Early Voting Now Underway in Cibola County for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election

GRANTS, N.M. – Early voting is open across Cibola County for the statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

New Political Party in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. – Late afternoon on May 15 New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s office confirmed that Forward New Mexico has met the requirements for Minor Party Status and will be listed on the ballot in the November elections.

Arrests - April 20 - May 16

Grants Police Department April 20Lynnette Green, born 1996: DWI-Alcohol/Drugs With Minor in Vehicle and Aggravated Driving While Under Influence of Intoxicating LiquorApril 21Anthony J Lusk, born 1988: Warrant - District Courts and Information Report Only April 22Olin A Benally, born 1990: Warrant...

DWI Sobriety Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, Speed, Seatbelt and Child Safety Seat Enforcement Operations for the Month of May, 2026.

GRANTS, N.M. The Grants Police Department will be conducting DWI sobriety checkpoints, DWI saturation patrols, Speeding and Seatbelt Enforcement (STEP & BLKUP) operations within the City of Grants, New Mexico during the month of May, 2026.

State Parks Urges Cold-Water Safety for Early Season Boaters

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico State Parks officials urge boaters to check water temperatures before hitting the lakes this spring, after several near-miss incidents in recent weeks involving boaters who underestimated how cold the water remains.

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – May 13 – 19

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As May moves toward its final stretch, Cibola County’s water conditions show the pressure of a warm and dry spring.

Cibola Fishing Report – May 12 – 19

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – As May continues to warm up, fishing in Cibola County is settling into that earlysummer rhythm: some days are productive, some are slow, but there’s always someone on the water giving it a try.

Dog tests positive for rabies in Curry County

SANTA FE, N.M. – A 10-month-old dog in Curry County tested positive for rabies – the second dog in the state to do so in the past ten months.The dog was euthanized after displaying aggressive behavior and neurologic signs. It had not been vaccinated against rabies.

Basil – The Essence of Summer

The heavenly basic – BASIL is such a wonderful herb and it can be grown right outside your kitchen! It can be snipped and added to many dishes or added to salads. Pesto’s main ingredient is basil and with just a few plants, you can make your own. Fresh-made pesto beats any bought pesto hands down.