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N.M.E.D. budget request invests in clean energy economy

Press Release

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) is requesting a budget increase of $7.1 million dollars for Fiscal Year 2023 to spur clean energy investments across the state while aggressively mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Teamwork makes the Dream work on Labor Day Weekend

Press Release

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

MILAN, N.M. - The flashing lights of different patrol cars lit up the evening sky in Milan, NM on a busy Labor Day Weekend. 13 Police Officers, from three different Law Enforcement Agencies had one goal in mind. The safety of the community.

Airlifted

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. – Grants Police Department responded to a crash involving a dirt bike and ATV on September 2 just off of Santa Fe Avenue, behind Veteran’s Park. The crash involved two people, one of whom was flown out for their injuries.

Bank robbery

Press Release

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

An unidentified man who robbed an Albuquerque bank last week is suspected of robbing a Northeast Albuquerque credit union on Wednesday, September 1. The latest robbery occurred at First Financial Credit Union, 831 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, at approximately 4:36 p.m.

Herrell introduces amendments to suspend gas tax, and more

Press Release

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Yvette Herrell has introduced six amendments to the Democrat-led $3.5 trillion budget bill, seeking to protect Americans from worst of Nancy Pelosi's grab-bag of radical leftist priorities.

NMSP investigates OIS involving NMSP and Valencia County Sheriff’s Office

Press Release

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

VALENCIA COUNTY, NM – On September 3, 2021, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was called to investigate an officer involved shooting involving the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) and the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office (VCSO).

Traffic Report for September 6 – 17, 2021

Nmdot District 6

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

NMDOT asks all motorists to reduce speed, obey all posted 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.

Cibola County

News Staff

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

COVID-19 Stats as of Sept. 3 3,104 Total cases 253 Active cases 253 Active cases 130 Deaths 5.9% Increase in active cases since Aug. 30 17,295 Residents with one vaccine shot 14,430 Residents fully vaccinated 70.

‘You need to know, it’s working’

Kylie Garcia Reporter

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. – On Thursday, September 2, Grants City Manager Vanessa Chavez and Cibola County Manager Kate Fletcher met with the public to provide updates and discuss subjects concerning the area.

New gruesome details in the Lannon murders

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New information is coming to light about the Lannon murders of Grants, New Mexico in court documents. Sean Lannon, 47, of New Jersey, is accused of committing three murders in Grants, N.M., one murder in Albuquerque, N.M., and another murder in New Jersey.