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More than 1,000 receive flu vaccination at fourth annual flu pod

GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola General Hospital reported that 1,167 people got a flu shot at the Cibola Family Health Center drive-thru clinic. Approximately 80 area residents assisted medical staff with the annual event.

Operation Christmas Child aims to reach millions of children with hope this year

GRANTS, N.M. — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause fear and uncertainty, Samaritan’s Purse is calling on churches and families to pack more shoebox gifts than ever before for Operation Christmas Child—making sure millions of children experience the good news and great joy of the holiday.

State withholds approval for county/hospital contract

GRANTS, N.M. – CEO Thomas Whelan, Cibola General Hospital, acknowledged that the New Mexico Board of Finance will not approve the contract between CGH and Cibola County at this time. The CEO explained that the NMBOF staff will not proceed until the operating and lease agreements are separated.

100th anniversary of Route 66

ROUTE 66 – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation to create a commission that would recommend ways to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, which was commissioned in 1926 as the first allpaved U.S. highway. The “Route 66 Centennial Commission Act,” S.

ACLU launches statewide election integrity program

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Common Cause New Mexico is teaming up with the ACLU of New Mexico to run a nonpartisan voter protection program this year to assist voters who encounter problems in voting, either by mail or in person.

Disinformation regarding 2020 election results

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are issuing this announcement to raise awareness of the potential threat posed by attempts to spread disinformation regarding the results of the 2020 elections.

Cruzzin’ Cibola

The election Only days away from our election – could be the most important election of our history. Let me ask you a few questions about how you feel about the two men running for president. 1. Have you made up your mind on who you will vote for? 2.

Governor’s news conference on public health order and reopening New Mexico schools

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Gov. Lujan Grisham offered no new strategies or definitive plan to fully return New Mexico’s students to classrooms. Her refusal to reopen all classrooms is having a serious impact on students’ learning and mental health. Online schooling is not the panacea to this problem.

America’s Conservation Enhancement Act Passes Both the House and Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Rep.