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A radio-collared Mexican gray wolf moves through tall grass in the Southwest. Federal wildlife officials reported the wild Mexican gray wolf population reached at least 319 wolves in Arizona and New Mexico by the end of 2025, renewing debate over recovery, livestock impacts and wolf management in western New Mexico. Courtesy Photos of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

A radio-collared Mexican gray wolf moves through tall grass in the Southwest. Federal wildlife officials reported the wild Mexican gray wolf population reached at least 319 wolves in Arizona and New Mexico by the end of 2025, renewing debate over recovery, livestock impacts and wolf management in western New Mexico. Courtesy Photos of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Executive Order Puts Mexican Gray Wolf Management Back in Spotlight

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A new White House executive order aimed at supporting American ranchers could have a direct impact on the future of Mexican gray wolf management in western New Mexico.The order, signed Sept. 4, directs federal agencies to review policies affecting ranchers, including grazing,...
Busy Summer of Reading, Art and Learning at Grants Public Library

Busy Summer of Reading, Art and Learning at Grants Public Library

A Busy Summer of Reading, Art and Learning at Grants Public Library

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
From dinosaurs and STEM projects to toddler art and storytime, the library has spent the summer building a steady calendar of activities for local families GRANTS, N.M. – Summer may be winding down, but the Grants Public Library has hardly been quiet.Children gathered around tables again last week...
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard raises the signed Executive Order 2026-002 after formally prohibiting new uranium mining leases on state trust lands. Supporters gathered outside the State Land Office applauded the action, which does not prohibit uranium development on federal, private or Tribal lands and does not affect valid existing mineral rights. Courtesy Photo

New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard raises the signed Executive Order 2026-002 after formally prohibiting new uranium mining leases on state trust lands. Supporters gathered outside the State Land Office applauded the action, which does not prohibit uranium development on federal, private or Tribal lands and does not affect valid existing mineral rights. Courtesy Photo

Uranium Ban Draws Sharp Divide in Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
State land commissioner blocks new uranium leases; Grants mayor says modern mining deserves a chance CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has banned new uranium mining leases on state trust lands, escalating a growing fight over uranium development as several...
Luke Branum earned Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen at the 2025 Bi-County Fair. Look to see the beasts raised by the youth at this year’s event at the Prewitt Fairgrounds. CC File Photo

Luke Branum earned Grand Champion Rabbit Meat Pen at the 2025 Bi-County Fair. Look to see the beasts raised by the youth at this year’s event at the Prewitt Fairgrounds. CC File Photo

Remembering the 2025 Bi-County Fair

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. -The 56th Annual Bi-County Fair, held Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, 2025, brought together livestock exhibitors, 4-H members, vendors and families for five days of competition and community activities.Livestock shows formed the heart of the weekend, with youth competing in lamb,...