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Wellbeing Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Halloween and Kids’ WellbeingHalloween fun can overwhelm kids.Setexpectations— how long you’ll trick-or-treat andcandylimits.Feedahealthy meal first, use reflective gear, and carry flashlights.

Trial Dates Set in 2009 San Rafael Double Homicide

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — The long-delayed murder case against Danny Stanfield, accused in the 2009 killings of Clyde “Sonny Jim” James and rancher Wayne Johnson near San Rafael, is now officially scheduled for jury trial beginning February 2, 2026, at the Cibola County Courthouse in Grants.According to court...
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
If you're looking for a loyal, spirited, and affectionate companion to brighten your days, Katie just might be your perfect match.505-285-4012
For the week ending October 20, 2025, most of Cibola County saw little to no measurable rainfall, with values generally below 0.1 inch according to Drought.gov. The light yellow shading around El Malpais and Grants indicates dry conditions following earlier October storms. Data from UC Merced/Drought.gov, retrieved October 24, 2025.

For the week ending October 20, 2025, most of Cibola County saw little to no measurable rainfall, with values generally below 0.1 inch according to Drought.gov. The light yellow shading around El Malpais and Grants indicates dry conditions following earlier October storms. Data from UC Merced/Drought.gov, retrieved October 24, 2025.

NPS to Ignite 300-Acre Prescribed Fire at El Malpais this Week, Possibly Tomorrow

News Staff
Friday, October 24, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — The National Park Service plans to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument as early as Saturday, Oct. 25, with operations possible through Oct. 31 if weather and fuel conditions align.The Cerritos Gap Project will treat roughly 300 acres of NPS...

What Is Moderate Drought, Anyway?

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — When the U.S. Drought Monitor added “Moderate Drought” back to Cibola County’s map this month, it marked a change — but not necessarily an improvement.According to the Drought Monitor, “Moderate Drought,” or D1, is the lowest classification on the scale where impacts begin to...

2025 Regular Local Election Set for November 4

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The 2025 Regular Local Election is officially underway in Cibola County, with voters set to cast ballots on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for city, school, and special district offices across the region.New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver issued the statewide...
District 1 voters will choose between three contenders this November: Zach Gutierrez, Bob Tenequer, and Dolores Vallejos. The district covers the city’s northeast neighborhoods around Roosevelt Avenue, Sakelares Boulevard and North Hills Drive. Each elected councilor will serve a fouryear term on the five-member Grants City Council. Courtesy Photo

District 1 voters will choose between three contenders this November: Zach Gutierrez, Bob Tenequer, and Dolores Vallejos. The district covers the city’s northeast neighborhoods around Roosevelt Avenue, Sakelares Boulevard and North Hills Drive. Each elected councilor will serve a fouryear term on the five-member Grants City Council. Courtesy Photo

City of Grants Council Races Highlight District Divides, Charter Debate

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — The 2025 Regular Local Election will decide who represents Districts 1 and 3 on the Grants City Council — two of the four geographic districts that divide the city’s local government.Each councilor serves a four-year term on the fivemember board, which also includes the mayor elected...