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Responsible Spending

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
MILAN, N.M. – “Our [Gross Receipts Tax] is continually climbing,” is what Candice Williams, Village of Milan Finance Director, informed the Board of Trustees at their regular meeting on October 20.
Losang Samten shares the art of sand painting with St Joseph Mission School. Pictured: Antonio Trujillo, Christopher Kerstiens, Losang Samten. Nathan Chavez - CC

Losang Samten shares the art of sand painting with St Joseph Mission School. Pictured: Antonio Trujillo, Christopher Kerstiens, Losang Samten. Nathan Chavez - CC

The Culture of Sand Painting

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
SAN FIDEL, N.M. – A Tibetan-American scholar named Losang Samten was invited for a third time to San Fidel since 2014 to share the art of sand painting with the community. Here, Samten began his sand mandala using his horn shaped tools inside of St. Joseph Mission School.
The newly sworn-in Chief of Police Maxine Monte is seen, with her hand on a family bible and surrounded by her family, reciting the oath of her new office. Municipal Judge Michael Cavin administered the oath. Chief Monte made history as the first woman to ever lead Grants Police Department as chief, and laid out a plan to bring crime under control in the city. Courtesy Photo

The newly sworn-in Chief of Police Maxine Monte is seen, with her hand on a family bible and surrounded by her family, reciting the oath of her new office. Municipal Judge Michael Cavin administered the oath. Chief Monte made history as the first woman to ever lead Grants Police Department as chief, and laid out a plan to bring crime under control in the city. Courtesy Photo

A New Era of Law Enforcement

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – Maxine Monte made history in the City of Grants by becoming the first woman to ever serve as the Chief of Grants Police Department. This historic moment was celebrated by the Grants City Council and the wider community on October 26 at the regular city council meeting.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Stats as of November 2 8,720 Total cases 343 Active cases 205 Deaths 46% Increase in 14-Day change rate 19,867 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,564 Residents fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is MEDIUM. Data suggests cases are largely undercounted.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
OCTOBER 23 Ryan Reynolds, Actor (46) OCTOBER 24 Wayne Rooney, Manager (37) OCTOBER 25 Nancy Cartrwright, Actress (65) OCTOBER 26 Seth MacFarlane, Actor (49) OCTOBER 27 Lonzo Ball, Athlete (25) OCTOBER 28 Brad Mondo, Stylist (28) OCTOBER 29 Winona Ryder, Actress (51)

SENIOR MENU

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Wednesday October 26, 2022 BBQ Chicken, Rice Pilaf Italian Blend, Vegetables Cheese Biscuit, Tropical Fruit Thursday October 27, 2022 Red Chile Pork Posole, Corn/Zucchini, Jalapeno Corn, Bread, Pineapple Chunks Friday October 28, 2022 Closed For Staff Training Monday October 31, 2022 Eyeball...

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Wednesday October 26, 2022 Antique Cowboy at 11:00 a.m. Pumkin Decorating Thursday October 27, 2022 Cake Walk at 12:00 p.m. .50 cents per round Friday October 28, 2022 Closed For Staff Training Monday October 31, 2022 Halloween Dance at 12:00 p.m. *Photo Booth* *Costume Contest*
Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Grants Mayor Erik Garcia, coming off of a tumultuous month at the city, has joined hands with the Grants-Cibola County School District to promote drug awareness during Red Ribbon Week, a time set aside by the school district to teach students about the dangers of drugs.