Senate approves $92 million for state fairgrounds project – Funding would support parks, infrastructure improvements

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Senate today approved Senate Bill 48, which would authorize $92 million in bonds for the State Fairgrounds project and advance the next phase of redevelopment in Albuquerque’s International District.

Filing Day is March 10 for Key Cibola County Offices

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M.

Governor signs infrastructure, medical compact bills at mid-session – Bipartisan bills address health care access and invest in roads statewide

SANTA FE, N.M. — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed four bills that will strengthen New Mexico’s infrastructure, expand the state’s health care workforce and address concerns about immigrant detention, marking significant progress as the legislative session reaches its halfway point.

Jury Finds Guilty Conviction in 2009 Killings of Clyde “Sonny Jim” James and Wayne Johnson

GRANTS, N.M. – Nearly sixteen years after a fatal confrontation on a ranch south of San Rafael, a Cibola County jury has convicted Danny Stanfield of two counts of first-degree murder (willful and deliberate) in the deaths of Clyde “Sonny Jim” James and Wayne Johnson.The verdicts were returned Feb.

January 2026 Arrests

Grants Police Department January 26Robin D Henio, age 35: Drunk or Disorderly Joshua N Welch, age 26: Warrant - Municipal CourtJanuary 27Tracey D Rogers, age 56: Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating LiquorJanuary 28Toby R Etsitty, age 43: DWI - Alcohol/DrugsJanuary 29Robert...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – February 3–10

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early February data shows Cibola County still waiting for a decisive winter shift.Bluewater Lake continued its gradual decline over the past week, the Rio San Jose held flat at low levels, and snowpack in the Zuni/Bluewater River Basin remained stalled well below average.

New Mexico Goatheads to Announce NHL Affiliation and Reveal Team Mascot

Goatheads take next step toward inaugural season with affiliation and mascot reveal RIO RANCHO, N.M.

Grants Day

SANTA FE, N.M. – January 28 was Grants Day on the State Senate floor.Grants Councilors and local students were present and even honored by the state senate, city councilors thanked New Mexico Senator George Munoz for presenting the City of Grants to the Senate.

Gallup Day

SANTA FE, N.M. – February 6, 2026 – Officials with the City of Gallup, McKinley County, UNM-Gallup, and other McKinley-local organizations are shown posing with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, State Rep. Patty Lundstrom and State Rep.

Martha Garcia and Her Son

SANTA FE, N.M. – State Representative Martha Garcia (D – HD6) covers the western half of Cibola County. From the State Capitol in Santa Fe, she shared an update.“We are halfway through the legislative session, and it’s always a treat to see my grown children.