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Mountainair Fire, EMS, and Public Works Conduct Rescue During Flood

Mountainair Fire, EMS, and Public Works Conduct Rescue During Flood

The call came out from Torrance County Dispatch at approximately 10:30 PM, after monsoon rain and flooding on Saturday, June 29, 2024: two individuals in an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) had gotten stuck in an arroyo on Red Bluff Road west of the Mountainair Cemetary. Soaking wet from the rain,

Upcoming Events for July 1, 2024

Upcoming Events for July 1, 2024

Do you want to advertise your Torrance County event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it (free!). Email todd@mountainairdispatch.com with the details. Federal Government Pecos National Historical Park Ancestral Sites Tour * Daily until September 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM * Meet

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

National Weather Service and Torrance County Emergency Management report severe thunderstorm warning with hail and flooding expected. Sixty mile per hour gusts also expected. Tonight’s fireworks in Mountainair are canceled. Severe Thunderstorm Warning NMC053-057-061-300230- /O.NEW.KABQ.SV.W.0137.240630T0144Z-240630T0230Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Mountainair Jubilee and Independence Day Fireworks

Mountainair Jubilee and Independence Day Fireworks

Starting tonight, Mountainair kicks off its 2024 Jubilee. This post is here to help keep track of all of the jubilee events, so you don't miss out on all the fun. Get ready to immerse yourself in the jubilant atmosphere! The Main Events Friday, June 28, 2024 Jubilee

Hard rain falling on a desert landscape

NWS issues local flood watch

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch beginning this morning, June 26, 2024, for the Estancia Valley and the Manzano Mountains this morning. The flood watch notice warned of flooding due to rain expected to fall at a rate of two inches per hour, as well as flash flooding

EMWT meeting canceled

Tonight’s EMWT meeting has been canceled due to lack of a quorum.

Upcoming Events for June 24, 2024

Upcoming Events for June 24, 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 Pecos National Historical Park The visitor center, museum, and park store will be closed on the morning of Wednesday, June 26, to

Water Line Break Leads to Interruption in Water Service

Water Line Break Leads to Interruption in Water Service

On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Mountainair's Public Works Department faced a water line break in an older, concrete-and-asbestos water line that left the town without water for hours. The break occurred next to the Shaffer Hotel, off NM-55. Public Works Supervisor Carl Archuleta said that the cause of

Torrance County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Torrance County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

TCCPSWCD_Flyer_New_Revised_v2TCCPSWCD_Flyer_New_Revised_v2.pdf515 KBdownload-circle In light of the devastating fire damage in Ruidoso, Samantha O'Dell, the Torrance County Emergency Manager, has sent the above PDF flyer on behalf of Torrance County and the Claunch-Pinto Soil & Water Conservation District. The most

Upcoming Events for June 17, 2024

Upcoming Events for June 17, 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 Pecos National Historical Park Moonlit Hike * June 21, 2024, at 8:00 PM * Explore Pecos by the light of the full moon!

A Successor, Not a Replacement

A Successor, Not a Replacement

Mountainair Town Council Selects New Town Clerk and Addresses Public Concerns Regarding Cannabis Processing Operation The air was heavy with humidity at the start of the June 6, 2024, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council. The mugginess was only exacerbated by the roughly fifty people in the town council building.

Torrance County Request for Proposals

Torrance County Request for Proposals

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Qualifications-based Competitive proposals for Professional Services will be received by theContracting Agency, the County of Torrance for RFP #TC FY24-25-004 The Torrance County Board of County Commissioners seeks competitive proposals for DWI Prevention Evaluator for the County of Torrance, NM Proposals will be received at

Torrance County Notice of Public Hearing

Torrance County Notice of Public Hearing

The Torrance County Commission will hold a Public Hearing pertaining to the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) during the regular Council Meeting held on June 26, 2024, and again on July 10, 2024 via Zoom and in the Commission Chambers at the Torrance County Administrative O􏰀ices. The Commission Meeting

Upcoming Events for June 10, 2024

Upcoming Events for June 10, 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 Pecos National Historical Park Ancestral Sites Tour * Daily until September 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM * Meet at

Estancia Police Chief on Administrative Leave

Estancia Police Chief on Administrative Leave

According to claims by members of Estancia Police, Torrance County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) no longer has the personnel to cover late-night law enforcement matters. Mountainair’s incoming police chief, expected before the end of May 2024, has not yet arrived. Now, Estancia’s police force is down to two

Behind the Scenes: A Massive Thank You and Upcoming Changes at the Dispatch

Behind the Scenes: A Massive Thank You and Upcoming Changes at the Dispatch

This week, the New Mexico Local News Fund (NMLNF) provided the Mountainair Dispatch with a $4,000 grant payment, with funding assistance from the Santa Fe Community Foundation. I am grateful to the NMLNF for all of its help in supporting rural news, as their efforts go beyond funding. The

Upcoming Events for June 3, 2024

Upcoming Events for June 3, 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 Pecos National Historical Park Ancestral Sites Tour * Daily until September 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM * Meet at

Mile-Long Yard Sale Brings Crowds to Estancia

Mile-Long Yard Sale Brings Crowds to Estancia

Thunderhead clouds assembled in formation on the eastern border of Estancia. While the clouds were an ominous sign, they were not deterrents to those participating in Estancia’s Mile Long Yard Sale on June 1, 2024. Tents and tables lined NM-41 from Joseph Avenue to Highland Avenue. Charles Burson, a

EMWT Water Board Meeting Cancelled

EMWT Water Board Meeting Cancelled

The May 28, 2024, meeting of the board of directors of EMWT Water was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. This meeting will be made up either with a special meeting or over the course of the June 11, 2024, meeting of the board.

Upcoming Events for May 27, 2024

Upcoming Events for May 27, 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 Pecos National Historical Park Ancestral Sites Tour * Daily until September 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM * Meet at

2024 Mountainair Graduation

2024 Mountainair Graduation

2024 Estancia Graduation

2024 Estancia Graduation

Mountainair Public Schools Will Take Part in the USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children

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Mountainair Public Schools Will Take Part in the USDA Summer Food Service Program for Children

Mountainair Public Schools will be participating in the USDA's Summer Food Service Program for Children, and will be serving meals to children beginning June 3, 2024 and ending August 2, 2024. The meals will be provided to all children free of charge. The meals served will be the

Estancia Trustees Take Stock of Baseball Field Project

The Estancia Board of Trustees Meeting on May 20, 2024, involved minor decisions concerning operations at the town hall, training on the Open Meetings Act, and an update on the progress on the Estancia baseball field. Beginning the first of July 2024, the Board decided unanimously, the town hall will

Upcoming Events for May 20, 2024

Upcoming Events for May 20, 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 National Weather Service SkyWarn Storm Spotter Training * May 21, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM * Torrance County Commission Room,

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