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Seven Hours in May: Interim Budget Brings No Salary Increase for County Employees

Seven Hours in May: Interim Budget Brings No Salary Increase for County Employees

This time last year, the Torrance County Commission held an eleven-and-a-half hour session addressing the county’s interim budget and the use of ARPA funding before a feared clawback of federal funds. This year’s interim budget session was much shorter: just seven hours long. Torrance County Clerk and 3rd

Upcoming Events for May 13, 2024

Upcoming Events for May 13, 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,

Public Notice: Torrance County Senior Center ICIP

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Public Notice: Torrance County Senior Center ICIP

The County of Torrance will be hosting a public hearing to discuss the Senior Center's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) during the regularly scheduled Torrance County Commission meeting on May 22, 2024 at 9:00am at the Torrance County Administrative Building, 205 S Ninth Street Estancia, New Mexico

A Shortage of Law Enforcement and Care for Arthur Park Addressed by Estancia Trustees

A Shortage of Law Enforcement and Care for Arthur Park Addressed by Estancia Trustees

Perhaps it was a sign of spring fever, but the audience, mostly municipal employees, were jovial at the start of the May 6, 2024, meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees. Jokes were shared amongst members of the town's maintenance staff, town clerk, and board members. As the

National Weather Service-Albuquerque Skywarn Storm Spotter Training

National Weather Service-Albuquerque Skywarn Storm Spotter Training

Learn the basics of thunderstorm development, severe thunderstorm structure, storm spotting techniques and procedures, and hazardous weather safety and preparedness information. For more information, please visit the National Weather Service-Albuquerque Skywarn page. * May 21, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM * Torrance County Commission Room, 205 South 9th

Upcoming Events for May 6, 2024

Upcoming Events for May 6, 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. Promoted Content: Today's upcoming events post is starting off with a special event across Mountainair: the Mountainair Art Studio and Gallery Tour

Public Notice - FBI Teen Academy

Public Notice - FBI Teen Academy

High school students interested in spending a day with the FBI in Albuquerque are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2024 Teen Academy, which will be held July 17th - 19th. Applications will be accepted through May 24th, 2024. The FBI Teen Academy allows students who will be in

Public Notice - FBI Offers Reward for The Bearded Bandit Responsible for Belen Robbery

Public Notice - FBI Offers Reward for The Bearded Bandit Responsible for Belen Robbery

The FBI and Belen Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Bearded Bandit, who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank, located at 101 S. Main St. Belen NM, at approximately 4:29 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024. Suspect’s description: * Sex: Male * Race: White * Height:

Torrance County Request for Proposals: Teen Court Coordinator

Torrance County Request for Proposals: Teen Court Coordinator

The following public notice was submitted by Torrance County: Qualifications-based Competitive proposals for Professional Services will be received by the Contracting Agency, the County of Torrance for RFP #24-25-001. The Contracting Agency is requesting qualifications-based proposals for Teen Court Coordinator/Prevention Specialist for the County of Torrance, NM Proposals will

Upcoming Event: Meet the Candidates

The Committee to Elect Stefani Lord will be hosting a Meet the Candidates event on May 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM To 3:00 PM, at the Shaffer Hotel, 103 West Main Street, Mountainair, NM 87036. Posting candidate events does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate. The Mountainair

Upcoming Event: Torrance County 4-H Youth Shooting Sports Competition

Upcoming Event: Torrance County 4-H Youth Shooting Sports Competition

The Torrance County 4-H Program will be hosting a shooting sports competition for air rifle and bow at the Torrance County Fairgrounds at Leonard Avenue in Estancia tomorrow, May 2, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. For additional information contact Debby Maberry at maberryd@nmsu.edu.

Upcoming Events for April 29, 2024

Upcoming Events for April 29, 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 * every Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, until

Innovation Law Lab Request for Change to Article is Rejected due to Lack of Evidence

Innovation Law Lab Request for Change to Article is Rejected due to Lack of Evidence

On April 14, 2024, Ian Philabaum of the Innovation Law Lab requested that the article Peaceful Protest of TCDF at Torrance County Commission Meeting be substantively changed. Specifically, Philabaum's requested change pertained to the following paragraph: Philabaum's statement on behalf of the unnamed inmate with the

Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

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Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

Torrance County extends ICE Contract and Addresses Broadband with CNMEC

Torrance County extends ICE Contract and Addresses Broadband with CNMEC

The April 24, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners focused on the renewal of the county's contract with ICE and CoreCivic for the Torrance County Detention Facility (TCDF). It introduced statements from Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (CNMEC) CEO Alena Brandenberger regarding a broadband grant it was

Upcoming Events for April 22, 2024

Upcoming Events for April 22, 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 * every Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, until

A cow’s eye peering out from behind the metal slats of a trailer

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Steer and Heifer Tag-In

Public Notice: Opportunity for Landlords and Property Owners

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Public Notice: Opportunity for Landlords and Property Owners

👉The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument has requested that this notice be posted. For those interested, please note the deadline is April 23, 2024. For full details, please be sure to review the PDF below this notice. The U.S. Government (Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - SAPU) is seeking

Upcoming Events for April 15, 2024

Upcoming Events for April 15, 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 * every Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, until

Peaceful Protest of TCDF at Torrance County Commission Meeting

Peaceful Protest of TCDF at Torrance County Commission Meeting

Please consider subscribing to the Mountainair Dispatch. Your support helps cover the costs of reporting like this.Subscribe Now The April 10, 2024, meeting of the Torrance County Commissioners was a standing-room-only affair. Individuals with multiple immigration rights organizations were in the audience to protest against renewing the contract with

Fire Ravages Estancia Home

Fire Ravages Estancia Home

A structure fire engulfed a home on the corner of Sixth Street and NM-55 in Estancia this morning. Smoke could be seen venting from the eaves of the manufactured home, located at 701 6th Street, at 9:45 AM. Members of the Torrance County Fire Department could be seen responding

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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Upcoming Events for April 8, 2024

Upcoming Events for April 8, 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 * every Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, until

Torrance County Job Posting: Project Manager

Torrance County Job Posting: Project Manager

Project Manager Letter of Interest.2PDF Version for PrintingProject Manager Letter of Interest.2.pdf204 KBdownload-circle Torrance County is seeking an experienced project manager to manage all technical and administrative aspects of ongoing construction and water projects. By 2:00 p.m. on April 22, 2024, interested individuals or companies

Upcoming Events for April 1, 2024

Upcoming Events for April 1, 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 * every Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, until

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