Cibola County’s Battle Against Overdoses

ORCNM’s Initiatives and Impact in New Mexico GRANTS, N.M. TDuring the September Cibola County Commission Meeting, Shawna Hartley, a licensed clinical social worker, addressed the commission leaders with the latest data and initiatives of the Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico (ORCNM).

BLM Plans Aerial Vegetation Treatments in Cibola, Sandoval Counties

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management plans to treat about 3,775 acres of public land in Cibola and Sandoval counties this fall in an effort to improve vegetation conditions and reduce wildfire risk.The BLM Rio Puerco Field Office, working with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, will...

Rotary Honorees

GRANTS, N.M. – Ramah High School senior Deacon Clawson, left, and Wingate High School senior Earon Benally were recently recognized as Seniors of the Month by the Gallup Rotary Club.Clawson was named Ramah High School’s first Rotary Senior of the Month and was recognized by the school for his hard...

Trail Coalition Raises Concerns Over Roca Honda Mine

Organization Warns Mining Can Affect Trails, Public Lands And Gateway Communities CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Continental Divide Trail Coalition is raising concerns about the proposed Roca Honda uranium mine northwest of Grants, warning that mining can affect surrounding public lands, recreation and...

Early Voting Begins Oct. 6 in Cibola County

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County voters will have several opportunities to cast their ballots before the Nov. 3 General Election, with early in-person voting beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6.According to information released by Cibola County Clerk Natalie Grine, early voting will begin at the Cibola...

Free Well-Water Testing Offered Saturday in Grants

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County residents who rely on private wells for drinking water can receive free water testing Saturday, Oct. 3, during a one-day event in Grants.

4th Annual Zuni Mt. / Mt. Taylor Willys Jeep Roundup

GRANTS, N.M. - This past Saturday, September 26, 2026, was our 4th Annual Zuni Mt. / Mt. Taylor Willys Jeep Roundup. The old Willys wagon seemed to be trail worthy, or perhaps just road ready.

Village of Milan Overcomes Severe Weather Challenges Milan Elementary School Dismissed Early After Power and Water Issues

MILAN, N.M. — The Village of Milan and Milan Elementary School recently navigated a series of infrastructure challenges following severe weather, resulting in an early dismissal of elementary students.The sequence of events began on the evening of September 22, when a severe storm accompanied by...

Prescribed Burns Planned as Fire Restrictions Ease Across Western N.M.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Recent rainfall is bringing a shift in fire conditions across western New Mexico, with state fire restrictions being lifted and the Cibola National Forest preparing several prescribed burns for the fall and winter.The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands announced...