Grants Woman Arrested for Battery

GRANTS, NM – On May 1, Grants Police Department was dispatched to the 1400 block of Roosevelt Avenue in reference to a “physical disturbance” according to an arrest report. Police arrested 55-year-old Betty Watson of Grants for Battery Against a Household Member.

Arrests . . .

Arrests May 8 – May 15 May 9 Danielle Kinsel, born in 1986: Possession of Controlled Substance Elias Atencio, born in 1997: Warrant – Adult Probation and Parole Office Barney Mariano, born in 1992: Warrant – Magistrate Courts May 10 David Waconda, born in 1967: Warrant – Cibola County...

Triple Murder Charge

PUEBLO OF LAGUNA – Cody Allen Charlie, 36, was charged in federal court on May 12 for allegedly committing second degree murder on three people in August.

Zuni Man Charged with Sex Abuse

ZUNI PUEBLO – 51year-old Rodney Waikaniwa was seen in federal court May 5 where he was charged with aggravated sexual abuse for an offense allegedly committed February 10. Waikaniwa is an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo and will remain in custody pending preliminary detention hearings.

El Malpais National Monument to Host Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering May 20-21, 2023

GRANTS, NM – Come out and enjoy the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023, at El Malpais National Monument!

Lady of the Year

The Knights of Columbus Council #3683 would like to present the Lady of the Year, Marie Pena. Pena has been a pillar of the community for many years. This past weekend she was awarded the Lady of the Year at the Knights of Columbus state convention in Albuquerque.

Schedule of Graduation Events

Grants High School Class Events: May 17 – Senior Checkout is at 3:30 p.m. May 18 – Graduation Practice at 9 a.m. - Honors and Robing at 1:30 p.m. - Senior BBQ at 3:15 p.m. May 19 – Final Graduation Practice at 9 a.m. - Graduation Ceremony is at 6 p.m.

Cibola Drought Monitor – April Update

Cibola County is “In Drought”, according to the US National Drought Mitigation Center, a part of the United States Department of Agriculture. April 2023 was the fourth driest April in 129 years of data collection for Cibola County.

U.S. Attorney highlights Environmental Justice

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, is promoting information and resources to highlight environmental justice and assist the public in reporting criminal environmental violations. In May, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B.

Traffic Report for May 15 – 26, 2023

NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.