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Man Who Threatened a Local Judge With an Ax Has Been Found Guilty

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that John Karl O’Brien was found guilty on multiple felony charges, specifically attempted first-degree murder and threatening a judge, when the jury returned two guilty verdicts in the attempted murder case on September 11, 2025.

New Mexico Teen Charged with Threats Following Charlie Kirk Assassination

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Federal authorities have charged a 19-yearold New Mexico man with making violent threats on social media in the wake of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Cibola Magistrate Johnny Valdez Re-elected to Board

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. — Cibola County Magistrate Judge Johnny Valdez has been re-elected to the board of the New Mexico Magistrate Judges Association.

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Cibola Water Monitoring Report

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Bluewater and Rio San Jose Data as of September 22, 2025 CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – This report seeks to track the flow of water in Cibola County. Bluewater Lake and the Rio San Jose both have United States Geological Survey monitoring stations where this data is pulled from.

Rugged West packs Fire & Ice Park with free two-day concert and high-octane SXS/ATV action

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. — What began as a ticketed festival turned into a free, full-throttle community weekend as the Rugged West Concerts took over Fire & Ice Park, Sept.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

SEPTEMBER 21Jason Derulo, Singer (36)SEPTEMBER 22Tom Felton, Actor (38)SEPTEMBER 23Jason Alexander, Actor (66)SEPTEMBER 24Ben Platt, Actor (32)SEPTEMBER 25Antonia Gentry, Actress (28)SEPTEMBER 26Damian Priest, Wrestler (43)SEPTEMBER 27Avril Lavigne, Singer (41)

Grants City Council Meeting

Police Department, Fire & Rescue, And Clean-up

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. - The Regular City Council Meeting, held on September 17, lasted nearly two hours. During this meeting, the Police Department gave updates concerning training, hiring, DWI checkpoint results, major incidents, and school zones.

Wellbeing Wednesday

Hope Is Contagious

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Talking about mental health reduces stigma and spreads hope. Share your story, remind someone they’re not alone, or highlight localresources.Openconversations canchangelives—together, wecanmakehopego viral.- Brought to you by the Cibola County Health Council.

Grants Cibola County Schools Board Meeting

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Cibola County School regular board meeting was held on September 16th, and lasted nearly four hours, with about half of that time being in executive session. The meeting covered topics such as policies and recognitions.

Community members, elders, tribal leaders, and project partners gather Sept. 19 at the Pueblo of Acoma for the groundbreaking of the new Educational Resource Center and Senior Center. The projects are part of a long-term vision to connect generations and preserve language, culture, and traditions. Diego Lopez - CC

Pueblo of Acoma Breaks Ground on Senior Center and Educational Resource Center

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

ACOMAPUEBLO, N.M. — Community leaders, elders, and staff gathered Friday morning for the groundbreaking of two new facilities at the Pueblo of Acoma: an Educational Resource Center and an expanded Senior Center.Governor of Acoma Pueblo Charles P.