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Native students Drive Conversation at Education Summit

Nmdoh
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
New Mexico identified as national model for Native education SANTA FE, N.M. – Native American students and families shared feedback directly with state and tribal leaders Wednesday at the Government-to-Government Indian Education Summit at Santa Ana Pueblo.“New Mexico has made historic investments...
GCCS Edu-Champion of the Month

GCCS Edu-Champion of the Month

GCCS Edu-Champion of the Month

Steve Brown
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. This month, we are thrilled to award the Edu-Champion Belt to Mrs. Tricia Garcia for her outstanding work on the newest GCCS Food Services Request for Proposals (RFP).In a truly collaborative effort, Mrs. Garcia ensured that our students were included in the food selection process,...

A Few Votes Can Shape Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Recent turnout data shows local races and public funding questions are often decided by a small share of residents CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In Cibola County, elections are often decided by a much smaller group of people than the county’s total population might suggest.Recent election data shows that...
Cibola County Commission District 3 is one of two commission seats on the June 2 primary ballot. Only voters who live inside District 3 boundaries will vote in the Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Commission District 3 is one of two commission seats on the June 2 primary ballot. Only voters who live inside District 3 boundaries will vote in the Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Commission Races: What District 1 and District 3 Voters are Deciding June 2

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Two seats on the Cibola County Commission are on the ballot in the June 2 primary election: District 1 and District 3. If you live in one of those districts, you will vote in that commission race.
New Mexico House District 6 covers half of Cibola County. The winner of the Democratic ticket will face the lone Republican challenger for this seat in November. The June primary is this coming Tuesday; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Courtesy Photo

New Mexico House District 6 covers half of Cibola County. The winner of the Democratic ticket will face the lone Republican challenger for this seat in November. The June primary is this coming Tuesday; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Courtesy Photo

House District 6 Most Contested Race in State as June 2 Vote Nears

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The race for New Mexico House District 6 is the most contested legislative race in this year’s primary cycle, with multiple candidates competing for the Democratic nomination and a Republican candidate also on the ballot.This seat was unopposed for many years, long held by...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – May 20 – 26

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As May comes to a close, water conditions across Cibola County continue to reflect a warm and persistently dry spring.Bluewater Lake declined again over the past week, the Rio San Jose remained steady, and precipitation data shows much of the county saw little to no measurable...
Pictured here from left to right: McKinley County Commissioner Dis. II Walt Eddy, GGEDC Board President Tommy Haws, Shawna Garnenez, McKinley County Manager, McKinley County Commissioner Dis. III and Board President Robert Baca, not pictured, GGEDC Executive Director Patty Lundstrom Courtesy Photo

Pictured here from left to right: McKinley County Commissioner Dis. II Walt Eddy, GGEDC Board President Tommy Haws, Shawna Garnenez, McKinley County Manager, McKinley County Commissioner Dis. III and Board President Robert Baca, not pictured, GGEDC Executive Director Patty Lundstrom Courtesy Photo

GGEDC Honors Business & Community Leaders at Annual BRE Luncheon in Observance of 2026 Economic Development Week

Ggedc
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GALLUP, N.M. — Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (GGEDC) recognized outstanding business and community leaders Wednesday during its Annual Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Luncheon held at the Sala of Rocket Café in observance of 2026 Economic Development Week activities.The...