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Mt. Taylor Quad Update

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – During a recent Coffee with the Managers, Les Gaines informed the community about an unusual but necessary change for this year's Quad race in Grants.For only the third time in its 42year history, the Mt. Taylor winter quadrathlon will take place without snow.
Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Meet Ford
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
This week's pet of the week is a male terrier named Ford that is a super sweet and calm dog that was picked up in Milan. He loves laying in the grass, is wellmannered, kennel trained and great with kids.GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
February 15, 2025; 515 W. High Street, Grants, N.M.The Quad is a 4-sport race up and back down the highest peak in NW New Mexico. Contestants race to the summit of Mt. Taylor; 5,400’ higher than where they started.
A decade of NAEP proficiency trends in New Mexico reveals persistent challenges in student achievement. The data, spanning from 2013 to 2024, shows the declines in 8th-grade math and reading scores, as well as fluctuations in 4th-grade proficiency levels. Despite some improvement and significant funding boosts, New Mexico’s proficiency rates remain below national averages. Courtesy of NewMexicoKidsCAN

A decade of NAEP proficiency trends in New Mexico reveals persistent challenges in student achievement. The data, spanning from 2013 to 2024, shows the declines in 8th-grade math and reading scores, as well as fluctuations in 4th-grade proficiency levels. Despite some improvement and significant funding boosts, New Mexico’s proficiency rates remain below national averages. Courtesy of NewMexicoKidsCAN

New Mexico Ranks Last in the Nation’s Report Card for the Ninth Time in a Row

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. – For the ninth year in a row, New Mexico has ranked 50th out of 50 in education.New Mexico remains at the bottom of national education rankings, according to the latest data from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card.
Milan Police Officers Justin Alheim and Nicolas Candelaria stand next to the new traffic sign in the Village of Milan. This new piece of technology is expected to slow traffic in areas where speeders are reported and frequent. By combining their on-the-ground efforts with tech, Milan Police Department is finding ways to keep the community safe and secure. Courtesy Photo

Milan Police Officers Justin Alheim and Nicolas Candelaria stand next to the new traffic sign in the Village of Milan. This new piece of technology is expected to slow traffic in areas where speeders are reported and frequent. By combining their on-the-ground efforts with tech, Milan Police Department is finding ways to keep the community safe and secure. Courtesy Photo

Milan Police Introduce New Speed Monitoring Technology to Enhance Road Safety

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
MILAN, N.M. – Milan Police Chief Carl Ustupski is leading a push to modernize traffic enforcement in the village with the introduction of advanced speed monitoring technology.
Life-Saving Teamwork in Milan

Life-Saving Teamwork in Milan

Life-Saving Teamwork in Milan

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Pictured are the dedicated public servants of the Milan Police Department, Milan Fire Department, and Superior Ambulance. Not pictured is the PHI Medical Helicopter team, but their contributions were just as vital.

BLM, USDA Forest Service Announce 2025 Grazing Fees

Usda
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
WASHINGTON – The federal grazing fee for 2025 remains $1.35 per animal unit month for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month for lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.
Clemente Sanchez, former New Mexico state senator, has been nominated by the Cibola County Commission to fill the House District 6 vacancy left by the resignation and passing of Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon. His nomination comes amid scrutiny over residency requirements and political tensions in the district. Courtesy Photo

Clemente Sanchez, former New Mexico state senator, has been nominated by the Cibola County Commission to fill the House District 6 vacancy left by the resignation and passing of Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon. His nomination comes amid scrutiny over residency requirements and political tensions in the district. Courtesy Photo

Clemente Sanchez Nominated to Fill House District 6 Vacancy

Political Crisis In Cibola Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – The political crisis surrounding House District 6 took another dramatic turn on January 28 as the Cibola County Commission nominated Clemente Sanchez (D) to fill the legislative seat left vacant by the resignation and passing of longtime Representative Eliseo 'Lee' Alcon (D).