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The History of a Town in a Building

The History of a Town in a Building

The former chamber of the Estancia Board of Trustees was empty — not just devoid of people but also of tables, chairs, pictures, and even the carpet that covered the floor. Trustee Morrow Hall explained that the carpet was the source of one of the problems with the Estancia Town Hall.

Immigrant Safety Act Would End County's Relationship with CoreCivic

Immigrant Safety Act Would End County's Relationship with CoreCivic

The Immigrant Safety Act, House Bill 9 (HB-9,) was introduced to the New Mexico House of Representatives on February 12, 2025. Representatives Eleanor Chávez, Angelica Rubio, Andrea Romero, Marianna Anaya, and Christine Chandler sponsored the bill, which passed through the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee that day with a

Feds Raid Binally Cannabis Operations

Feds Raid Binally Cannabis Operations

Close to fifty federal agents milled about in the parking lot of the Torrance County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, January 23, 2025, just before 5:00 AM. Multiple agency command trailers were parked in front of the District Court and Criminal Investigation Division (CID) buildings. With the temperature hovering

Estancia Trustees Listen to Resident Complaints Regarding Allegedly Aggressive Dog

Estancia Trustees Listen to Resident Complaints Regarding Allegedly Aggressive Dog

The Estancia Board of Trustees began its meeting with a moment of silence for Nastassia Chavez and her son, Micah Perea, who passed away in a car accident on September 13, 2024. During the public comment period, Anthony Zamora expressed concern regarding alleged attacks from a neighbor's dog.

Despite Rumors, New Estancia EMT Has Healthy Record

Despite Rumors, New Estancia EMT Has Healthy Record

After reporting that Estancia Fire Department had hired Lester Gary as an EMT on September 18, 2024, sources approached the Mountainair Dispatch asserting that Gary had a history of disciplinary action due to negligence and misconduct. While small-town rumors can be accurate, this is not such an instance. A public

Board of Trustees Addresses Change in Zoning and Swears In New Officer

Board of Trustees Addresses Change in Zoning and Swears In New Officer

Estancia opened its Monday, September 16, 2024, Board of Trustees meeting with a public hearing addressing whether to approve a zoning amendment request made by Robert "Bo" Lutrick. Lutrick, the owner of 408 and 415 Lassiter Street North, sought to convert the zoning from R-1, Conventional Residential Zoning,

Bomb Threat Turns Out To Be A Dud

Bomb Threat Turns Out To Be A Dud

On August 30, 2024, social media users began to report they had seen evidence of alleged bomb threats made on Snapchat against the Moriarty-Edgewood School District and the Estancia Municipal School District. These reports turned out to be false. Addressing the subject via email, Torrance County Sheriff's Office

Estancia Selects New Interim Police Chief

Estancia Selects New Interim Police Chief

During the August 19, 2024, meeting of the Estancia Board of Trustees, Mayor Nathan Dial swore in Sergeant Thomas Carter as Estancia's new interim police chief. On August 14, 2024, Dial had explained that Carter's predecessor, Jason Downing, had been relieved from his position as interim

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

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

2024 Estancia Graduation

2024 Estancia Graduation

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

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

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

Estancia Public Notice: Animal Control Requests Assistance Finding Dog Owner

Estancia Public Notice: Animal Control Requests Assistance Finding Dog Owner

Animal Control Officer William Teaney (Mr. Teaney is also the code enforcement officer, so he has a busy schedule) wrote that he found the dog pictured above on Loring Avenue in Estancia on November 2, 2023, and that he would like assistance identifying the owner the dog. If you have

Estancia Board of Trustees Continues Focus on Code Enforcement Issues and Baseball

Estancia Board of Trustees Continues Focus on Code Enforcement Issues and Baseball

🕯️This month’s content sponsor is the Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions, who invite you to join them for the annual Luminaria de Abó on December 2, 2023. This will be a magical evening with flickering luminaria amongst the historical ruins of the San Gregorio de Abó Mission. There will

Estancia Public Notice: Dogs Available for Adoption

🕯️This month’s content sponsor is the Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions, who invite you to join them for the annual Luminaria de Abó on December 2, 2023. This will be a magical evening with flickering luminaria amongst the historical ruins of the San Gregorio de Abó Mission. There will

Halloween Celebrations in Estancia

Halloween Celebrations in Estancia

🕯️This month’s content sponsor is the Friends of Salinas Pueblo Missions, who invite you to join them for the annual Luminaria de Abó on December 2, 2023. This will be a magical evening with flickering luminaria amongst the historical ruins of the San Gregorio de Abó Mission. There will

2023 Candidate Interviews: Amy Lynn May

2023 Candidate Interviews: Amy Lynn May

In light of the civic importance of elections, the Mountainair Dispatch has made available candidate videos and articles for free public viewing. Amy Lynn May is running for trustee in Estancia. She has no derogatory information in her background report.

2023 Candidate Interviews: Christina Estrada

2023 Candidate Interviews: Christina Estrada

In light of the civic importance of elections, the Mountainair Dispatch has made available candidate videos and articles for free public viewing. Christina Estrada of Estancia, NM, is running as a candidate for the East Torrance Soil and Water Conservation District. Estrada has no derogatory information in her background check.

Estancia Trustees Learn New Tricks of Animal Control, Code Enforcement, and German Television

Estancia Trustees Learn New Tricks of Animal Control, Code Enforcement, and German Television

Advertise with the Dispatch: If you are interested in advertising with the Mountainair Dispatch, you can email me at todd@mountainairdispatch.com. Consider sponsoring free public access to a month's worth of news. The October 2, 2023, Estancia Board of Trustees meeting began with an unnamed resident complaining

Estancia Public Notice: Dogs Available for Adoption

Estancia Public Notice: Dogs Available for Adoption

Code enforcement officer Bill Teaney rescued four dogs this past Friday, and normally that would mean that four are available for adoption, it's actually 11 that are available for adoption, as one rescued dog was adopted and another gave birth to a litter of eight puppies. Thus, the

Estancia Moves on School Resource Officer

Estancia Moves on School Resource Officer

Estancia Public Notice: Dog Available For Adoption

Estancia Public Notice: Dog Available For Adoption

Animal Control Officer William Teaney from the Town of Estancia has asked that this public notice be posted for a two-year-old mixed-breed shepherd (awaiting confirmation of it being a shepherd breed and for its gender) dog available for adoption. Contact wteaney@townofestancia.com or 505-384-9686/505-384-2708 for more information or

Initial List of Candidates for the 2023 Local Elections

Free and public access to this post is sponsored by the Manzano Mountain Art Council, which hosted the 2023 Sunflower Festival on August 26, 2023. Readers interested in learning more about the Manzano Mountain Art Council and the services it provides our community can click here to see current exhibits

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