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EMT/Paramedic of the year — Paramedic Antonio Garduno Rookie of the Year— FF/EMT Michael Marquez Fire Officer of the Year — Chief Mike Maes Firefighter of the Year — FF Adynn Knighton Courtesy Photo

EMT/Paramedic of the year — Paramedic Antonio Garduno Rookie of the Year— FF/EMT Michael Marquez Fire Officer of the Year — Chief Mike Maes Firefighter of the Year — FF Adynn Knighton Courtesy Photo

Grants Fire and Rescue Awards 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Grants Fire and Rescue Awards 2025
A screenshot from a flight-tracking service shows New Mexico State Police helicopter N607SP flying over the Grants area near Mount Taylor and Lobo Canyon in mid-December. DPS spokesperson Amanda Richards told the Cibola Citizen the helicopter’s flights were part of normal patrol operations and were not specifically related to the Dec. 8 shooting investigation.

A screenshot from a flight-tracking service shows New Mexico State Police helicopter N607SP flying over the Grants area near Mount Taylor and Lobo Canyon in mid-December. DPS spokesperson Amanda Richards told the Cibola Citizen the helicopter’s flights were part of normal patrol operations and were not specifically related to the Dec. 8 shooting investigation.

State Police Investigation Continues After Dec. 8 Shooting; Officials Urge Tips, Caution Amid Rumors

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say the investigation remains active after an officer’s patrol vehicle was struck by gunfire during a traffic stop in Grants on Dec.

Two GCCS Board Members Retire

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Cibola County School meeting that took place on December 16 last nearly two hours, during which two retiring board members were recognized, the GCCS Profile of a Graduate was discussed, two out-of-state travel for GHS were approved, and there was a SEL award recipient.