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Mountainair Advances Sewage Treatment Project, Discusses Potential Rate Increases

Mountainair Advances Sewage Treatment Project, Discusses Potential Rate Increases

Council adopts cemetery fee policy, approves $7,000 grant-writing contract, and receives notice of $10 million wastewater funding approval. The Mountainair Town Council met on April 21, 2026, to tackle an agenda ranging from the finalization of cemetery protocols to a massive multi-million dollar upgrade for the town’

Mountainair Hires New Police Officer, Addresses Treasurer Vacancy

Mountainair Hires New Police Officer, Addresses Treasurer Vacancy

MOUNTAINAIR — The Mountainair Town Council approved the hiring of a certified police officer and took steps to manage ongoing financial operations following the resignation of the town treasurer at its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. New Officer Approved The council unanimously approved the hiring of Jasmine Jaramillo as

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Arson, Public Safety Concerns

Mountainair Town Council Addresses Arson, Public Safety Concerns

The Mountainair Town Council held its regular meeting on January 6, 2026, with a full quorum present, opening with a moment of silence for longtime community member Sammy Archuleta. Much of the meeting focused on a series of fires that have occurred in and around Mountainair over the past year,

Mountainair Council Approves Backlogged Expense Reports, Prepares to Use Rodeo and Community Center Funding

Mountainair Council Approves Backlogged Expense Reports, Prepares to Use Rodeo and Community Center Funding

The Mountainair Town Council met for a regular session on November 18, 2025, at the Council Chambers, opening with a moment of silence requested by Mayor Peter Nieto in memory of community member Isabel Marquez, who recently passed away. A significant portion of the brief meeting focused on catching up

Town Council Reviews Projects, Payroll Changes, and Fire Department Grant Funding

Town Council Reviews Projects, Payroll Changes, and Fire Department Grant Funding

The Mountainair Town Council met on November 4, 2025, at Town Hall, with Mayor Peter Nieto presiding and all members present. The meeting was focused on the town's first responders. Public Works Director Carl Archuleta reported that the department had installed the new “Welcome to Mountainair” sign and

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,

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 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

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

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

At the January 2, 2024, meeting of the Mountainair Town Council, new member Annette Padilla and newly-elected Municipal Judge Michelle Archuleta (her mother) were welcomed to office by Mayor Peter Nieto and the incumbent council members. The meeting began with Public Works Supervisor Carl Archuleta briefing the council on

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

On October 3, 2023, the Mountainair Town Council began with everyday matters. The volunteer fire department got rid of their old billing company. Dennis Fulfer, the town clerk, briefed the town council on a special meeting to review proposals for the town's attorney position. The meeting ended with

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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