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Grants High School has made history by winning our FIRST-EVER State Championship in Scholastic Publication, and we couldn’t be more proud! Courtesy Photo

Grants High School has made history by winning our FIRST-EVER State Championship in Scholastic Publication, and we couldn’t be more proud! Courtesy Photo

Grants High School

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Grants High School
Pictured L to R: Troy Sauble and Steven Howard Courtesy Photo

Pictured L to R: Troy Sauble and Steven Howard Courtesy Photo

Howard Named Livestock Inspector of the Year

Nmcga
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) announced the 2024 Livestock Inspector of the Year: Steven Howard at Joint Stockmen’s Convention held in December at Hotel Albuquerque. In 2019, Steven moved to District 19 and began his career as a supervisor.
Pictured L to R: Abby O’Conner, Howard Hutchinson, Bronson Corn Courtesy Photo

Pictured L to R: Abby O’Conner, Howard Hutchinson, Bronson Corn Courtesy Photo

Howard Hutchinson awarded 2024 King Service Award

Nmcga On The Trail
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
In 2009, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association founded the King Service Award to recognize the memory and accomplishments of former Governor Bruce King and beloved wife Alice; of which many New Mexican’s were the beneficiary.
The City of Grants workers and Grants City Council are making major strides at the Grants Rodeo Grounds, enhancing facilities for future events. This new covered arena marks a significant investment and hard work in the community, supporting local rodeos, equestrian activities, and agricultural events. Many hands and minds have gone into crafting the policies in city council that has allowed the hard labor to begin. Photo by Matt Fletcher

The City of Grants workers and Grants City Council are making major strides at the Grants Rodeo Grounds, enhancing facilities for future events. This new covered arena marks a significant investment and hard work in the community, supporting local rodeos, equestrian activities, and agricultural events. Many hands and minds have gone into crafting the policies in city council that has allowed the hard labor to begin. Photo by Matt Fletcher

Grants City Council Approves Several Proposals

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Grants City Councilors were busy in January, approving funding for the Cibola Comprehensive Community Health Council and the new Multi-Use Arena at the Grants Rodeo Grounds.The special city council meeting to approve these funds was held on January 23.
Mt. Taylor Elementary School, pictured during last year’s Red Ribbon Week event, is one of many schools in Cibola County impacted by changes to federal immigration enforcement policies. Following President Trump’s executive order rescinding protections for schools as ‘sensitive locations,’ or places of sanctuary, local leaders are assessing how to ensure student safety and community trust.

Mt. Taylor Elementary School, pictured during last year’s Red Ribbon Week event, is one of many schools in Cibola County impacted by changes to federal immigration enforcement policies. Following President Trump’s executive order rescinding protections for schools as ‘sensitive locations,’ or places of sanctuary, local leaders are assessing how to ensure student safety and community trust.

Cibola Grapples with Immigration Changes Amid Federal Crackdown

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola County, like much of New Mexico, stands at the intersection of federal policy and local impact as President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on immigration shakes communities nationwide.
Senator Woods Named 2025 Cattleman of the Year

Senator Woods Named 2025 Cattleman of the Year

NMCGA ON THE TRAIL

New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Senator Pat Woods was named 2025 Cattleman of the Year at the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) Joint Stockmen’s Convention in December at Hotel Albuquerque. NMCGA President Bronson Corn stated, “Senator Woods is a true champion for agriculture!