Lane Closures Planned on NM 53 in Zuni Oct. 1-4

ZUNI, N.M. – Motorists traveling NM 53 through Zuni should prepare for lane closures and possible delays during four days of work in early October.The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced that traffic impacts are expected Oct. 1 through Oct. 4 between mile markers 11 and 14.Single-lane...

McElroy Park Reopens After Damaged Equipment Removed

MILAN, N.M. – McElroy Park has reopened after the Village of Milan temporarily closed the park when workers discovered damage to playground equipment.Village Clerk Denise Baca said the Parks Department conducts weekly inspections of play equipment at the park.

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GALLUP, N.M. — The Industrial Workforce Program (IWP), operated by the Southwest Indian Foundation (SWIF), received the 2026 Talent Development & Retention Award from New Mexico IDEA during the Governor’s Economic Development Conference on September 3, 2026, at the Isleta Resort & Casino in Isleta,...

Laguna Burger Celebrates Laguna Feast Day 2026

LAGUNA, N.M. - Representatives of Route 66 Casino Hotel and Dancing Eagle Casino and Travel Center gather beside their Route 66 Centennial parade entry during the Laguna Feast Day Parade on Sept. 19. The entry featured the Green Chile Fairy, who distributed candy and green chili to paradegoers.

Zuni Celebrates Homecoming with Parade, Football Victory

ZUNI, N.M. – Sudents, families and community members celebrated Zuni High School’s 2026 homecoming with a parade Sept. 16.

To’Hajiilee Community Rallies to Protect School from Flooding

TO’HAJIILEE, N.M. – Community members gathered at To’Hajiilee Community School over several days last week to fill and stack sandbags intended to protect the campus from additional flooding.The school began calling for volunteers Sept. 16, asking participants to bring shovels and work gloves.

A bon mot of inspiration

GRANTS, N.M. 9/11’s events struck us so suddenly and deeply that we are still traumatized and reactive at heart. I was slow to realize its magnitude until I saw a program on public TV that described the attach on the Pentagon.

Grants Public Library Keeps Busy with Fall Activities

GRANTS, N.M. – Fall activities continued at the Grants Public Library last week with crafts, storytime, puzzles and more community programming for local families.Wildflower Circle met Sept. 15, where children made pet rocks and coffee-filter butterflies.Tot and Me continued Sept. 17 with a sheep...

Iran War Update: U.S. Holds Off on Houthi Strikes as Iran Expands Red Sea Support

GRANTS, N.M. – The Iran war remains centered on control of vital shipping routes, but the immediate pressure has shifted toward the Red Sea, where Iran is reportedly helping the Houthis strengthen positions near the Bab al Mandeb Strait while the United States weighs how directly to...

Homestake Buying Parcels, Water for Residents to Address Cleanup

GRANTS, N.M. – For decades, residents living near the former Homestake uranium mill have been clamoring for Barrick Gold to move the Large Tailings Pile and restore their groundwater to usable condition.