Mountainair Dispatch

06/19/2026

No Estancia Pool for 2026

Two June meetings produced new financial policies, confirmed hires, and a fireworks plan — and aired resident complaints about water billing and road construction ESTANCIA — A plan to fill the Estancia town pool with water donated by an anonymous resident collapsed this month, leaving the pool c...

06/18/2026

Special Weather Statement for the Manzano Mountains

https://www.mountainairdispatch.com/strong-thunderstorm-20260618/

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Special Weather Statement for a strong thunderstorm affecting west central Torrance County, in effect until 6 p.m. MDT this evening (Wednesday, June 18, 2026). At 5:23 p.m. MDT, Doppler radar was tracking the strong thunderstorm 6 miles west

06/16/2026

Upcoming events for Monday, June 15, 2026

Do you want to advertise your event in the Mountainair Dispatch? I would love to publish it. Email [email protected] with the details to submit your event. There is no cost to publish upcoming events. Federal Government National Park Service Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Sunse...

06/15/2026

Red Flag Warning Issued for Tuesday, with Fire Weather Watch through Wednesday Eve

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Northwest Plateau, in effect Tuesday, June 17, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. MDT. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued for a broader region including the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, Central Highlands,

06/13/2026

UPDATED FLYER: Watch for signs of New World screwworm infestation of open wounds on animals. Your awareness helps protect New Mexico’s livestock, pets and wildlife:

- Open wounds that worsen or do not heal
- Animals exhibiting restlessness, licking or biting at a wound, or isolating themselves
- Visible maggots in wounds
- Swelling, discharge, foul smell or unusual tissue deterioration

These signs may be noticed before an infestation is recognized and can be mistaken for illness, injury complications, or other health conditions. Animal owners should closely inspect any wound that is not healing normally. Anyone who observes a suspicious wound or suspects NWS should immediately contact the New Mexico Livestock Board and avoid moving the affected animal.

For more information about New World screwworm, visit screwwormnm.org.

NOTE: New World screwworm has been detected in a canine that resides in Lea County, New Mexico. The dog is receiving treatment from its primary veterinarian and is recovering in Andrews, Texas. This is the only confirmed New World screwworm case in the state at this time (as of June 9).

06/13/2026

Severe Weather Statement - Thunderstorm Warning

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for north central Torrance County, in effect until 8:45 p.m. MDT this evening (Friday, June 12, 2026). At 8:24 p.m. MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Moriarty, moving slowly southeast at 5 mph.

06/11/2026

Officials Detail Losses from Fentanyl Incident, Discuss FOMAS, and Adjust Mountainair Jubilee
https://www.mountainairdispatch.com/officials-detail-losses-20260602/

06/09/2026

🎨 Join us in celebrating renowned local Santero, Alcario Otero🎨

We are thrilled to host Mr. Otero as he discusses his incredible craft and presents some of his artwork for our collection. These beautiful pieces were acquired for the Los Lunas Museum by the Friends of the Los Lunas Library & Museum through generous donations.

📅 When: June 13th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Los Lunas Museum of Heritage & Arts, 251 Main Street SE, Los Lunas, NM

06/09/2026

New Mexico's first New World screwworm case has been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ⬇️ Story link in comments.