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Arrests

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
March 6 Jerry Chavez, born 1994: Burglary March 8 Bernell Nez, born in 1988: Battery of a Household Member March 10 Peter Long, born in 1951: Drunk or Disorderly Vanessa Perez, born in 1989: Drunk or Disorderly March 11 Alexander Spencer, born in 1997: Drunk or Disorderly Tedmund Apachito,...

Thoreau Man Charged with Assault

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
THOREAU, NM – Thoreau man Gerrick Mariano made an initial appearance in federal court after a criminal complaint was levied against him. The complaint charges Mariano with assault resulting in serious bodily injury on the Navajo Nation for an assault that allegedly took place in August 2022.
Milan Fire Department Receives Anonymous Thank You

Milan Fire Department Receives Anonymous Thank You

Milan Fire Department Receives Anonymous Thank You

Mfd Press Release
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
MILAN, NM – The Village of Milan Fire Department received an anonymous thank you in the mail. In a Facebook post, MFD wanted to say thank you. The post reads: “We received the best gift ever this morning in Station 1’s mail box!
Police Teach Public Safety

Police Teach Public Safety

Police Teach Public Safety

Press Release
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
MILAN, NM – On March 9, Milan Police Department and Grants Police Department joined hands to show students at Milan Elementary about the importance of police and public safety in their community.
American Future Fuel is expecting their metallurgy and refinement plant to look like this 3D model. In Phase One of the project, AFF is conducting a geometallurgical assessment of the area, a sample selection, and metallurgical test so they can review and study the data before they move forward with mining operations. The first phase of their work is expected to cost $942,000.

American Future Fuel is expecting their metallurgy and refinement plant to look like this 3D model. In Phase One of the project, AFF is conducting a geometallurgical assessment of the area, a sample selection, and metallurgical test so they can review and study the data before they move forward with mining operations. The first phase of their work is expected to cost $942,000.

The Future of Uranium Mining in Cibola

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
SEBOYETA, NM – American Future Fuel is a Canadian based company that is looking to begin uranium mining operations in Cibola County, New Mexico. The corporation first announced its intentions for a mine in Cibola almost one year ago, on July 29, 2022.
ISS Over Cibola

ISS Over Cibola

ISS Over Cibola

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The International Space Station passed over Cibola County, New Mexico on Sunday, March 5 at 2:12 p.m. The ISS is a large spacecraft that orbits Earth where scientists from across the world live and work together.

UMWA Entering Negotiations with Navajo Nation

Press Release
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) announced today that they will begin negotiations with the new administration on the Navajo Nation to establish a new collective bargaining agreement for the 1,500 Navajo employees out of Local Union 2005. The Navajo Nation’s newly elected President, Dr.
Marathon Petroleum donates a truck to NTU—group photo. Courtesy Photo

Marathon Petroleum donates a truck to NTU—group photo. Courtesy Photo

Marathon Petroleum Donates Tank Truck to NTU

Press Release
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
CROWNPOINT, NM – On March 1st, 2023, Navajo Technical University officials received a tank rig donation from Marathon Petroleum Corporation to enhance the university’s educational program for students earning their commercial driver’s license (CDL). Dr. Elmer J.