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A section of the Rio San Jose near the George Hanosh Bridge shows the results of clearing work by City of Grants crews. Mayor Erik Garcia said approximately one mile of the river channel has been cleared of dirt, weeds, litter and other debris in preparation for anticipated monsoon rains. Diego Lopez - CC

A section of the Rio San Jose near the George Hanosh Bridge shows the results of clearing work by City of Grants crews. Mayor Erik Garcia said approximately one mile of the river channel has been cleared of dirt, weeds, litter and other debris in preparation for anticipated monsoon rains. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants Crews Clear Rio San Jose Ahead of Expected Monsoon Rains

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – City of Grants crews have cleared approximately one mile of the Rio San Jose as part of an effort to reduce flood risks before monsoon rains arrive in the area.Mayor Erik Garcia toured the work Tuesday, July 14, traveling from the recently replaced George Hanosh Bridge along the...

United Builds Momentum as Summer Surge Continues

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico United continues to strengthen its position in the USL Championship as the club enters the heart of the summer schedule playing some of its best soccer of the season.Over the past several weeks, the Black & Yellow have combined strong league performances with...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – July 7–14

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A week after forecasts began hinting at a more active monsoon pattern, the latest water monitoring data shows Cibola County continuing to wait for meaningful relief from drought.Bluewater Lake continued its gradual decline during the week, while the Rio San Jose posted a...

Water Outage Scheduled Near Clovis Avenue, Nimitz Boulevard

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – Residents near the intersection of Clovis Avenue and Nimitz Boulevard should prepare for a temporary water outage Thursday, July 16, as crews complete work connected to new water infrastructure improvements.The City of Grants said the outage is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and could...

Smoking rates decline, but nicotine use is on the rise

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) calls attention to a shifting public health challenge in New Mexico: people may be smoking cigarettes less, but they are vaping more.NMDOH encourages New Mexicans to seek help in quitting.New Mexico adults are smoking cigarettes at the...
ShushKin_Biologists: US Forest Service photo: Mount Taylor Ranger District – Shush Kin Fen – (Wildlife biologists assessing the extent and severity of erosion in Shush Kin Fen and planning for restoration.) – 2023 Courtesy Photo

ShushKin_Biologists: US Forest Service photo: Mount Taylor Ranger District – Shush Kin Fen – (Wildlife biologists assessing the extent and severity of erosion in Shush Kin Fen and planning for restoration.) – 2023 Courtesy Photo

Mount Taylor Ranger District to Implement Phase II of the Shush Kin Fen Riparian Restoration Project

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Mount Taylor Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, working with the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), will be conducting Phase II of the Shush Kin Fen Riparian Restoration project.