Fatal shooting on Interstate 40

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In the late evening of October 27, a shooting on Interstate 40 just off Exit 85 to Grants, New Mexico, resulted in at least one woman being struck by a bullet. The victim was airlifted to a hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. where she later died of her injuries.

Arrest log WK 44 (Oct. 25 – Nov. 1)

Grants Police Department Oct. 24 Anthony Tomasulo, born in 1991: Receiving or transferring stolen vehicles or motor vehicle (1st Offense) Oct. 25 Martin Nelson, born in 2000: Warrant – Magistrate Court Ronica Nicole Natesway, born in 1997: Drunk or disorderly Oct.

Shooting leaves one injured

GRANTS, N.M. – Around 1:20 p.m. on October 28 the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office respond to a shooting in Mt. Taylor Addition on Michael Street. One man was shot in the neck and transported to Cibola General Hospital. Two men, Anthony Delmar Tapp Jr.

Deadly month: COVID-19 threat remains High-Risk

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – COVID-19 reared its ugly head, in one of the deadliest months on record for Cibola County’s battle against the disease. October saw an increase in six confirmed COVID-19 deaths across the county, a number that is projected to be significantly lower than the actual toll.

Commissioners address unsafe bridge, funding for broadband, and Juneteenth holiday

CIBOLA COUNTY N.M. – On Thursday, October 28, the Cibola County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting at 5 p.m. in the commission chamber located at 700 E. Roosevelt Avenue. All commissioners were present, and a lengthy agenda was approved as presented.

Safe Streets 2021

Reporter CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office conducted a multi-department Safe Streets Operation which combined the resources of local and federal law enforcement agencies to arrest individuals with outstanding warrants or probation and parole violations.

Village accepts TBK property donation, lift station improvement plan, and new MPD policies

VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. – The Village of Milan Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting lasted about two hours due to the lengthy agenda and an executive session.

Local stands up to overdose death; Narcan training to save lives

GRANTS, N.M. – It is not uncommon for Cibola’s first responders to be called to the scene of an active overdose, or for people to be left at the door of the emergency room in the middle of an overdose.