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Annual Meeting Falls Short of Quorum; Key Votes Deferred

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – Continental Divide Electric Cooperative was unable to conduct official business at its 2026 Annual Meeting.

Cibola General Hospital Welcomes Liz Sellers, MSN, MHA as Chief Executive Officer

Cibola General Hospital Press Release

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. — Cibola General Hospital (CGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Sellers, MSN, as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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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.

Human Remains Found During I-40 Roadside Cleanup Near Casa Blanca

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Human remains were discovered last week during a roadside cleanup along Interstate 40 near Casa Blanca in Cibola County.According to the New Mexico Corrections Department, the discovery was made Tuesday, April 21, during regularly scheduled cleanup work in the Laguna area.

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

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.

Governor Establishes Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability Council – 13-Member Council Designed to Protect Ratepayers, Modernize the Grid

Office Of New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed an executive order establishing the New Mexico Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability Council to address the rising cost of electricity in a rapidly changing energy landscape.

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Grants Native Announces New Inspirational Book, and Hometown Signing Event

Press Release

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. — Whispering Grace: Faithful Steps, a new Fiction Christian Romance book by Grants native Brenda Curtright, officially published on April 1, 2026, invites readers into a reflective journey of faith, perseverance, and quiet hope.

NMSU Movie - “Our Town.”

Movie Goers

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Part 1“Our Town” is a quiet story. “It attempts to find value for the smallest events in our daily life.” So, wrote author, Thornton N. Wilder.Although set in a 2,500 populated New Hampshire town, it could be “Anytown”, USA. Why now Acoma, Bluewater, Grants, or Milan?