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Wellbeing Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Fall brings joy but also stress—fromwork,family,or holiday planning. Stress shows up as headaches, poor sleep, or irritability. Try 4-7-8 breathing: inhale 4 seconds, hold 7, exhale 8. Do this 4-5 times. Simple resets help calm the body and mind.- Brought to you by the Cibola County Health Council.
Faith and Blue 2025 kicked off with story time at Milan Elementary School. Special thank you to NMSP, PHI, Cibola County Sheriff’s Office, Grants Fire Department, Milan Fire Department, Manager Candi Williams, Village of Milan Mayor Felix Gonzales, and Trustee James Mercer for attending and reading to the kids! By: Milan Police Department

Faith and Blue 2025 kicked off with story time at Milan Elementary School. Special thank you to NMSP, PHI, Cibola County Sheriff’s Office, Grants Fire Department, Milan Fire Department, Manager Candi Williams, Village of Milan Mayor Felix Gonzales, and Trustee James Mercer for attending and reading to the kids! By: Milan Police Department

Faith & Blue Weekend Strengthens Community in Milan

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
MILAN, N.M. — The Milan Police Department hosted its third annual Faith & Blue Weekend, a three-day community event designed to strengthen trust between law enforcement and the public through service, outreach, and remembrance.

School Board Meeting

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The school board meeting held on October 7th lasted nearly four hours, covering topics such as Chromebooks, food trailers, a donation, and recognitions. The next Regular Board Meeting will take place on October 21st.
Waters from Bluewater Lake flow into this small reservoir in Bluewater Village, which receives releases for agricultural use downstream. As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, water levels were visibly high following recent rainfall and continued lake outflows, cresting on the bridge connecting Route 66 and Roberts Road. PHOTO by Eric Brinn

Waters from Bluewater Lake flow into this small reservoir in Bluewater Village, which receives releases for agricultural use downstream. As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, water levels were visibly high following recent rainfall and continued lake outflows, cresting on the bridge connecting Route 66 and Roberts Road. PHOTO by Eric Brinn

Light Rain Arrives as Cibola Opens New Water Year Still in Drought

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — A light to moderate wetting rain is forecast for the Grants–El Malpais area this week, with totals around 0.25 to 0.50 inches and locally higher amounts to the northeast, according to Drought.gov and the NWS Weather Prediction Center (updated Oct. 13).
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Johnny Blaze is a lovable large-breed terrier mix with a heart of gold and a playful spirit that’s impossible to resist. Johnny is already neutered, fully up to date on all his shots, and ready to head home today. If you would like to contact us about our sweet Johnny call us at 505 287 4012.

Animal Tips

News Staff
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Common plants that are toxic to dogs and cats are Lillies, which even in small amounts can cause kidney failure. Azaleas can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and even coma or death. The Sago Palm can lead to severe live damage.

Missing Indigenous Women

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – Grants Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating Rochelle Lynn Shorty, 47, who was last seen on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was last seen wearing blue shoes, blue pants, and a blue T-shirt with a traditional Navajo basket design.