One-on-One with Mayor Erik Garcia

GRANTS, N.M. – After a competitive election, Erik Garcia was sworn into office as Mayor of Grants on April 1, 2022. This was no April Fool’s joke; Mayor Garcia intends to treat his time in office with the utmost seriousness the job requires.

FBI Offers Reward for Information About Woman’s Death in Laguna

LAGUNA, N.M. – The US Department of Justice is looking for any information related to the death of Mona Renee Vallo. Her body was discovered on March 9, authorities are investigating and seeking anyone with information to come forward.

Laguna Man Sentenced

LAGUNA, N.M. – Laguna man Joshua Laguna man Joshua Mendez was sentenced in a United States Federal Court on March 24 for an assault that occurred in the Pueblo. He was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison. When released, Mendez will be subject to three years of supervised release.

Milan Police Arrest House Shooter

MILAN, N.M. – Clay Street is a typically peaceful area in the Village of Milan, but in the afternoon of March 27 a shooting disrupted the comfort. Milan Police Department responded quickly and arrested Nicholas Riley for allegedly shooting into his own home while his daughters were inside.

Arrests . . .

Arrests (3/14 – 3/27) Grants Police Department March 19 Manuel Gurrero born in 1989: Warrant – District Court Jennifer Gilmore, born in 1993: Drunk or disorderly Kenneth Barbone, born in 1973: Drunk or disorderly Derick Johnson, born in 1997: Warrant – Magistrate Courts March 20 Adrian Chavez,...

Apache Helicopters in Grants

GRANTS, N.M. – Four Apache Helicopters flew to Grants, New Mexico, giving area youth and residents the ability to engage with America’s Heroes. The event took place in the early afternoon of March 31.

Airport to Receive Upgrades

GRANTS, N.M. – The hard work of former Airport Manager Ray Jenkins is beginning to materialize as State Representative Harry Garcia managed to secure significant funds to give the Grants-Milan Airport necessary upgrades.

The Tumbleweed Terror

The wind blows fast in Cibola, March and April are our windiest months! It’s allergy season for many, but that isn’t the worst part of the wind. When driving down Elkin’s Road this last week, I saw something mortifying! The wind had brought to life a beast.