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State Police

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in February 2024 Press Release Statewide, NM - State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver's license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during February 2024.
Cibola County is dry. Over 56 percent of Cibola County's total area experienced drought conditions through December, ranging from “moderate” to “severe” levels of drought. Approximately 252 acres of hay and 17 acres of haylage are currently affected by drought conditions; livestock farmers have been hit hard as well, with an estimated 5,785 cattle and 1,703 sheep currently suffering through the drought in December. Courtesy

Cibola County is dry. Over 56 percent of Cibola County's total area experienced drought conditions through December, ranging from “moderate” to “severe” levels of drought. Approximately 252 acres of hay and 17 acres of haylage are currently affected by drought conditions; livestock farmers have been hit hard as well, with an estimated 5,785 cattle and 1,703 sheep currently suffering through the drought in December. Courtesy

Cibola’s Drought Monitor – December

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Cibola County, N.M. – The parched landscapes of Cibola County, New Mexico, have borne witness to yet another challenging year, as the region grapples with severe drought conditions that have left a significant impact on its residents, livestock, and agricultural resources.

Community Announcement

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
February 17 Cibola Arts Council “Warm Up at the Double Six Gallery on Quad Day”. Stop in and see the ’80 Quad Memorabilia Display. Have a snack; do some coloring (Kids Quad coloring page) Browse work from local artists and the RT66 Museum display “Post Cards from RT66”.
Grants Police Department recognized two officers. Detective Corporal Cherise Garcia (Left) was awarded a special recognition award and Officer Sammi Sarracino (Right) was recognized as 2023 Officer of the Year. Courtesy Photo

Grants Police Department recognized two officers. Detective Corporal Cherise Garcia (Left) was awarded a special recognition award and Officer Sammi Sarracino (Right) was recognized as 2023 Officer of the Year. Courtesy Photo

City Council Recognizes Fire Chief Robert Hays’ Retirement and 2023 Officer of The Year

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
GRANTS, NM – On January 20 the City of Grants a held a special city council meeting. The meeting included a retirement ceremony for Fire Chief Robert Hays, recognition of Grants Police Department officer of the year, multiple approvals of projects and appointments of individuals to various boards.