Most Wildfires are Human-Caused

SANTA FE – In New Mexico, wildfire conditions are generally receding by the month of August, but this year is different. The National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services outlook says that we can expect an increase in fire potential into the month of October.

Acoma Pueblo Leaders Featured in “Water Can’t Wait” Public Education Campaign

SANTA FE, N.M. – Acoma Pueblo leaders are featured in a new public education campaign called “Water Can’t Wait” to encourage policymakers in Santa Fe to focus more on statewide water issues.

Ex-chief charged with coverup

Editor’s Note: The Cibola Citizen and the Marion County Record are members of the National Newspaper Association. Staff of the Cibola Citizen chose to run this article to stand in solidarity with the Record and the First Amendment.

Supreme Court Resolves Dispute Over “Zombie Debt” From Defaulted Car Loans

payment on a loan deficiency does not restart the time limit under New Mexico law for bringing a lawsuit to recover the uncollected balance on a repossessed vehicle, the state Supreme Court ruled today.In a unanimous opinion, the Court rejected arguments by Autovest, L.L.

Zuni Men Indicted on Federal Firearms Charges for Assault

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two men from the Pueblo of Zuni, Kamron Kallestewa, 23, and Kaden Panteah, 18, have been charged with multiple federal firearms offenses related to the assault of four individuals in 2023.

Downed Plane in Grants

GRANTS, NM – A small, private aircraft crashed in the City of Grants, just outside the Grants-Milan Municipal Airport last Thursday.The incident, which occurred because of a mechanical failure midflight, led to the downing of the aircraft on August 15 around 1 p.m.

Grants Police Arrest Rape Suspect

GRANTS, NM—A man wanted for a series of serious crimes, including criminal sexual penetration, or rape, was apprehended by the Grants Police Department after an extensive manhunt that involved significant community assistance.

SPPI Prepares for Trial Against New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is advancing toward a crucial trial against the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) in a legal battle that could set a significant precedent for government transparency and accountability.

Secretary of State Explains General Election Ballot Process After President Biden Withdraws from Race

By: NM Secretary of State’s OfficeSANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement and FAQs following President Biden’s announcement that he will withdraw from the presidential race.

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority announces findings from housing needs report, $84.6 million in funding and an updated brand for the state’s housing authority

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority officials reported on the findings of the state’s most recent housing needs assessment and outlined how $84.6 million in state funding will be allocated to address those needs.