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Crownpoint man Indicted

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Diego Lopez, Reporter NAVAJO NATION, N.M. – Crownpoint man Wade Dixon has been indicted for sexual abuse of a minor on the Navajo Nation. Dixon was arraigned in a federal court for this sexual abuse charge on March 11.

Arrests . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Arrests (3/14 – 3/18) Grants Police Department March 14 David Waconda, born in 1967: Trespassing of real property March 15 Southern Yazzie, born in 1996: Drunk or disorderly March 16 Gerald Williams, born in 1976: Drunk or disorderly Michaela Marshall, born in 1997: Trespassing or real...

Cibola County finances flourish

Kylie Garcis, Reporter
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
The Cibola County Board of Commissioners held a regular commission meeting on Thursday, March 24, at 5:00 p.m. All commissioners were present in the Cibola County Commission Chambers, and the agenda was approved as presented after the pledge of allegiance and a prayer.

MICROCLIMATES

Edith Iwan
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
We live in a “High Desert” climate with intense sun, cold nights, high winds, low water, and alkaline soil. We also have areas within our yard that provide a more inviting climate for plants to grow. Small variations that provide warmer conditions, wind protection, or colder conditions.
John Brooks Supermarkets Announces Death of Legendary Founder

John Brooks Supermarkets Announces Death of Legendary Founder

John Brooks Supermarkets Announces Death of Legendary Founder

Press Release
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – John H. Brooks, founder of John Brooks Supermarkets, died unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 82. Currently, there are five John Brooks Supermarkets throughout New Mexico (Albuquerque, Milan, Ruidoso, Santa Fe and Socorro) providing jobs for 200 New Mexicans.
A fatal car accident on March 27 shutdown Route 66 in Milan for several hours and sent one woman to a hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. Milan Police Department is awaiting a toxicology screening before closing out their investigation of the crash which appears to have been caused by a wrong-way driver going around 60-65 miles per hour. Courtesy Photo

A fatal car accident on March 27 shutdown Route 66 in Milan for several hours and sent one woman to a hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. Milan Police Department is awaiting a toxicology screening before closing out their investigation of the crash which appears to have been caused by a wrong-way driver going around 60-65 miles per hour. Courtesy Photo

Fatal Car Accident in Milan

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
MILAN, N.M. – A wrong-way driver on Route 66 in the Village of Milan crashed into a local resident, totaling the victim’s vehicle and sending her to the hospital. The wrong-way driver was declared deceased on the scene, his name will be released as the investigation continues.
Paul Samuel Martinez

Paul Samuel Martinez

Missing and Endangered Grants Boy Located

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – In the early morning of March 28, Paul Samuel Martinez, a juvenile from Grants, New Mexico, was reported missing by the New Mexico State Police. He was located almost 11 hours after by NMSP was released, according to a press release, he was found safe.

Mayor Recount to be held March 23

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants will hold a recount in the contest for mayor after a close race on March 1 separated the top two vote earners by only eight votes. Current City Councilor Erik Garcia was the election night winner, receiving 528 votes.