ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The New Mexico Activities Association, in conjunction with the NMAA Hall of Fame Committee, announces the Class of 2026 for induction into…

I’m going to say this as plainly as I can: House Bill 9 scares people in Cibola County, and for good reason.Not because everyone here suddenly wants to debate…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A bill moving through the New Mexico Legislature that would bar state and local government agencies from signing or renewing agreements used to detain people for federal civil immigration violations has quickly become one of the most consequential measures of the 2026 session…

February 6 What? Classic Film “Cyrana de Bergerac.”When? Friday, February 6 at 1 pm. Where? NMSU Library.February 20 What? Classic Movie “Penny Serenade.” When? February 20 at 1 pm. Where? NMSU Library.Every TuesdayFirst United Methodist Church Bible Study with dynamic Pastor Ryan at 6 pm. Book of…

Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As a major winter storm system moved across the country and into New Mexico, Cibola County entered the week under close watch.Data collected ahead of the storm shows Bluewater Lake and the Rio San Jose holding steady at low levels, while snowpack in the

Diego Lopez, Editor SANTA FE, N.M. – Grants High School students in the school’s MESA program traveled to Santa Fe on Jan. 22 to participate in “MESA Day at the Roundhouse,” an event that brought students into the New Mexico State Capitol to learn about state government and meet with

Franklin Romero, Sports CorrespondentGRANTS, N.M. - Through a social media post, Grants High School head football coach Steve Brown officially resigned last week as head coach. Per his post 'After 24 years as player and coach at Grants High School, the time has come for me to officially retire as…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County is beginning 2026 still locked in drought, and the numbers back up what many residents have felt on the ground: winter has…

GRANTS, N.M. – Grants Cibola County Schools hosted its annual District Spelling Bee on Jan. 21 at the Grants High School Performing Arts Center, bringing together students from across the district and surrounding area for an evening focused on academic excellence, confidence, and preparation.The…

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter Grants Police Department January 2Rhiannon D Begay, age 26: Drunk or Disorderly and Disturbing the Peace Daniel J Knott, age 41:…

SANTA FE, N.M. – Two Grants-Cibola County Schools seniors from Laguna- Acoma High School attended the opening day of the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session on Jan. 20 as guests of Sen. Angel Charley, according to information provided by GCCS.Thanielle Lucero and Jacob Cheromiah spent part of the…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N/M. – January 26, 2026 – Cubero Elementary recently hosted a unique and memorable event in the Kindergarten classrooms: a special wedding ceremony for the letters “Q” and “U.”The creative lesson, led by Ms. Felisha Vallejos, Ms. Alisha Vallejos, and Ms. Talahaftewa, gave students a…

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants City Meeting that took place on January 21, 2026, convened for about four hours. During this meeting, the Grants Police Department 2025 statistics were shared, information regarding the Animal Care Center were discussed, and there were various recognitions from Life Saving…

Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. - As January wraps up, winter fishing in Cibola County continues to be defined by solid opportunities for trout.Bluewater LakeThe most recent fishing report from Bluewater Lake State Park was received Jan. 15. At that time, trout fishing was reported as FAIR to GOOD…

GRANTS, N.M. - On January 22, 2026, the Cibola County Board of Commissioners convened for a two hour meeting in which they addressed the significant economic impact that the potential closure of the Milan Correctional Facility will have on Cibola County.Potential Correctional Facility Closure…

Our family is saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Erik Anthony Lewis, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Erik was born October 3,1987, inAlbuquerque, New…

Ernest Royal Pemble passed away on January 13, 2026. Ernest was born in Tomahawk, WI on December 1, 1943, and was raised in Mercer, WI where he graduated from…

Marie GrahamMarie Graham, 99, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed peacefully in her home. She was born in Brodhead, Colorado.Marie graduated from high school…

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