Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period Opens for Cibola Residents

GRANTS, N.M. - Be-Wellnm, New Mexico's Health Insurance Exchange, announced today the commencement of the annual Open Enrollment period, a pivotal time for New Mexicans to secure their health insurance for 2024.

NTU Nursing Director Inducted into the American Academy of Nursing

Washington, DC — On October 5 – 7, 2023, Research Associate at Johns Hopkins University School and Navajo Technical University Nursing Director Dr. Michelle Kahn-John and 252 distinguished nurse leaders were inducted into the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) the 2023 Class of Fellows.

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez Appointed to Attorney General's Advisory Committee by Merrick B. Garland

ALBUQUERQUE — United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez of the District of New Mexico has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC).

Investigator Appointed in New Mexico to Address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Crisis

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, Alexander M.M. Uballez, has announced the appointment of Assistant United States Attorney Eliot Neal to the role of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) AUSA for the Southwest Region.

2020 Child Sex Abuse Case Comes to Close After Sentencing

TO’HAJIILEE, N.M. — Christian Apachito, a 28year-old enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, has been sentenced to 67 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to sexual abuse of a minor, according to an announcement by Alexander M.M.

Property Damage Leads to Arrest

GRANTS, N.M. – A call to the Grants Police Department on the evening of Friday, October 13, 2023, led to an incident involving property damage and disorderly conduct at a residence in Grants, New Mexico.

Police Arrest Man at Motel 6 for Narcotics Impairment, Suspect Claims to be Followed by FBI

GRANTS, N.M. – On October 5, 2023, at approximately 12:50 p.m., Grants Police Department responded to a call for service at 1505 E. Santa Fe Ave. Room 241, located at Motel 6.

Crownpoint Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Assault and Firearm Charges

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Derrick Cook, a 28year-old member of the Navajo Nation from Crownpoint, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and using and carrying a firearm during a violent crime.

Cibola Drought Monitor – August Update

September 2023 was the 57th driest September in 129 years of data tracking in the area. According to the National Integrated Drought System, September saw a rainfall deficit of 0.18 inches of rain than usual.