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On July 24, 2025, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland visited Grants for an event hosted by the Cibola Federation of Democratic Women at the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course. The election for New Mexico governor will take place in November 2026, the road to that race will require Haaland to win her party’s nomination in the June Primary. Citizens are encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of upcoming deadlines. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

On July 24, 2025, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland visited Grants for an event hosted by the Cibola Federation of Democratic Women at the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course. The election for New Mexico governor will take place in November 2026, the road to that race will require Haaland to win her party’s nomination in the June Primary. Citizens are encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote ahead of upcoming deadlines. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

On July 24, 2025, Democratic

On July 24, 2025, Democratic
A new interactive water planning tool developed by the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and data firm RS21 shows the complex mosaic of water basins, aquifers, and advisory zones across Cibola County. The red area highlights the San Mateo Creek Basin, currently under a health advisory, while the map also shows key water basins like Bluewater and Gallup. Officials hope the tool will improve public understanding of how people and water interact throughout New Mexico. Diego Lopez - CC

A new interactive water planning tool developed by the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission and data firm RS21 shows the complex mosaic of water basins, aquifers, and advisory zones across Cibola County. The red area highlights the San Mateo Creek Basin, currently under a health advisory, while the map also shows key water basins like Bluewater and Gallup. Officials hope the tool will improve public understanding of how people and water interact throughout New Mexico. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Drought Deepens as Wildfires and Water Levels Reflect Regional Strain

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — While scattered rainfall briefly touched parts of Cibola County this month, the drought remains unchanged: 100 percent of the population— an estimated 27,213 residents—remains affected, according to the latest figures from the U.S.