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This map shows Mile Marker 81, just outside the Village of Milan, where an alleged crime spree by 24-year-old Jaquari Hezakiyah Porter came to an end after a shootout with police. Courtesy Photo

This map shows Mile Marker 81, just outside the Village of Milan, where an alleged crime spree by 24-year-old Jaquari Hezakiyah Porter came to an end after a shootout with police. Courtesy Photo

Crime Spree Ends in Shootout on I-40; Suspect Hospitalized

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – A deadly crime spree that started on the Acoma Pueblo ended in a shootout on I-40 late Saturday night, involving law enforcement from Cibola County and Grants.
Cibola County Sheriff Larry Diaz emphasizes that while his office will assist federal agencies when necessary, CCSO does not actively enforce immigration laws or detain individuals solely based on ICE requests. 'We are here to protect and serve, not to police immigration status,' Diaz said. Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Sheriff Larry Diaz emphasizes that while his office will assist federal agencies when necessary, CCSO does not actively enforce immigration laws or detain individuals solely based on ICE requests. 'We are here to protect and serve, not to police immigration status,' Diaz said. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Sheriff and Grants Police Clarify Immigration Policing Policies

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola County’s law enforcement agencies find themselves at the center of a growing national debate as federal immigration enforcement ramps up under new executive orders from the White House.
Members of the African Children’s Choir sing a heartfelt thank you at the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 23. The choir expressed their gratitude to the people of Cibola County for their warm hospitality and support during their visit for the 40th-anniversary concert. Courtesy of the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce

Members of the African Children’s Choir sing a heartfelt thank you at the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 23. The choir expressed their gratitude to the people of Cibola County for their warm hospitality and support during their visit for the 40th-anniversary concert. Courtesy of the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce

African Children’s Choir

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
African Children’s Choir
Please help us congratulate Ms. Habiger as GCCS's Edu Champion of the month! Ms. Habiger is one of our dedicated and passionate 7th grade Science Teachers who goes above and beyond for our students and the success of the campus. Way to represent the Buccaneers Ms. Habiger. Well deserved! PHOTO and Cutline by GCCS

Please help us congratulate Ms. Habiger as GCCS's Edu Champion of the month! Ms. Habiger is one of our dedicated and passionate 7th grade Science Teachers who goes above and beyond for our students and the success of the campus. Way to represent the Buccaneers Ms. Habiger. Well deserved! PHOTO and Cutline by GCCS

GCCS Teacher of the Month – January

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
GCCS Teacher of the Month – January
Hortensia and Paul Milan

Hortensia and Paul Milan

Paul Lorenzo Milan; Quintessential New Mexican

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Husband, father, Agriculturist, Businessman, volunteer in service to numerous social service organizations, Paul can add Poet to his list of accomplishments with this ode to Hortensia, his wife for 66 years.
Chief Justice David K. Thomson delivers the State of the Judiciary address Photos courtesy of the Administrative Office of the Courts

Chief Justice David K. Thomson delivers the State of the Judiciary address Photos courtesy of the Administrative Office of the Courts

Chief Justice Urges Legislature to Address Funding Gaps in State Courts

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
SANTA FE – New Mexico Chief Justice David K. Thomson called on state lawmakers January 21 to provide critical funding for court operations, including security, technology upgrades, jury trial expenses, and employee pay, during his State of the Judiciary address to a joint session of the Legislature.

Department of Energy Land Grab

Sharon Morris, Nmcga
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) has initiated the establishment of a five up to 15-mile-wide energy corridor which severely impact the property rights of landowners in eastern New Mexico.