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Pictured L to R: Abby O’Conner, Howard Hutchinson, Bronson Corn Courtesy Photo

Pictured L to R: Abby O’Conner, Howard Hutchinson, Bronson Corn Courtesy Photo

Howard Hutchinson awarded 2024 King Service Award

In 2009, New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association founded the King Service Award to recognize the memory and accomplishments of former Governor Bruce King and beloved wife Alice; of which many New Mexican’s were the beneficiary.
The City of Grants workers and Grants City Council are making major strides at the Grants Rodeo Grounds, enhancing facilities for future events. This new covered arena marks a significant investment and hard work in the community, supporting local rodeos, equestrian activities, and agricultural events. Many hands and minds have gone into crafting the policies in city council that has allowed the hard labor to begin. Photo by Matt Fletcher

The City of Grants workers and Grants City Council are making major strides at the Grants Rodeo Grounds, enhancing facilities for future events. This new covered arena marks a significant investment and hard work in the community, supporting local rodeos, equestrian activities, and agricultural events. Many hands and minds have gone into crafting the policies in city council that has allowed the hard labor to begin. Photo by Matt Fletcher

Grants City Council Approves Several Proposals

Grants City Councilors were busy in January, approving funding for the Cibola Comprehensive Community Health Council and the new Multi-Use Arena at the Grants Rodeo Grounds.The special city council meeting to approve these funds was held on January 23.
Mt. Taylor Elementary School, pictured during last year’s Red Ribbon Week event, is one of many schools in Cibola County impacted by changes to federal immigration enforcement policies. Following President Trump’s executive order rescinding protections for schools as ‘sensitive locations,’ or places of sanctuary, local leaders are assessing how to ensure student safety and community trust.

Mt. Taylor Elementary School, pictured during last year’s Red Ribbon Week event, is one of many schools in Cibola County impacted by changes to federal immigration enforcement policies. Following President Trump’s executive order rescinding protections for schools as ‘sensitive locations,’ or places of sanctuary, local leaders are assessing how to ensure student safety and community trust.

Cibola Grapples with Immigration Changes Amid Federal Crackdown

GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola County, like much of New Mexico, stands at the intersection of federal policy and local impact as President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on immigration shakes communities nationwide.
Senator Woods Named 2025 Cattleman of the Year

Senator Woods Named 2025 Cattleman of the Year

NMCGA ON THE TRAIL

Senator Pat Woods was named 2025 Cattleman of the Year at the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) Joint Stockmen’s Convention in December at Hotel Albuquerque. NMCGA President Bronson Corn stated, “Senator Woods is a true champion for agriculture!
Supreme Court of New Mexico Day Commemorates Establishment of the State’s Highest Court in 1912

Supreme Court of New Mexico Day Commemorates Establishment of the State’s Highest Court in 1912

Supreme Court of New Mexico Day Commemorates Establishment of the State’s Highest Court in 1912

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s highest court today proclaimed “Supreme Court of New Mexico Day” on Jan. 10 of each year.The proclamation commemorates the day on which state Supreme Court justices first took their oaths of office in 1912, and the Territorial Supreme Court went out of existence.