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Courtesy of City of Grants Police Department A young black bear rests in a tree near Zuni Canyon Road in Grants during a series of local bear sightings in August. Residents were asked to remain at a safe distance and allow the cub a clear path out of the area.

Courtesy of City of Grants Police Department A young black bear rests in a tree near Zuni Canyon Road in Grants during a series of local bear sightings in August. Residents were asked to remain at a safe distance and allow the cub a clear path out of the area.

Bear Sightings Prompt Safety Warning Across Cibola County

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Two separated cubs from the same bear family are now receiving care as wildlife officials urge residents to remove outdoor food and water sources CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M.

News 

57th Annual Bi-County Fair Returns to Prewitt for Labor Day Weekend

Diego Lopez, Editor
PREWITT, N.M. – The Cibola -McKinley Bi-County Fair returns to Prewitt this week, bringing five days of livestock competition, youth agriculture, exhibits and…
Luke Branum earned Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen at the 2025 Bi-County Fair. Look to see the beasts raised by the youth at this year’s event at the Prewitt Fairgrounds. CC File Photo

Luke Branum earned Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen at the 2025 Bi-County Fair. Look to see the beasts raised by the youth at this year’s event at the Prewitt Fairgrounds. CC File Photo

Remembering the 2025 Bi-County Fair

Diego Lopez, Editor
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. -The 56th Annual Bi-County Fair, held Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, 2025, brought together livestock exhibitors, 4-H members, vendors and…

New Mexico Screwworm Zone Lifted After No Additional Cases Found

Diego Lopez, Editor
Movement rules eased after state’s only confirmed case remained isolated to Lea County CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Federal officials have approved the release…
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Sports 

Cibola Fishing Report – August 26 – September 1

Diego Lopez, Editor
No catches reported as Bluewater advisories and low water levels continue BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. — The final week of August closed quietly for Cibola County…

Soccer Teams Improving Early in the Season

News Staff
GRANTS, N.M. — Girls' and boys' soccer has started up at Grants High School, and it looks like it's going to be an exciting year for both teams.First to the…

Cheer Team Ready to Support Pirates

Chloe Marquez, senior, performs a cheer stunt while wearing a construction-themed safety vest during the Pirates’ football game at Grants High School on Aug. 28, 2026. Photo by Jay Langford

Chloe Marquez, senior, performs a cheer stunt while wearing a construction-themed safety vest during the Pirates’ football game at Grants High School on Aug. 28, 2026. Photo by Jay Langford

Jenna Chavez, Ghs Student Journalist
GRANTS, N.M. — Grants High School cheer is back for another season stronger than ever.The team debuted on the first day of school during an assembly that the…
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Obituaries 

Federico (Fred) Eloy Valdez

Federico (Fred) Eloy Valdez

Federico (Fred) Eloy Valdez

News Staff
Federico (Fred) Eloy ValdezFederico (Fred) Eloy Valdez passed away on June 22, 2026, just shy of his 100th birthday.He and his wife, Epimenia (Eppie) Delgado…

Lois Adilia Godbey

Lois Adilia Godbey

Lois Adilia Godbey

News Staff
Lois Adilia GodbeyLois Adilia Godbey, age 85, passed away on August 23, 2026, surrounded by family.She was born on February 6, 1941, in Silverton, CO as the…

Donald Lee Ward Jr.

Donald Lee Ward Jr.

Donald Lee Ward Jr.

News Staff
Donald LeeWard Jr.Donald Lee Ward Jr., affectionately known as “Tie,” passed away on August 27, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on June 27, 1984,…
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