Upcoming Events for December 9, 2024

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Federal Government

Department of Veterans Affairs

Advanced Care Planning Workshop

  • First and third Tuesdays of every month, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Learn how to name a medical power of attorney to act on your behalf, how to communicate your healthcare wishes, and how to complete the VA advanced directive form.
  • Contact Cammie Hanratty, LICSW, 505-265-1711 x7474, to confirm attendance and to ask questions
  • Room 2C-131, Building 41, Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, 1501 San Pedro Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Flu and COVID Vaccines

  • Starting October 1, 2024
  • Walk-in shots at New Mexico primary care clinics from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Drive-Through Clinic at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, 1501 San Pedro Drive Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87108, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Pecos National Historical Park

The park grounds and visitor center will be closed on Christmas and New Year's Day.

Ancestral Sites Tour

  • Daily until January 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (except for 12/03, 12/09, 01/01, 12/25, 01/05, 01/06, 01/07, 01/08, 01/09, 01/10, 01/11 and 12/14)
  • Meet at the visitor's center, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Forked Lightning Ranch House Caravan Tour

  • Every week on Monday, Thursday, Saturday until January 5, 2025 (except for 12/30, 01/02 and 01/04) beginning December 21, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Meet at the visitor's center, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

  • Every day until January 4, 2025 (except for 12/23, 12/25, 12/24, 12/26, 12/28, 12/29, 12/30, 12/31, 01/01 and 01/03) beginning December 22, 2024, from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
  • Meet at the visitor's center, 1 Peach Drive, Pecos, NM 87552

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

The Gran Quivira unit will be closed from December 1, 2024 to December 5, 2024.

Ranger-Led Hike - Abó Unit

  • Every Saturday at 11:00 AM until April 26, 2025
  • Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abó Unit, 69 Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036

Ranger-Led Hike - Quarai Unit

  • Every Sunday at 11:00 AM until April 27, 2025
  • Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Quarai Unit, 122 Manzano Quarai Rd, Mountainair, NM 87036

USDA

Joint Stockman Convention

  • December 11, 2024, through December 14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Hotel Albuquerque Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104

Deadline for application to the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program

  • December 13, 2024

Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Ranking Date

  • Applications for the Agricultural Land Easement and Wetland Reserve Easement are accepted year-round; the local National Resources Conservation Service office ranks applications on two dates each year.
  • December 20, 2024, is the next ranking date.

Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program

  • The Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program (FSCSC) assists farmers that incur costs related to food safety programs or related to obtaining/renewing food safety certifications each year.
  • The deadline to apply for FSCSC for 2024 expenses is January 31, 2025.

State Government

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Services

Water Bath Canning Demonstration

  • Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM
  • Learn about water bath canning with the use of an electric jam and jelly maker and an electric water bath canner, canning tools and appliances, and canning and food safety.
  • For reservations contact Debby Maberry at maberryd@nmsu.edu or 505-544-4334
  • Bethel Community Store House, 1719 4th Street, Moriarty, NM 87035

Food Preservation Dehydration Class

  • Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • For reservations contact Debby Maberry at maberryd@nmsu.edu or 505-544-4334
  • Torrance County Cooperative Extension Office, 205 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County

The Torrance County government offices will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day (December 24, December 25, December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025).

Torrance County Fair Board Regular Meeting

  • December 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM
  • Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Torrance County Commissioners Regular Meeting

  • December 11, 2024, at 9:00 AM
  • Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Estancia Basin Water Planning Committee Meeting

  • December 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM
  • Torrance County Administrative Offices, 205 South 9th Street, Estancia, NM 87016

Mountainair

Mountainair Town Council Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Property Maintenance Ordinance

  • December 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM
  • Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036

Mountainair Public Schools Board of Education

  • December 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM
  • Administrative Building North of the FFA Building, 405 W Main Street, Mountainair, NM 87036

Mountainair Public Schools 1:30 PM Dismissal

  • December 19, 2024, and December 20, 2024

Mountainair Public Schools Winter Break

  • December 23, 2024, to January 6, 2025

Mountainair Town Council Regular Meeting

  • January 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM
  • Mountainair Town Council Building, 107 1/2 North Roosevelt Avenue, Mountainair, NM 87036

Other Organizations

Mountainair Rotary Club

  • 12:00 PM every Thursday
  • Claunch-Pinto SWCD Conservation Center, 1206 NM-55, Mountainair, NM 87036
  • Attendees should bring lunch.