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Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon administers the Oath of Office to Justice Julie J. Vargas. Justice Vargas will serve out her term through 2028.

Supreme Court Chief Justice C. Shannon Bacon administers the Oath of Office to Justice Julie J. Vargas. Justice Vargas will serve out her term through 2028.

Supreme Court Justices take Oath of Office

Press Release
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
SANTA FE –New Mexico Supreme Court Justices Michael E. Vigil, Julie J. Vargas and Briana H. Zamora took the oath of office on December 14, 2022 during a private ceremony in the Supreme Court courtroom.
To’hajiilee Community School Princess Natalia Sandoval, left, stands with a big smile next to US Representative Melanie Stansbury (right). Rep. Stansbury secured over $90 million dollars for the underserved, rural, school in the far east of Cibola County.

To’hajiilee Community School Princess Natalia Sandoval, left, stands with a big smile next to US Representative Melanie Stansbury (right). Rep. Stansbury secured over $90 million dollars for the underserved, rural, school in the far east of Cibola County.

To’hajiilee Community School Secures $90.4

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
TO’HAJIILEE, NM – US Representative Melanie Stansbury has been fighting to secure federal funding for a new school building at the To’hajiilee Community School since she was sworn into office in 2021.
City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

Craig Gergen, Reporter
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – The February 23 Grants City Council Meeting started with the appointment and reappointment of members to various boards, committees, and commissions for the City of Grants. At this meeting, councilors discussed public safety, and implemented new rules for the city parks.
Director Anissa Shaver and Captain Hook played by Cheyenne Vernon stand next to each other as they prepare for opening night of Peter Pan. The production is being put on by the Grants High School Drama Department. Production of Peter Pan runs from March 10 -11 with a 7 pm show time. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the price is $10. Come and watch local student actors shine on stage! CC Faith Mosley

Director Anissa Shaver and Captain Hook played by Cheyenne Vernon stand next to each other as they prepare for opening night of Peter Pan. The production is being put on by the Grants High School Drama Department. Production of Peter Pan runs from March 10 -11 with a 7 pm show time. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the price is $10. Come and watch local student actors shine on stage! CC Faith Mosley

Grants High Does Peter Pan

Faith Mosley, Reporter
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – In the Grants High School production of Peter Pan, Captain Hook is a woman. Peter Pan, who is historically played by an adult woman, is played by a Grant’s High School newcomer who just “blew us away,” veteran director Anissa Shaver said.
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.