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LeAnn Behrens Named Deputy Secretary for New Mexico Department of Health

Press Release

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

SANTA FE – LeAnn Behrens has been appointed as the new Deputy Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth), according to an announcement by Secretary Patrick Allen.

NMSU Grants Community College: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Ambrosia Knighton, Nmsu

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Colleges and universities across the country celebrated National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week, September 9-15, 2024. The observance took place right before National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15 - Oct. 15.

Milan Residents Asked to Complete Water Pipe Survey in Upcoming Bills

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

MILAN, NM – Residents of the Village of Milan have been receiving an important survey in their water bills, asking them to provide information about the materials used in their household water pipes.

SPPI Files Lawsuit to Expose Potential Misconduct In Albuquerque’s Public Records Request Process

Press Release

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Albuquerque, NM — The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) has filed a lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque and City Clerk Ethan Watson for failing to comply with the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).

Misinformation Targets Cibola Candidate Ahead of Election

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

With the 2024 General Election approaching, misinformation has reared its head in Cibola County, targeting one of the key candidates for State House of Representatives in District 6.

Early Voting and Absentee Voting

News Staff

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Early In-Person Voting begins on October 8, at the Cibola County Clerk’s Office, located at 700 E. Roosevelt Suite 50, Grants, NM. The office will be open for early voting on Tuesdays through Fridays and specific Saturdays through November 2.Laguna Tribal Building – Oct. 19, 22 and 23 from 8 a.m.

The Postscript

Carrie Classon

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

I’m usually pretty good about doing things I don’t want to do. I’ve been alive long enough to know that getting starting is always the hardest part. But nothing is harder for me to start than doing weights.I say “doing” weights because I don’t actually lift anything other than myself.

Vapor

Amerika Rougemont

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Editor’s Note: This story is a work of fiction published in the fun spirit of Halloween. This story is on the opinion page and is a work of fiction, not a factual account of events in Cibola County.One name and oneword changes everything. “Mortimer escaped.

Travels in Grants

Joan Klonowski

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Life is interesting with its light and darkness. Now, the nights are cool, the days bright and sunny. Sunflowers and rabbit brush announced autumn, the time when wildflowers run riot with color and the forest is invaded with piñon pickers and wood gatherers.

Community engagement is an essential law enforcement function. Officer Story and Detective Thatcher exemplified this while patrolling by interacting with community members and distributing badge stickers. Thank you, Officer Story and Detective Thatcher, for advancing the department's community-oriented Courtesy Photo

Milan Fire Department Team Up for Fire Safety Initiative

Press Release

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

GRANTS, NM — Milan Fire Department will be celebrating Fire Safety Week with On Wednesday, October 9, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.