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Albuquerque, N.M. — The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced the competition format, key dates, and participating clubs for the 111th edition of the Lamar Hunt…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With 100 percent of Cibola County still in drought and local water levels steadily declining, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing to conduct a series of prescribed burns this winter aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving ecosystem health throughout central…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – New Mexico has started the slow work of cleaning up some of its most neglected uranium sites, and that effort now includes mines in the Grants Mining District that have sat abandoned for decades.Cleanup activities are underway at four former uranium mine and mill sites across…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Families in Cibola County still looking for a Christmas tree or extra firewood this winter will see new savings on nearby public lands, after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a temporary “One Dollar, One Tree” holiday fee reduction across New Mexico.The update…

GRANTS, N.M. – Five years after human remains were discovered off a remote forest road southeast of Grants, authorities have identified the man as Ever Orozco-Salcido, who was first reported missing after leaving Colorado for the Grants area in late 2017.According to case information shared with…

Editor’s Note: The final vote for S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 was 399-5. It passed around 4:50 p.m. mst on Dec. 9.The bill heads to Pres. Trump’s desk for signature.GRANTS, N.M. – A federal program that rural counties like Cibola have relied on for more

By: David Morgan, NMDOHSANTA FE, N.M. – People seeking help with medical questions or finding providers in New Mexico can now send text messages to the state Health Department Helpline.“Text messaging means easier access to the Helpline when people need it,” said Madison Schaeffer, New Mexico…

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Early December brought a quiet week to Bluewater Lake, with no new angler reports received and cold weather settling over the shoreline.The most recent fishing update continues to be the Nov. 6 observation, when catfish were biting SLOW to FAIR on chicken liver near the dam.…

GRANTS, N.M. – Roberta’s Place has launched its annualAngelTree, offering Cibola County residents a simple way to brighten the holidays for children in…

Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. – Double Six Art Gallery, located at 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. (Route 66) in Grants, will host a Holiday Open House featuring an…

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health continues to strongly recommend hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns, with the first dose within 24 hours of birth.The statement comes in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…

December 12What? Cibola Arts Council and Filipino community presents: Bayanihan for a Cause When? December 12 at 5 – 8 pm Where? NMSU GymDecember 13thWhat? Light Parade Floats & Cookie Crawl When? December 13 at 6:00 pm Where? Downtown Grants. Call 505-658-2450 for more information.What? Winter…

GRANTS, NM — Cibola General Hospital (CGH) is proud to announce the success of its Thanksgiving Giving Back Fundraiser, an effort supporting families facing…

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 4:00 p.m. to decide whether Dolores P. Vallejos is qualified to hold the District 1 council seat, according to a legal notice published Dec. 10 and signed by City Clerk Frances Salas. The

Reggie RiveraIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Reggie Rivera who was surrounded by her family on November 21, 2025.Born on January 14,…

Elaine Louise TrujilloElaine Louise Trujillo passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 70, in Las Cruces…

Debra MontoyaDebra Montoya, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on May…

I-40 eastbound will be closed overnight Feb. 13 Thursday, 13 February 2025 19:07 gallupsun New Mexico State Police in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 40 eastbound at Exit 16 in Gallup tarting at 9 pm Feb. 13. The closure is necessary to allow the

NTU radio station KCZY outfits new system to increase reliability Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:53 gallupsun CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical University radio station KCZY 107.3 FM received an upgrade to its transmission system to ensure its continuous 6000W broadcast covering a majority of the Eastern Navajo Nation Jan. 28. Broadcast

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 10 Sunday, 09 February 2025 11:42 gallupsun Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road. The City

February is American Heart Month Saturday, 08 February 2025 21:05 gallupsun SANTA FE — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.This February we are encouraging New

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 8 Friday, 07 February 2025 20:07 gallupsun The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Feb. 8, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected. The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas: 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue

Unscheduled water outage for Jan. 13 Monday, 13 January 2025 12:25 gallupsun An unscheduled water outage that is affecting parts of East Mesa Avenue started at 10 am Jan. 13 and is expected to last until 5 pm. The outage is affecting City of Gallup water customers in the following

Scheduled water outage for Jan. 8 Wednesday, 08 January 2025 10:19 gallupsun The Gallup Water Department will be working on valve assessment in the west side of town Dec. 8 and will need to shut off the water in order to do their work safely. City of Gallup water customers

Overdose deaths decline in New Mexico Tuesday, 07 January 2025 14:35 gallupsun SANTA FE — New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021.Overdose deaths have declined 8% statewide since 2021 when the number of overdose deaths peaked at 1,029

Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel Monday, 06 January 2025 14:53 gallupsun WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council is deeply saddened by the passing of Diné College President Dr. Charles M. Roessel, who passed away in the early morning