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Happy Constitution Day!

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — On this day in 1787, thirty-nine delegates gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Constitution of the United States—a document that, for nearly two and a half centuries, has served as the framework for American democracy.
A 7-day precipitation map from Drought.gov shows light rainfall across much of Cibola County through September 13, 2025. Most areas received less than half an inch of moisture, with only isolated pockets approaching 1–2 inches. The limited totals highlight the region’s continued dryness and the modest relief offered by scattered late-summer storms. Courtesy Photo

A 7-day precipitation map from Drought.gov shows light rainfall across much of Cibola County through September 13, 2025. Most areas received less than half an inch of moisture, with only isolated pockets approaching 1–2 inches. The limited totals highlight the region’s continued dryness and the modest relief offered by scattered late-summer storms. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Water Monitoring Report

Bluewater and Rio San Jose Data as of September 15, 2025 CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – This report seeks to track the flow of water in Cibola County. Bluewater Lake and the Rio San Jose both have United States Geological Survey monitoring stations where this data is pulled from.
Fall Colors in Cibola County

Fall Colors in Cibola County

Fall Colors in Cibola County

GRANTS, N.M. — Leaf-peeping season is arriving in Cibola County, with aspens on Mt. Taylor and the Zuni high country typically turning first from late September into early October, followed by cottonwoods along the San José and Bluewater valleys through late October.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site central to the cultural and spiritual life of Pueblo and Diné communities, and thousands across Cibola. New Mexico leaders are urging the federal government to keep a 10-mile buffer protecting the greater Chaco landscape from new oil and gas leasing. Courtesy Photo

A UNESCO World Heritage Site central to the cultural and spiritual life of Pueblo and Diné communities, and thousands across Cibola. New Mexico leaders are urging the federal government to keep a 10-mile buffer protecting the greater Chaco landscape from new oil and gas leasing. Courtesy Photo

Pueblo Leaders, N.M. Delegation Press to Keep 10-Mile Buffer Protecting Chaco Canyon

As federal review looms, Acoma and Laguna join united call; Navajo Nation lawsuit seeks 5-mile alternative GRANTS, N.M. — Thirteen current and former Pueblo governors and lieutenant governors joined members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation outside the U.S.
Drought Persists in Cibola Despite Rain and Storms

Drought Persists in Cibola Despite Rain and Storms

Drought Persists in Cibola Despite Rain and Storms

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A burst of thunderstorms may have offered a temporary reprieve this weekend, but the long-term numbers tell a different story: 2025 is shaping up to be one of the driest years Cibola County has experienced in more than a century.According to the U.S.