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Four Men Faint from Hunger Strike at CCCC

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
MILAN, N.M. – Despite representatives from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and representatives from CoreCivic saying that there is no hunger strike at the Cibola County Correctional Center in Milan, four of the striking men are said to have recently fainted from lack of food.
Dr. Guy Archambeau, Board President

Dr. Guy Archambeau, Board President

Successes in Cibola County Schools

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
GRANTS, N.M.- The Regular School Board Meeting on November 15 began with Superintendent Max Perez acknowledging security guards at the schools. He stated that they have been receiving many compliments on the work that they do, making students and staff feel safe.
History of Thanksgiving

History of Thanksgiving

History of Thanksgiving

Amerika Rougemont
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
In September 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers. After 66 days they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, further north of their intended destination, at the mouth of the Hudson River.

Mutilation at Motel 6

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Editor’s Note: The content of this story may be disturbing to some audiences. Reader discretion is advised. GRANTS, N.M. – An argument about infidelity turned to violence on October 21 at the Motel 6 lodging in Grants, N.M.

Arrests . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Grants Police Department October 31 Matthew Korris, born in 1999: Obstructing Police November 1 Jill Ganadonegro, born in 1993: Aggravated DWI November 2 Coby Quintana, born in 1999: Warrant – Municipal Court November 3 Elias Atencio, born in 1997: Warrant – District Courts Stephanie...
Cibola Drought Monitor – November Update

Cibola Drought Monitor – November Update

Cibola Drought Monitor – November Update

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Drought conditions appear to be improving in Cibola, but the truth is that the conditions are slowly worsening once again. Through the month of October, drought conditions worsened across the county, a worsening that was stalled thanks to significant precipitation across the month.
Larry Diaz was officially sworn in as Cibola County’s next sheriff on November 17. He was surrounded by family as Probate Judge Marie Garcia read his oath of office. The Cibola County Board of Commissioners stood near and watched as their next sheriff took his oath. Diaz was sworn-in but will not take over job duties until incumbent Sheriff Tony Mace’s resignation takes effect on November 28. Nathan Chavez - CC

Larry Diaz was officially sworn in as Cibola County’s next sheriff on November 17. He was surrounded by family as Probate Judge Marie Garcia read his oath of office. The Cibola County Board of Commissioners stood near and watched as their next sheriff took his oath. Diaz was sworn-in but will not take over job duties until incumbent Sheriff Tony Mace’s resignation takes effect on November 28. Nathan Chavez - CC

Canvassing Votes and Cibola County’s New Sheriff

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – On November 17, the Cibola County Board of Commissioners held two meetings. The first was a special meeting at 4 p.m. to canvass the results of the 2022 general election and appoint a sheriff. They voted to become a Canvassing Board and were given the numbers.

Hunger Strike

Diego Lopez,
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
MILAN, N.M.– The Cibola County Correctional Center is once again in hot water for the alleged mistreatment of immigrant detainees. CCCC is a facility which houses local Cibola County inmates, US Marshal Service inmates, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement inmates.