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Drought intensifies across Cibola County. The U.S. Drought Monitor map valid April 21, 2026 shows 100% of Cibola County in drought, with 83.09% classified as Severe Drought (D2) and 16.91% in Extreme Drought (D3). The expansion of extreme drought reflects a spring pattern of limited moisture and increasing fire-weather concerns across the region. (Source: Drought.gov/U.S. Drought Monitor.)

Drought intensifies across Cibola County. The U.S. Drought Monitor map valid April 21, 2026 shows 100% of Cibola County in drought, with 83.09% classified as Severe Drought (D2) and 16.91% in Extreme Drought (D3). The expansion of extreme drought reflects a spring pattern of limited moisture and increasing fire-weather concerns across the region. (Source: Drought.gov/U.S. Drought Monitor.)

Cibola Drought Monitor – April 2026

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
March ranked 5th driest on record as drought intensifies; extreme drought expands and spring water outlook stays tight CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County’s 2026 Drought picture worsened this month, and May is now arriving with less of a “spring recharge” and more “spring fire season”. Updated U.S.
New Mexico House District 6 Courtesy Photo

New Mexico House District 6 Courtesy Photo

Early Finance Reports Paint Cibola’s 2026 Election Picture

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, NM – The first campaign finance reports of the 2026 election cycle are beginning to sketch the shape of Cibola County’s local races, showing a mix of quiet campaigns, modest early fundraising and a handful of contests where larger sums are already setting candidates apart.
The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office wrote a letter of appreciation to Cibola County Crimestoppers. The letter follows:

The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office wrote a letter of appreciation to Cibola County Crimestoppers. The letter follows:

The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office wrote a letter of appreciation to Cibola County Crimestoppers. The letter follows:

Cibola County Sheriff’s Office
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Dear Crime Stoppers team I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for your continued support of the narcotics division your dedication commitment and willingness to stand alongside us play a vital role in helping us carry out our mission to keep communities safe the partnership we share...
Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico Expands Access to Lifesaving NARCAN in Cibola County

Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico Expands Access to Lifesaving NARCAN in Cibola County

Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico Expands Access to Lifesaving NARCAN in Cibola County

Provided By: Cibola County Manager’s
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY,, N.M. — The Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico (ORCNM), in partnership with local community leaders, is increasing access to lifesaving overdose- reversal medication by installing publicly accessible NARCAN boxes at four key locations across Cibola County.

Stars Align for New Mexico Dark Sky Event

Audra Labert
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Communities Connect over Shared Appreciation for Night Skies PIE TOWN, N.M. (April 27, 2026) — Westcentral New Mexico is home to iconic natural features like El Malpais National Monument and the Gila Wilderness, America’s first designated wilderness.