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Mountainair Selects New Police Chief

Mountainair Selects New Police Chief

After addressing the administrative matters normally dealt with during town council meetings, Mountainair's town council went into executive session on September 17, 2024, to discuss whether their candidate, dressed in a conservative suit and white shirt and seated in the front row of the audience, was right for

Traffic Stop Leads to Manhunt and Arrest in Mountainair

Traffic Stop Leads to Manhunt and Arrest in Mountainair

On Friday, September 13, 2024, Torrance County Emergency Management released a statement on social media advising the public to be on the lookout for a shirtless male. On Saturday, the Torrance County Sheriff's Office arrested that individual in Mountainair. Undersheriff Stephanie Reynolds provided additional information via email regarding

Police Chief Candidate Ghosts Mountainair

Police Chief Candidate Ghosts Mountainair

Mayor Peter Nieto revealed during the July 2, 2024, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council that after he had assisted Mountainair Police Chief candidate Jimmy Macon with part of the process of getting certified as a law enforcement officer in New Mexico, Macon had stopped returning Nieto’s calls and

Scenes from the 2024 Mountainair Jubilee

Scenes from the 2024 Mountainair Jubilee

Despite the storm and flooding that curtailed the celebration, the Mountainair Jubilee on June 28th and 29th, 2024, was a success, with a high visitor turnout. Friday Night Dance with Daniel Solis and B&X Sound Just as last year, Daniel Solis and his band performed cover songs. Most

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,

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

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

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.

2024 Mountainair Graduation

2024 Mountainair Graduation

Town Council Addresses Speeding and Special Funding, Mayor Seeks to Dispel Rumors Regarding Police Chief

Town Council Addresses Speeding and Special Funding, Mayor Seeks to Dispel Rumors Regarding Police Chief

The March 19, 2024, Mountainair Town Council meeting began with a discussion of a change to how the town will be doing department reports (moving from a bi-monthly to monthly basis) and the recent flooding by the Mountainair Assembly Of God Church (this will be addressed in detail in a

Mountainair Public Schools

Mountainair Public Schools Says Goodbye to Key Leader

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Mountainair Town Council Votes to Hire a New Police Chief

Mountainair Town Council Votes to Hire a New Police Chief

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the Mountainair Town Council decided to approve the hiring of Jimmy Macon, a law enforcement officer from Florida, as the new police chief in Mountainair. Macon is the first law enforcement employee of the town of Mountainair since the departure of

Mountainair Christmas Parade and Luminaria Art Show

Arts and Culture

Mountainair Christmas Parade and Luminaria Art Show

Last week’s bitter cold contributed motivation to those attending the Mountainair Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 21, 2023, to hustle over to the Dr. Saul Community Center for hot chocolate and respite from the cold. There, visitors were greeted with a table (run by Anne Ravenstone) where children could

New Supplier for B Street Market Ensures Local Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

New Supplier for B Street Market Ensures Local Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Please consider subscribing to the Mountainair Dispatch. Your support helps cover the costs of reporting like this.Subscribe Now Nancy McCloud sat in her office at the front of the B Street Market, a front corner of the building, where her desk, laden with purchase orders, invoices, and notes, gave

Mountainair Town Council appoints new EMS Director

Mountainair Town Council appoints new EMS Director

Mountainair Public Notice

Mountainair Public Notice

The following public notice was submitted by the Town of Mountainair: TOWN OF MOUNTAINAIR ORDINANCE 06-2023BILLY WEINMAN MEMORIAL BIKE PATH DRAFT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAINAIR, NEW MEXICO: A portion of Beal St, Main St, Sunset Ave, and Ross Ave shall be designated

NMDOT Fails to Convince Audience of Benefits of US-60 Improvement

NMDOT Fails to Convince Audience of Benefits of US-60 Improvement

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New Superintendent at Salinas Pueblo Missions

New Superintendent at Salinas Pueblo Missions

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Mountainair Public Schools Honors Veterans

Mountainair Public Schools Honors Veterans

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Police Records Show Additional Criminal Incidents For Ernie Lopez

Police Records Show Additional Criminal Incidents For Ernie Lopez

🕯️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: Gayle Jones

2023 Candidate Interviews: Gayle Jones

In light of the civic importance of elections, the Mountainair Dispatch has made available candidate videos and articles for free public viewing.

A History of Violence and Financial Troubles

A History of Violence and Financial Troubles

🔥I like to think of myself as reasonably handy. Certain jobs, though, either require too expensive tools or expertise that is too hard to get. Chimney sweeping and chimney inspection fall into that category. I recently had the pleasure of having Devyn Haney inspect and sweep my house's

Mountainair Town Council Meeting Ends with Startling Allegations

Mountainair Town Council Meeting Ends with Startling Allegations

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Mountainair Selects New Trash Company

Over the September 5th and September 19th, 2023, Town Council Meetings, the Mountainair Town Council selected Universal Waste Systems as the new trash management provider for the town. When Mountainair's waste management contract ended, two companies - Sierra Sanitation and Universal Waste Systems - started negotiating a contract

Mountainair's Plans for Nabbing Police Officers

Mountainair's Plans for Nabbing Police Officers

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