Magnitude 4.1 Earthquake Strikes Near San Mateo Early Saturday

GRANTS, N.M. — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near San Mateo early Saturday morning, producing light to moderate shaking across portions of Cibola County but no reported damage.The earthquake occurred at approximately 4:19 a.m. MDT Aug. 22, with an epicenter about 10 kilometers — roughly 6 miles...

Lightning Sparks New Wildfire in Zuni Mountains

By Diego LopezCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Firefighters are responding to a new lightning-caused wildfire in the Zuni Mountains as drought conditions continue to grip all of Cibola County.The U.S. Forest Service announced Monday evening that the Hausner Fire was reported at approximately 5 p.m. on June 8...

Cibola County Approves Emergency Response for Ramah Water Crisis

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The Cibola County Board of Commissioners Tuesday evening unanimously approved an emergency public-safety disaster declaration for the Ramah area after the failure of a public well system left parts of the Cibola Community without reliable water service.County Commission action...

Cibola County to Hold Emergency Meeting Over Critical Ramah Water Shortage

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County commissioners are set to hold an emergency meeting Monday evening to consider declaring a public-safety disaster in the Ramah community due to a critical water shortage.According to the county manager’s office and a proposed emergency resolution, the primary...