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Pictured is the USPS Office on Route 66 in Grants, New Mexico. The post office has long served as the centerpiece of town, with the city once called “Grants Post” before it eventually settled simply with the name, “Grants”. Now, in 2026, the US Postal Service Office is housed down the street from its original location. Earlier this month USPS announced they are seeking to increase the cost of postage. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

Pictured is the USPS Office on Route 66 in Grants, New Mexico. The post office has long served as the centerpiece of town, with the city once called “Grants Post” before it eventually settled simply with the name, “Grants”. Now, in 2026, the US Postal Service Office is housed down the street from its original location. Earlier this month USPS announced they are seeking to increase the cost of postage. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

USPS Proposes July Postage Increase, Including 4-Cent Jump in Forever Stamp

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The cost of mailing a letter could soon rise again.The U.S. Postal Service announced April 9 that it has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission seeking approval for a new round of mailing services price increases scheduled to take effect July 12.
(Left to right, kneeling) Frank Chiapetti, David Dallago, Bobby Baca, (Left to right, standing) Rick Murphy, Mark-Tami Hotta, Brandon Howe, Casey McElroy, John Peña, Anthony Dimas, Jr., Patty Lundstrom, Jake Bracken, Marc DePauli, Jeff Kiely, and Wilfred Nobl Courtesy Photo

(Left to right, kneeling) Frank Chiapetti, David Dallago, Bobby Baca, (Left to right, standing) Rick Murphy, Mark-Tami Hotta, Brandon Howe, Casey McElroy, John Peña, Anthony Dimas, Jr., Patty Lundstrom, Jake Bracken, Marc DePauli, Jeff Kiely, and Wilfred Nobl Courtesy Photo

Gallup-McKinley Tradeport Leaders Convene to Accelerate Transformational Economic Initiative

The Greater Gallup
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GALLUP, N.M. – Representing one of the Gallup area’s most ambitious economic development efforts, 13 leaders from the recently formed Gallup-McKinley TradePort Authority convened for a strategic retreat March 29–April 1 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown.

Iran War Update

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ceasefire Talks Falter as Deadline Nears; Vance Trip to Pakistan Called Off GRANTS, N.M. – A twoweek ceasefire between the United States and Iran was nearing its end Tuesday as lastminute negotiations appeared to stall, with U.S.
In April 2025 Jamie Holton was honored by the Grants City Council for her commitment to the City of Grants and The Rodeo Grounds. The City of Grants presented Holton with a plaque, thanking her for years of service to the community. In this photo from that meeting, Grants Mayor Erik Garcia hugs Holton close, in a message he wrote, “I really wanted to name that arena after her,” and expressed admiration for her leadership across the City of Grants. Courtesy Photo

In April 2025 Jamie Holton was honored by the Grants City Council for her commitment to the City of Grants and The Rodeo Grounds. The City of Grants presented Holton with a plaque, thanking her for years of service to the community. In this photo from that meeting, Grants Mayor Erik Garcia hugs Holton close, in a message he wrote, “I really wanted to name that arena after her,” and expressed admiration for her leadership across the City of Grants. Courtesy Photo

So Long ‘Jamie’

Donald Jaramillo Contributing Columnist
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
It was nearly 30 years ago on a chilly Saturday morning in October when I met Jamie. At the time she was a longtime member of the Grants Beautification Committee and I was the newly named president of Grants MainStreet.

Cibola County Active Candidates for June 2 Election

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With the June 2 primary election approaching the 2026 Cibola County ballot has been a soap opera, with candidates being disqualified or withdrawing from contention. The final list of qualified candidates for office follows:In State Representative District 6, Republican Paul L.