Grants Police Seek Armed and Dangerous Suspect in Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Case

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 51-year-old Andrew Gurule, who is wanted in connection with a violent incident that occurred earlier this month in Cibola County.Gurule is considered armed and dangerous and is wanted on charges including...

New $24 Million Bridge Near Church Rock Improves Pedestrian Safety

SANTAFE,N.M.—Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, alongside the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), celebrated the completion of a new $24 million bridge on NM 566 near Church Rock, designed to enhance pedestrian safety in the area on July 31.The new steel girder bridge spans the BNSF...

BLM announces November 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in New Mexico and Oklahoma

SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov. 6, 2025, to offer 21 oil and gas parcels totaling 8,843 acres in New Mexico and Oklahoma.The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2025 and held a public...

United Nuclear Corporation and General Electric to Perform $63 Million Cleanup of Uranium Mine Waste at Northeast Church Rock Mine in Navajo Nation

DALLAS, TEXAS – The United Nuclear Corporation (UNC) and General Electric Company (GE) have agreed to a Consent Decree with the United States, Navajo Nation and the State of New Mexico under the federal Superfund law.

Report Exposes Fatal Failures Inside Local Correctional Center

The eyes of the nation are once again on the Cibola County Correctional Center (CCCC) following the release of a Guardian investigation that spanned three parts, multiple years, and released video footage of a man’s death inside the facility.“It’s pretty damn clear what killed him – it’s the lack...

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Alerts New Mexicans to Scams Following RECA Program Extension

Tularosa, NM – The New Mexico Department of Justice, along with the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC), are warning those affected by radiation exposure in New Mexico of a scam related to Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims.

Grants Police Supports Grants Students

school year commences, the City of Grants Police Department extends its best wishes to all returning staff and students for a successful academic year.

Dangerous heat wave to hit New Mexico this weekend

SANTA FE – Dangerously high temperatures are forecast across New Mexico this weekend, with many areas in northern and southern parts of the state expected to reach over 100°F and up to 107°F through Sunday.The New Mexico Department of Health advises residents to take steps to protect themselves and...

NMAA HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION PROTOCOL

As we begin the 20252026 school year, the New Mexico Activities Association would like to remind everyone of the updated changes to Heat Illness Prevention bylaws that were adopted in 2024.

Summer Produce Arrives at the Grants Farmers Market

GRANTS, N.M. — Shoppers at the August 9 Grants Farmers Market were greeted with something they’ve been waiting for all season: fresh produce!With the summer growing season finally in full swing, tables were stocked with local fruits and vegetables alongside the usual handmade crafts, baked goods,...