'An economic disaster' Grants reacts to possible prison closure

Gallup Independent - Thu Nov 05

When news of the possible closure of the New Mexico Women's Correctional Facility hit Grants, some went into action, while others took a "wait and see" approach to the news.

Tax panel on hold while governor mulls veto

Silver City Sun-News - Sun Nov 01

With Gov. Bill Richardson considering a possible veto of action taken last month during a special session to address a $650 million budget shortfall, plans to form a working group to recommend possible tax hikes have temporarily been put on hold.

Winter Storm Moving Into State

KOAT.com - Wed Oct 28

Authorities have reopened eastbound Interstate 40 near Santa Rosa after a tractor-trailer rolled and closed the freeway for about two hours.

Winter weather sweeping through state

KOB-TV - Wed Oct 28

A New Mexico State Police dispatcher reported that the Gallup and Grants area received one to four inches of snow overnight.

Obama announces $3.4B for a smarta grid

New Mexico Business Weekly - Tue Oct 27

President Obama today announced that the federal government has set aside $3.4 billion in Smart Grid Investment Grants through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009.

Ex-rodeo champ killed in ranch shooting

UPI - Mon Oct 26

Legendary New Mexico rodeo cowboy Sonny Jim has been slain in a shooting incident that erupted over an argument about a fence, police say.

Legendary Indian Rodeo Cowboy Gunned Down In Grants

KOAT.com - Mon Oct 26

Fans across New Mexico are remembering a legendary Indian Rodeo Cowboy, who was one of two men gunned down in a double murder case outside of Grants.

Shooting victim was a champion cowboy

KRQE Albuquerque, New Mexico - Sun Oct 25

SAN RAFAEL, N.M. \ - One of the victims killed in a double shooting Friday in Cibola County was regarded as a famous cowboy.

2 dead in shooting south of Grants

KOB-TV - Sat Oct 24

Sheriff's officials in Cibola County says two men are dead and one other in custody after a shooting south of Grants.

Two killed in San Rafael shooting

KRQE Albuquerque, New Mexico - Sat Oct 24

A land dispute may be behind the shooting deaths of two men and the arrest of another south of Grants Friday afternoon, according to Cibola County authorities.