Mountainair, in Torrance County, New Mexico, was founded in 1903 by John Corbett, Colonel E.C. Manning and former Kansas Governor E.S. Stover. Its early settlement was largely the result of the Homestead Act of 1889, and to its location at the peak of the summit of Abo Pass. Although passenger service to Mountainair ended in the late 1960s, several freight trains still pass through town each day. The community is currently the gateway to the Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument.
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Mountainair is located ten miles from the geographic center of New Mexico. The town’s official web site introduces its elected officials and administrative personnel, including contact data. Council meeting notices, agendas and minutes are posted, and a history of the community is offered.
http://www.mountainairnm.gov/
Mountainair Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit organization is comprised of businesses and professional people in Mountainair, New Mexico. Its membership policies and benefits are put forward, and a member directory, calendar of activities and events, visitor information, and contacts are included.
http://www.mountainairchamber.com/
The PK-12th grade public school administrative district serves students in Mountainair, New Mexico. Its schools, administrative offices, and staff are featured, with contact information, calendars, and policy information are put forward, and access to various reports and forms is available.
http://www.mountainairpublicschools.com
Constructed in 1923, the Mountainair, New Mexico hotel is a registered National Historical site. Its history, an overview of the facilities, its rooms, rates, and reservation information are offered, and its location is shown on a map.
http://www.shafferhotel.com
The 1950s style motel and recreational vehicle park is located in Mountainair. A map shows the location of the motel, and its availability, rates and reservation information are available.
http://www.turnerinnandrvpark.com
