Candy Kitchen Homicide

On May 24, in the afternoon hours, Cibola County Sheriff’s Office and Ramah-Navajo police were dispatched to the Candy Kitchen area in reference to a missing elderly woman. Upon arrival of both agencies and after a search of her property, the elderly woman was located and found deceased.

TRACTOR SUPPLY OPENS NEW STORE IN GRANTS

• Rural lifestyle retailer offers extensive assortment of pet food, animal feed, power tools, lawn and garden supplies, apparel and more • New Garden Center available to community, offering expanded assortment of lawn and garden products GRANTS, N.M.

Emergency Funding Approved for Farmington in Wake of May Mass Shooting

SANTA FE – The Lujan Grisham administration issued an executive order yesterday approving emergency funding for the city of Farmington in the wake of a mass shooting that left three New Mexicans dead last month and six injured.

Grants Man Arrested for Abuse of a Child

GRANTS, NM – After a mother called law enforcement to report what she suspected was child abuse, Grants Police Department arrested 29year-old Grants man Aaron Silva.

Arrests - May 15 – June 7.....

May 16 Curtis Salazar, born in 1996: Homicide (Murder in the First Degree) May 17 Patrick Ramirez, born in 1979: Warrant – Adult Probation and Parole May 18 Leticia Lowden, born in 1983: Warrant – Magistrate Courts May 20 Rebekah Long, born in 1983: Shoplifting May 22 DeWayne Hudson Jr.

Judge Jennifer L. Attrep becomes chief judge of New Mexico Court of Appeals

SANTA FE, NM – Judge Jennifer L. Attrep is the new chief judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. She was sworn in on Tuesday, having been elected chief judge by her colleagues on the 10member court to a term expiring in January 2025. She succeeds Judge J.

Traffic Report for June 12 – 23, 2023

NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.

Grants Man Charged with First Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence to Await Competency Hearing in Custody

GRANTS, NM – After committing an alleged murder in the City of Grants on May 15, Curtis Salazar has been ordered to remain in custody awaiting a hearing to see if he is competent enough to stand trial.