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This map shows the location of the Cinder Cone Fire, which ignited May 11 in the Zuni Mountains near Quartz Hill—approximately 16 miles southwest of San Rafael. Fire crews from multiple agencies responded quickly, preventing the blaze from spreading beyond 7.2 acres. Courtesy Photo

This map shows the location of the Cinder Cone Fire, which ignited May 11 in the Zuni Mountains near Quartz Hill—approximately 16 miles southwest of San Rafael. Fire crews from multiple agencies responded quickly, preventing the blaze from spreading beyond 7.2 acres. Courtesy Photo

Wildfire Season Erupts in Cibola

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Within days of one another, two wildfires ignited in Cibola County, proving a sobering truth: drought-stricken land, dry fuels, and warmer temperatures have created a volatile wildfire season this year.The latest blaze, known as the Cinder Cone Fire, sparked May 11 near Quartz...
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
This week's pet of the week is a sweetheart named Butters.Butters was found tied to our grants animal care center gate one morning, abandoned. She's about 2 years old, vaccinated, and will do great in a single dog home. She's quiet, clean, leash trained, and potty/crate trained.
Roadwork to begin on NM 53 between Zuni and Ramah

Roadwork to begin on NM 53 between Zuni and Ramah

Roadwork to begin on NM 53 between Zuni and Ramah

Nmdot
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
MILAN – Approximately $1.3M is being invested in a pavement overlay on approximately 8 miles of NM 53 between Zuni and Ramah.Brasier Asphalt, (Contractor) will begin May 5, 2025, on the western section of the corridor at mile marker 21.0 (East of Zuni) and will continue east to mile marker 29.0...
Grants Fire Chief Mike Maes discussed what is commonly referred to as the Alamo Fire, recognizing all the different businesses and citizens who helped put out the fire and those who are helping the families who lost their house. Amerika Rougemont - CC

Grants Fire Chief Mike Maes discussed what is commonly referred to as the Alamo Fire, recognizing all the different businesses and citizens who helped put out the fire and those who are helping the families who lost their house. Amerika Rougemont - CC

City Council Discusses Alamo Fire in Emergency Meeting

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
On April 30th, the City Council held an emergency meeting to discuss what is called the Alamo Fire and its victims.

Zuni Pueblo Couple Sentenced in Brutal Home Assault

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni Pueblo couple who violently attacked a man in his home while two children and a witness were present has been sentenced to federal prison, U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison announced this week.Shannon Concho, 47, and LouAnn Johnson, 29, were sentenced for the September 2023 assault,...
Cibola Citizen Newspaper Machine Damaged

Cibola Citizen Newspaper Machine Damaged

Cibola Citizen Newspaper Machine Damaged

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – Over the weekend a newspaper rack on Route 66 was damaged, forcing the newspaper to remove this machine from service.The machine was located outside the Good 2 Go gas station on Santa Fe Avenue, across from the Paleteria Lucas ice cream shop.