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State Police

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in February 2024 Press Release Statewide, NM - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during February 2024.
Cibola County is dry. Over 56 percent of Cibola County's total area experienced drought conditions through December, ranging from “moderate” to “severe” levels of drought. Approximately 252 acres of hay and 17 acres of haylage are currently affected by drought conditions; livestock farmers have been hit hard as well, with an estimated 5,785 cattle and 1,703 sheep currently suffering through the drought in December. Courtesy

Cibola County is dry. Over 56 percent of Cibola County's total area experienced drought conditions through December, ranging from “moderate” to “severe” levels of drought. Approximately 252 acres of hay and 17 acres of haylage are currently affected by drought conditions; livestock farmers have been hit hard as well, with an estimated 5,785 cattle and 1,703 sheep currently suffering through the drought in December. Courtesy

Cibola’s Drought Monitor – December

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Cibola County, N.M. – The parched landscapes of Cibola County, New Mexico, have borne witness to yet another challenging year, as the region grapples with severe drought conditions that have left a significant impact on its residents, livestock, and agricultural resources.

Community Announcement

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
February 17 Cibola Arts Council “Warm Up at the Double Six Gallery on Quad Day”. Stop in and see the ’80 Quad Memorabilia Display. Have a snack; do some coloring (Kids Quad coloring page) Browse work from local artists and the RT66 Museum display “Post Cards from RT66”.
Grants Police Department recognized two officers. Detective Corporal Cherise Garcia (Left) was awarded a special recognition award and Officer Sammi Sarracino (Right) was recognized as 2023 Officer of the Year. Courtesy Photo

Grants Police Department recognized two officers. Detective Corporal Cherise Garcia (Left) was awarded a special recognition award and Officer Sammi Sarracino (Right) was recognized as 2023 Officer of the Year. Courtesy Photo

City Council Recognizes Fire Chief Robert Hays’ Retirement and 2023 Officer of The Year

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
GRANTS, NM – On January 20 the City of Grants a held a special city council meeting. The meeting included a retirement ceremony for Fire Chief Robert Hays, recognition of Grants Police Department officer of the year, multiple approvals of projects and appointments of individuals to various boards.
Grants/Cibola County School District is working to improve their NM Vistas scores and to improve student performance. The plans including establishing a more robust Career Technical Education Program, using more AI in the classroom, and to improve attendance of students through more engagement and family engagement. Arieanna Crowson - CC

Grants/Cibola County School District is working to improve their NM Vistas scores and to improve student performance. The plans including establishing a more robust Career Technical Education Program, using more AI in the classroom, and to improve attendance of students through more engagement and family engagement. Arieanna Crowson - CC

Grants Cibola County Schools Working to Improve NM Vistas Scores

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Grants, NM – Each year the New Mexico Public Education Department calculates the overall performance of students across the state. These scores are released in June and reflects the previous school year.
The artist with his painted buffalo skull. Kathryn Marmon - CC

The artist with his painted buffalo skull. Kathryn Marmon - CC

An Artist Since His Youth

Kathryn Marmon, Reporter
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
LAGUNA – Alfred Pino began his creative journey at a young age. He was born in Gallup, but raised in Laguna by his grandparents, Juan and Esther Aragon. Later, his mother learned the skill of making pottery and would give him blank pots to practice on.
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Meet Nugget

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
This is Nugget. She is a 1.5year-old spayed Retriever mix. This baby is pretty shy at first but is a sweetheart once she can trust people. She is pretty scared being in the shelter but she gets along with other dogs. 505-285-4012