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NMSU Grants chosen as recipient of the College Hunger Grant

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GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants Aggie Cupboard is a program that two NMSU Grants faculty members officially started on November 12, 2021. Associate Professor of Mathematics/Mathematics and Program Manager David Bishop and Criminal Justice Program Manager Megan Stoneking started the cupboard program with the hope of reducing food insecurity for students at NMSU Grants, and the program has been thriving since then.

Are there still Bison in New Mexico?

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CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The American Bison species has undergone a long and unfavorable journey in New Mexico and the United States. From a thriving population to the brink of extinction, to a modest recovery and comeback, there were many factors that contributed to the downfall of the bison and where they are today.

Road blading schedule

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CIBOLA COUNTY, NM – Cibola County Road Department 2022 blading schedule for County Maintained Roads for the remainder of the year. The schedule will be as follows: March – Seboyeta area, County Rd 41, Timberlake Area, and Zuni Canyon area.

Cibola County Business Registrations Continue to Increase

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CIBOLA COUNTY, NM — Cibola County previously reported increases in business registrations over the last two years. There had been 81 new business registrations between December 2019 and October 2021. As existing businesses continue to renew their registrations, new businesses continue to be added. For the first quarter of 2022, eleven (11) new businesses have been added.

Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round: When Wind Blows Embers Can Follow!

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Albuquerque, NM – March 1, 2022– Wildfire season is coming and now is the perfect time to prepare your home from a possible ember storm. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons. The March message from the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands (NF & NGs), the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network and our partners’ message for March is when the wind blows embers can follow!

Chupacabra spotted in Zuni Mountains

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ZUNI MOUNTAINS – While on a hike up the vast Zuni Mountains, Cibola resident Bill Jones came across an unnerving sight: A Chupacabra. The beast was scared away when it noticed Mr. Jones, but the memory stuck with the shocked man.

Cibola County COVID-19

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Stats as of February 28 6,813 Total cases 721 Active cases 178 Deaths 75% decrease in 14-Day change rate 19,276 Residents with one vaccine shot 15,979 Residents fully vaccinated 77.7% of Cibola is fully vaccinated Register for a test at https://cv.nmhealth.org/public-health-screening-and-testing/ Register for a vaccine at https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/my-registration.html.