Cibola Drought and Fire Restrictions Update

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As of early August, drought conditions remain severe in Cibola County despite recent monsoon activity, and a patchwork of fire restrictions is still in effect across local jurisdictions.According to the U.S.

Sunset Hike and Open House at El Morro National Monument

El Morro National Monument invites you to visit on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to experience the sunset from the mesa top. El Morro will extend its hours from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm so that visitors can enjoy hiking during the early evening in the monument.

Surprising Tree Facts

By: Darlene Cherney, Margie Dressler and Donna Eoff, Cibola-McKinley Master Gardeners and graduates of the Tree Steward Program offered by TreeNM.

El Calderon Trail and Parking Area to Close for Trail Improvement Project Starting August 11

GRANTS, NM- The El Calderon Trail and parking area at El Malpais National Monument will be closed beginning August 11, 2025, through late May 2026 for a trail improvement project between the parking area and the Bat Cave.

How Much Is New Mexico Really Spending on Education?

When the 2018 Yazzie/Martinez decision declared New Mexico in violation of its constitutional obligation to provide a “sufficient” education, one of the court’s clearest conclusions was this: the state hadn’t been investing enough in its most vulnerable students.

U.S. Department of Justice Seeks Death Penalty for Zuni Man

GRANTS, N.M. – In June, the U.S Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque announced that it intends to seek the death penalty for a Zuni man accused of robbing, kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and killing homeless or addicted Native American men across New Mexico from 2022 to 2024.

Cibola Municipal Arrests: July 1-31, 2025

The following individuals were arrested in the month of July 2025 by the municipal police forces (Grants Police Department and Milan Police Department). The following have only been charged with a crime, not yet prosecuted. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Woman Missing from Grants as of Aug. 1

Myriah Lynne Scarpati, a female of 41 years of age, was last seen on August 1st, 2025.Scarpati was last seen in the area of Super 8 Motel, 1604 E Santa Fe Ave, Grants, N.M.

Flash Flooding Hits Bluewater Village After Heavy Rainfall

BLUEWATER, N.M. — A round of heavy rainfall on Wednesday, July 31, led to localized flooding in Bluewater, prompting warnings from residents and local officials to avoid travel in affected areas.

NM WIC Earns Third Consecutive National Breastfeeding Award

SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico’s WIC program has earned the USDA Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence for the third consecutive year as the state celebrates World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7.