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Protecting Local Environment

GRANTS, NM – Earth Day is an annual event that began on April 22, 1970 in order to stimulate support for environmental protection. Since then, events have been coordinated globally, and the theme set for 2023 is 'Invest in our planet'.

Traffic Report for April 24 – May 5, 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.

Laguna Man Arraigned for Kidnapping

LAGUNA PUEBLO – Laguna Man Bret Anthony Vallo was arraigned April 18 on the charges of kidnapping, assault of an intimate partner, and assault with a dangerous weapon. Vallo is a 31year-old, enrolled member of Laguna Pueblo.
Man Charged in Connection with Woman’s Disappearance

Man Charged in Connection with Woman’s Disappearance

Man Charged in Connection with Woman’s Disappearance

NAVAJO NATION – Ella Mae Begay has been missing from her Sweetwater, Arizona home since 2021. The Navajo Nation Crownpoint Police Department was the lead Navajo Nation Police Department investigating her disappearance. Authorities believed she may have went missing in Cibola County.

GCCS’ Staffing Issues

A 68-Page report released by the Legislative Education Committee in March details issues at Grants Cibola County School District. This report calls on the New Mexico legislature to change laws so other districts do not have the same issues as GCCS.