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The Cibola National Forest is planning prescribed burns on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District—including the Monighan, Black Mesa, and McGaffey/McQue Flats projects— allow through winter and into spring. with smoke possible in Grants, Milan, Bluewater, Ramah, and Gallup as conditions (Source: Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands)

The Cibola National Forest is planning prescribed burns on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District—including the Monighan, Black Mesa, and McGaffey/McQue Flats projects— allow through winter and into spring. with smoke possible in Grants, Milan, Bluewater, Ramah, and Gallup as conditions (Source: Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands)

Prescribed burns planned on Mt. Taylor Ranger District through winter and spring

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands is preparing to carry out multiple prescribed fire projects in the coming weeks, including several on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District near Grants.
Wildland season might be here sooner than we think. Crews from Cibola County Emergency Services, Fence Lake Vol Fire, Candy Kitchen Vol Fire, and our very own Milan Volunteers are getting in some skills today after completing S130/S190. Sharp skills and situational awareness. Courtesy Photo

Wildland season might be here sooner than we think. Crews from Cibola County Emergency Services, Fence Lake Vol Fire, Candy Kitchen Vol Fire, and our very own Milan Volunteers are getting in some skills today after completing S130/S190. Sharp skills and situational awareness. Courtesy Photo

Wildland Firefighters with Milan Fire Department

News Staff
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wildland Firefighters with Milan Fire Department
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Roberta’s Place Honored in NM Senate

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
SANTA FE, N.M. – Oshay Jaramillo, executive director of Roberta’s Place, Inc., speaks on the New Mexico Senate floor during a recognition honoring the nonprofit’s upcoming project aimed at strengthening the Grants community. The organization thanked Sen. Siah Correa Hemphill, Sen.

Major Grants Road Construction

City Of Grants Special Projects Department
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. Nimitz Avenue Road Construction is set to begin February 16, 2026. Construction will be from East Sage Ave. to Clovis Ave.The road will be closed to thru traffic. Access for residents on Nimitz Ave. and emergency vehicles only will be allowed during this time.

Early Look at the 2026 Ballot

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – With the 2026 election cycle underway, New Mexico voters are getting their first look at who is positioning to run for the state’s top offices this year, including U.S. Senate, Governor and several statewide executive seats.The list below reflects filings reported on Feb.