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NTU is Approved by HLC to offer Three New Programs

Press Release
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
CROWNPOINT, NM - On May 24, 2022, Navajo Technical University (NTU) continues to educate it’s Navajo Nation community and beyond. Recently, the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approved NTU’s request to offer three new programs.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Stats as of June 20 7,694 Total cases 586 Active cases 196 Deaths 75% Increase in 14-Day change rate 19,531 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,314 Residents fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is HIGH. Data suggests cases are undercounted. .
Courtesy Photo Residents in Cibola County came together to shovel dirt and sand into bags, hoping to build barriers that would prevent water from entering homes during the most recent monsoon rains. Grants Fire and Rescue, Milan Fire Department, and the Cibola Roads Department worked to get sandbags ready for residents across the county. GFR thanked residents who participated, and those who helped support their efforts, like 1912 Market on Santa Fe Avenue who took water and other snacks to the crews.

Courtesy Photo Residents in Cibola County came together to shovel dirt and sand into bags, hoping to build barriers that would prevent water from entering homes during the most recent monsoon rains. Grants Fire and Rescue, Milan Fire Department, and the Cibola Roads Department worked to get sandbags ready for residents across the county. GFR thanked residents who participated, and those who helped support their efforts, like 1912 Market on Santa Fe Avenue who took water and other snacks to the crews.

Drought Unaffected by Recent Rain

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Despite a torrent of recent rain, Cibola County is currently experiencing its seventh worst drought in recorded history. 43 percent of Cibola County is suffering an “Exceptional Drought,” the highest level of drought recognized by the United States federal government.

Summer considerations for pet owners

Kylie Garcia, Reporter
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
It is summertime in Cibola County, and with that comes a few important things for pet owners to consider. During hot summer months, it is important for pet owners to remember that temperature conditions affect pets differently than they do humans.
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Courtesy Photo

Fire in San Rafael

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
SAN RAFAEL, N.M. – Cibola County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alex Roberts, San Rafael, New Mexico resident, after he allegedly burned his house down. After speaking with Roberts, CCSO discovered that he had a warrant for his arrest and took him into custody.

Correction

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
There was a print error in the June 8 edition of the Cibola Citizen. For the record, in the story “Black Cap Bandit Robs Wells Fargo” on page A1, the Black Cap Bandit robbed Wells Fargo in Grants on June 7.
The south end

The south end

The south end

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The south end of the City of Grants Cemetery receives water after a long time of water lines being damaged due to graves sinking. Courtesy Photo
Grants Mayor Erik Garcia teams up with cemetery and park crews to clean up and landscape the area surrounding the City of Grants Cemetery. Courtesy Photo

Grants Mayor Erik Garcia teams up with cemetery and park crews to clean up and landscape the area surrounding the City of Grants Cemetery. Courtesy Photo

Local Projects and a Little Elbow Grease

Kylie Garcia, Reporter
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. — Mayor Erik Garcia has been known around the community for being involved in a number of local projects to try to improve places that he says have potential. A saying Garcia likes to use regarding these projects is that they only need “a little elbow grease.