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The Cibola County Commission has a long history of protecting the Second Amendment rights of their citizens, even declaring the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuay” back in 2019. Commissioner Robert Windhorst, (R – District IV) left, Commissioner Daniel Torrez (D – District II), Commissioner Ralph Lucero (D – District III) voted together to declare Cibola County’s official opposition to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D) gun ban. Diego Lopez - CC

The Cibola County Commission has a long history of protecting the Second Amendment rights of their citizens, even declaring the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuay” back in 2019. Commissioner Robert Windhorst, (R – District IV) left, Commissioner Daniel Torrez (D – District II), Commissioner Ralph Lucero (D – District III) voted together to declare Cibola County’s official opposition to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D) gun ban. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola County Commission Opposes Governor's Firearm Restrictions

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
GRANTS, NM – On September 20, the Cibola County Commission held a special meeting which included one discussion action item, “Consideration of Resolution 202346 Opposing the New Mexico Governors Unilateral Suspension of the Statutory & Constitutional Civil Rights of New Mexicans.
Police have arrested three suspects linked to the tragic shooting of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas, pictured. As the case moves forward, it continues to fuel an already contentious debate on gun control measures in New Mexico. Stay tuned for our full report that explores the arrest details, the ensuing investigations, and how this incident has heightened political tensions between state and local governments over firearm regulations. Courtesy Photo

Police have arrested three suspects linked to the tragic shooting of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas, pictured. As the case moves forward, it continues to fuel an already contentious debate on gun control measures in New Mexico. Stay tuned for our full report that explores the arrest details, the ensuing investigations, and how this incident has heightened political tensions between state and local governments over firearm regulations. Courtesy Photo

Suspects Whose Actions Led to Governor’s Gun Ban Arrested Outside of Grants

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
GRANTS, NM – Albuquerque Police Department announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with the shooting death of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas. The young boy was killed on September 6 while leaving an Isotopes baseball game with his family in Albuquerque.
Shibahn Azaziaah Takes the Helm as Director of NMSU - Grants Small Business Development Center

Shibahn Azaziaah Takes the Helm as Director of NMSU - Grants Small Business Development Center

Shibahn Azaziaah Takes the Helm as Director of NMSU - Grants Small Business Development Center

Press Release
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The New Mexico State University - Grants Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to welcome Shibahn Azaziaah as its new Director. With over two decades of experience in career development and business planning, a Master’s in Education, Azaziaah brings a wealth of expertise to the role.
And an eclipse too? NM Museum of Natural History & Science pulls out all the stops as eclipse lights up Albuquerque sky during the busiest weekend of the year

And an eclipse too? NM Museum of Natural History & Science pulls out all the stops as eclipse lights up Albuquerque sky during the busiest weekend of the year

And an eclipse too? NM Museum of Natural History & Science pulls out all the stops as eclipse lights up Albuquerque sky during the busiest weekend of the year

Press Release
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Albuquerque, NM – On the final Saturday of this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the usual parade of hot air balloons overhead will have a new neighbor in the New Mexico sky: an annular eclipse that turns the sun into a ring of light around the moon for a few minutes.

Grants Man Flees Police

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
GRANTS, NM – The streets of Grants, New Mexico were rocked when local law enforcement was locked into a minor chase, eventually Grants Police Department was able to detain Rosendo Morales on suspicions of impaired driving and marijuana possession.