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U.S. Attorney highlights Environmental Justice

Press Release
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, is promoting information and resources to highlight environmental justice and assist the public in reporting criminal environmental violations. In May, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B.

Traffic Report for May 15 – 26, 2023

Press Release
Wednesday, May 17, 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.

Firewood Permits in Cibola National Forest

Press Release
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
GRANTS, NM – Beginning Monday May 15, 2023, Mount Taylor Ranger District fuelwood permits can be purchased in person at the Mount Taylor District Office at 1800 Lobo Canyon Road in Grants, NM, or by telephone at 505-287-8833.

Grief Resources

Cibola Citizen Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The following resources are free and accessible to all Cibola County residents. The loss of a friend of family member is always difficult, you don’t need to go through it alone. New Mexico Crisis and Access Line | www.nmcrisisline.

Senior Citizen Lunch Menu and Activities

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
MENU Wednesday May 17th Green Chile Hamburger Stew, Pinto Beans, Wheat Crackers, Chilled Pears. Thursday May 18th New England Clam Chowder, Buttered Broccoli & Carrots, Oyster Crackers, Oatmeal Cookie Plums.
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

Meet Tammy
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Tammy is a female lab/golden retriever/terrier mix. She came in with her sister Taylor in July 2022. In December 2022, Taylor was adopted for Christmas and Tammy is still at the Animal Care Center waiting for her perfect home. Tammy is a happy doggie, loves a toy or two and a good walk.
The end of COVID-19 data reporting for Cibola County came on May 11, with NM DOH Deputy Secretary Laura Parajon saying that the emergency in New Mexico ended when the federal government officially declared the health crisis over on May 11. Data will not be easily accessible and will not be tracked at the same level as during the emergency. The end of covid19 – Shutterstock

The end of COVID-19 data reporting for Cibola County came on May 11, with NM DOH Deputy Secretary Laura Parajon saying that the emergency in New Mexico ended when the federal government officially declared the health crisis over on May 11. Data will not be easily accessible and will not be tracked at the same level as during the emergency. The end of covid19 – Shutterstock

The End of COVID-19 Data Reporting

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
GRANTS, NM – Despite continued high-infection rates in Cibola County, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially came to an end in the United States on May 11.

Homicide Investigation

Press Release
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Grants, NM– The Grants Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation that occurred on Monday, May 15, 2023. The homicide victim has been identified as Matthew Vallejos (40), of Grants New Mexico. At approximately 8:19 P.M.