Mountainair, New Mexico
Mountainair is a town in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States. It was founded in 1902 by John Corbett, Colonel E. C. Manning, and Elias S. Stover. The population was 884 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. The main visitor center for Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is located within the town.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile, all land.Climate
Demographics
At the 2020 census, Mountainair had 884 people, 447 households, and 323 families residing within the town. The racial makeup of the town was 58.48% White, 2.15% Native Americans in [the United States|Native Americans], 2.03% African American, 0.04% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 18.55% from other races, and 18.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.11% of the population.Government
The following are the government officials of Mountainair as of June 2024:| Position | Official |
| Mayor | Peter Nieto |
| Mayor Pro-Tem | Gayle Jones |
| Councilperson | Jose Torres Dustin Kayser Annette Padilla |