Laguna Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal DWI Crash on Pueblo Lands

Albuquerque, NM – A Laguna man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges stemming from a tragic DWI crash that killed three members of the same family in August 2022.

State Energy Efficiency Law Authorizes Rate Mechanism that Fully Separates Utility Revenue from Energy Sales, Supreme Court Rules

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today that state law provides for a rate mechanism that fully decouples or separates a utility’s revenues from its total sales of electricity or natural gas as a way to encourage utilities to promote energy efficiency.

Candace Williams Named Official Village Manager

MILAN, NM – The Board of Trustees approved an official contract for Candace Williams who was previously the Interim Village Manager and Finance Director to be the official Village Manager and Finance Director until December 31, 2024 when her contract will be terminated.

Milan Police Department Discusses Combating Break-ins and Shoplifting and Gives Updates Regarding the Department

MILAN, NM – Milan Police Department Police Chief Carl Ustupski, Interim Village Manager and Finance Director Candi Williams, and Milan Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Daniel Urioste gave updates regarding the Milan Police Department, Milan Fire Department and construction around the Village of...

New Mexico Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Farms and Communities

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As New Mexico enters its peak wildfire season, residents, including the state’s large farming and ranching community, are urged to adopt proactive measures to mitigate wildfire risks.

Traffic Alert

Expect various lane closures and minor delays MILAN – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. (Contractor) will begin mill and inlay work on I40 between Gallup and Thoreau.

Cibola County Commission Races Set

GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola is approaching an important date: June 4. On that day, residents will choose their political party’s representative to become the new leaders of the county commission.

NMDOT Enforces State Law Against Unauthorized Signs on Road Rights-of-Way

MILAN – With election season underway, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is reinforcing state laws prohibiting the placement of unauthorized signs on state road rights-of-way. This measure applies to all signs, including those for political candidates, businesses, and events.

Arrests Violate First Amendment

The mission of the New Mexico Foundation of Open Government (FOG) includes advocating, educating and litigating to help New Mexicans vindicate their rights under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Debunking Election Myths

As election season heats up, so does the spread of misinformation about voting processes. The New Mexico Secretary of State's Office is proactively addressing common misconceptions to ensure that Cibola County voters have accurate and trustworthy information.