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Evidence of the week's powerful monsoon storms can be seen across western Cibola County. Floodwaters left debris along NM 53 near Zuni (top), while high winds snapped and toppled trees in the Zuni Mountains (bottom). The storms brought much-needed moisture to drought-stricken forests but also caused flooding, road damage and other impacts across the region. Diego opez - CC

Evidence of the week's powerful monsoon storms can be seen across western Cibola County. Floodwaters left debris along NM 53 near Zuni (top), while high winds snapped and toppled trees in the Zuni Mountains (bottom). The storms brought much-needed moisture to drought-stricken forests but also caused flooding, road damage and other impacts across the region. Diego opez - CC

Monsoon Storms Prompt Forest to Lift Fire Restrictions

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Weeks of flooding and rainfall ease wildfire danger, but officials say fire season isn't over CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Just days after repeated monsoon storms brought flash flooding, road damage and emergency declarations across western New Mexico, the U.S.
With five days remaining in the federal public comment period, Pueblo of Laguna Gov. Harry A. Antonio Jr. is urging residents to oppose the proposed removal of protections surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

With five days remaining in the federal public comment period, Pueblo of Laguna Gov. Harry A. Antonio Jr. is urging residents to oppose the proposed removal of protections surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.

Laguna Pueblo Urges Public to Defend Chaco Protections as July 29 Deadline Nears

Diego Lopez, Editor
Friday, July 24, 2026
PUEBLO OF LAGUNA, N.M. – With five days remaining in the federal public comment period, Pueblo of Laguna Gov. Harry A. Antonio Jr. is urging residents to oppose the proposed removal of protections surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
An empty ore haul truck operated by Hammon Trucking overturned Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 160 near Black Mesa, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation. The truck was traveling from Energy Fuels' White Mesa Mill in Utah to the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near Grand Canyon National Park. It is believed that heavy rainfall and flooding on the roadway contributed to the accident.

An empty ore haul truck operated by Hammon Trucking overturned Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 160 near Black Mesa, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation. The truck was traveling from Energy Fuels' White Mesa Mill in Utah to the Pinyon Plain uranium mine near Grand Canyon National Park. It is believed that heavy rainfall and flooding on the roadway contributed to the accident.

Empty ore haul truck involved in weather-related rollover

Kathy Helms, Special To The Citizen
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
BLACK MESA, Ariz. – A uranium ore transport truck operated by Hammon Trucking overturned Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 160 near Kayenta on the Navajo Nation. The truck was empty at the time of the accident.
Monsoon storm weather. Courtesy Photo

Monsoon storm weather. Courtesy Photo

New Mexico Monsoon and Gardening

Edith Iwan Cibola-mckinley County Master Gardener
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Southwest monsoon is a pattern of pronounced seasonal increase in thunderstorms and rainfall over the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Thunderstorms are fueled by daytime heating and build up during the late afternoon and early evening.