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USDM expects rain over the next week.

USDM expects rain over the next week.

Emergency Response Continues in Zuni Following Days of Flooding

News Staff
Friday, July 24, 2026
ZUNI, N.M. — Recovery efforts continue Friday across the Pueblo of Zuni following days of flooding, with tribal officials expanding assistance to residents while warning that additional showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast.The Pueblo of Zuni has begun distributing sandbags to homes...
An empty ore haul truck operated by Hammon Trucking overturned Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 160 near Black Mesa, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation. The truck was traveling from Energy Fuels' White Mesa Mill in Utah to the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near Grand Canyon National Park. It is believed that heavy rainfall and flooding on the roadway contributed to the accident.

An empty ore haul truck operated by Hammon Trucking overturned Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 160 near Black Mesa, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation. The truck was traveling from Energy Fuels' White Mesa Mill in Utah to the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near Grand Canyon National Park. It is believed that heavy rainfall and flooding on the roadway contributed to the accident.

Empty ore haul truck involved in weather-related rollover

Kathy Helms, Special To The Citizen
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
BLACK MESA, Ariz. – A uranium ore transport truck operated by Hammon Trucking overturned Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 160 near Kayenta on the Navajo Nation.
U.S. Camel Corps Commemoration Returns to El Morro National Monument September 12-13, 2026

U.S. Camel Corps Commemoration Returns to El Morro National Monument September 12-13, 2026

U.S. Camel Corps Commemoration Returns to El Morro National Monument September 12-13, 2026

Nps, El Malpais & El Morro National Monument
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
RAMAH, N.M. – Join U.S. Camel Corps reenactor Doug Baum, his camels, and park staff at El Morro National Monument from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, for the U.S. Camel Corps Commemoration event.This free special event features presentations by camel...
Monsoon storm weather. Courtesy Photo

Monsoon storm weather. Courtesy Photo

New Mexico Monsoon and Gardening

Edith Iwan Cibola-mckinley County Master Gardener
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Southwest monsoon is a pattern of pronounced seasonal increase in thunderstorms and rainfall over the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Thunderstorms are fueled by daytime heating and build up during the late afternoon and early evening.
Cubero Volunteer Fire Dept. Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation from Anheuser-Busch and Hensley Distributing to Support Wildfire Response Efforts

Cubero Volunteer Fire Dept. Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation from Anheuser-Busch and Hensley Distributing to Support Wildfire Response Efforts

Cubero Volunteer Fire Dept. Receives Emergency Drinking Water Donation from Anheuser-Busch and Hensley Distributing to Support Wildfire Response Efforts

Cubero Volunteer Fire Dept.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
CUBERO, N.M. Cubero Volunteer Fire Dept. of Cubero, NM has received a donation of emergency drinking water from Anheuser- Busch to help keep its firefighters hydrated during wildfire response efforts.

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – July 15–21

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Flooding over the week improves streamflow, reservoir levels, drought to persist CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – After months of watching reservoir levels fall and drought conditions intensify, Cibola County experienced a reminder this week that summer moisture can arrive quickly and unevenly.Thunderstorms...

NMED Warns Of Harmful Algal Bloom

New Mexico Environment Department
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Environment Department today announced the launch of its Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Advisory Map, providing the public with timely information on current algae bloom conditions at monitored lakes across New Mexico.Accessible from both mobile devices and computers, the...

4th Quarter Honor Roll

Continued To B6
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Bluewater ElementaryGrade Student Name03 Arnold, William T.03 Barron, Xander D.03 Burdine, Nizhonii S.03 Etsitty, Cassia A.03 Hernandez, Ezekiel03 Ledesma, Davon I.03 Martinez, Draiden J.03 Miller, Preston D.03 Pinkston, Kent W.03 Stewart, Mason L.03 Yellowhair, Kylie T04 Campos, Josiah J.04 Davis,...