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.

Task Force Hears Fears Over Juvenile Crime, Repeat Offenders and “Broken” Pretrial System

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GCCS Meeting Discusses Professional Development Reports

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Cibola County School Board Meeting taking place on November 18 last two hours, in which they discussed professional development reports, budget framework, and recognitions.

St. Joseph Mission School Serving Pueblos of Northern NM

This article is the second in a series from the New Mexico Association of Non-Public Schools showcasing schools that fulfill their unique missions and meet the educational needs of their students. For more information about NMANS, visit nmans.org or email nmansinfo@gmail.

Merry Meteor Shower and Stargazing Program at El Malpais National Monument

CIBOLA COUNTY El Malpais National Monument park rangers will host an evening of stargazing on Friday, December 12, from 6:008:00 pm at the El Malpais Visitor Center.