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Merry Meteor Shower and Stargazing Program at El Malpais National Monument

Sarah Puckette, El Malpais National Mon-ument Park

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY El Malpais National Monument park rangers will host an evening of stargazing on Friday, December 12, from 6:008:00 pm at the El Malpais Visitor Center.

This long-term U.S. Drought Monitor timeline shows weekly drought conditions in Cibola County over the past two decades, with white bars indicating no drought and colors from yellow to dark red marking increasingly severe drought (D0–D4), showing how often the county has remained in some level of drought. Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Drought Report

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

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Seating by Bat Caves courtesy of DHM Design Artist's rendering of the newly constructed seating at Bat Cave. Courtesy Photo

El Calderon Trail closes for major upgrade; lava tube access limited through May 2026

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

ZUNI MOUNTAINS As winter cave closures take effect at El Malpais National Monument, visitors are also facing a much bigger change at one of the park’s most popular trailheads.

Botulism Outbreak Leads to Nationwide Recall of Infant Formula

David Barre, Nmdoh Communica-tions Coordinator

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

SOME INFANT FORMULAS WITH BOTULISM ARE STILL ON THE SHELVES in WESTERN NEW MEXICO. BE CAUTIOUS.SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any ByHeart whole nutrition infant formula immediately.

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Christmas Tree Permits Now Available for Mt. Taylor and Nearby Public Lands

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST, N.M. – Families in Cibola County can once again head into the woods to cut their own Christmas trees this season, with permits now available for both the Cibola National Forest and nearby Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands.

Arrests in the Month of October

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Martine R Veloz, age 23: Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence of IntoxicationEditor’s Note: at the time of publication in the November 19 edition, not all information was readily available from the arresting agency. The following are the completion of the arrest logs.

NM Supreme Court Hosts Judicial Clerkship Workshops for Native American Law Students

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Administrative Office of the Courts Press ReleaseSANTA FE, N.M.

Cibola Fire Districts Seeking Volunteer Firefighters

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola County’s rural fire districts are putting out a call for more volunteers as departments work to keep up with growing demands for emergency and fire services.Bluewater Village Fire and Rescue has announced that it will be accepting volunteer firefighter applications on Dec.

Diego Lopez, Editor

News Staff

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce is putting a playful spin on holiday shopping this year with “Shop Local-Opoly,” a Monopoly- style game designed to send residents all over Cibola County in support of local businesses.The game launches on Small Business Saturday, Nov.

City Council Meeting Addresses Animal Care Center Concerns

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants City Council meeting which took place on November 19 lasted a little over five hours. During that time, they discussed the Grants Animal Care Center, Roberta’s Place, Grants Police Department, city projects and retirement coverage plans.