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State announces on-site COVID-19 vaccination events for organizations

Press Release

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health DOH on Tuesday announced that businesses, nonprofits, religious congregations, community centers, and other organizations can now request on-site vaccination events through a new DOH webform at getvaxnm.com.

Citizen concerns

Kylie Garcia Reporter

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. - The City of Grants Council met on May 10. Mayor Pro Tempore Rick Lucero led the meeting; Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks was absent.

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District re-negotiates superintendent’s contract

Rosanne Boyett Reporter

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The May 4 Grants/Cibola County School District meeting focused on fiscal planning, the Bluewater Elementary School project, and recognizing community members’ outstanding contributions.

NMDOT revives ‘Toss NO Mas’ litter campaign

Press Release

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is launching a revamped ‘Toss NO Mas’ litter campaign beginning Monday, May 10. “Roadside litter has become a persistent issue for the department and New Mexico,” said Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval.

Library continues curbside services

Rosanne Boyett Reporter

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. – The April 19 Grants Public Library Advisory Board meeting included the director’s report for the previous two months. Director Nadine Jiron reported that following the Dec.

Mt. Taylor Ranger District to implement Copperton prescribed fire

Press Release

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

ALBuqueRque, NM – May 3, 2021 – If conditions remain favorable, fire managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) may implement the previously announced Copperton prescribed burn on the Mount Taylor Ranger District as early as Tues, May 4th and continue through Friday May...

Honor Roll

News Staff

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

HONOR ROLL 3rd QTR 2020-2021 : Bluewater Elementary Victor Chavira, Daniel Spangler, Trayven Degroat, Yvette Enditto, Trystan McDonald, Gabriella Sarracino, Hayleigh Chavira, Colton Bohannon, Raymond Adame-Rains, Elissia McDonald, Jesse Moore, Anjilbabi Dawes, Jacob Elkins, Arianna Jaramillo,...

Amending the CGH bylaws

News Staff

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. – The Cibola General Hospital Corporation approved the sixth amended board bylaws on April 26. The CGHC is registered as a New Mexico non-profit corporation. The previous bylaws were signed in 2014 by Board Chairman Ron Ortiz and Secretary Nestor Griego.

Things people should know about creating wills

News Staff

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one.

Tips for writing an obituary

News Staff

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Do not feel obliged to include cause of death. While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so.