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Aoc Director Karl Reifsteck
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The founders of our nation viewed a fair, impartial, and independent judiciary as a cornerstone for the government they envisioned 250 years ago when breaking free from the British monarchy.
The Postscript

The Postscript

The Postscript

Carrie Classon
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
I had a really good icecream cone this week.I suppose this does not qualify as news, but I try not to eat too much ice cream, and I don’t usually keep ice cream in my freezer because I have a tendency to eat it all right away.I love ice cream. I have always loved ice cream.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map, using data valid March 24, 2026, shows all of Cibola County in Severe Drought (D2), with 100% of the county now falling within that category. The updated map reflects worsening dry conditions across the county as Cibola moves deeper into spring and closer to the heart of fire season. Courtesy Photo

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map, using data valid March 24, 2026, shows all of Cibola County in Severe Drought (D2), with 100% of the county now falling within that category. The updated map reflects worsening dry conditions across the county as Cibola moves deeper into spring and closer to the heart of fire season. Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Fully in Severe Drought as Valencia County Wildfire Underscores Regional Fire Danger

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County is now entirely in severe drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, as dry conditions and wildfire concerns continue to shape the outlook across western New Mexico heading into late March.Data valid March 24 shows 100% of Cibola County classified in...
Bluewater Fire Department Improves Public Protection Rating, Marking Years of Progress

Bluewater Fire Department Improves Public Protection Rating, Marking Years of Progress

Bluewater Fire Department Improves Public Protection Rating, Marking Years of Progress

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
BLUEWATER, N.M. – The Bluewater Village Volunteer Fire Department has earned an improved public protection score, a milestone local fire leaders say reflects years of work to strengthen emergency service in the community.According to information provided by the department and the Cibola County Fire...
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Bloomfield Sailor Participates in Tribute to USS Bataan’s Legacy

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
MILLINGTON, T.N.Lt Amber Zufelt, a native of Bloomfield, New Mexico, assigned to the Waspclass multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), traveled to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, March 19-21 to honor the fallen heroes of the Bataan Death March.Zufelt graduated from...

Cibola Election 2026

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A District Court judge in Grants, New Mexico, has ordered changes to the 2026 primary ballot in State House District 6 after finding that candidate Leonardo J. Torrez, a Democrat from San Rafael, did not submit enough valid petition signatures to qualify for the Democratic...