Grants Approves Joint Public Safety Grant Application

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants City Council voted Monday, Oct. 5, to pursue state funding to recruit and retain public safety personnel, with city officials emphasizing that any staffing investments must remain affordable after the grant ends.Councilors approved Resolution No. 26-1572 on a 3-0 vote,...

Cibola County Commissioners Support In-Situ Recovery of Uranium Technology

GRANTS, NM – The Clean Energy Association of New Mexico (CLEAN) today congratulates the Cibola County Board of Commissioners which, through a County resolution, recognized the strategic importance of the Grants Mineral Belt and In-Situ Recovery (“ISR”) for uranium extraction.

Western New Mexico Aviation Museum Roof Painted

GRANTS, N.M. - Cibola County Historical Society is happy to report we have finally finished painting the roof on the Western New Mexico Aviation Heritage Museum.

Cibola Drought Monitor – August/September 2026

Late monsoon rains ease drought, but recovery remains uneven CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Late-season monsoon rainfall has significantly improved Cibola County’s drought picture, but the county has not fully recovered from months of dry conditions.According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor data, 16,698...

Before You Vote: Know What’s on Your Ballot

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Early voting is underway, but before casting a ballot, Cibola County voters may want to take a few minutes to review exactly what they will be asked to decide.Not every voter in the county will receive the same ballot.Depending on where a voter lives, ballots may include races...

Regarding Aaron Baca for Sheriff

Weeks ago, an Araon Baca sent me a Facebook message wanting me to call him on a phone number with a Las Vegas area code.At first, I just ignored it, not knowing who it was.Then, someone told me he had been involved in a police shooting incident at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Cibola County Early Voting Began Oct. 6

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The 2026 General Election has officially entered the voting stage.Early in-person voting begins today, Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Cibola County Clerk’s Office in Grants.

Indictments

Marton B Rodriguez has been indicted on the charges of Criminal Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree - Child Age 13-18 (second degree felony), Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor in the Second Degree Person in Position of Authority (second degree felony), and Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor -...

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 82-Year-Old Man in Ramah

RAMAH, N.M. – New Mexico State Police issued a Silver Alert Monday for an 82-year-old man last seen in the Ramah area, asking the public to assist authorities in locating him.Kenneth Norton was last seen around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, on Timberlake Road in Ramah, according to the alert issued on...

Still Missing: Brittany Starr Waconda

LAGUNA, N.M. Brittany Starr Waconda remains missing as of Oct. 6, more than four months after she was last seen in Laguna.Missing since: May 18, 2026 Missing from: Laguna, New Mexico Age: 40 Height: 5 feet, 2 inches Weight: Approximately 200 pounds Hair: Red or auburn Eyes: Brown Identifying mark:...