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Help Is Now Just a Tap Away for Cibola County Families Facing Addiction

Marcie Chavez, Ci-bola County Health Council

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

In Cibola County, we know the challenges of recovery are real. Distance to treatment, transportation, stigma, and limited local treatment options too often leave people without support when they need it most.

Starting games for Jeep roundup Photo by Roger Siegmann

3rd Annual Zuni Mt. / Mt. Taylor Willys Jeep Roundup

Roger Siegmann

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

On this past Sunday, September 21, 2025, Evelyn and I hosted our 3rd Annual Zuni Mt. /Mt. Taylor Willys Jeep Roundup. The old Willys wagon seemed to be trail worthy, or perhaps just road ready. No leaks, no oil drips, and only need to touch up the duct tape covering holes in the floorboard.

Qualified Candidate List for the 2025 Regular Local Election

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

— The following candidates have been qualified by the filing officer for the November Regular Local Election. The ballot order is shown in parentheses (this is the order names will be shown on the ballot.)Make a plan to vote! Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

Students: Seize the Opportunity for Full Ride to College Through Daniels Scholarship

Daniel’s Fund

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

DENVER, CO – From now until Oct. 17, graduating high school seniors in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming are encouraged to apply for the Daniels Scholarship which provides up to the full cost of attendance colleges and universities across the country.

Numia Ramone Courtesy Photo

Two Missing People From Grants

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter MILAN, N.M. - Numia Ramone and Lena Ramone were last seen in Milan, New Mexico, on September 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.Numia, who is 18 years old and stands at 5’09”, was last seen wearing a black hoodie, grey pants, and white shoes.

Milan Elementary hosts Color Fun Run

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Diego Lopez, EditorMILAN, N.M. — Milan Elementary School held a Color Fun Run on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, drawing students, families, and staff to a short community course. Participants ran, jogged, and walked while volunteers provided a water spray and colored chalk along the route.

Two Zuni Men Sentenced for Armed Assault on Pueblo

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Two men from Zuni Pueblo have been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison each for their roles in a violent armed assault that left four victims traumatized.

Fall Colors Arrive in Cibola County -

News Staff

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Diego Lopez, Editor CIBOLA COUNTY — Leaf-peeping season is officially here.As of Sept. 29, pockets of moderate color are showing in the Zuni Mountains west of Grants and in a few high-country patches north of the I-40 corridor, with low color spreading across most of the county.

From the High Plains

Rosanne Boyett

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Title: “Dream of the Bird Tattoo, Poems & Sueñitos” Author: Juan J. Morales Publisher: University of New Mexico, unmpress.com Published: 2025 Paperback, 112 pages including four black-and-white bird illustrations ISBN: 978-0-8263-6758-7“The more that you read, the more things you will know.

Funding was approved for events hosted by the Grants-Cibola Chamber of Commerce and Grants Rodeo Association, New Mexico Mining Museum, and Grants MainStreet. Courtesy Photo

September Lodger’s Tax Meeting Approvals

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. - The September 25th lodger’s tax meeting approved funding for the Grants-Cibola Chamber of Commerce, Grants Rodeo Association, New Mexico Mining Museum, and Grants MainStreet.The Grants-Cibola Chamber of Commerce received $4,808.28 for the Rugged West and 4th of July events.