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Fire Season Intensifies as Cibola County Faces Deepening Drought

Fire Season Intensifies as Cibola County Faces Deepening Drought

Fire Season Intensifies as Cibola County Faces Deepening Drought

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
New Fire Incidents, Water Shortages, and Fireworks Ordinance Under Review Ahead of JulyDiego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As June approaches, drought conditions in Cibola County continue to hold firm, with no measurable improvement across any corner of the region.

Community Awareness

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
First-Ever Women Veterans Recognition Day in Cibola County June 12 | 6–8 p.m. | American Legion Post 80 For the first time in New Mexico, Women Veterans Recognition Day will be officially commemorated in Cibola County.

School Staffing, Budgets, and Recognitions

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The June 3rd school board meeting discussed staffing, budgets, summer programs, and recognized track and field participants.Staffing InformationBluewater, Cubero, Early College High School, and Seboyeta are, as of June 3, fully staffed.Grants High School is in need of an English Language Arts...
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

Meet Dj Jazzy Jeff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
This week's pet of the week is a sweet little man named DJ Jazzy Jeff. He's a four-month-old retriever mix stray that was found abandoned under the sky way bridge with his sibling that has since been adopted. He's friendly, loves to play and loves cuddles.

Ty Detmer Fundraiser to Feed Cibola’s Hungry Kids

Grants-milan Rotary Club
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Welcome to the 22nd Annual DYFL All-Star Weekend!We are so grateful that you could join us for this event and help us to create a bright spot in the life of so many children in our community.Friday morning camps and activities will proceed as follows: Jon Gonchar – University of New Mexico...

Dealing with Mosquitos this Summer

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Assummerapproachesand mosquitos become more active the risk of mosquito-borne disease increases significantly.Grants Code Enforcement Officer Robert Windhorst has been working with Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Sandoval for the past eight years to reduce the risks these insects bring.
Riders explore the Quartz Hill Trail System in the Zuni Mountains, part of a newly dedicated network of nonmotorized trails designed to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in Cibola County. The U.S. Forest Service and local partners will officially open four of the trails during a celebration on National Trails Day, June 7. Photo by Les Gaines

Riders explore the Quartz Hill Trail System in the Zuni Mountains, part of a newly dedicated network of nonmotorized trails designed to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in Cibola County. The U.S. Forest Service and local partners will officially open four of the trails during a celebration on National Trails Day, June 7. Photo by Les Gaines

Quartz Hill Trail System Dedication Celebration on June 7

Les Gaines, Cibola Trail Alliance
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
ZUNI MOUNTAINS, N.M. – We are pleased to share an exciting development in our community’s future. The Quartz Hill Trail System is a vital component of a comprehensive plan to position Grants as a premier visitor’s destination.

FOR THE RECORD

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
In the May 7 article titled “Gallup’s Exit Raises Questions About CDEC’s Future, Rates, and Leadership” identified that the Continental Divide Electric Cooperative (CDEC) will lose a major customer when the City of Gallup exits its contract on July 1.