Traffic Report for November 28 – December 1, 2023

NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.

Grants KOA Journey Recognized with Major Awards During Annual Convention

KOA NEWS SERVICE (Nov. 16, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of open-to-the-public campgrounds, is pleased to announce that the Grants KOA Journey campground has earned the KOA Founder’s and President’s Awards.

Senior Citizen Lunch Menu and Activities

Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.

Governor appoints Teresa Casados to lead Children, Youth, and Families Department

SANTA FE – On November 20, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Teresa Casados to permanently lead the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). Casados served as interim secretary since April of this year.

Congressional Map Battle Impacts Cibola County Politics

SANTA FE, NM - In a legal battle that has captured the attention of New Mexico's political landscape, a recent decision by the state's Supreme Court regarding congressional maps is sending ripples through Congressional District 2, which includes the entirety of Cibola County.

Pet of the Week Meet Lloyd

He is a 1-year-old neutered Shepherd mix. He loves head pets and his doggy friends. He has been known to jump fences so his future adopter will need to watch that. He is one of the sweetest boys we have here at the Grants Animal Care Center.

Phase One of Sewer and Water Line Replacement Begins on Santa Fe Avenue

GRANTS, NM – A special projects public meeting was held on November 21 discussing the construction of the water and sewer lines on Santa Fe Avenue.

Holiday DWI Enforcement

Beginning November 17, 2023 until January 2024 the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting saturation patrols and checkpoints throughout Cibola County in an effort to reduce and prevent traffic crashes related to impaired driving and enforce motor vehicle violations on the roadways of...

New Mexico Embraces Future with Clean Vehicle Mandate Starting 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a landmark decision for environmental and consumer choice, the Environmental Improvement Board and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board have approved the Advanced Clean Vehicles Rules.