WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-NM) has sent a letter to Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) of the Committee on Oversight and Reform requesting a field hearing on the New Mexico southern border to address security, public health, and illegal immigration issues. The letter was co-signed by every Republican Committee Member.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Copey Ferlin Henderson, 27, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was sentenced in federal court on Aug. 2 to twelve years in prison following a conviction for sexually abusing a minor in Indian Country. Henderson pleaded guilty on Nov. 30, 2020.

SAN RAFAEL, N.M. – After being in custody for murder, Alejandro Balderrama was mistakenly released thanks to confusion as Balderrama was also being held on charges from the US Marshal’s Service, he was arrested by the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office and returned to prison three years ago. Now, after serving out his sentence, Balderrama was released with the condition that he checks into a halfway house.

CIBOLA COUNTY N.M. - Global Site Location Industries (GSLI) a leading site selection and economic development consulting firm are pleased to announce its partnership with Cibola County of New Mexico. Cibola County is an exquisite area that provides scenic mountain ranges, national forests, and endless possibilities of outdoor recreation. With a focus of mining and forest restoration industries Cibola County offers an array of site selection opportunity. Through the lead generation partnership GSLI will help Cibola County execute their potential by building relationships with administrations of site location companies planning operation facility expansions.

When the coronavirus pandemic temporarily halted tourist traffic and shuttered restaurants and bars throughout New Mexico, Black Mesa Winery in Velarde had an inventory of wine and hard cider worth $100,000 and fewer avenues to deliver its products to customers. Winery owners Jerry and Lynda Burd were able to keep products moving out the door through online wine tasting events, shipments to wine club members, and creative drive-by tours that kept customers engaged.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As the United States emerges from the COVID-19 lockdown, refilling the lost jobs of pre-pandemic life is proving to be a challenge. Across Cibola County “Help wanted” and “Urgently hiring” signs are hard to miss as the county grapples with a 10.4 percent unemployment rate. With jobs being available, the Cibola Citizen explored the reasons behind the county’s fluctuating unemployment.

With all the recent rain Cibola County has been receiving during this monsoon, the village of Cubero suffered some serious flooding that washed out a couple of county roads this past week. Cibola County Emergency Manager Dustin Middleton said the county has declared an emergency in Cubero as a precautionary measure.

Partial reprints from July 2001 (https://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2001/071401.html), written by Dr. Curtis Smith Question: I have a willow tree that seems to be "raining" down what feels like moisture in hot weather.