Man Arrested for Suspended Vehicle, Outstanding Bench Warrant in Lobo Canyon Incident

In a late-night encounter on November 18, 2023, Officer Steven Shutiva of the Lobo Canyon Police Department arrested a man for driving a vehicle with a suspended license and an outstanding bench warrant for non-payment of child support. The incident unfolded at approximately 10:47 p.m.

Juvenile Detained After Family Dispute in Grants

GRANTS, N.M. – A family dispute in Grants, New Mexico, resulted in the detention of a juvenile on Sunday, November 20, 2023. The incident, which began as a call for assistance, led to multiple interactions with law enforcement officers and medical personnel. Around 12:57 a.m. on Nov.

Alleged Domestic Abuse Situation Leads to Arrest

A domestic disturbance call led Grants Police Department officers to 1209 N. Fourth Street in Grants, New Mexico, in the early hours of November 21, 2023. At approximately 12:15 a.m.

Former Laguna Police Chief and Bernalillo County Sheriff Named in Federal Gun Trafficking Indictment

Diego Lopez, Reporter ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Former Laguna Pueblo Police Chief Rudy Mora and former Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales have been implicated in a federal indictment involving allegations of conspiracy to traffic hundreds of fullyautomatic firearms.

Attorneys General Rally to Support Emergency Abortion Access Amid Texas Legal Battle

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Attorney General Raúl Torrez has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in an amicus brief supporting access to emergency abortion for Texas patients. The multistate coalition has filed the amicus brief in the Texas Supreme Court in support of the plaintiffs in Zurawski v.

Charges Dropped in Kidnapping Case

GRANTS, N.M. — In a turn of events, charges against 25-year-old Brandon Malachi Tennant, who was previously charged with kidnapping and battery in an early August case, have been dropped, according to court records.

Cibola Drought Monitor – October Update

October 2023 was the fifth driest October in 129 years of data tracking in the area. According to the National Integrated Drought System, October saw a rainfall deficit of 3.72 inches of rain when compared to the average rainfall for the month.

Mental Health Wednesday

As the leftovers from Thanksgiving are gradually disappearing from our refrigerators, and the last traces of autumn foliage give way to twinkling holiday lights, we find ourselves at the doorstep of another cherished season—Christmas.

Traffic Report for November 28 – December 1, 2023

NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.

Grants KOA Journey Recognized with Major Awards During Annual Convention

KOA NEWS SERVICE (Nov. 16, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds, is pleased to announce that the Grants KOA Journey campground has earned the KOA Founder’s and President’s Awards.