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Book Mobile: September 6, 2007, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm at the Mountainair Library

Mountainair Public Library Winter Hours

Mountainair Public Library
WINTER HOURS

Monday: 9 am - 12 pm
Tuesaday: 9 am - 12 am
Wednedsay: 9 am - 1 pm
Thursday: 9 am - 1 pm & 4 pm - 6 pm
Friday: 11 am - 3 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 1pm

Welcome Another New Business to Mountainair

Welcome another new business to Mountainair. Jackass Junction Depot offers saddles, antique lamps, vintage hats, authentic hand carved kachinas, railroad spikes, horse tack, model trains, cowboy hats and boots, equine books, dressage, vintage purses, and much more. Stop in and check out all of the great collectibles and pet the donkeys while you are there.

Jackass Junction Depot
Saturday's, Sunday's & Holiday's
10 am - 4 pm
506 East US Highway 60
505-847-0006
Email: jackass_junction@yahoo.com

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE-FULL TIME POSITION

The Town of Mountainair is accepting applications for MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, Streets and Utilities Departments. This is a Full Time Position.

Qualifications For Employment:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a U.S. Citizen or otherwise documented alien eligible for employment. Must posses a valid NM Drivers License or able to obtain one prior to hiring. Physically able to perform tasks required without exceptional accommodations. Free of addiction to or requirements for Controlled substances or prescribed drugs that may effect physical and/or mental performance. Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.

Starting salary is $7.50 per hour. Preference will be shown for applicants with prior experience. Monday through Friday, 40 hour work week and alternating week-end stand-by.

Applications can be obtained at City Hall, 109 N. Roosevelt, P.O. Box 115, Mountainair, NM 87036, or call 505-847-2321, and 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The Town of Mountainair reserves the right to reject any and all applications. Applications will be accepted until September 7th, at 4:30 pm in City Hall.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Posted: August 17, 2007

Council Meeting Agenda - Town of Mountainair

AGENDA

FOR

Regular Meeting of the Town Council

Town of Mountainair

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007, 6:30 pm

Joe J Brazil Auditorium (Corner of Limit Ave and W. Highway 60)

1. Call to order: Mayor Velta Gilley

2. Invocation: Moment of Silence

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Velta Gilley

4. Roll Call:

5. Approval/Disapproval of Consent Agenda:

a. Approval/Disapproval of Minutes: Minutes for Regular Town Meeting on August 14, 2007

b. Voucher Approval/Disapproval

6. OLD BUSINESS:

a. Review of Resolution #2007-1247 - Report from Town Attorney on this matter.

b. Approval to amend Municipal New Mexico Uniform Traffic Ordinance 2005
- All revisions through June 2007

7. NEW BUSINESS:

a. Approval to appoint Guy Sullenger to Sergeant.

b. Approval to hire Alton Adams for full time position.

c. Approval of appointment of Ed Von Kutzleben as Chief of Police.

d. Move John Peralta off Probation.

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION: If needed.

Reports From Department Heads:

9. Administration: Suzan Brazil - Town Clerk

10. Maintenance: Cliff Tafoya - Acting Maintenance Supervisor

11. Police Department: Ron Fulfer - Chief of Police

12. Animal Control: Tanisha Starr - Animal Control Officer AC-4

13. Housing Authority: Annabelle Torres - Housing Director

14. Library: Evelyn Walker - Head Libraian

15. M.V.D.: Diana Kayser - Division of Motor Vehicle

16. Fire Department: Jimmy and Wanda Sullenger - Spokespersons

17. E.M.S: Wanda Sullenger - EMT

18. Judicial: Patricia Autrey - Municipal Judge

19. Announcements: (1) Next meeting date will be September 25th, 2007
(2) Reminder to return Folder Packets to Town Clerk after meeting.

20. Adjournment:

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Respectfully Submitted: Velta Gilley, Mayor

COPIES OF THIS AGENDA ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL

Mountainair Utility Billing Reminder

Utility billings are due and payable in full on or before the 20th of each and every month.

Un-paid utility bills will incur penalties unless paid in full by the 20th of each and every month and be subject to termination with a 3 day notice.

Reconnection of terminated services will require payment of the full account balance and a $50.00 reconnection fee for water, a $50.00 reconnection fee for gas.

If you are having financial difficulties, PLEASE MAKE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS with CITY HALL BEFORE THE 20th. Call 505-847-2321

If paying your bill by check, please remember to make one check for your water bill and another check for your gas bill.

Town of Mountainair Monthly Notices

Meters were read during the week of August 15th, 2007.

Badminton Club invites everyone to an Exhibition & Clinic at the Doctor Saul Community Building on Saturday, September 15, 2007. For more information please contact Laura Kayser.

Mountainiar Town Council Meeting Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Camp Grounds - contact Town Hall for more information at 505-847-2321

Mountainair Chamber of Commerce Meets Sept 11th

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Mountainair Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 11:30am at the Schaffer Hotel. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Promote Yourself and the Community

Would you like to promote yourself, your organization, your business? If so, you might consider becoming a guest commentator on the Country Chronicles blog. For more information, please contact George at (505) 847-2220 between 8am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday or email her at bygeorge@aghewett.com.

Also, send in links to your web sites, we would be happy to add them to our list of links!

14 Days Left To Rate Your Roads

Our current poll "Rate Your Roads" will be over in 14 days. I you are interested in casting a vote, you might consider doing it within the next two weeks :)

Say Goodbye To Area Code 505

Just a reminder . . . On October 7, 2007, New Mexico will have two area codes. For those of us here in the Mountainair and East Mountain area, lucky us, we will get to keep our existing area code.

Qwest has an Adobe PDF document on line that will help you understand the issue. You can find that file at Important News About The New 575 Area Code In New Mexico . For those of you who are unable to access the information via the interet you can call QWest at:

1-800-244-1111 (Residential)
1-800-244-1111 (Wireless)
1-800-603-6000 (Small Business)

Be sure to double check your phone prefixes for both your land lines as well as your cell phones, both are affected.

Final Planning For Senator Domenici's Visit

The first planning meeting for the arrival of Senator Domenici held at Granny's Sweet Shop set preliminary arrangements for the Senators visit scheduled for August 20, 2007. An additional meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2007, 6:00pm at the Joe J Brazil Auditorium (Formerly the Assembly of God Camp Grounds).

For more information about the presentations and lunch, please contact Mayor Gilley at 505-847-2321.

B Street Market Open On Sundays!

In addition to a new look, B Street Market, (formerly Mountainair Grocery) is now open on Sundays! Shop Til You Drop on Sundays starting at 10:00am. For more information about Sunday hours or current sales, give Scott or Edythe a call at: 505-847-0852