SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court today issued an opinion providing guidance to district courts in deciding pretrial detention requests from prosecutors. In a unanimous opinion, the justices clarified the analysis that courts should follow in determining whether legal requirements have been met for a person charged with a felony to be held in jail while awaiting trial.

Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 between mile marker 65 and 68. The primary objective of this prescribed fire is to improve forest health by reducing the build-up of vegetation that can fuel a wildfire. Fire plays a natural role at El Malpais and helps ensure the resiliency of this fire dependent ecosystem.

Editor’s Note: Due to the upcoming prescribed fire the week of May 29 in the El Calderon area, El Malpais National Monument has decided to cancel the Bat Outflight Guided Hikes for next weekend, June 2 & 3. Bat Outflights will continue on June 9 and 10.

Around a third of Medicaid enrollees say they would look for new coverage on the ACA exchange, while one in four said they would not know where to look for insurance if they lost their Medicaid coverage, a survey from Kaiser Family Foundation found.

Grants, NM – May 29, 2023 – Fire Managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) plan to conduct previously announced prescribed fire operations on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. Ignitions are planned to start as early as Mon. May 29 and continue thru Wed. May 31.

May 31 Grants Council Meeting The Regular Grants City Council Meeting will take place at 6 pm, May 31 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave in Grants.

As May draws to a close, it is crucial to reflect on the importance of mental health and the significance of raising awareness about this vital aspect of our well-being. Mental health affects every facet of our lives, influencing our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall quality of life.

If you garden long enough, you will be introduced to aphids. They make their presence known in early spring and can become a nuisance at any time during the summer or fall. Aphids attack new buds, leaves, and shoots of bushes and flowers. Whenever you see twisted, curled leaves and stems, yellowed leaves, stunted or poor plant growth, look closely at the leaves affected.

GRANTS, NM - The Mount Taylor Ranger District has begun to offer firewood permits. These can be purchased in person or over the phone by going to the Mount Taylor District Office at 1800 Lobo Canyon Road in Grants, NM, or over the phone at 505-287-8833. Firewood permits at Mount Taylor District Office, both in person and by phone, will be sold Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 12 noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm only. The permits may also be purchased at the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands Supervisors Office at 2113 Osuna Rd. NE in Albuquerque, NM. The permits are being offered at a cost of $2 per cord. The minimum amount of purchase is $20. If you are interested in purchasing a firewood permit over the phone, you must pay with a credit or debit card. The permit, along with a map of the collection areas, will be mailed to you within 1 to 3 business days. All other types of transactions will be accepted in person only.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a coalition of 22 other state attorneys general in support of the Biden Administration’s targeted cancellation of the student loan debt program before the U.S. Supreme Court.