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FOG Supports Task Force to Address Pressure on Records Custodians

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
By: Christine Barber, New Mexico Foundation of Open GovernmentOver the past several years, there has been a dramatic increase in public records requests at every level of government, placing increasing demands on the records custodians who are responsible for responding to them.They need a...

New Grants Cibola County Chamber of Commerce Website

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website aimed at making it easier for local businesses and residents to find information, promote events, and connect with chamber resources.The Chamber announced this week that the site is now live at...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – February 11–17

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As Cibola County prepares for another winter storm system, current water data shows a landscape still firmly under drought, with only modest signs of improvement.Forecast models suggest light to moderate precipitation over the coming week, at a time where reservoir levels,...
Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathlon Returns for 43rd year, Draws 131 Athletes to Grants

Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathlon Returns for 43rd year, Draws 131 Athletes to Grants

Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathlon Returns for 43rd year, Draws 131 Athletes to Grants

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – The Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathlon, known locally as “the Quad,” returned Feb. 14 for its 43rd annual running — a four-sport endurance race that starts in downtown Grants, climbs to the summit of Mount Taylor, then sends athletes racing back to town.Billed as New Mexico’s Ultimate...

HB 9 and the Rush to “Hold Harmless”

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
How New Mexico Ended Local ICE Contracting and Why Cibola, Milan and Grants Are Now Fighting for Mitigation Money CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In just a few weeks, House Bill 9 – the Immigrant Safety Act – went from a contentious proposal to state law, triggering a rapid chain reaction across Cibola...
The Cibola National Forest is planning prescribed burns on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District—including the Monighan, Black Mesa, and McGaffey/McQue Flats projects— allow through winter and into spring. with smoke possible in Grants, Milan, Bluewater, Ramah, and Gallup as conditions (Source: Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands)

The Cibola National Forest is planning prescribed burns on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District—including the Monighan, Black Mesa, and McGaffey/McQue Flats projects— allow through winter and into spring. with smoke possible in Grants, Milan, Bluewater, Ramah, and Gallup as conditions (Source: Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands)

Prescribed burns planned on Mt. Taylor Ranger District through winter and spring

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands is preparing to carry out multiple prescribed fire projects in the coming weeks, including several on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District near Grants.Officials said the work is expected to continue through the remaining winter...
Wildland season might be here sooner than we think. Crews from Cibola County Emergency Services, Fence Lake Vol Fire, Candy Kitchen Vol Fire, and our very own Milan Volunteers are getting in some skills today after completing S130/S190. Sharp skills and situational awareness. Courtesy Photo

Wildland season might be here sooner than we think. Crews from Cibola County Emergency Services, Fence Lake Vol Fire, Candy Kitchen Vol Fire, and our very own Milan Volunteers are getting in some skills today after completing S130/S190. Sharp skills and situational awareness. Courtesy Photo

Wildland Firefighters with Milan Fire Department

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wildland Firefighters with Milan Fire Department
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Roberta’s Place Honored in NM Senate

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. – Oshay Jaramillo, executive director of Roberta’s Place, Inc., speaks on the New Mexico Senate floor during a recognition honoring the nonprofit’s upcoming project aimed at strengthening the Grants community.