On July 24, 2025, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland visited Grants for an event hosted by the Cibola Federation of Democratic Women at the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course. The election for New Mexico governor will take place in November 2026, the road to that race will require Haaland to win her party’s nomination in the June Primary. Citizens are encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of upcoming deadlines. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

A new interactive water planning tool developed by the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and data firm RS21 shows the complex mosaic of water basins, aquifers, and advisory zones across Cibola County. The red area highlights the San Mateo Creek Basin, currently under a health advisory, while the map also shows key water basins like Bluewater and Gallup. Officials hope the tool will improve public understanding of how people and water interact throughout New Mexico. Diego Lopez - CC

Map of locations the Yazzie/Martinez Action Plan will be occuring. The meeting in Zuni Pueblo will be held August 14. The New Mexico Public Education Department and Los Alamos National Laboratory have yet to announce a location. This will be the only hearing in Cibola County, and because of how large the Pueblo of Zuni is, it may be held in McKinley County. Courtesy Photo

COSCA President Regina deChabert Petersen (left) and Artie Pepin, with the Kenneth P. Palmer Distinguished Service Award Courtesy Photo

The late Thomas Anthony Brown’s picture and cowboy hat was displayed during Antonio Chaco’s sentencing for the murder of Brown. Courtesy Photo