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COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

Diego Lopez, Reporter COVID-19 spread in Cibola is at its lowest since the end of April. The deadly disease is losing steam in the county, but deaths appear to be stabilizing as if to show that the disease is not any less deadly.
Fire at 712 Peek Street

Fire at 712 Peek Street

Fire at 712 Peek Street

Courtesy Photo GRANTS, N.M. – On September 9, Grants Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire at 712 Peek Street in Grants. The garage was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived on site. It took approximately 30 minutes for firefighters to extinguish the flames.

Adult Education Successes at NMSU-Grants

Destiny Apodaca has a big, bright smile and the dreams to match. The 22-year-old San Rafael woman just started her first semester at New Mexico State University, Grants, where she’s studying to earn a degree in education.

COVID Growth by AGE in August

Cibola County’s load of active COVID-19 cases is below 400 cases. August began the month with 491 active cases, September began with 384. August saw a tremendous slowdown of the virus’ mobility in Cibola. August saw the slowest climb in new cases by all age groups since May.
Rugged West 2022

Rugged West 2022

Rugged West 2022

The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce put on the Rugged West Labor Day event this past weekend, bringing a joyous time to all in Cibola County, and attracting a number of tourists to come enjoy Cibola County.

Temporary Trail Closures in Zuni Mountains

Affected trails include Y2K, Strawberry Canyon, Mike’s Rippin’ and a Portion of Tampico Springs Trails Diego Lopez, Reporter GRANTS, NM – Tree thinning activities will be taking place in the Zuni Mountains over the next several months.

Student Loan Forgiveness

Diego Lopez, Reporter Current and former college students should mark November 15 on their calendars. President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Education has announced a plan to erase the student debt of millions of Americans.
Cibola  County  COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Stats as of September 5 8,465 Total cases 384 Active cases 204 Deaths 39% Decrease in 14-Day change rate 19,657 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,421 Residents fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is Low. Data suggests cases are undercounted.