McKinley County Water Systems Begin Hazard Mitigation Planning

McKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. — Several McKinley County water systems are working with county and regional officials to identify natural hazards, assess infrastructure vulnerabilities and develop projects aimed at reducing future damage.Development is underway on an annex to the 2026 McKinley County...

Cibola County Victim Notification Notification System Remains Offline Amid Ongoing Technical Problems

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A victim-notification system connected to the Cibola County Detention Center remains offline after several weeks of technical problems involving Core-Civic and the VINE network, leaving crime victims and members of the public unable to receive automated updates about inmate...

State Parks Extending Camping Stays, Waiving Some Fees

SANTA FE, N.M. – With New Mexico’s ongoing drought continuing to impact recreation areas, New Mexico State Parks is extending the maximum stays across the system from seven to 14 consecutive days.At Elephant Butte Lake State Park, where historically low water levels continue to reshape the...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – July 29 – August 5

Monsoon flooding causes damage, Rio San Jose flowing stronger CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Another week of summer monsoon weather brought both benefits and challenges across Cibola County.

17 Inmates Certified as Peer Support Workers

GRANTS, N.M. - 17 inmates at the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility in Grants completed the Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) certification program, continuing to make New Mexico among the few states offering CPSW training and certification inside correctional facilities.

Flood-Affected SNAP Households Have Until August 10th To Replace Food Lost In McKinley County

SANTA FE, N.M. The New Mexico Health Care Authority is giving SNAP households in McKinley County evacuated by flooding until Aug. 10 to request replacement benefits for food lost during the flood.

BLM to Host Constellation Exploration at La Ventana Natural Arch

GRANTS, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management will host an evening constellation exploration program Friday, Sept. 4, at La Ventana Natural Arch.Park ranger Evie Forster said the free program will begin at 8:30 p.m. and is expected to last about one hour.

NM WIC Marks Breastfeeding Week with Statewide Events

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (NM WIC) program is using World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 3-7) to highlight the importance of breastfeeding in promoting the health and wellbeing of infants, children and families.This year's state theme is “Protect Breastfeeding: Discover...

Three Lightning-Caused Fires Held in Zuni Mountains as Heat Returns

Final updates issued after active monsoon week brings both flooding and new fire starts CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Firefighters have stopped the growth of three lightning-caused fires in the Zuni Mountains following a week of monsoon storms that brought both widespread rainfall and new wildfire starts...

State Support Incentivizes Business Development in 11 New Mexico Counties

Twelve projects spanning eleven New Mexico counties will receive a share of over $263,000 in economic development grants to create jobs, support local businesses and strengthen both rural and urban communities.