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Prescribed Burns Set for Mid-October

Prescribed Burns Set for Mid-October

Prescribed Burns Set for Mid-October

GRANTS, N.M. – As fall sets in, the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands fire crews are gearing up to strategically start several prescribed fires, starting potentially by October 16, in an effort to mitigate hazardous fuels.
Pet of the Week Meet Misty

Pet of the Week Meet Misty

Pet of the Week Meet Misty

Misty is a 1-year-old female kitty. She came into the care center pregnant, and had her babies soon afterward. Most of Her babies have been adopted, and now it's her turn to find her hoomans! She is curious, lovey, and loves to play.
New Mexico Mining Museum Honors Miners

New Mexico Mining Museum Honors Miners

New Mexico Mining Museum Honors Miners

Cibola County recently hosted an event dedicated to miners, emphasizing both their work 'Above and Below' the surface. The gathering aimed to highlight the contributions of miners, acknowledging both active workers and those who have passed away.
Fall is for Planting

Fall is for Planting

Fall is for Planting

Summer is over and my garden like those of everyone else had trials and tribulations. It didn’t warm until the middle of June so if you put your tomatoes, zucchini, and chili in the ground, they just sat there and didn’t grow. Then the heat came and burned everything it could to a crisp.

Traffic Report for October 2 – October 6, 2023

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

Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.50 Wednesday October 4th Pepper Steak Peppers, Onions, Brown Rice, Stir Fry Veggies, Pineapple. Thursday October 5th Cobb Salad w/Bacon, chicken, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, WW crackers, Fruit Salad.
Standing at left, Sheriff Larry Diaz, Cibola County Manager Kate Fletcher, and Undersheriff Jeff Marez stand in front of a recently equipped CCSO cruiser. The truck was outfitted with modern technology that is expected to protect the deputies, create data for the department so they better manage their patrols, and protect the civil liberties of those they arrest. Diego Lopez - CC

Standing at left, Sheriff Larry Diaz, Cibola County Manager Kate Fletcher, and Undersheriff Jeff Marez stand in front of a recently equipped CCSO cruiser. The truck was outfitted with modern technology that is expected to protect the deputies, create data for the department so they better manage their patrols, and protect the civil liberties of those they arrest. Diego Lopez - CC

New Cameras for CCSO Vehicles

The Cibola County Sheriff's Office has recently acquired a set of new cameras for their vehicles, aimed at improving their law enforcement capabilities. County Manager Kate Fletcher and Sheriff Larry Diaz jointly emphasized the significance of this technological addition.