After an audit of last week’s newspaper sales, the Cibola Citizen was able to determine that, on average, over $350 worth of newspapers are stolen from our machines every week.
Because of this rampant theft, we are in the process of removing our newspaper machines and having the newspapers sold inside of stores. We do not want to restrict access to the public’s news, but are being forced to take these measures as we are taking massive financial hits from the recent rampant theft.
Do you want to support your local newspaper? Here are a few steps:
1. Only take one newspaper for each dollar you put in the machine.
2. Purchase your newspaper inside any of our carrier locations: Allsup’s on First Street in Grants, Allsup’s on Roosevelt Avenue in Grants, Allsup’s on Nimitz Drive in Grants, El Cafecito in Grants, Diamond G in Grants, Mt. Taylor Coffee Company in Grants, Chavez Plumbing in Grants, Parkhurst Pharmacy in Grants, Rosie’s Laundry in Grants, and Handy Andy in Grants; Chaco Canyon Travel Center in Milan, Petro Gas Station in Milan, John Brooks Supermarket in Milan, Allsup’s in Milan; Villa De Cubero in Cubero. While you’re here, browse and support your local businesses.
3. If you see someone taking more than one paper when they only paid for one, please ask them to return the stolen product.
4. Have your business carry the newspaper inside your shop to help eliminate theft. Call 505-287-3840 and enquire about getting newspapers in your business.
5. Better yet, subscribe to have it delivered to your mail for $40, savings of $12 per year An average of $350 a week in stolen product hurts not only the Cibola Citizen, but diminishes from the taxes we could be paying to the city for improvements to roads, water systems, and parks. Cibola is one community, we should be working together to stop theft and each do our part to see this community prosper.