Tips for writing an obituary

Do not feel obliged to include cause of death. While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so.

Things people should know about creating wills

Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one.

Making history

PUEBLO OF LAGUNA, N.M. – Daughter of the Pueblo of Laguna, United States Representative Debra Haaland (D-NM) has been confirmed as Secretary of the Interior.

Gov. Lujan Grisham signs Senate Bill 2, delivering another boost for hard-hit businesses

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed Senate Bill 2, waiving annual liquor license fees, another boost for hard-hit businesses in New Mexico.

Gov. orders flags to half staff for late Rep. Ed Sandoval

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday ordered state flags lowered to half-staff in honor of long-serving former state lawmaker Ed Sandoval of Bernalillo County. Flags are to be lowered to half-staff beginning Friday, March 5 through sun-down Sunday, March 7.

Tips to help take the stress out of tax season

Every filing season comes with its own set of challenges and 2021 is no different. The IRS wants taxpayers get the information they need as quickly as possible. Taxpayers can keep in mind these tips when they get ready to file.

Hospital updates county commissioners; Summaries of two CGH board meetings

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Cibola County officials and Cibola General Hospital signed two contracts in 2020. One was the lease agreement for the two properties in Grants on Roosevelt Avenue which are owned by the county the hospital and the Cibola Family Health Center.

Haaland nomination advances; ‘Proxy fight over the future of fossil fuels’

LAGUNA PUEBLO, N.M., and WASHINGTON D.C. - Laguna native and US Congresswoman Debra Haaland (D - New Mexico) was chosen by President Joe Biden to lead the United States Department of the Interior.

Veterans Service office reopens in Grants

GRANTS, N.M. - Years ago, there was a Grants veterans services office, but later it was closed. Now, the office is reopening. It will operate at the old county building on High Street.

School board hears reactions to hybrid learning

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Grants/Cibola County School District board listened to reactions about hybrid instruction, the Bluewater Elementary School project update, and financial reports at the March 2 meeting.