First Baptist Church of Grants had 77 learners enrolled in classes from age 2 to adults

First Baptist Church of Grants had 77 learners enrolled in classes from age 2 to adults. 36 leaders taught the gospel message each night and were thankful to work with the attendees. Friday's Family Night was very well attended by 117 people.

Mental Health Wednesday

The New Mexico Department of Health released a statement about the importance of mental health and the celebration of Juneteenth: Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, happens on Monday, June 19 with celebrations planned across the...

BLM extends comment period for proposed Public Lands Rule

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Land Management is extending the public comment period for the Public Lands Rule by 15 days. This brings the time collecting public feedback on the proposed rule to a total of 90 days. The new deadline to provide input is July 5, 2023.

Eighth annual Baca’s Antler Collection Fair Features Cornhole Tournaments, Elk Call Contest, Archery Poker Run, and Shed Antler Judging.

GRANTS, NM - The eighth annual Baca’s Antler Collection Fair was held on Sunday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the event there were vendors, two cornhole tournaments, an archery poker run, an elk calling contest, and shed antlers brought in were judged and sold.

Crownpoint Woman to Pay $551,436 to Social Security Administration

CROWNPOINT, NM – Marylynn Harry, 63, of Crownpoint, New Mexico, has been ordered to pay $551,436 to the Social Security Administration after an investigation from the SSA Office of the Inspector General uncovered significant fraud.

U.S. Attorney highlights Environmental Justice

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, is promoting information and resources to highlight environmental justice and assist the public in reporting criminal environmental violations. In May, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B.

Supreme Court Issues Opinion Rejecting ‘Logrolling’ Challenge to Constitutional Amendment

SANTA FE, NM – A voter-approved measure that changed New Mexico’s utility regulator did not unconstitutionally logroll multiple proposals into a single ballot question, the state Supreme Court concluded in an opinion issued today.

Cibola Drought Monitor – April Update

Cibola County has seen substantial precipitation and snowpack melt which has contributed to a significant change in drought conditions for the area.

Traffic Report for June 19 – 30, 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.