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Sean Lannon

Sean Lannon

More murders?

Scott Ford Managing Editor
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
GRANTS N.M. – Sean Lannon is behind bars in New Jersey as he awaits his fate in the murder of a New Jersey man. The 47- year-old was apprehended in St.
Huge meth and fentanyl bust Tuesday morning

Huge meth and fentanyl bust Tuesday morning

Huge meth and fentanyl bust Tuesday morning

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Two Mexican nationals, Jose Galindo and Jesus Salcedo were attemping a delivery to Colorado, when they were caught with 12 pounds of meth, one pound of fentanyl pills, one pound of pure fentanyl, the Cibola County Sheriffs Office.
Member of the Pueblo of Laguna, Debra Haaland, is sworn in as US Secretary of the Interior on March 18. Courtesy photo

Member of the Pueblo of Laguna, Debra Haaland, is sworn in as US Secretary of the Interior on March 18. Courtesy photo

Haaland Sworn in as US Secretary of the Interior

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
WASHINGTON D.C. – Pueblo of Laguna member Debra Haaland took the Oath of Office as Secretary of the Department of the Interior on March 18. Vice President Kamala Harris conducted the ceremony. Haaland wore a traditional ribbon skirt and moccasins.
After several years of slow decline, this 11-year-old Arizona cypress is removed. The culprit: A severely knotted rootball that could have been avoided if circling (also called spiraling) roots had been properly cut at the time of planting. Below; Exposed circling root still in the container. Dr. John Mexal and Dr. Curtis Smith courtesy photo

After several years of slow decline, this 11-year-old Arizona cypress is removed. The culprit: A severely knotted rootball that could have been avoided if circling (also called spiraling) roots had been properly cut at the time of planting. Below; Exposed circling root still in the container. Dr. John Mexal and Dr. Curtis Smith courtesy photo

Southwest Yard & Garden; Root pruning for long-term health

Dr. Marisa Thompson Extension Horticulture
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Although not official until March 20, for all practical purposes, it’s spring. And we’re here for it.

City discusses charter compliance

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
GRANTS, N.M. – City of Grants Council Mayor Pro Tem Rick Lucero responded to one person’s concerns about charter compliance during Monday’s meeting. A resident stated that for the time that she has lived in Cibola County, charter compliance has seemed to be an issue.
Sean Lannon

Sean Lannon

Arrest made in quadruple murders

Scott Ford Managing Editor
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
GRANTS, N.M. (AP) — A man sought in the killings of four people in New Mexico and one in New Jersey was arrested March 10 in St. Louis. Sean Lannon was arrested after a manhunt stretching from New Jersey to Missouri.

Tips for writing an obituary

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 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.