountainair Town Council Meeting - 6pm Wednesday, February 08, 2023 * Torrance County Commission Meeting - 9am Saturday, February 11, 2023 * Red Rock, Punta de Agua, & Cottonwoods: Images of Persistence

On the left is a woman speaking behind a microphone; on the right is a woman seated with a ukulele.

Arts and Culture

From Mountainair Mud

At the Manzano Mountain Arts Council (MMAC), Sidney Smart and Davine Torres presented Mountainair in Story and Song. Smart’s stories covered the history of Mountainair going back to the Cambrian Era, when Torrance County was the shallow sea floor over which swam trilobites and nautili. The presentation by Smart

Court Orders Continuance in New Year's Eve Drug Case

On New Year’s Eve 2022, Monique Alcazar found herself on the side of Route 41, a police cruiser’s flashing lights behind her. Inside the cruiser, Sheriff’s Deputy Pablo Arreola prepared a traffic citation for an allegedly obstructed license plate (an offense that Albuquerque is now cracking down

Multiple Allegations of Assault at Mountainair Public Schools

Multiple Allegations of Assault at Mountainair Public Schools

Dawn Apodaca, Superintendent at Mountainair Public Schools, had the sort of red eyes that only come with tears. In the library at Mountainair Middle School, she explained that there had been multiple allegations of assault involving the athletic programs at Mountainair Public School. “I’m concerned this is going to

Junior High Basketball (Boys) vs To'hajiilee

Junior High Basketball (Boys) vs To'hajiilee

Junior High Basketball (Girls) vs To'hajiilee

Junior High Basketball (Girls) vs To'hajiilee

Junior High Boys Basketball vs Edgewood

Junior High Boys Basketball vs Edgewood

Junior High Girls Basketball vs. Edgewood

Upcoming Events for January 30, 2023

January 30, 2023 * 16:00 (4pm) - BBall Home Game v. Edgewood Basketball January 31, 2023 * 16:00 - BBall Home Game vs Tohajiillee (JrH G and JrH B) * 18:00 (6pm) - Mountainair Board of Education Meeting February 4, 2023 * 14:00 (2pm) - Mountainair in Story and Song,

New Mexico Unemployment Rate Drops But County Rate Tells A Different Story

According to data released by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, New Mexico’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.4%, a 1.8% drop in unemployment that was also the largest drop in unemployment rates across the fifty states. New Mexico’s statewide unemployment rate was lower than that

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Dispute with Shumate (again), Approves Major Purchases, and made Animal Control Officer a Full Employee

On January 17, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council met and addressed multiple purchases, its procurement policy, and an employment dispute with Michael Shumate.

Three football players from Gateway Christian High converge on a player from Mountainair High.

Reflecting on Next Year’s Season for Mountainair Football

While their season ended with a disappointing loss to Gateway Christian in their divisional championship, Mountainair’s high school football team had a successful record in 2022.

Editor's Note - My Plans for the Mountainair Dispatch

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Mountainair Town Council Meets, Addresses Fire Trucks, Employee Holidays, and Surplus Equipment

December 6, 2022 Mountainair Town Council Meeting addresses fire trucks, employee holidays, and surplus equipment.

Mountainair Christmas Tree Lit

On Sunday, December 11, 2022, Mountainair held its Christmas Tree Lighting.

Mountainair Town Council Expands the Town's Storage Capabilities

On November 15, 2022, the Mountainair Town Council met (in what was a remarkably efficient meeting for a municipal governing body) to address Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) records, the costs of repairing a polyethylene pipe welder used for natural gas, the purchase of a software module, and the purchase of

Torrance County Vets Can Get Free Rides for Medical and Benefits Appointments

Torrance County Vets can use a NM DVS program to get rides to VA appointments.

Government and Non-Profit Meeting Info

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