Traffic Report for August 28 –September 8, 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.

Book Review Looking Backward

Did a utopian society published in the horse-andbuggy days of 1888 predict our massive Costco and Walmart stores and the use of credit cards for payment. —Well, maybe.

Mental Health Wednesday

The New Mexico Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Services Division, in collaboration with the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General, is raising awareness through a new campaign titled “Don’t Be Taken For A Ride.

Rep. Garcia Honored with Prestigious Awards

GRANTS, N.M. - Representative Harry Garcia (D-Grants) has received two prestigious accolades for his work as a New Mexico state legislator, both on a national and local level. The Northwest New Mexico Council of Governors recently named Rep.

Election Day is coming up! November 7 is the date for the local elections!

Village of Milan There are currently 2 positions available in the Village of Milan. Two Trustee Seats and the position of Municipal Judge. Currently there are two candidates running for the trustee seats and one for municipal judge.

Arrests in August 21-31 . . .

August 21 Tessa Charlie, born in 2004: Bomb Scares and Shooting Threats Unlawful Andres Herrera, born in 2001: Bomb Scares and Shooting Threats Unlawful Stephanie Ramone, born in 2004: Criminal Damage to Property of Household Members August 22 Keith Hechihay, born in 1990: Warrant – Municipal...

Intoxicated Woman Arrested After Disturbance in Grants

GRANTS, NM – On September 3, an intoxicated woman, identified as Lisa Sandoval, caused a disturbance at a local residence on Iron Street in Grants, leading to her arrest by the Grants Police Department. The incident occurred around 3:46 p.m. at 310 Iron St.

Aggravated Assault in Milan; Individual Allegedly Broke Car Windows While Armed

MILAN, NM – On August 17, officers were dispatched to a call regarding a removal of person at 1008 Uranium Avenue and there was mention of a firearm being involved. Gabriel Hernandez was arrested for aggravated assault.

Supreme Court unveils portraits of Chief Justices Barbara Vigil and Judith Nakamura

SANTA FE – The Supreme Court honored and celebrated the judicial careers of Chief Justices Barbara J. Vigil and Judith K. Nakamura during a ceremony on August 23 to unveil their official portraits.

Grants Man Arrested for Alleged Alcohol Theft

GRANTS, N.M. — The City of Grants Police Department responded to an incident involving the alleged theft of alcohol from a local store. According to a police report, the incident occurred on August 14 at approximately 1:51 p.m. in the vicinity of the Dollar Tree located at 1615 Vicki Drive.