Statement Regarding United States Attorney Ryan Ellison’s Acting Appointment

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On April 17, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi appointed Ryan Ellison to serve as New Mexico’s United States Attorney on an interim basis for a period not to exceed 120 days. Following the expiration of his interim appointment, Mr.

NPD and CCSO Parade in Pine Hill

PINE HILL, N.M. This morning, the Navajo Police Department’s K-9 Unit, Traffic Enforcement Unit, Internal Affairs, along with NDPS Director Michael Henderson, were honored to attend and join in the 30th Annual Ramah Navajo Fair and Rodeo Parade festivities.

NMAA HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION PROTOCOL

As we begin the 20252026 school year, the New Mexico Activities Association would like to remind everyone of the updated changes to Heat Illness Prevention bylaws that were adopted in 2024.

56th Annual Bi-County Fair kicks off Thursday in Prewitt

PREWITT, N.M. — The 56th Annual Bi-County Fair returns to Prewitt this Labor Day weekend, running Thursday, August 28 through Monday, September 1, with free admission everyday courtesy of the fair’s gate sponsors.

Many Hands, Many Helpers

Some local businesses support the Bi-County Fair event directly as official Bi-County Fair sponsors (including this year’s gate sponsors who make free admission possible); others support community coverage by advertising in the Cibola Citizen.Both contributions matter.

Set-Up, Breakdown Times Vendor Hours

PREWITT, N.M. – Getting ready for the 56th Annual Bi-County Fair is no small feat, put on by a team on volunteers who care deeply about their communities and the spirit of Cibola and McKinley Counties.

‘Tis the season to roast green chile

LEMITAR, N.M. — The unmistakable aroma of roasting green chile is wafting through the New Mexico air as locals kick off chile roasting season now through October. Every year, New Mexico Certified Chile ensures chile lovers know how to get authentic New Mexico- grown chile.

Bluewater Lake & Rio San Jose Water Update August 22, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - As of August 22, Bluewater Lake continues its seasonal decline, with a recorded volume of 5,632 acre-feet—down from 5,862 acre-feet on August 11.Surface area remains around 586 acres, and elevation sits at 7,372.34 feet above mean sea level.

NMED encourages public input on changes to water regulations

Multiple opportunities during 2026 triennial review of New Mexico standards SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Environment Department’s Surface Water Quality Bureau invites the public to comment on proposed amendments to the state’s surface water regulations.The 60-day public comment period opened Aug.

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