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Laguna Man Arraigned for Kidnapping

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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

Cibola Citizen Staff Report
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
9,615 Total cases 351 Active cases 215 Deaths 56% Decrease in 14-Day change rate Fully Vaccinated: 16,643 One Vaccine Shot: 19,901 Omicron Booster: 5,187 The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is LOW. Data suggests cases are largely undercounted. Register for a test at https://cv.
Davvy Juanico, 5th grader at Mt. Taylor Elementary patiently waits for a bite. Faith - CC

Davvy Juanico, 5th grader at Mt. Taylor Elementary patiently waits for a bite. Faith - CC

Game and Fish Trip is Big Winner

Faith Mosley, Reporter
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
GRANTS, NM – The first annual New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Field Trip happened at the Grants Riverwalk Park on Friday and included both the fifth and six grades from Mt. Taylor Elementary School.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
APRIL 16 Akon, Singer (50) APRIL 17 Jennifer Garner, Actress (51) APRIL 18 Chloe Bennet, Actress (31) APRIL 19 Hayden Christensen, Actor (42) APRIL 20 Miranda Kerr, Model (40) APRIL 21 James McAvoy, Actor (44) APRIL 22 Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Actor (57)

Traffic Report for April 17 - 28, 2023

Press Release
Wednesday, April 19, 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.
Faith Mosley - CC Nik Candelaria

Faith Mosley - CC Nik Candelaria

Postcard From Milan

Faith Mosley, Reporter
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
If you don’t like the police, you haven’t met Officer Nik Candelaria. He’s the latest addition to the Milan Police Department, and at 29, he’s wise beyond his years. “I always tell myself ‘you’re not the judge’. There’s bad people and good people. At the end of the day, we’re all human beings.