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🌱 When and where Willard’s village council meets next month.
Coming up: 2026 BARK in the Park Hike! on the Willard Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- When and where Willard's village council meets next month.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 63 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 62, low: 45.
- Thursday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Upcoming Events for September 28, 2026 (mountainairdispatch.com) — Willard residents can mark their calendars for the monthly village council meeting, typically held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Monday at Willard Village Hall, with contact details provided for questions. The broader roundup also highlights free ranger-led hikes, county meetings, job fairs, food assistance, and fall festivals across Torrance County communities like Mountainair, Estancia, Moriarty, and Encino, many within an easy drive of Willard. 
📸 Around Willard
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Willard
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- 2026 BARK in the Park Hike!
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Park Abó Unit of Salinas Pueblos Missions National Monument. Located 9 miles west of Mountainair, NM. 69 Abo Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036
10:00 am - Dark Skies, Bright Stars!
Ab Unit of Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 69 Abo Ruins Road, Mountainair
6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- EMS Volleyball vs Socorro Home
EMS
4:00 pm - EMS Football vs Sarracino Away
Edgewood Middle Moriarty, NM 87035
6:00 pm - Powder Puff Football & Bon Fire
Moriarty High Moriarty, NM 87035
6:00 pm - 🍿 Popcorn and 🥒 Pickle Sales
Moriarty Elementary Moriarty, NM 87035
8:00 am - 🏈Homecoming Football Game vs. Socorro
Moriarty High School, 200 Center Ave, Moriarty
7:00 pm - đHomecoming Football Game vs. Socorro
Moriarty High School, 200 Center Ave, Moriarty
7:00 pm - 2026 BARK in the Park Hike!
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Park Abó Unit of Salinas Pueblos Missions National Monument. Located 9 miles west of Mountainair, NM. 69 Abo Ruins Road, Mountainair, NM 87036
10:00 am - Homecoming Dance 💃🏻🕺🏻
Moriarty High Moriarty, NM 87035
8:00 pm - EMS Volleyball vs Anton Chico(7th) Home
EMS
4:00 pm - EMS Volleyball vs Academy(8th) Home
EMS
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Estancia. Apply here.
- OXXO posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager (Mountainair, NM- Store# 51746) in Mountainair. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Willard here.
🗞 Nearby News
Estancia
- Another Significant Flood Risk for Torrance County Monday Evening Through Tuesday Night; Back-to-Back Storm Systems Expected (mountainairdispatch.com)
- State agents uproot 10-ton illegal cannabis grow near Estancia (nm.news)
Ok Willard! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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