Estancia, New Mexico is the seat of Torrance County. Estancia is situated on the eastern side of the Manzana Mountains. The town was shown on a famous map made in 1779, by Don Bernardo de Miera y Pacheco, as being “destroyed by enemies.” The Santa Fe Central Railroad came through in 1903, leading to the establishment of the current town.
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Created in 1964, as an intercommunity municipality of Estancia, Moriarty and Willard, EMW Gas currently serves customers in six communities in both Santa Fe and Torrance counties. Customers may access their accounts, view bills, and make payments through the site.
http://emwgas.com/
Estancia Basin Resource Association
EBRA is a grassroots organization, based in Estancia, New Mexico, and dedicated to the preservation of water resources in the Estancia Basin of New Mexico. An overview of the organization, meeting and event schedules, meeting minutes, and contacts are given.
http://www.estanciabasin.org/
Estancia United Methodist Church
Organized in 1905, the Estancia, New Mexico UMC congregation is highlighted, including a history, photographs, and an overview of its youth and fellowship programs, a service schedule, church calendar, and leadership contacts.
http://www.estanciamethodist.org/
The Estancia, New Mexico farm specializes in the raising of pinto beans, offered for sale wholesale and retail, as well as pumpkins, offered seasonally. Its history, information about its products, contact data, and other information is offered.
http://www.nessfarms.net/
Situated on County Road A052, in Estancia, New Mexico, the dairy goat farm features Alpine and LaMancha goats, and offers goat milk, as well as goats, for sale. Available animals are highlighted, with photographs, and directions to the farm are posted.
http://www.sunsongdairy.com/
The county seat of Torrance County is Estancia. Its official web site features a departmental directory, a calendar of events, and postings of job opportunities, news, and announcements. Ordinances, policy data, maps, forms, and reports are available for download.
http://www.torrancecountynm.org/
The New Mexico town’s official web site offers contacts and an introduction to its elected, administrative and departmental officials, a calendar of meetings and special events, and an overview of area facilities and services.
http://www.townofestancia.com/
