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Local Poetry

An Anonymous
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
'Some days there is a storm inside of me. Raging seas cast my mind asunder. Thoughts scream louder than the whirlwinds. Tears fall like the heavy rains. Some days the storm is outside of me. People come and go like rustling leaves. Their voices deceive their actions like thunder.

COVID-19 in Cibola Through October

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
COVID-19 showed its teeth once again this last month, more than doubling the number of new COVID cases from September. October saw one COVID-related death of a Cibola community member, and broke a streak of no COVID-deaths which began in September.

Lunch Served

News Staff
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.

Man Charged for Sundance Stabbing

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
SUNDANCE, N.M. – Sundance man Larry Gene Charley was charged with attacking a person whose home he had allegedly broken into at night on October 21. Sundance, New Mexico, is north of Ramah. With hands cut from the knife he used; Charley was seen in court on November 1.
Reward Offered for Missing Woman

Reward Offered for Missing Woman

Reward Offered for Missing Woman

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
THOREAU, N.M. – Over a year after her disappearance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the discovery of Ella Mae Begay. Begay disappeared from her home on June 15, 2021 in Sweetwater, Arizona.
Proudly on display at the Fire and Ice Park in Grants, N.M. stands a large bison. The animal is Cibola County’s mascot and it is pictured standing with a number of leaves which have fallen to announce the arrival of Autumn. Diego Lopez - CC

Proudly on display at the Fire and Ice Park in Grants, N.M. stands a large bison. The animal is Cibola County’s mascot and it is pictured standing with a number of leaves which have fallen to announce the arrival of Autumn. Diego Lopez - CC

Halloween Candy Warning

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Police Department is warning parents to double check their children’s Halloween candy as multiple reports have come into their department about tampered candy. Families say they have found needles/other sharp objects in their children’s candy.

Understanding Election Night

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The 2022 General Election was held November 8. Polls closed at 7 p.m. New Mexicans voted on whether to continue under the leadership of incumbent Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham or to change course and elect Mark Ronchetti as the new governor. This was one of many races dictated by the voters.
Juanita Rodriguez was recognized for her 30 years of service to Cibola County. Nathan Chavez - CC

Juanita Rodriguez was recognized for her 30 years of service to Cibola County. Nathan Chavez - CC

Recognition and Awards

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The Cibola County Commission meeting began by honoring Jaunita Rodriguez for her 30 years of service to Cibola County. She was presented with an award recognizing her dedication to the community. The meeting then continued on to the discussion of road improvements.
Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace is resigning his position as sheriff on November 28 so that he can begin preparation for his new judgeship position. The Cibola County Commission has decided to appoint the winner of Nov. 8’s sheriff election to fill the void left by Mace. Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace is resigning his position as sheriff on November 28 so that he can begin preparation for his new judgeship position. The Cibola County Commission has decided to appoint the winner of Nov. 8’s sheriff election to fill the void left by Mace. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Sheriff to Resign

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace will resign on November 28 from his position as sheriff to pursue education in preparation for his new role as Cibola County Magistrate Judge.