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Monsoon Storms Complicate Utility Restoration in Baca, Prewitt and Thoreau Areas

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

BACA, N.M. – Utility crews continued working Tuesday to restore service across Baca, Prewitt, Thoreau and surrounding communities after severe monsoon storms disrupted recovery efforts and caused additional power outages in the area.Gloria, a representative with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority,...

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Local Leaders Weigh Chaco’s Future as Federal Review Moves Toward Decision

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Grants officials call for preservation, public benefit and meaningful Tribal consultation as BLM considers ending the 10-mile mineral withdrawal GRANTS, N.M. – As the federal government considers removing protections from more than 336,000 acres surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park,...

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Iran War Update: Conflict Widens as Shipping Threat Grows and U.S. Strikes Expand

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – The Iran war has entered one of its most dangerous phases since the collapse of the ceasefire, with the conflict now threatening to spread beyond the Strait of Hormuz and into the Red Sea.According to the Institute for the Study of War and the Critical Threats Project, Iran is trying...

Cibola County’s 2026 drought story is shown in shades of yellow, orange and red as conditions intensified from moderate and severe drought early in the year to extreme drought across most of the county by summer. A weak winter snowpack, limited spring runoff, declining levels at Bluewater Lake and persistent heat left the county increasingly dependent on monsoon rainfall for relief. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Drought Monitor – June 2026

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Halfway through the year, extreme drought covers nearly all of Cibola County CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Halfway through 2026, Cibola County’s drought story has become one of persistence, escalation and waiting.The county has now officially spent the first six months of the year entirely in drought.

BLM Proposes Full Revocation of Chaco Protections, Opens 14-Day Public Comment Period

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

PUEBLO OF ACOMA, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday released a draft environmental assessment proposing the full revocation of federal protections covering approximately 336,404 acres around Chaco Culture National Historical Park, opening a 14-day public comment period that will...

Grants Reconsidering Proposed Move to Cashless Operations

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants is reconsidering a possible move toward cashless operations after residents raised concerns about how such a policy could affect people who rely on cash to pay for city services.Mayor Erik Garcia said July 14 that the proposal is not final and acknowledged that the...

The Grants–Milan Municipal Airport (GNT)

New Mexico Department Of Transportation

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Grants–Milan Municipal Airport advanced two major capital projects in FY2025, strengthening airfield safety and improving aviation services for the region.The city completed a $2.5 million terminal rehabilitation and hangar development project, expanding the existing terminal, adding a new...

New Mexico Gas Company Sale Moves Forward, but Final PRCApproval Pending

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A proposed change in ownership for New Mexico Gas Company has moved one step closer to approval, but the deal is not final yet.On May 20, hearing examiners for the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission recommended approval of the proposed sale of New Mexico Gas Company to...

NTUA Crews Work to Restore Water Service in Baca, Prewitt and Thoreau

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

THOREAU, N.M. – Navajo Tribal Utility Authority crews were working Tuesday afternoon to restore water service following an extensive outage affecting Baca, Prewitt, Thoreau and surrounding communities.In a 1 p.m. update issued July 14, NTUA said a headquarters well service team was replacing the...

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Announces Victory for New Mexicans Against Trump Administration in Voter Registration Rolls Case

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Senior District Court Judge Judith Herrera ruled today that the Trump Administration cannot compel New Mexico to turn over the unredacted portions of its Statewide Voter Registration List.