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‘Rock and a hard place’

Kylie Garcia Reporter

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. - City of Grants councilors opened the Jan. 19 regular meeting at 6 p.m. Just prior to calling the session to order, Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks asked an audience member to offer a prayer.

Mask wearing; New recommendations

Rosanne Boyett Reporter

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Americans have many choices when choosing to purchase a face mask. Studies have shown that wearing a mask significantly decreases the chances of transmitting or contracting the coronavirus, according to health officials.

Private prison moratorium

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico State Legislature will debate House Bill 40. This legislation, if enacted, makes it illegal for any city, village, or county to enter into an agreement or extend a contract with a private prison.

To catch a gunman; Sheriff’s Office continues search

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In late November, an unknown gunman opened fire on Katie Mallory, who was walking down Zuni Canyon Road like she normally does.

First-ever redundant fiber line; Sacred Wind announces completion of project

Press Release

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Sacred Wind Communications, Inc. – New Mexico’s award-winning telecommunications and broadband service provider in rural northwestern New Mexico—along with area elected officials—met virtually to announce the first ever redundant fiber line between Gallup and Albuquerque.

Rep. Brown introduces bill to decertify New Mexico Biden electors

Republican Party Of New Mexico Press Release

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

CARLSBAD, N.M. – The New Mexico 2021 legislative session will begin at noon on January 19. Starting this week, legislators have started to pre-file legislation for consideration during the 60-day session.

Common Cause NM Calls for U.S. Rep. Herrell’s Resignation

Coimmon Cause Press Release

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

"Common Cause New Mexico is calling for the resignation of newly elected US Rep. Yvette Herrell, who represents the state's 2nd Congressional District, after Herrell used her first speech on the House Floor to object to some states' electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden.

‘House-cleaning’

Kylie Garcia Reporter

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - The Cibola County Board of Commissioners held a special 5 p.m. meeting on Jan. 14. The session was not physically open to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic but was made available through a live stream on the Cibola County Commission Facebook page, https://www.

Facial masks and vaccination program

Rosanne Boyett Reporter

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County has utilized every available dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, commented County Emergency Manager Dustin Middleton.

City P&Z meeting suffers ‘technical difficulties’

Rosanne Boyett Reporter

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants Planning and Zoning Commission approved nine of the 10 applications listed on the Jan. 13 agenda. Code Enforcer Robert Windhorst declined to comment on the Dani’s Daycare, item A. He explained that the owner has withdrawn her conditional-use application.