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Voting is Now Live for Public to Pick Snowplow Names

Press Release
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched their first ever snowplow naming contest and New Mexicans did not disappoint! We received almost 1,600 names! It was difficult, but NMDOT Communication staff narrowed the entries down to 50 names from the amazing submissions.

Senior Citizen Lunch Menu and Activities

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.50 Wednesday January 3 Sweet & Sour chicken, egg roll, fried rice, fortune cookie Thursday January 4 Green Chili Cheeseburger, macaroni salad, baked apples.

The Regifting Economy of New Mexico

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The holiday season brings with it the joy of unwrapping presents, but not all gifts are perfect fits. In a recent study conducted by DodoBurd.com, New Mexico's regifting economy is thriving, with 44 percent of New Mexicans admitting to either re-gifting or selling unwanted presents.

Traffic Report for December 25, 2023 - January 5, 2024

Press Release
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.

Senior Citizen Lunch Menu and Activities

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.50 Wednesday January 3 Sweet & Sour chicken, egg roll, fried rice, fortune cookie Thursday January 4 Green Chili Cheeseburger, macaroni salad, baked apples.
The Village of Milan held their December Board of Trustees Meeting on December 21. The meeting included various items that included acceptance of ENDWI grant and STEP grant, MOA with Cibola County for Medical Direction, and establishing an affordable housing plan. Arieanna Crowson - CC

The Village of Milan held their December Board of Trustees Meeting on December 21. The meeting included various items that included acceptance of ENDWI grant and STEP grant, MOA with Cibola County for Medical Direction, and establishing an affordable housing plan. Arieanna Crowson - CC

Village of Milan Officially Selects Interim Manager and Approves New Organizational Chart

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
MILAN, NM – Village trustees used their final regular meeting of 2023 to discuss the reallocation of funds for the Milan Police Department, approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Cibola County for medical direction for first responders and establishing an affordable housing plan.
The City of Grants held their final Special City Council meeting of 2023 on December 20. The council approved to support the Safe Haven for Infants Act which according to Fire Chief Robert Hays is the first step in acquiring an infant box at the fire department, they awarded construction of the Second Street Shared Loop Trail to Compass Engineering, and they are looking for new City Charter Advisory Committee Members following the resignation of two members. Arieanna Crowson - CC

The City of Grants held their final Special City Council meeting of 2023 on December 20. The council approved to support the Safe Haven for Infants Act which according to Fire Chief Robert Hays is the first step in acquiring an infant box at the fire department, they awarded construction of the Second Street Shared Loop Trail to Compass Engineering, and they are looking for new City Charter Advisory Committee Members following the resignation of two members. Arieanna Crowson - CC

City of Grants In Need of City Charter Advisory Committee Members, Approves Supporting Safe Haven for Infants Act and Awards Second Street Shared Loop Trail Construction to Compass Engineering

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
GRANTS, NM – This Grants City Council held discussions regarding public safety and the city charter advisory committee. During these discussions, councilors were informed by the city clerk that work cannot continue on revising the city charter until these positions are filled.

For the Record:

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
For the record, in the December 13 edition of the Cibola Citizen, in the story “The Upcoming 2024 Election Year in Cibola County” there were two misstatements. There were changes made to the Grants City Charter which effected the way elections are to be ran in the City of Grants.