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Water rights agreement approved and employee terminated

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. — The Village of Milan Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Friday, May 27, at 9:00 a.m. All trustees were present at the special meeting, and no changes were made to the agenda, so it was approved as presented.

Milan Police Chief Carl Ustupski (left) and Walmart Store Manager James Hankins (right) prepare for checkout after MPD partnered with Walmart to update Milan’s youth tee-ball league’s equipment, including helmets, tees, bats, and balls. Read more about this community event on Page A7. Courtesy Photo — Carl Ustupski

City of Grants Passes Firework Restrictions

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola County is experiencing its 17th driest year in the 175 years of drought tracking in the county. Fire danger is at an extreme high, and before the peak of fire season, New Mexico has experienced the largest wildfire in state history this year.

Alexander M.M. Uballez

Alexander M.M. Uballez Sworn in as United State Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Press Release

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Alexander M.M. Uballez was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. Chief United States District Court Judge William P. Johnson administered the oath of office during a private ceremony. A formal investiture will be planned for a later date.

Missing Grants Man Found

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

GRANTS, N.M. – A missing man from Grants, 69-year-old Jesus “Jessi” Hernandez, was discovered by his wife on May 30 and taken to Grants Police Department. Hernandez was unharmed. On May 26, Hernandez was at Cibola General Hospital, he was wearing blue sweatpants, and a red shirt.

COVID-19 Sees Spike in Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

COVID-19 continues its slow raise in cases across Cibola County. Because of Memorial Day, the New Mexico Department of Health did not report cases on Monday, meaning the May 31 case report will be abnormally large.

Jerri D. Rowe

Candidate Spotlight: Jerri D. Rowe - N.M. House Dist. 6

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

“You can’t keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results,” Jerri D. Rowe said.

Johnny Valdez

Candidate Spotlight: Johnny Valdez - Magistrate Judge

Kylie Garcia, Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Both of this year's Division One and Two Magistrate Judge seats are available for election. Division One Honorable Judge Larry Diaz has decided to leave the bench to run for Cibola County Sheriff, and his seat will be filled by current Sheriff Tony Mace, who is running unopposed.

Harry Garcia

Candidate Spotlight: Harry Garcia - N.M. House Dist. 69

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

“My goal is to help New Mexicans,” said Representative Harry Garcia. Rep Garcia is the incumbent for New Mexico House of Representatives District 69, Rep.

Wesley Mallary

Candidate Spotlight: Wesley Mallary - Sheriff

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Wesley Mallary is a former US Army Ranger, and he has plans to reshape the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office.

Maxine Monte (Spidle)

Candidate Spotlight: Maxine Monte - Sheriff

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Maxine Monte (Spidle) has had a significant amount of experience in law enforcement. She had climbed the ladder of responsibility from a reserve deputy, where she was paid nothing, to her current post as lieutenant for Cibola County Sheriff’s Office.