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Martin Hicks

Martin Hicks

Candidate Spotlight: Martin Hicks

Kylie Garcia, Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Martin “Modey” Hicks (GOP) spent many years as mayor of the City of Grants, before he announced that he would not be running again in 2022. A new mayor, Erik Garcia, has taken his place, and now Hicks has moved on to new endeavors — his newest being to run for District Three County Commissioner.
Correctional Officer Arrested

Correctional Officer Arrested

Correctional Officer Arrested

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – A sex scandal has hit the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility. The New Mexico State Police arrested Robert Smith, a 37-year-old man from Milan, New Mexico for having sex with a female inmate while he was a correctional officer.

TóHajiilee Man arrested on Child-Rape Charges

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
TÓHAJILEE, N.M – A federal operation through the United States Department of Justice is leveraging federal, state, and local resources to better discover and arrest individuals who prey on children using the internet. This operation is designed to locate and protect child victims.

Arrests . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Arrests (May 15 - 23) Grants Police Department May 16 Michaela Marshall, born in 1984: Warrant – Magistrate Courts Harley Sheets, born in 2004: Battery Against a Household Member Kenneth Barbone, born in 1973: Warrant – Municipal Court Maurice Begay, born in 1969: Drunk or disorderly May...
Cibola DWI Compliance, Milan Police Department, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving teamed up for presentations at Los Alamitos Middle School and Saint Theresa of Avila’s Catholic School. The presentations share the aim of educating the youth before they start driving high or drunk, making them aware of the dangers of alcohol and marijuana to keep them safe and prepared to be responsible drivers. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola DWI Compliance, Milan Police Department, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving teamed up for presentations at Los Alamitos Middle School and Saint Theresa of Avila’s Catholic School. The presentations share the aim of educating the youth before they start driving high or drunk, making them aware of the dangers of alcohol and marijuana to keep them safe and prepared to be responsible drivers. Diego Lopez - CC

MADD Teaches Kids to be Sober

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The Cibola County DWI Compliance Program has teamed up with the Milan Police Department to tackle the dangers of drunk and high driving. Together, the agencies worked with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to educate Cibola’s youth against the dangers of drunk and high driving.
Be On the Lookout

Be On the Lookout

Be On the Lookout

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The Red Shoe Robber is believed to have robbed Wells Fargo on Saturday, May 7. She is considered armed and dangerous, if you see the robber, do not approach, call 911. The FBI is offering a reward of $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the Red Shoe Robber.
Grants Council Considering Firework Ban

Grants Council Considering Firework Ban

Grants Council Considering Firework Ban

Press Release
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – According to City of Grants Fire & Rescue Chief Robert Hays, fireworks produce thirty percent (30%) of yearly fires in June and July each year. In year 2020, there were more than 19,000 fires nationwide caused by fireworks resulting in 15,600 injuries.
Recommitment Month

Recommitment Month

Recommitment Month

Press Release
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Throughout life people make goals and commitments. Sometimes you may find yourself getting off track from accomplishing the goals and commitments that you set for yourself. When this happens, it can be helpful to step back and think about when, where, and how it went off track.