New Mexico's Top Dog Breed

GRANTS, NM - According to The Pampered Pup, a website centered around creating entertaining and informative articles about dogs, dog food, and dog supplies, New Mexicans have asked about and voted upon which dog breed has the potential to be their official state dog breed.

June’s Coffee With A Cop

MILAN, NM – This month’s Coffee with a Cop included many discussions including training, information regarding the new reporting system, preparations for the new year, mental health and a few others. The meeting began with discussions on meetings and training.

Tornado History

A large land spout captured the attention of residents across the county in 2022. The massive swirling cloud of dust had taken form near San Rafael, New Mexico, on June 12, 2022.

Grants Man Arrested for Drunk and Disorderly After Alleged Attempted Break-In

GRANTS, NM – Grants Police Department arrested Alexander Spencer of Grants for Drunk and Disorderly after an alleged attempted break-in. Spencer was booked into custody at the Cibola County Correctional Center.

Woken from Drunken Slumber, Woman Tells Police “Bye Felicia” Before Getting Arrested

GRANTS, NM – A concerned citizen dialed 911 on June 10 after seeing a woman who appeared to be passed out on the pavement near 1700 Roberts Road in Grants, New Mexico. Police arrested Natasha Nez and her brother Eugenio James for a charge each of drunk or disorderly.

Grants Woman Arrested for Assault and Battery

GRANTS, NM – Grants Police Department arrested local woman Verna Lorenzo for assault and battery after a verbal argument with a man at the Sunray Apartment complex at 1017 Lobo Canyon Road. Just before 5 p.m.

USDA Forest Service Begins Renovation of Nine Mile Picnic Area

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – On May 31, the Sandia Ranger District began renovation of the Nine Mile Recreation Site. Funds for renovation come from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to support various projects across New Mexico and Arizona.

Environment Department shares potential state regulatory impacts resulting from the Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Supreme Court decision

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released a notice Thursday to industry and municipalities holding a federally issued Clean Water Act (CWA) discharge permit of the possible regulatory implications due to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the matter of Sackett v.

Traffic Report for June 26 – July 7, 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.

Mental Health Wednesday

As the summer season unfolds and the Independence Day holiday approaches, it is important to prioritize your mental well-being. The warm weather, longer days, and festive celebrations can bring joy, but they can also introduce unique challenges that impact mental health.