Composting is an example of the old adage that one’s trash is another’s treasure. Garbage can be transformed from a yucky mess that you pay to get rid of into a valuable soil amendment that will help your garden thrive!

MILAN, N.M. – Dennis Dean Garcia, a 34-year-old man from Grants, New Mexico, was seen in Federal Court on February 2 for allegedly smuggling 104 grams of methamphetamine into the Cibola County Correctional Center in Milan, N.M. Garcia was indicted for these charges on January 25. Assistant United States Attorney Robert L. Goldaris is prosecuting this case; all people are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. According to court documents, Garcia had been employed at CCCC from January 2019 to February 2021.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A 57-year-old named Jason Scott Dean was arrested by the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office on September 23, 2021, and appeared in a federal court on February 4 where it was determined he will remain in custody for an alleged Albuquerque, New Mexico, bank robbery. All people are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If convicted in this alleged bank robbery, Dean will face up to 20 years in prison. According to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dean allegedly robbed the Bank of the West on Central Avenue in Albuquerque, N.M. According to the United States Department of Justice, Dean allegedly handed a bank teller a plastic bag with a note demanding money. After the teller complied with the note, Dean allegedly fled Albuquerque, N.M. on an orange motorcycle heading West on Interstate 40.

GRANTS, N.M. – Two candidates that are running for public office in the City of Grants have had signs stolen from them and are seeking community assistance to bring the thefts to a halt. Mayor Pro tem Rick Lucero and Councilor Fred Rodarte, who are running for retention of a council seat and mayor respectively, have seen some mild vandalism. Certain signs of theirs have gone missing from across the city.

Grants Police Department January 23 Adrian Mescale, born in 1986: Drunk or disorderly Jane Dow, unknown birthdate: Drunk or disorderly Julius Chapo, born in 1989: Disturbing the peace Tyrell Mariano, born in 1997: Disturbing the peace. January 24 Leaaron Thompson, born in 1988: Drunk or disorderly Kevin Stonecypher, born in 1975: Distrubing the peace January 25 Armond Autrey, born in 1945: Littering Dylene Cheromiah, born in 1979: Shoplifting Nahum Kelsey, born in 1981: Aggravated DUI/DWI (2nd Offense) January 26 Preston Tolth, born in 1999: Armed robbery Christie Candelaria, born in 1977: Receiving or transferring stolen vehicles or motor vehicles January 28 Maurice Begay, born in 1969: Trespassing of real property January 29 Carlos Lopez, born in 1996: Warrant – Magistrate Courts Sherman Long, born in 1987: Disturbing the peace January 30 Rydell Jake, born in 1978: Drunk or disorderly January 31 Aaron Wax, born in 1985: Warrant – Municipal court February 1 Marcos Maestas, born in 1993: Warrant – Municipal Court February 3 Maurice Begay, born in 1969: Drunk or disorderly Alvin Delgarito, born in 1990: Warrant – Magistrate Courts Wendell Jake, born in 1989: Drunk or disorderly February 4 Dion Victoriano, born in 1995: Aggravated battery against a household member February 6 Manuel Chavez, born in 1991: DUI/DWI Bruce Toldeo, born in 1985: Aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (1st Offense) Reanna Wilson, born in 1988: Drunk or disorderly Kevin House, born in 1995: Drunk or disorderly Elias Estevan, born in 1993: Shoplifting February 7 Elias Estevan, born in 1993: Drunk or disorderly February 9 Jeffery Sanchez, born in 1992: Warrant – Other jurisdictions Robertson Irving, born in 1999: Driving under the influence of liquor or any drug (impaired)(1st Offense) Susie Martine, born in 1963: Drunk or disorderly.

GRANTS, NM – Cibola County is developing a broadband plan for all our county residents. We would like to invite you to take our surveys regarding broadband within the County. The first survey is for residential broadband. You can take this survey even if you don’t have broadband at your home. This survey was created to determine areas that need internet services. Residential: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWCM3RH The second survey is for anyone with internet access. Both residential and business customers are encouraged to take a speed test of your internet and fill in this survey. This speed test helps identify areas where the speed of accessing internet is the lowest.