Education System to Receive Another Significant Boost from Proposed Budget Plans

In a move intended to bolster New Mexico’s education system, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s proposed executive budget for fiscal year 2025, and the Legislative Finance Committee’s recommendation, have both outlined major investments in education.

New Board Member Join Transparency Group

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government has elected two new members to its Board of Directors. They are: Wende Schwingendorf, the managing editor of Albuquerque Business First, and Barbara Vigil, former Supreme Court Justice and District Court Judge.

Chamber Banquet: Denim & Diamonds

GRANTS, NM – The Grants/Cibola Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony, a premier event that honors and celebrates successful people and businesses in Cibola County specifically.

Drunken Man Causes Commotion at Grants Police Department

An incident at the Grants Police Department on January 9, 2024, led to the arrest of Delmar Eldridge, who was taken into custody for his disruptive and destructive behavior.

Woman Apprehended in Connection to Stolen Vehicle Incident at Walmart

GRANTS, NM – Officers with the Grants Police Department responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle on January 9, 2024.

Supreme Court Reinstates Defendant’s Conviction for 2017 Killing in Southwestern New Mexico

SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court today reinstated a man’s seconddegree murder conviction for the death of a Florida woman who was driving him to Mexico to live with a family member.

Zuni Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor

Phillip Edward Lahi Sr., a resident of McKinley County, New Mexico, has entered a guilty plea to charges of child sexual abuse. The case, which was brought to the attention of the court, involved unlawful and knowing engagement in sexual acts with a child under the age of twelve.

15 Defendants Charged in Statewide Drug Ring

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, federal law enforcement agencies have charged fifteen individuals in connection with a major drug trafficking organization operating out of Albuquerque.

New Mexico United Announces Ron Patel as Club President

Patel becomes the second President in club history. Peter Trevisani continues in role of CEO and Majority Owner. Gray, Wiese-Carl named Vice-Presidents. ALBUQUERQUE, NM - New Mexico United is thrilled to announce that the club has named Ron Patel the second President in the history of the club.

Nomadland

GRANTS - The movie Nomadland was introduced by Cibola Arts Council volunteer C.L Peterson by sharing the plot and members of the cast. The film is based on the book about a true event that took place in 2011 in Empire, Nevada.