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Gallup-McKinley County Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt is facing an ethics complaint alleging he sought employment with Stride/K12 while the company held a contract with the district. Hyatt denies any wrongdoing. Courtesy Photo

Gallup-McKinley County Schools Superintendent Mike Hyatt is facing an ethics complaint alleging he sought employment with Stride/K12 while the company held a contract with the district. Hyatt denies any wrongdoing. Courtesy Photo

Parents Left in Limbo as Gallup-McKinley Schools Terminate Virtual Learning Contract Amid Ethics Controversy

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Dozens of families across western New Mexico— including at least two students who graduated this past weekend in Cibola County—are now caught in the middle of a growing controversy between Gallup-McKinley County Schools and its virtual education provider, Stride/K12.

Community Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
May 15th What? Cibola Crimestoppers Monthly Meeting When? Cibola Crimestoppers meets the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December) at 10:00 am Where? Cibola County Sheriffs Office 2001 Clif Lear AveMay 17th What? Art Taking Flight When? May 17 at 2 pm – 4 pm Where?
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

GHS National Honor Society Grows

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
On April 28, Grants High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony, welcoming new members who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Spots On: Kindergarteners Take Center Stage

Spots On: Kindergarteners Take Center Stage

Spots On: Kindergarteners Take Center Stage

Anne Richie Balgos
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Mt. Taylor Elementary School, April 10, 2025 - Laughter, music, and belonging filled the halls as kindergarteners, parents, and guardians from across the district gathered for a fun-filled day at the Kindergarten Festival of Talents which had the theme 'I am Unique, I am Gifted, I am Me”.
Riko Valencia Courtesy Photo

Riko Valencia Courtesy Photo

National FFA Scholarship Awarded to Local Student

National Ffa Organization
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
GRANTS, NM (Wednesday, May 7, 2025) The National FFA Organization awarded the Georgia M. Hellberg Memorial Scholarship for $5,000 to Riko Valencia of the Grants FFA Chapter. Riko plans to use the funds to pursue a degree in Rangeland Sciences at New Mexico State University.
A Black Dagger Zombie missile target, designed to fly a ballistic flight path and demonstrate defensive protection, launches from Fort Wingate, N.M., Nov. 2, 2024 Courtesy Photo

A Black Dagger Zombie missile target, designed to fly a ballistic flight path and demonstrate defensive protection, launches from Fort Wingate, N.M., Nov. 2, 2024 Courtesy Photo

Missile Test to Temporarily Close Mount Taylor Ranger District as Fort Wingate’s Role in National Defense Expands

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY — A missile test is scheduled to take place later this month near Fort Wingate, prompting the U.S. Forest Service to issue yet another temporary closure of public lands in the Mount Taylor Ranger District.
Mount Taylor and Her Circle

Mount Taylor and Her Circle

Mount Taylor and Her Circle

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In this sweeping topographic view, Mount Taylor rises like a volcanic cathedral—her summit reaching to touch the sky and remind us of where we come from.

Brenda Hall Named to SNHU Dean's List

Siobhan Lopez, Snhu
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
MANCHESTER, NH (05/13/2025)-- Brenda Hall of Grants (87020) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Spring 2025 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.