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Cibola Water Monitoring Report – June 10–16

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
CIBOLACOUNTY, N.M. – As summer takes hold across western New Mexico, this week's monitoring data shows a familiar pattern: Bluewater Lake continues its gradual decline, the Rio San Jose remains relatively stable, and drought conditions continue to worsen.
The U.S. Drought Monitor map valid June 9, 2026, shows all of Cibola County in drought, with 37.05 percent in Severe Drought and 62.95 percent in Extreme Drought. The map shows severe and extreme drought stretching across portions of western New Mexico, adding urgency to forest, watershed, road and range projects that may be considered through the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee. Source: NDMC, NOAA, USDA. Courtesy Photo

The U.S. Drought Monitor map valid June 9, 2026, shows all of Cibola County in drought, with 37.05 percent in Severe Drought and 62.95 percent in Extreme Drought. The map shows severe and extreme drought stretching across portions of western New Mexico, adding urgency to forest, watershed, road and range projects that may be considered through the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee. Source: NDMC, NOAA, USDA. Courtesy Photo

Forest Service Seeks Applicants for Resource Advisory Committee as Drought Presses Western New Mexico

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Committee to direct funding toward roads, trails, watershed work, range infrastructure and wildfire resilience projects CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M.
Macario “Mac” Juarez, Jr. Courtesy Photo

Macario “Mac” Juarez, Jr. Courtesy Photo

Interim CEO/GM Appointed, Regional Candidate Search Underway

Cdec Press Release
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. — The Board of Directors of Continental Divide Electric Cooperative has appointed Macario “Mac” Juarez Jr. as the Co-op's Interim CEO and General Manager.The decision follows the retirement of longtime Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Robert E.
With the help from baseball coach Mike Furbee gathering these fine young men, Chris Chambers, Evan Taylor, Ethan Taylor and Dominic Gonzales helped the Cibola Citizen move equipment out of its former office as the newspaper transitioned out of its physical space. Their help during a difficult moment was deeply appreciated as the Citizen continues serving Cibola County without a permanent office. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

With the help from baseball coach Mike Furbee gathering these fine young men, Chris Chambers, Evan Taylor, Ethan Taylor and Dominic Gonzales helped the Cibola Citizen move equipment out of its former office as the newspaper transitioned out of its physical space. Their help during a difficult moment was deeply appreciated as the Citizen continues serving Cibola County without a permanent office. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

Cibola Citizen Office Closes, Newspaper Remains Available to Community

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. — The Cibola Citizen is announcing the closure of its physical office, a difficult but necessary step as the newspaper continues working to serve readers across Cibola County.While the office has closed, the newspaper itself is not closing and will continue publishing.