Ramah Man Pleads Guilty in Rifle Attack on Occupied Vehicle

GRANTS, N.M. – A Ramah man has pleaded guilty in federal court to firing multiple rifle shots into a vehicle occupied by three people after a near-collision on the Ramah Navajo Reservation in Cibola County.

Pinehill Man Indicted on Federal Child Sexual Abuse Charges

GRANTS, N.M. – A Pinehill man has been indicted in federal court on charges alleging he sexually abused two minors over a seven-year period.

Bluewater Village Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire; No Injuries Reported

BLUEWATER, N.M. – Bluewater Village Volunteer Fire and Rescue responded to a fire at an unoccupied structure in the early morning hours last week, according to the department.Assistance was provided by the Milan Fire Department, Cibola County Rescue, and the Cibola County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Zuni Resident Indicted on Federal Aggravated Sexual Abuse Charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A Zuni resident has been indicted in federal court on charges alleging he sexually abused two individuals over a two-year period.

Train Fire Extinguished

BLUEWATER, N.M. – Bluewater Village Fire Department crews quickly put out a small train fire reported the night of Nov. 15, officials said.

Poinsettia – Christmas Star Plant

Poinsettia’s botanical name is Euphorbia pulcherrima. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is very sensitive to cold weather and temperatures under 50 degrees. I have seen it growing in my uncle and aunt’s yard in Los Angeles.

Christmas Tree Permits Now Available for Mt. Taylor and Nearby Public Lands

CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. – Families in Cibola County can once again head into the woods to cut their own Christmas trees this season, with permits now available for both the Cibola National Forest and nearby Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.

Free Movies to be Shown at NMSU Grants’ Donn Webb Collection Room

Turning a page at the New Mexico State University Library, 2026 brings a change for locals who enjoy movies.For almost four years, the Double Six Gallery hosted movies on Saturdays. Viewers appreciated films, supported the arts and made friendships. The gallery is a Grants gem!

State Health Officials Urge Flu Vaccinations Before Holiday Gatherings

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexicans should get their flu shots now, before holiday travel and gatherings increase the risk of spreading illness.The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is marking Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec.

Recount Confirms Grants City Council Election Results; Milan Trustee Count Limited to Top Two Candidates

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Final recount totals from the Nov. 4 Regular Local Election were released late Tuesday, Dec.