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Grants City Council District 1 has Representation Again

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – Grants City Council District 1 has representation again after councilors voted 2–0 on July 29 to confirm Mayor Erik Garcia’s appointment of Mervin Victorino to the vacant seat.Councilor Fred Rodarte was absent.

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Co-op Seeks Current/Former Members Owed Capital Credits

Continental Divide
GRANTS, N.M. – If you received electric service from Continental Divide Electric Cooperative in 1991 and/or 2022, you may be owed money.In November 2024, CDEC…

Grants Cibola County Schools Prepare for School Year 26-27

News Staff
New Food Services, Security Upgrades, and Mesa View Grand Opening Amerika Rougemont, ReporterGRANTS, N.M. -The Grants Cibola County Schools board meeting…

The Legacy Continues: Part 2

John Heffner
GRANTS, N.M. Last week, we explored how New Mexico's uranium boom gave rise to Uranium Capital Speedway, a volunteer-built dirt track that became a gathering…
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Sports 

Cibola Fishing Report – July 29 – August 4

Diego Lopez, Editor
Tiger Muskie fishing continues as school begins BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – August opened with Bluewater Lake still offering fair-togood tiger muskie fishing,…

Grants Mud Volleyball Tournament to Grant Wish for Local Child

Diego Lopez, Editor
Rugged West fundraiser will support a Cibola County child facing a terminal or critical illness GRANTS, N.M. – Players will get muddy for more than…

Cibola Fishing Report – July 21–28

Kristl Walker landed a tiger muskie while on a camping trip on July 11, using nothing more than a hot dog for bait. Courtesy Photos

Kristl Walker landed a tiger muskie while on a camping trip on July 11, using nothing more than a hot dog for bait. Courtesy Photos

Diego Lopez, Editor
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Fishing continued at Bluewater Lake this week, with boats on the water Saturday and at least one reported muskie catch. New Mexico State…
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Obituaries 

Phillip Jaramillo

Phillip Jaramillo

Phillip Jaramillo

News Staff
Phillip JaramilloPhillip Jaramillo, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully in his hometown of Grants…

Eddie Ray Roberts

Eddie Ray Roberts

Eddie Ray Roberts

News Staff
Eddie RayRobertsEddie Ray Roberts was born August 24th, 1934, was orphaned at the age of 7 and raised by his grandmother in Henrietta, TX. He was an…

Randall Edward Thomas

Randall Edward Thomas

Randall Edward Thomas

News Staff
Randall Edward ThomasRandall Edward Thomas, lovingly known as Randy, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born on May 4, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the…
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