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Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Stats as of January 9 9,135 Total cases 321 Active cases 209 Deaths 38% Decrease in 14-Day change rate 19,904 Resident with one vaccine shot 16,617 Resident fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is LOW. Data suggests cases are largely undercounted.

Police in Grants Being Impersonated

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – Grants Police Department is warning residents to use extreme caution until a police impersonator is caught and brought to justice. On January 8 a Grants resident was stopped by the impersonator who was in a white 2000s model Chevy Tahoe that had red flashing lights.
Executive Director of the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce and New Mexico Mining Museum, Brenda Curtright is optimistic about the future of Grants. Especially, Curtright is excited for the recreation opportunities that will showcase Cibola’s natural beauty.

Executive Director of the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce and New Mexico Mining Museum, Brenda Curtright is optimistic about the future of Grants. Especially, Curtright is excited for the recreation opportunities that will showcase Cibola’s natural beauty.

Outdoor Rec to Revitalize Grants

Faith Mosley, Reporter
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
If you speak with Brenda Curtright, Executive Director of the New Mexico Mining Museum and the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, for even a few minutes, you will be moved to look at the City of Grants in a new and probably much brighter light. “The city is trying to prepare for tourism.
Adding three roundabouts – one at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Sakelares Boulevard is pictured above – are one of the proposed options for the Sakelares Blvd Corridor. These roundabouts keep traffic moving without needing drivers to stop, and can accommodate large trucks. One downside is the amount of space needed to build them, as pictured.

Adding three roundabouts – one at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Sakelares Boulevard is pictured above – are one of the proposed options for the Sakelares Blvd Corridor. These roundabouts keep traffic moving without needing drivers to stop, and can accommodate large trucks. One downside is the amount of space needed to build them, as pictured.

Rehabilitating Sakelares Boulevard

Craig Gergen, Reporter
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – Residents turned out at the council chambers of Grants City Hall for the second meeting pertaining to the Sakelares Boulevard Corridor Study. Citizens listened to a presentation by Wilson and Company on the proposed plans for the 2.
COVID-19 in Cibola Through December

COVID-19 in Cibola Through December

COVID-19 in Cibola Through December

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
COVID-19 claimed the lives of two Cibola County residents in December. The virus remains deadly, masks and social distancing remaining the most effective tools to prevent virus spread according to the US Centers for Disease Control.
Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course, located at 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard in Grants, is a hidden gem. The facility is more than just a golf course, with rentable rooms for parties or meetings, Coyote Del Malpais extends far into an enchanting landscape that is taken care of by the dedicated crews maintaining the facility. Craig Gergen - CC

Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course, located at 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard in Grants, is a hidden gem. The facility is more than just a golf course, with rentable rooms for parties or meetings, Coyote Del Malpais extends far into an enchanting landscape that is taken care of by the dedicated crews maintaining the facility. Craig Gergen - CC

Coyote Del Malpais

Craig Gergen, Reporter
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The municipal golf course sits on 240 acres of stunning scenery. Although winter has slowed play time due to colder weather and loss of daylight, there are still enthusiasts willing to come out and enjoy a round of golf. A diverse range of people come to play at Coyote Del Malpais.
From a new soccer field, to an upgraded fire station, new vehicles for Milan Police Department, and a perfect audit, the Village of Milan has seen a number of successes this year. Even though they’ve had a number of victories this year, the village is looking ahead to 2023 and a Wishlist of improvements they want to implement. Diego Lopez - CC

From a new soccer field, to an upgraded fire station, new vehicles for Milan Police Department, and a perfect audit, the Village of Milan has seen a number of successes this year. Even though they’ve had a number of victories this year, the village is looking ahead to 2023 and a Wishlist of improvements they want to implement. Diego Lopez - CC

Village of Milan Exceeds Expectations for 2022

Faith Mosley, Reporter
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
MILAN, N.M. - “For the first time in the history of the Village, our audit was perfect,” Milan Mayor Felix Gonzales said on Tuesday when asked about the Village’s successes of 2022. “That’s because of our employees. Candy Williams, the Finance Director, did a fantastic job.