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Dolores P. Vallejos, Cibola County Assessor and apparent winner of Grants City Council District 1; the City Council is set to review her residency eligibility under the charter on Nov. 19 after she changed her voter address but not her mailing address less than five months before running for elected office in D1. Courtesy Photo

Dolores P. Vallejos, Cibola County Assessor and apparent winner of Grants City Council District 1; the City Council is set to review her residency eligibility under the charter on Nov. 19 after she changed her voter address but not her mailing address less than five months before running for elected office in D1. Courtesy Photo

Grants to Weigh District 1 Residency of Apparent Winner Vallejos on Nov. 19

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants City Council is set to decide next week whether apparent District 1 winner Dolores P. Vallejos meets the City Charter’s residency requirement, according to the Nov. 19 agenda and packet materials.
Acting Governor Howie Morales signs House Bill 1 on Monday, Nov. 10, authorizing up to $20 million per week in state funding to ensure New Mexicans continue receiving food assistance amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The special session was convened to safeguard SNAP benefits for nearly 460,000 residents statewide. Courtesy Photo

Acting Governor Howie Morales signs House Bill 1 on Monday, Nov. 10, authorizing up to $20 million per week in state funding to ensure New Mexicans continue receiving food assistance amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. The special session was convened to safeguard SNAP benefits for nearly 460,000 residents statewide. Courtesy Photo

New Mexico Extends Food Aid Amid Record Shutdown; Federal Deal Advances to House

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Acting Gov. Morales signs $20 million weekly backstop to protect SNAP recipients as Cibola County residents brace for continued uncertainty GRANTS, N.M. — The nation’s longest government shutdown has now stretched into its 42nd day, but relief may finally be in sight.The U.S.
One of several new benches installed along Route 66 near Fire & Ice Park offers a clean and comfortable place to rest amid ongoing downtown revitalization. Courtesy Photo

One of several new benches installed along Route 66 near Fire & Ice Park offers a clean and comfortable place to rest amid ongoing downtown revitalization. Courtesy Photo

New Park Improvements Highlight Downtown Revitalization Efforts

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — Downtown Grants is getting a fresh new look as part of a continuing effort to beautify public spaces and strengthen community pride thanks to labor and hard work by Grants MainStreet Project Inc.

Indictments in Cibola County Issued this October

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY Phillip J Candelaria has been indicted on the charges of Shooting At or Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury (Second Degree Felony), Aggravated Battery Deadly Weapon (Third Degree Felony), Receipt, Transportation or Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device by a Felon (Third Degree...
Milan Gas Station Homicide Update

Milan Gas Station Homicide Update

Milan Gas Station Homicide Update

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
MILAN, N.M. – On October 21, 2025, a homicide reportedly occurred at the Allsup’s on Route 66 in the Village of Milan.Adrian Murrietta and Dominic Jaramillo were at a gas station when Myron Sandoval allegedly pointed a gun at Murrietta after they exchanged rude looks.