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Chaco Canyon Receives Enhanced Protections, Sparking Protests and Divisions among Local Communities

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

CHACO CANYON - World heritage site Chaco Canyon is going to receive additional protections to protect the ruins and preserve the history of Chaco. The site, approximately MILES from Grants, is home to vast indigenous American culture.

Former Grants Officer Charged with Rape

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

GRANTS, NM - New Mexico State Police arrested one of their own officers, Isaiah Cheromiah of Laguna Pueblo, for Criminal Sexual Penetration, Criminal Sexual Contact, and Giving Alcoholic Beverages to a Minor. At the time of the alleged crimes, Cheromiah was a Grants Police Officer.

FBI Media Alert: New Mexico High School Students Invited to Apply to FBI Teen Academy

Press Release

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

High school students interested in spending a day with the FBI in Albuquerque are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2023 Teen Academy, which will be held Saturday, July 29. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2023.

The Village of Milan Police Department is hiring a new police officer and focusing on training and expansion to protect the community. Courtesy Photo - VOM

Progress and Expansion: The Growth of Milan Police Department

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

MILAN, NM - The Milan Police Department is doing well. The department has been getting steady calls, some new equipment has been purchased, a new lieutenant was recently hired, and the Chief of Police Carl Ustupski recently attended training in California that was a part of a threephase program.

City of Grants Tackles Public Safety, Budgets, and Community Projects at Special City Council Meeting

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

GRANTS, NM - The City of Grants held a special city council meeting on May 30 at 6 p.m.

Firewood Permits for Sale

Nathan Chavez, Reporter

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

GRANTS, NM - The Mount Taylor Ranger District has begun to offer firewood permits. These can be purchased in person or over the phone by going to the Mount Taylor District Office at 1800 Lobo Canyon Road in Grants, NM, or over the phone at 505-287-8833.

Mental Health Wednesday

Cibola Citizen Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

In the beginning of June, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of mental health. Mental health plays a significant role in our overall well-being and quality of life.

Alleged Serial Killer's Trial Postponed Again Due to Lack of Cooperation, Defense Claims

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Diego Lopez, Reporter GRANTS, NM – Sean Michael Lannon is an alleged serial killer who went on a murder spree across the country, allegedly killing four people in New Mexico and one in New Jersey which he confessed to and is currently in prison for.

Lane Widner Courtesy Photo

New Leadership for Grants Cibola County Schools: Lane Widner Assumes Superintendent Role

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

GRANTS, NM - Lane Widner, who was the principal of Grants High School for five years, was named the new superintendent of Grants Cibola County Schools at the school board meeting on May 23, at 6 p.m. Widner stated that he is excited to get to work and he wants to do a good job for the community.

Ty Detmer receives plaque from Mayor Erik Garcia Arieanna Crowson - CC

Ty Detmer Dinner Fundraiser for the Rotary Backpack Program and DYLF

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

GRANTS, NM - The Ty Detmer Dinner was held on Friday June 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event was to fundraise for the Rotary Backpack Program and Ty Detmer Youth Football League. During the event there were raffles, autographs, and a live auction.