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Iran War Update: New Lebanon Ceasefire Mechanism Raises Questions as Iran Gains Economic Relief

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – The latest developments in the Iran war show the conflict moving deeper into the diplomatic phase with major questions still unresolved over Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program.

Miori Harms with the New Mexico Environment Department speaks during a June 18 event at the New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants. Harms is helping lead the state’s Abandoned Uranium Mine Reclamation Initiative, which is working to clean up legacy uranium mine sites in the Grants Mineral Belt. Diego Lopez- CC

New Mexico Celebrates New Chapter in Uranium Mine Reclamation

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Donation of historic loader to New Mexico Mining Museum celebrates larger cleanup effort GRANTS, N.M.

Cibola County Voters Set November Ballot

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Recount in Probate Judge Race CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Final primary election results are now in for Cibola County and New Mexico’s June 2 primary, setting the stage for the November general election.Statewide turnout for the primary was 24.

Housing tax credits to fund energy upgrades for 39 Laguna homes

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Housing New Mexico approval expected to generate about $9.2 million in equity for Pueblo of Laguna rehabilitation project CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M.

Health officials urge parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula

By; Nmdoh

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant formula products immediately after the product was linked to three infant hospitalizations and recalled nationwide.

State Advances Discharge Permit for Laramide Project

Kathy Helms, Special To The Citizen

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – Laramide Resources Ltd. announced Tuesday that the New Mexico Environment Department has advanced the Company’s DP-2004 Groundwater Discharge Permit application for the “Churchrock-Crownpoint In-Situ Recovery Uranium Project” to the public notice phase of the permitting process.

Public Notice To Our Cibola County Business Community

Melinda Salazar President, Grants-cibola Chamber

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce has recently received reports from local businesses regarding advertising solicitations and invoices from a company identified as UAC4U (Universal Adcom).

Tree Deaths Tripled Across New Mexico in 2025 Amid Drought, Heat

Emery Veilleux, Nm Forestry Division

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Annual survey of 14 million acres shows beetle kill up 211 percent SANTA FE, N.M. – Tree deaths tripled in New Mexico during the second warmest year on record, according to a new report that shows a mixed portrait of resilience and vulnerability across New Mexico’s forested landscapes.

Screwworm cases rise as officials urge ranchers to stay alert

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

New Mexico’s confirmed case remains tied to Lea County; no western New Mexico cases reported CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — State and federal officials are continuing to monitor New World screwworm after confirmed cases in the United States rose to 12 as of June 16.

Cibola Drought Monitor – May 2026

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Extreme drought expands as Cibola moves toward summer CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County is entering summer with drought still covering every part of the county, and the latest federal data shows the drought has deepened since the spring.According to the U.S.