CCSO Protects Community After Sectarian Killings in Albuquerque

GRANTS, N.M. – A string of recent murders in Albuquerque, New Mexico targeted people of Islamic faith and shook the state, prompting additional efforts by the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office to keep all people in the county – regardless of race, ethnicity, or religious background – safe.

DWI Sobriety Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols for the Month of August

The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting DWI sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols within Cibola County, New Mexico during the month of August 2022.

Laguna Police Aides NMSP Recover a Stolen Firetruck

PUEBLO OF LAGUNA – Rio Rancho, New Mexico man Dennis L. Chavez was arrested on August 16 by the New Mexico State Police who were aided by the Pueblo of Laguna Police Department. Chavez went on an alleged crime spree across New Mexico before finally being caught due to the quick eyes of Laguna PD.

Grants Robbery with a Deadly Weapon

GRANTS, N.M. – Grants Police Department responded to an armed robbery with a deadly weapon that occurred in front of Grants City Hall on June 15 at 12:23 p.m. Officers arrested Leander H. Tolth on scene for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon), and Disorderly Conduct.

Arrests

August 1 Albert Sarracino, born in 1995: Aggravated DWI August 3 Cisco Begay, born in 1980: Warrant – Magistrate Courts August 5 Julian Baca, born in 1987: Disorderly Conduct August 6 Victor Charlie, born in 1981: Drunk or Disorderly Dominic Thompson, born in 1992: Drunk or Disorderly...

Milan Woman Hit by Train

MILAN, N.M. – A woman was struck by a train in the Village of Milan, New Mexico. The incident occurred on August 2 in between Route 66 and Elkins Road in the village. The woman did not survive the accident.

Cibola’s Drought Conditions Improve

After significant rainfall, drought conditions in Cibola are improving. Breaking from earlier months this year, only 94.77 percent of Cibola County is in a moderate drought.

BOOK TALK

BOOK TALK reader’s group met Wednesday, August 3 at the Grants Public Library. The topic was “Books That Make You Laugh”. Those present each had something to contribute from the various books discussed, from Mark Twain to Shel Silverstein.

Cibola County Marriages in June and July

June 17 Scott Daniel Russel of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Scarlett Mary Willoughby of Albuquerque, N.M. July 8 William Carlin Dixon of Durango, Colorado; and Jennifer Elizabeth of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Historic Images of Space

NASA’s James Webb Telescope is a premier piece of technology that is trying to look beyond what scientists already know about the universe and uncover the origins of space.