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A Black Dagger short-range ballistic missile target, designed to fly a ballistic flight path and demonstrate defensive protection capability, launches from Fort Wingate, New Mexico, Dec. 6. The flight served as a search track to test the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor system. Missile Test - U.S. Army photo by Christopher Bohn

A Black Dagger short-range ballistic missile target, designed to fly a ballistic flight path and demonstrate defensive protection capability, launches from Fort Wingate, New Mexico, Dec. 6. The flight served as a search track to test the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor system. Missile Test - U.S. Army photo by Christopher Bohn

Another Missile Test Closes Parts of Mt. Taylor Ranger District

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY – The U.S. Army has announced yet another missile test launch from Fort Wingate, marking a significant uptick in missile defense testing activity in recent months.This latest test, scheduled between February 11 and February 14, will temporarily close portions of the Mt.

Cibola’s Legislative Wrap-Up: Jan. 29 – Feb. 4

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. – As the third week of the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session comes to a close, Cibola County remains without a representative in House District 6, at the same time, there are only six bills directly impacting Cibola County.However, a decision could come soon.

Mt. Taylor Quad Update

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – During a recent Coffee with the Managers, Les Gaines informed the community about an unusual but necessary change for this year's Quad race in Grants.For only the third time in its 42year history, the Mt. Taylor winter quadrathlon will take place without snow.
Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Meet Ford
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
This week's pet of the week is a male terrier named Ford that is a super sweet and calm dog that was picked up in Milan. He loves laying in the grass, is wellmannered, kennel trained and great with kids.GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
February 15, 2025; 515 W. High Street, Grants, N.M.The Quad is a 4-sport race up and back down the highest peak in NW New Mexico. Contestants race to the summit of Mt. Taylor; 5,400’ higher than where they started.
A decade of NAEP proficiency trends in New Mexico reveals persistent challenges in student achievement. The data, spanning from 2013 to 2024, shows the declines in 8th-grade math and reading scores, as well as fluctuations in 4th-grade proficiency levels. Despite some improvement and significant funding boosts, New Mexico’s proficiency rates remain below national averages. Courtesy of NewMexicoKidsCAN

A decade of NAEP proficiency trends in New Mexico reveals persistent challenges in student achievement. The data, spanning from 2013 to 2024, shows the declines in 8th-grade math and reading scores, as well as fluctuations in 4th-grade proficiency levels. Despite some improvement and significant funding boosts, New Mexico’s proficiency rates remain below national averages. Courtesy of NewMexicoKidsCAN

New Mexico Ranks Last in the Nation’s Report Card for the Ninth Time in a Row

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
SANTA FE, N.M. – For the ninth year in a row, New Mexico has ranked 50th out of 50 in education.New Mexico remains at the bottom of national education rankings, according to the latest data from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card.
Milan Police Officers Justin Alheim and Nicolas Candelaria stand next to the new traffic sign in the Village of Milan. This new piece of technology is expected to slow traffic in areas where speeders are reported and frequent. By combining their on-the-ground efforts with tech, Milan Police Department is finding ways to keep the community safe and secure. Courtesy Photo

Milan Police Officers Justin Alheim and Nicolas Candelaria stand next to the new traffic sign in the Village of Milan. This new piece of technology is expected to slow traffic in areas where speeders are reported and frequent. By combining their on-the-ground efforts with tech, Milan Police Department is finding ways to keep the community safe and secure. Courtesy Photo

Milan Police Introduce New Speed Monitoring Technology to Enhance Road Safety

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
MILAN, N.M. – Milan Police Chief Carl Ustupski is leading a push to modernize traffic enforcement in the village with the introduction of advanced speed monitoring technology.