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Grants Council Removes Vallejos from District 1 Seat Over Charter’s Dual-Office Rule; Residency Challenge Rejected

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – In a special meeting Wednesday, March 11, the Grants City Council reached a split decision on the eligibility of District 1 Councilor Dolores P. Vallejos, finding unanimously among voting members that she met the Charter’s residency requirement at the time she filed and still meets...

Grants Recreation Center Closes During Spring Break for Cleanup, Drawing Frustration

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Recreation Center, one of the city’s most important indoor recreation spaces for children and families, is closed this week during spring break for cleaning, painting and general cleanup work, a decision that has frustrated some community members.The closure was publicly...

Addressing Economic Challenges in Milan

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

MILAN, N.M. - On Monday, March 9, 2026, members of the Cibola County Commission gathered to discuss pressing economic issues affecting the village of Milan, New Mexico.One of the primary topics was the need for unity among all agencies in Cibola County as they embark on crucial future projects.

U.S. Forces Press Advantage as Casualties Mount in Iran war

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – U.S. military officials say American forces are sustaining operational momentum after early successes in the ongoing Iran military conflict, even as the nation mourns service members killed in action and families across the country watch developments closely.Analysis provided by the...

Mount Taylor as Seen from Pole Canyon, Coming Down from Mount Sedwick

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Mount Taylor rises on the horizon as seen from Pole Canyon while descending from Mount Sedgwick in the Zuni Mountains on March 8, 2026.

$2 Million Mill and Inlay Construction Begins

New Mexico Department Of Transportation

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

MILAN, N.M. NMDOT District Six, in conjunction with Albuquerque Asphalt, is currently completing a $2 million mill and inlay project on Interstate 40 through Grants.Crews are milling the existing asphalt and placing new pavement to improve the driving surface and extend the life of the...

Grants, NM to Host Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit - April 25-27, 2026

Provided By Grants Mainstreet Project Inc.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Grants, N.M. - Celebrating the rich legacy of the Mother Road, America’s Main Street, the Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit will be on view in Grants, NM April 25-27, 2026.

Special Grants City Council Meeting Set March 11 to Review Vallejos Eligibility TODAY 12 PM

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants City Council will hold a special meeting at noon Wednesday, March 11, to conduct a public hearing and vote on the qualifications and eligibility of District 1 Councilor Dolores P. Vallejos under multiple sections of the Grants City Charter.According to the agenda, the...

Cibola County Residents Warned About Social Security Imposters, Fake Toll Notices

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – State and federal officials are warning New Mexicans to stay alert as two separate scams continue circulating: Social Security impersonation scams and fraudulent “toll violation” court notices sent by text message.The warnings come as the Social Security Administration and its...

Zuni Man Pleads Guilty to Three Counts of Second-Degree Murder in July 4 Crash

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – A Zuni man has pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts of second-degree murder in connection with a July 4, 2025 crash that killed three passengers on the Zuni Pueblo.According to court documents, on July 4, 2025, Willis Kylestewa, 42, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo,...