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From right to left is Roslynd Archuleta, Kayla Lopez, Seth Torres, Minuet Whitney (all Forensic Scientists in the DNA Unit) discuss findings in the laboratory. Photo by DPS Media Relations Unit – Curtis Althaus and Payton Santillanes.

From right to left is Roslynd Archuleta, Kayla Lopez, Seth Torres, Minuet Whitney (all Forensic Scientists in the DNA Unit) discuss findings in the laboratory. Photo by DPS Media Relations Unit – Curtis Althaus and Payton Santillanes.

New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory – Providing “State-of-the Art” Scientific Analysis Every Day

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory stands as a “model of scientific precision and integrity, where expert analysts, rigorous training, cutting-edge technology, and state-of-theart facilities” unite in pursuit of justice.

From the Code Talkers to the Skies of Today

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As Veterans Day approaches, the story of Fort Wingate stands as both a testament to sacrifice and a reflection of how New Mexico continues to serve the nation.For more than 160 years, Fort Wingate has been a crossroads of American history.
Fall Peak Now, Past-Peak at Highest Elevations

Fall Peak Now, Past-Peak at Highest Elevations

Fall Peak Now, Past-Peak at Highest Elevations

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The autumnal show is hitting its crescendo.As of Oct. 20, mapping shows peak color across much of western Cibola County, with some pastpeak patches on the highest ridges of the Zuni Mountains and in exposed high country southwest of Grants.Around Mt.
Firefighters from the Bluewater Village Fire Department joined the fun at the Bluewater Elementary School Carnival, where students played games and met their local heroes up close.

Firefighters from the Bluewater Village Fire Department joined the fun at the Bluewater Elementary School Carnival, where students played games and met their local heroes up close.

Firefighters from the Bluewater Village Fire Department joined the fun at the Bluewater Elementary School Carnival, where students played games and met their local heroes up close.

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Firefighters from the Bluewater Village Fire Department joined the fun at the Bluewater Elementary School Carnival, where students played games and met their local heroes up close.
Traffic Stop Results in Narcotics Arrest

Traffic Stop Results in Narcotics Arrest

Traffic Stop Results in Narcotics Arrest

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - On October 16, 2025, a traffic stop resulting in the the arrest of Kenneth Romero was conducted on NM 177 near the Exit 89 overpass by the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Deputies.

Wellbeing Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Support for FamiliesCaringforalovedonewith substance use or mental health challenges is tough, but support is here. The Companion App from CHESS Health is free for CibolaCountyresidentsandoffers resources, education, and connection for families and caregivers. Learn more: signup.companion.health/?