Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico Expands Access to Lifesaving NARCAN in Cibola County

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The Opioid Remediation Collaborative of New Mexico (ORCNM), in partnership with local community leaders, is increasing access to lifesaving overdose-reversal medication by installing publicly accessible NARCAN boxes at four key locations across Cibola County.

Strength in Numbers: The 4th GCCS Math Competition

GRANTS, N.M. Students of Grants Cibola County Schools (GCCS) from 7th to 12th grades flocked to Grants High School (GHS) on April 17, 2025, for the annual Math Competition, which aims to challenge and recognize students in terms of their math skills.

GHS Launches AI Attendance Assistant for Enhanced Family Communication

GRANTS, N.M. Grants High School is set to serve as the pilot site, patterning with Edia Learning to introduce the AI Attendance Assistant, beginning April 9.

Continental Divide Electric Cooperative Announces Retirement of CEO Robert E. Castillo

Grants, New Mexico — Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CDEC) today announced the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Robert E. Castillo, effective April 21, 2026, following 16 years of dedicated leadership and service to the Cooperative and its members.Mr.

Cibola County Active Candidates for June 2 Election

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With the June 2 primary election approaching the 2026 Cibola County ballot has been a soap opera, with candidates being disqualified or withdrawing from contention, and even one candidate arrested on stalking charges.

Both Suspects Now in Custody in Candy Kitchen Homicide Case; Murder Charges Filed

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Both individuals identified by the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a homicide in Candy Kitchen area near Pinehill are now in custody, according to law enforcement updates and court records.Sheriff Larry D.

March 2026 Indictments

Marcus Oliver has been indicted on the charge of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor - Child Under 13 (third degree felony), due to an incident that occurred on or about the time period of January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

April Arrests

Grants Police Department April 5 Malcolm J Morgan, born 2003: Aggravated Driving While Under Influence of Intoxicating Liquor April 6Kayla Woody, born 1995: Warrant - Municipal Court Claudio E Blea, born 1958: Drunk or Disorderly April 7Bryan Halwood, born 1997: Aggravated Battery Household Member...

New Mexico Report Shows Rise in Childhood Obesity; Local Data Unavailable for Cibola County

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A new state report shows childhood obesity rates increased in New Mexico in 2025, raising renewed concerns about children’s health, food access and opportunities for safe physical activity in rural communities like Cibola County.

USPS Celebrates National Card & Letter Writing Month

NEW MEXICO — The U.S. Postal Service acknowledges April as National Card and Letter Writing month.