Mountainair Dispatch

01/07/2026

Heavy Snow Possible Overnight as Winter Storm Targets Central New Mexico

Heavy snow is expected to develop late tonight across parts of central and northern New Mexico, with potential impacts for Torrance County and the Mountainair area, according to private sector weather information sources. This alert is not an official government warning, and the National Weather Ser...

01/07/2026

Town of Estancia, NM has cancelled tomorrow's emergency meeting of the Board of Trustees and rescheduled it for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:15 PM.

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01/07/2026

Here are the fee free days for 2026:

February 16: Presidents' Day
May 25: Memorial Day
June 14: Flag Day
July 3–5: Independence Day weekend
August 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service
September 17: Constitution Day
October 27: Theodore Roosevelt's Birthday
November 11: Veterans Day

On these days, entrance fees are waived for US citizens and permanent residents. Camping fees are still required to camp within the park.

NPS photo/J. Clark

01/07/2026

NM’s biggest farmers’ market manager says SNAP cuts will be ‘devastating’ • Source New Mexico https://sourcenm.com/2025/10/29/nms-biggest-farmers-market-manager-says-snap-cuts-will-be-devastating/

Up to one-third of the 4,000 attendees at the Downtown Growers' Market receive SNAP. Farmers are dreading Nov. 1, they said.

01/06/2026

NM health department reports possible measles exposure in Albuquerque https://sourcenm.com/briefs/nm-health-department-reports-possible-measles-exposure-in-albuquerque/

On Jan. 6, 2025, The New Mexico Department of Health reported a potential measles exposure in Albuquerque at the end of December.

01/06/2026

50 NM immigrant detainees say mail issues at jail hurting their legal cases - Source New Mexico https://sourcenm.com/2026/01/05/50-nm-immigrant-detainees-say-mail-issues-at-jail-hurting-their-legal-cases/

The uproar over mail at the facility in Estancia occurs as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency begins paying private prison operator CoreCivic about $300,000 more per month.

01/06/2026

Upcoming Events for January 5, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I’d love to publish it. Email [email protected] with the details. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Abo Unit Closed January 5 - 16 The Abo Unit will

01/06/2026

Tonight’s Estancia Board of Trustees meeting is cancelled due to Open Meetings Act issues.

01/05/2026

Estancia Honors Outgoing Officials And First Responders

Local News from Mountainair, NM

01/01/2026

$5 per person per ride either roundtrip or one-way anywhere in Torrance County on Friday and Saturday evenings.

01/01/2026

Today we celebrate another incredible achievement by our very own Junior, Brody Brazil of the Mountainair Mustangs, who officially hit the 1,000 career point mark!

This milestone is a testament to Brody’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to his team. His determination on the court and leadership as a Mustang continue to make our school and community proud.

Congratulations, Brody—this is a moment to remember, and we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. ❤️🏀🖤

12/31/2025

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In a meeting that lasted less than two minutes (one minute, fifty-eight seconds, to be precise), the Torrance County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract modification extending the county’s agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for use of the Torrance Coun...