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Fire Season Intensifies as Cibola County Faces Deepening Drought

Fire Season Intensifies as Cibola County Faces Deepening Drought

Fire Season Intensifies as Cibola County Faces Deepening Drought

New Fire Incidents, Water Shortages, and Fireworks Ordinance Under Review Ahead of JulyDiego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As June approaches, drought conditions in Cibola County continue to hold firm, with no measurable improvement across any corner of the region.

Community Awareness

First-Ever Women Veterans Recognition Day in Cibola County June 12 | 6–8 p.m. | American Legion Post 80 For the first time in New Mexico, Women Veterans Recognition Day will be officially commemorated in Cibola County.
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

This week's pet of the week is a sweet little man named DJ Jazzy Jeff. He's a four-month-old retriever mix stray that was found abandoned under the sky way bridge with his sibling that has since been adopted. He's friendly, loves to play and loves cuddles.

Grants Launches New Tourism Website

The City of Grants is thrilled to have just launched its new tourism website VisitGrants. Com, this week. This easy-to-use platform serves as a comprehensive guide to the “rich history, stunning landscapes, and one-of-a-kind attractions that make Grants a mustvisit destination in New Mexico.

Dealing with Mosquitos this Summer

Assummerapproachesand mosquitos become more active the risk of mosquito-borne disease increases significantly.Grants Code Enforcement Officer Robert Windhorst has been working with Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Sandoval for the past eight years to reduce the risks these insects bring. Dr.
Riders explore the Quartz Hill Trail System in the Zuni Mountains, part of a newly dedicated network of nonmotorized trails designed to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in Cibola County. The U.S. Forest Service and local partners will officially open four of the trails during a celebration on National Trails Day, June 7. Photo by Les Gaines

Riders explore the Quartz Hill Trail System in the Zuni Mountains, part of a newly dedicated network of nonmotorized trails designed to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in Cibola County. The U.S. Forest Service and local partners will officially open four of the trails during a celebration on National Trails Day, June 7. Photo by Les Gaines

Quartz Hill Trail System Dedication Celebration on June 7

ZUNI MOUNTAINS, N.M. – We are pleased to share an exciting development in our community’s future. The Quartz Hill Trail System is a vital component of a comprehensive plan to position Grants as a premier visitor’s destination.

FOR THE RECORD

In the May 7 article titled “Gallup’s Exit Raises Questions About CDEC’s Future, Rates, and Leadership” identified that the Continental Divide Electric Cooperative (CDEC) will lose a major customer when the City of Gallup exits its contract on July 1.