Southwest Yard & Garden; Weeping fig with the wintertime blues

Ficus trees, aka weeping figs (Ficus benjamina), are famous for sudden leaf drop and other seasonal problems. In my experience, once the leaf-drop symptoms start, they usually get worse before they get better. If your ficus houseplant starts throwing a fit, do not despair. It is just a phase.

Growing Leeks

Leeks are an easy to grow and tasty member of the onion family. They can be grown in Cibola County without too much trouble, but to be successful they will require some planning. Leeks like the same growing conditions as onions.

School principals report survey results

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The Grants/Cibola County School District board listened attentively as each building principal described survey responses. The survey provided an opportunity to identify preferences for returning to hybrid instruction or remaining in the virtual learning mode.

Vaccinating elderly county residents

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The Cibola Senior Citizens Center, Grants, helped 200 elderly community members participate in the Jan. 29 vaccine pod. The inoculation provides protection against COVID-19.

Saturation patrols

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Police Department will make every effort to educate, detect and apprehend individuals driving under the influence of alcohol and or drugs in our community and deter any other traffic violations to keep our street safe.

Derailment

This past Thursday, February 4 a minor mishap took place on the railroad tracks in Grants by the AutoZone store. According to the Cibola County Sheriff, a mechanical malfunction in the area were two cars are connected together caused the derailment.

Repbulican party condemns horrifying democrate bill that removes punishment for child predators

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - February 2—The Republican Party of New Mexico is shocked and disgusted that Speaker Brian Egolf would allow hidden legislation to move forward that sides with rapists and removes punishment for such sex predators.

O’Reilly Auto Parts cited for allowing COVID-19 symptomatic employees at work

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued citations to O’Reilly Auto Parts (O’Reilly) for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that resulted in an unsafe workplace. The citations were issued for violations by management to protect employees from exposure to COVID-19.