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The woman pictured is known by the FBI as the “Red Shoe Robber” and is allegedly responsible for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank on 201 N. First Street in Grants on Saturday, May 7. The Red Shoe Robber allegedly escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. If you know this person, call the FBI immediately at 505-889-1300. Do not attempt to speak with or stop her, she is considered armed and dangerous. Courtesy Photo

The woman pictured is known by the FBI as the “Red Shoe Robber” and is allegedly responsible for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank on 201 N. First Street in Grants on Saturday, May 7. The Red Shoe Robber allegedly escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. If you know this person, call the FBI immediately at 505-889-1300. Do not attempt to speak with or stop her, she is considered armed and dangerous. Courtesy Photo

Bank Robbery

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – Brandishing a handgun, the Red Shoe Robber managed to steal an undisclosed amount of money from Wells Fargo on May 7.
A fire on May 9 burnt land on Quartz Hill in the Zuni Mountains. Fire suppression crews worked to contain the fire, by Tuesday morning they had extinguished the flames. Courtesy Photo

A fire on May 9 burnt land on Quartz Hill in the Zuni Mountains. Fire suppression crews worked to contain the fire, by Tuesday morning they had extinguished the flames. Courtesy Photo

Zuni Mountain Fire

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
ZUNI MOUNTAINS, N.M. – A fire in the Zuni Mountains started early Monday morning on Quartz Hill, the fire grew to eight acres in size.
The Great Elementary Track Meet

The Great Elementary Track Meet

The Great Elementary Track Meet

Steve Brown, Gccs
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – Every year, a new set of sixth graders compete in the annual track meet at Grants High School. The GHS track team hosts the meet which has students from all of the elementary schools participate in this event to win the "traveling trophy" and take it back to their school.

The Greatest Danger

Ethan Forrester, Special To The Citizen
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Every year we hope and pray that we will be safe. Every year we work hard to protect our land. Every year, a different part of New Mexico is visited by The Greatest Danger we face. This year, that great danger is affecting towns and villages all across our state.

Fatal Crash on I-40

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
PREWITT, N.M. – Alcohol was a contributing factor to a fatal crash on Interstate 40. The accident left one person dead and sent three others to Cibola General Hospital in Grants, New Mexico, on April 27. Around 1:40 p.m.

Arrests . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Arrests (4/25 - 5/1) Grants Police Department April 25 Richard Edmonson, born in 1992: Shoplifting April 26 Keith Hechilay, born in 1990: Warrant – Other Jurisdictions April 27 Erick Gonzales, born in 1981: Assault - Simple Donovan Kee, born in 1991: Drunk or Disorderly April 28 Ryan...

Mariano Lake Man Sentenced for Manslaughter

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
BLUEWATER, N.M, - A fatal ATV accident on July 1, 2018 near Mariano Lake, not far outside the Village of Bluewater, took the life of a five-year-old. According to the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, alcohol was a factor in this accident.