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Supreme Court Intervenes in Case of Man Who Threatened Judge Sanchez Villalobos

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

GRANTS, NM – The New Mexico Supreme Court has intervened in the case against John Karl O'Brien, who was arrested for allegedly attempting to murder 13th Judicial District Court Judge Amanda Sanchez Villalobos and making threats against her family.

South Carolina Man Indicted for Murder of NMSP Officer

U.s.attorney’s Office, District Of New Mexico

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE – A federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging Jaremy Smith with the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Smith, 33, of South Carolina, is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges April 18, 2024.

Milan Police Department Working on Hiring Officers, Solving Crimes, and the Issue Being Short-Staffed

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

MILAN, NM – April’s Coffee with a Cop included updates regarding recent cases that the Milan Police Department has been working on, the issue being short-staffed, and working on finding more uncertified and certified officers as well as to fill the open position in Code Enforcement.

Empowering Democracy in Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

CIBOLA COUNTY, NM – Poll workers, who start their day at the crack of dawn and remain until the late hours, are not just employees; they are the backbone of the voting process, assisting voters with ballots and guiding them through the voting machines.

Easy-to-Use Guide for Voter Registration in Cibola County

Cibola Citizen Staff

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Welcome to your straightforward guide on how to register to vote in Cibola County!Whether you're registering for the first time or checking your status, here's everything you need to know to ensure you can exercise your right to vote.

Cibola County Commission Races Set

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola is approaching an important date: June 4. On that day, residents will choose their political party’s representative to become the new leaders of the county commission.

Types of Solar Eclipse

Nasa Press Release

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Solar eclipses occur when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth line up, either fully or partially. Depending on how they align, eclipses provide a unique, exciting view of either the Sun or the Moon.

New Mexico Launches Summer Reading Program to Boost Literacy Statewide

Diego Lopez For New Mexico Education

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

To tackle literacy challenges and combat “summer slide,” the New Mexico Department of Education (PED) is launching a $30 million initiative—the Summer Reading Program.

A New Home for Laguna Fire Station 1

Kathryn Marmon, Reporter

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

LAGUNA, NM – “The very first purpose-built fire station in the Pueblo,” enthused Chief Aragon. The new facility will house both the administration and Fire Station 1 for Laguna Pueblo. The current and former facilities have been remodeled homes and mobile homes.

Local Man Arrested for Allegedly Sending Explicit Images and Engaging in Sexual Communication with a Child Under 13

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

MILAN, NM – On March 7, Milan Police Department arrested Jordan Ramirez, 21, for alleged charges of Causing or Permitting Child to Engage in Sexual Exploitation (Child Under 13), Child Solicitation by Electronic Communication Device (Under 13), Tampering with Evidence (Highest Crime a Capital,...