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The City of Grants faces challenges in finding a replacement following the abrupt termination of its city manager, Donald Jaramillo, due to complications surrounding a property purchase. As the city advertises the vacant role, only one applicant, with no related experience, has emerged. Mark Teshma has temporarily stepped into the role of manager. Mayor Erik Garcia expressed concerns over halted city projects and a communication breakdown among officials. Courtesy Photo

The City of Grants faces challenges in finding a replacement following the abrupt termination of its city manager, Donald Jaramillo, due to complications surrounding a property purchase. As the city advertises the vacant role, only one applicant, with no related experience, has emerged. Mark Teshma has temporarily stepped into the role of manager. Mayor Erik Garcia expressed concerns over halted city projects and a communication breakdown among officials. Courtesy Photo

Searching for a Manager

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
GRANTS, NM - The City of Grants, still reeling from the recent termination of its city manager Donald Jaramillo, is in the midst of searching for a replacement. The position, which became vacant just a few months ago, has proven challenging to fill.
The project of repairing Airport Road has been in the works for about four years. The process to get funding began about a year before construction began. Arieanna Crowson - CC

The project of repairing Airport Road has been in the works for about four years. The process to get funding began about a year before construction began. Arieanna Crowson - CC

Phase One of Airport Road in Final Stages

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
MILAN, NM – The construction on phase one of airport road has recently had its final walkthrough and the final issues will be addressed before it is finally closed out.
Meet Pepsi

Meet Pepsi

Meet Pepsi

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Pepsi is a two-year-old spayed terrier mix. She loves people, she loves animals, and loves to socialize. Pepsi is mellow, (except for when she gets the zoomies) she loves her toys, and just hanging out. Pepsi is waiting for her new best friend to come and rescue her!

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
AUGUST 13 Sebastian Stan, Actor (41) AUGUST 14 Magic Johnson, Athlete (64) AUGUST 15 Ben Affleck, Actor (51) AUGUST 16 Madonna, Singer (65) AUGUST 17 Austin Butler, Actor (32) AUGUST 18 Christian Slater, Actor (54) AUGUST 19 Christina Perri, Singer (37)

Post Wildfire Dangers

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
GRANTS, NM - According to the New Mexico Forestry Division, this summer has been one of the hottest seasons in New Mexico history. Without any consistent rainfall the risk of wildfires still remains present throughout the state. The danger doesn't exist only with wildfire itself though.

August Coffee With A Cop

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
MILAN, NM - Present at this meeting was Officer Nikolas Candelaria. Updates included that the MPD is now fully staffed, both major and minor crimes have gone up, and calls for service have gone up. Coffee with a Cop was held on Wednesday, August 2.

Rugged West Adventure Update

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the second annual Rugged West Outdoor Adventure Rally. We are inviting all Cibola County residents to join in the festivities.