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Mountainair Town Council

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Mountainair Council Hires New Officer, Secures Gas Rates, and Initiates Emergency Services Land Deal

Mountainair Council Hires New Officer, Secures Gas Rates, and Initiates Emergency Services Land Deal

The Mountainair Town Council meeting began with Mayor Peter Nieto's remarks on the recent killings of Charlie Kirk this month and Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband in June 2025. During the meeting's opening, Nieto said, "... Let us reflect on America's

Town Council Approves Sanitation Rate Hike, Road Work, and Raises

Town Council Approves Sanitation Rate Hike, Road Work, and Raises

The Mountainair Town Council met on August 5, 2025, in a wide-ranging session that touched on infrastructure, emergency response, hiring and salaries, and upcoming community events. Council Approves Sanitation Rate Increase A public hearing was held to discuss proposed changes to sanitation fees. Town Clerk Cheryl Allen explained that, after

Mountainair Changes Sunflower Fest Rules and Hires New Treasurer

Mountainair Changes Sunflower Fest Rules and Hires New Treasurer

Summary In a regular meeting of the Mountainair Town Council on June 3, 2025, the mayor and town council honored treasurer Phyllis Noyce upon her retirement. The town council met in executive session before publicly deciding who would fill the treasurer vacancy. Finally, members of the public addressed their concerns

Mountainair Town Council Approves Cemetery Board and Interim Budget

Mountainair Town Council Approves Cemetery Board and Interim Budget

Summary The primary focus of the regular meeting of the Mountainair Town Council on May 20, 2025, was the appointment of five members to the town’s newly created cemetery board, the approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026) Interim Budget, and starting the design process for the Mountainair Department

Water Pipe Repairs in the Works

Water Pipe Repairs in the Works

Police Chief Paul Lucero opened the March 4, 2024, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council with a discussion of three breaking and entering cases, all in residential properties. Mayor Peter Nieto discussed the upcoming Hall of Excellence event and the election of the Pinto Bean Queen. He also mentioned installing

EMS and Fire Departments Unveil Planned Facility

EMS and Fire Departments Unveil Planned Facility

The February 4, 2025, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council began with a moment of silence for Terry Ballejos, who had recently passed away. Mayor Peter Nieto explained that Ballejos was the sister of council member Richard Torres, mother of Carrie and Franchesca Archuleta, and the mother-in-law of Mountainair Public

Mountainair Town Council Votes To Clean Things Up

Mountainair Town Council Votes To Clean Things Up

The January 7, 2025, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council was primarily focused on Ordinance 01-2025, the proposed property maintenance ordinance. Nonetheless, the town council addressed multiple other matters as well, including the 2024 activities of Mountainair’s Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), an Open Meetings Act resolution,

Police Uniforms and a Possible Chamber of Commerce Return Addressed by Town Council

Police Uniforms and a Possible Chamber of Commerce Return Addressed by Town Council

On the corner of Broadway and Sunset Avenue, opposite the metal cowboy sculpture posting guard at the United Business Bank, Mountainair’s lone police vehicle sat in the growing dark. Sunset came to an end just before the Mountainair Town Council meeting began on December 3, 2024. During the department

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

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.

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 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

a bulldog in a cage in an animal shelter

Town Council Meeting Focused on Education and Animal Control

My apologies for the delay in posting this piece. I was unavailable last week due to the passing of a family friend in the recent storms that affected California. La'Sha Chavez, the secretary and librarian at Mountainair Elementary School, started off the discussion regarding the town's

Mountainair Town Council and EMS Department Establish Mission Statements

Mountainair Town Council and EMS Department Establish Mission Statements

Town Council and Mayor Respond to NMDOT Presentation

Town Council and Mayor Respond to NMDOT Presentation

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Police Records Show Additional Criminal Incidents For Ernie Lopez

Police Records Show Additional Criminal Incidents For Ernie Lopez

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A History of Violence and Financial Troubles

A History of Violence and Financial Troubles

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Mountainair Town Council Meeting Ends with Startling Allegations

Mountainair Town Council Meeting Ends with Startling Allegations

Mountainair Town Council Looks at Hiring Matters and Increases Utility Rates

Mountainair Town Council Looks at Hiring Matters and Increases Utility Rates

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EMS, Water Meters, and Natural Gas Issues Addressed in Town Council Meeting

Mountainair Town Council

EMS, Water Meters, and Natural Gas Issues Addressed in Town Council Meeting

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June 20th's Mountainair Town Council Meeting focused on Jubilee and Infrastructure Improvements

June 20th's Mountainair Town Council Meeting focused on Jubilee and Infrastructure Improvements

The town council meeting began with Mayor Peter Nieto and the Town Council discussing the town’s need to hire two public works employees. Town Clerk Dennis Fulfer also mentioned that he was vetting two applicants for the Mountainair Police Department. With respect to the Mountainair Jubilee, the mayor discussed

Mountainair Town Council Conducts Special Meeting to Make Changes in Public Works Department

Mountainair Town Council Conducts Special Meeting to Make Changes in Public Works Department

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council met in a special meeting to address an employee discipline matter. After the council met in executive session for roughly one hour, the council returned to its chamber where it voted unanimously to demote Public Works Supervisor Edward "Popeye"

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Drought Declaration, Planning for Jubilee and Independence Day, and Issues Related to Meter Upgrades

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Drought Declaration, Planning for Jubilee and Independence Day, and Issues Related to Meter Upgrades

When the Mountainair Town Council had its regular meeting on June 6, 2023, it planned to begin with a public hearing in which the Fire Chief, Phillip Nelson, was expected to make a declaration of drought conditions. However, due to the recent rains, Mayor Peter Nieto announced, the declaration of

Town Council Addresses Real Estate Proposals, Sale of Fire Trucks, and Reinvestment of Municipal Funds

Town Council Addresses Real Estate Proposals, Sale of Fire Trucks, and Reinvestment of Municipal Funds

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council met for two sessions: the first was a special session addressing the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) budget (this will be addressed separately). The second session was dedicated to regular matters. During the second session, Town Clerk Dennis Fulfer sought approval to

Fire Ban Leads Off Mountainair Town Council Meeting

The May 2, 2023 Mountainair Town Council Meeting began with a proclamation of drought conditions by Fire Chief Phillip Nelson. Mayor Peter Nieto submitted a declaration for town council approval restricting certain types of fires and fireworks based on Fire Chief Nelson's proclamation. The town council approved this

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