Grants City Council Meeting

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants City Council Meeting held on October 15 was approximately four and a half hours covering topics such as public safety and projects.

Federal Shutdown Now Longest in U.S. history as SNAP Confusion Deepens

New Mexico leads nation in emergency food response while federal impasse drags on GRANTS, N.M. — The federal government shutdown officially became the longest in U.S. history Tuesday evening as the Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to reopen the government.

Cibola Families on SNAP to Receive Partial Benefits

GRANTS, N.M. — The U.S. Senate failed to reach an agreement to reopen the federal government as of 2 p.m. MST on Thursday, Oct. 30, adjourning for the weekend and extending the shutdown into at least Monday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. EST.

After Turbulent Month, Grants Animal Care Center Sets Nov. 1 Re-Opening with 39 Animals in Care

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Three weeks after closing its doors to manage overcrowding and overhaul operations, the City of Grants Animal Care Center says it will reopen to the public on Saturday, Nov. 1, with an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In a 2 p.m. update on Oct.

Governor Responds to USDA Suspension of SNAP Benefits

SANTA FE, N.M. – Today, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s suspension of SNAP benefits for 42 million individuals nationwide effective Nov. 1.

Election 2025

Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The 2025 Regular Local Election is officially underway in Cibola County, with voters set to cast ballots on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for city, school, and special district offices across the region.

City of Grants Council Races Highlight District Divides, Charter Debate

GRANTS, N.M. — The 2025 Regular Local Election will decide who represents Districts 1 and 3 on the Grants City Council — two of the four geographic districts that divide the city’s local government.

Voters to Decide School Capital Improvements Tax Question November 4

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — In addition to choosing city and school board leaders this fall, Cibola County voters will also decide whether to continue an existing property tax that funds maintenance and technology improvements for Grants Cibola County Schools (GCCS).

Village of Milan Voters to Decide Key Leadership Races November 4

MILAN, N.M. — The Village of Milan will see one of the most closely watched local elections in Cibola County this year, with multiple candidates vying for leadership roles that will guide the growing village through the next four years.