Shaffer Hotel & Dining Room

03/01/2025

The Dining Room at the Shaffer Hotel in Mountainair is open today, Saturday.

Come on out and see us!

04/23/2024

Good morning, Mountainair!

First, I want to apologize for the very long process that seemed like it took forever. We agree, it did, and for that, we are sorry. I take full blame as I was unavailable for a week or so after the deadline so even the choosing of the winner was delayed. I know many people thought it was due to us waiting "for additional entries", but I promise you, it was not. All the entries were submitted before the deadline. The winning submission was submitted by the March 11th deadline.

Second, we then had to submit for approval with the State of NM Clean & Beautiful Grant. Unfortunately, that process also took some time. They wanted us to remove the "Keep Mountainair Beautiful" lettering and instead add the "Keep New Mexico True" logo, which the artist complied. After that was done, it went for approval to their graphic designer, who wanted to change the sign and remove the "cowboys" and the "train" to which I disagreed. The reason this particular billboard was chosen was because it was a beautiful design and included multiple aspects of our history. When I disagreed, they had the artist remove the "Keep New Mexico True" logo. These changes would have been requested from the state for any winning design.

I was adamant against changing the design because I felt this was the design that made the most sense. Thankfully, I received word yesterday, that the design was finally approved as shown here. I notified the winner Paula Houtz back when her design was chosen. I appreciate Paula's willingness to make the changes the state was requiring, including going back to basically the original design. I have made contact with P&M Signs and we have began the process of getting this onto a large sign. We want to thank every artist who submitted a design. We loved going through them all.

We again thank you for your cooperation, your patience and your understanding. Congratulations Paula Houtz!

- Mayor Peter Nieto

09/04/2023

Rudy Cavalier, Mountainair Carver and Sculptor, died August 31 at the age of 78. He was a … Anne Ravenstone needs your support for Rudy Cavalier Fund Raiser

05/09/2023

At La Galería At The Shaffer, May 13th, 10 am - 1 pm

Fun and interesting and creative. Does it get better? You can register using the link https://www.lotusbe.art/s-projects-side-by-side-1 or come into the gallery to register in person.

03/05/2023

Totally failed to take pictures at Charlene Bell Dietz’, discussion and book signing event. It went so well and was well attended. Besides, being an award, winning author, charlene is a dynamic and entertaining speaker! Many people have new books on their shelves to read.
I will make a concerted effort to take more photos next time. And there will be a next time. Charlene has begun to write another trilogy.
This photo courtesy of Paula.

01/17/2023

11/22/2022

John Mulhouse's book "Abandoned New Mexico" shows empty churches, bars, homes and other buildings from around the Land of Enchantment. He shares what he loves most about this US state.

11/21/2022

From maple-glazed squash to hominy-turkey stew, these dishes celebrate the people and flavors of this land.

10/28/2022

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