Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Bernalillo County

SANTA FE, N.M. – Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been detected in Bernalillo County, increasing the risk that people in the area could contract the virus.The City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County operate a joint mosquito control program, providing surveillance and treatment...

Recount in Cibola Probate Judge Election on Monday

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The closest race in Cibola County this primary election season was the Cibola County Probate Judgeship, the Secretary of State has ordered a recount in the race to take place Monday, June 29.Corrine C. Padilla won the Democratic primary in this contest with 1,130 votes,...

Sophia Romasanta Receives the 2026 Steve Bell Grants High School Scholarship Award

GRANTS, N.M. — Sophia Romasanta is this year’s recipient of the Steve Bell GHS Scholarship. The award comes with a $1,000 check to help fund Miss Romasanta’s continuing education. Like Steve Bell, Sophia knows what it means to start over with a new set of circumstances.

Brandon Barris and Kayden Lord Receive the 2026 Milton Head Grants High School Memorial Scholorships Award

GRANTS, N.M. — Two very special young men, Brandon Barris and Kayden Lord, were this year’s recipients of the Milton Head GHS Scholarship.

Fire Restrictions Tighten as Drought and Wind Raise Risk Across Cibola County

Stage II restrictions now in effect at El Malpais and El Morro as local burn bans continue CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As drought deepens across Cibola County and fire danger remains high across New Mexico, federal and local agencies are tightening restrictions on outdoor burning, campfires, fireworks...

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The Life-Saving Impact of Drug Recognition Expert Training

MILAN, N.M. - The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) program plays a vital role in law enforcement by providing officers with the specialized skills needed to identify drivers impaired by substances other than alcohol.

NMFOG files lawsuit for release of communications about Project Jupiter

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) has filed a lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners for release of emails and other communications related to construction of a data center in Southern New Mexico known as Project Jupiter.

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – June 16–23

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As June draws closer to an end, Cibola County remains caught between persistent drought conditions and hopes for meaningful summer moisture.