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Iran War Update

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Ceasefire Talks Falter as Deadline Nears; Vance Trip to Pakistan Called Off GRANTS, N.M. – A twoweek ceasefire between the United States and Iran was nearing its end Tuesday as lastminute negotiations appeared to stall, with U.S.
In April 2025 Jamie Holton was honored by the Grants City Council for her commitment to the City of Grants and The Rodeo Grounds. The City of Grants presented Holton with a plaque, thanking her for years of service to the community. In this photo from that meeting, Grants Mayor Erik Garcia hugs Holton close, in a message he wrote, “I really wanted to name that arena after her,” and expressed admiration for her leadership across the City of Grants. Courtesy Photo

In April 2025 Jamie Holton was honored by the Grants City Council for her commitment to the City of Grants and The Rodeo Grounds. The City of Grants presented Holton with a plaque, thanking her for years of service to the community. In this photo from that meeting, Grants Mayor Erik Garcia hugs Holton close, in a message he wrote, “I really wanted to name that arena after her,” and expressed admiration for her leadership across the City of Grants. Courtesy Photo

So Long ‘Jamie’

Donald Jaramillo Contributing Columnist
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
It was nearly 30 years ago on a chilly Saturday morning in October when I met Jamie. At the time she was a longtime member of the Grants Beautification Committee and I was the newly named president of Grants MainStreet.

Cibola County Active Candidates for June 2 Election

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With the June 2 primary election approaching the 2026 Cibola County ballot has been a soap opera, with candidates being disqualified or withdrawing from contention. The final list of qualified candidates for office follows:In State Representative District 6, Republican Paul L.
Justice Vargas takes oath of office as Chief Justice

Justice Vargas takes oath of office as Chief Justice

Justice Vargas takes oath of office as Chief Justice

Nmaoc
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. – Justice Julie J. Vargas today became Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court.Chief Justice Vargas was sworn into office after being elected by her colleagues on the Court to a two-year term. She is the 44th person to serve as Chief Justice of the state’s highest court.