Mountainair Dispatch

10/07/2025

Flood Watch in Effect for Torrance County and Central New Mexico Through Tonight

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for Torrance County, the Estancia Valley, and surrounding areas through late Tuesday night, October 7, 2025. The alert also includes the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, as well as Guadalupe County, De Baca County, Lincoln County, and...

10/07/2025

Upcoming Events for October 06, 2025

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 National Science Foundation Due to the Government Shutdown, attendees should check with the ...

09/30/2025

Upcoming Events for September 29, 2025

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 National Science Foundation Very Large Array (VLA) Fall Open House * October 11, 2025, from ...

09/28/2025

Flood Watch in Effect for Torrance County and Central New Mexico

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque has issued a Flood Watch for much of central New Mexico, including Torrance County and the Estancia Valley, through midnight MDT Sunday, September 28, 2025. The alert also covers the Sandia and Manzano Mountains, the Santa Fe metro area, the Central Highla...

09/26/2025

09/23/2025

Upcoming Events for September 22, 2025

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 National Science Foundation Very Large Array (VLA) Fall Open House * October 11, 2025, from ...

09/22/2025

Gusty Showers Moving Into Northwestern Torrance County

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a Special Weather Statement at 3:22 p.m. MDT on Monday, September 22, 2025, warning of a line of gusty showers moving quickly east across central New Mexico. The system is expected to affect northwestern Torrance County, including the Estancia Valle...

09/20/2025

2025 Punkin Chunkin Schedule of Events

09/19/2025

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 enduring promise t...

09/18/2025