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Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Stats as of February 27 9,302 Total cases 313 Active cases 213 Deaths 30% Decrease in 14-Day change rate 19,902 Resident with one vaccine shot 16,640 Resident fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is LOW. Data suggests cases are largely undercounted.
Cibola County Correctional Center has been embattled for years, a new bill circulating through the New Mexico State Legislature seeks to end “intergovernmental service agreements” between private prisons who contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and all local governments in the state. This would prevent Cibola County from continuing its contract with the detention center. Nathan Chavez - CC

Cibola County Correctional Center has been embattled for years, a new bill circulating through the New Mexico State Legislature seeks to end “intergovernmental service agreements” between private prisons who contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and all local governments in the state. This would prevent Cibola County from continuing its contract with the detention center. Nathan Chavez - CC

Closing CCCC

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola County Correctional Center is Cibola’s embattled jail That battle may be coming to a head as the New Mexico State Legislature debates legislation which may force the governments of Cibola to end their contract with the private detention facilities.
NTU Automotive Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive Vehicle Training

NTU Automotive Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive Vehicle Training

NTU Automotive Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive Vehicle Training

Press Release
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
CROWNPOINT, NM – On February 10, 2023, Navajo Technical University received its first Hybrid Vehicle, a Toyota Prius C. The Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive system automatically switches between electric and conventional engine power thanks to fuel-saving technology.
Thanks to dedicated Cibola residents who work at the Grants branch of New Mexico State University, students are less likely to go hungry. This project, called the Aggie Cupboard, aims to help students find a meal and other essentials so they can continue their studies without worrying about their food security situation. Faith Mosley - CC

Thanks to dedicated Cibola residents who work at the Grants branch of New Mexico State University, students are less likely to go hungry. This project, called the Aggie Cupboard, aims to help students find a meal and other essentials so they can continue their studies without worrying about their food security situation. Faith Mosley - CC

Aggie Cupboard Needed in Challenging Times

Faith Mosley, Reporter
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
GRANTS, NM – Strategically located in one of the two studentbuilt homes on the NMSU Grants campus is the Aggie Cupboard, a free food pantry for the entire NMSU Grants community, including students, faculty, and staff.
Milan Fire, Cibola County Emergency Services Aide the Quad

Milan Fire, Cibola County Emergency Services Aide the Quad

Milan Fire, Cibola County Emergency Services Aide the Quad

Press Release
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Cibola County Emergency Services requested mutual aid to assist them with this year’s Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon and perform EMS patrols between the bike/run transition all the way up to the ski/snowshoe transition.

Justice Found Four Years Later

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
PUEBLO OF LAGUNA – Florida Man Alexis Riego was sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison, and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for involuntary manslaughter on Interstate 40 in the Laguna Pueblo.
Semi-Truck Accident Outside of Grants

Semi-Truck Accident Outside of Grants

Semi-Truck Accident Outside of Grants

Press Release
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Grants Fire was dispatched to the 85 MM for a motor vehicle accident involving semis that went head on. Upon arrival personnel found three Semis and one Car involved in the accident. Grants Fire did extrication on one patient from the car involved.
Courtesy Photos

Courtesy Photos

Fire on Lobo Canyon

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – Grants Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a small fire burning outside the Lobo Canyon Fire Department on February 19. The blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighting crews. A small shed caught fire behind the volunteer fire department which had no volunteers at the time.