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Seeing Grants

C.l. Peterson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Changes are inevitable. Do you embrace them? Do you resist them? It depends on values, beliefs and intrests. Recently, Route 66 Motor Club members and local govnerment members met at the Double 66 Art Gallery. Ideas were offered to make our community more appealing.
Vice President of the New Mexico Mining Museum Board of Directors Terry Fletcher presented Jon Indall with a plaque to honor his work in the mining industry. Diego Lopez - CC

Vice President of the New Mexico Mining Museum Board of Directors Terry Fletcher presented Jon Indall with a plaque to honor his work in the mining industry. Diego Lopez - CC

Mining Museum Gala

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Wind and stormy weather were not going to deter the New Mexico Mining Museum from hosting their annual Hard Hats and Boots Gala on June 11. Special guest speaker Jon Indall, environmental lawyer, spoke to those in attendance about the future of mining.
ANTU Congratulates the Culinary Program for ACF Accreditation

ANTU Congratulates the Culinary Program for ACF Accreditation

NTU Congratulates the Culinary Program for ACF Accreditation

Press Release
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
CROWNPOINT, NM - On June 13, 2022, Navajo Technical University Culinary and Professional Baking Program passed the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Accreditation. The ACF is a process of self-review for the improvement of the academic quality of culinary arts/baking and pastry programs.

NTU is Approved by HLC to offer Three New Programs

Press Release
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
CROWNPOINT, NM - On May 24, 2022, Navajo Technical University (NTU) continues to educate it’s Navajo Nation community and beyond. Recently, the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approved NTU’s request to offer three new programs.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Stats as of June 20 7,694 Total cases 586 Active cases 196 Deaths 75% Increase in 14-Day change rate 19,531 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,314 Residents fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is HIGH. Data suggests cases are undercounted. .
Courtesy Photo Residents in Cibola County came together to shovel dirt and sand into bags, hoping to build barriers that would prevent water from entering homes during the most recent monsoon rains. Grants Fire and Rescue, Milan Fire Department, and the Cibola Roads Department worked to get sandbags ready for residents across the county. GFR thanked residents who participated, and those who helped support their efforts, like 1912 Market on Santa Fe Avenue who took water and other snacks to the crews.

Courtesy Photo Residents in Cibola County came together to shovel dirt and sand into bags, hoping to build barriers that would prevent water from entering homes during the most recent monsoon rains. Grants Fire and Rescue, Milan Fire Department, and the Cibola Roads Department worked to get sandbags ready for residents across the county. GFR thanked residents who participated, and those who helped support their efforts, like 1912 Market on Santa Fe Avenue who took water and other snacks to the crews.

Drought Unaffected by Recent Rain

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Despite a torrent of recent rain, Cibola County is currently experiencing its seventh worst drought in recorded history. 43 percent of Cibola County is suffering an “Exceptional Drought,” the highest level of drought recognized by the United States federal government.

Summer considerations for pet owners

Kylie Garcia, Reporter
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
It is summertime in Cibola County, and with that comes a few important things for pet owners to consider. During hot summer months, it is important for pet owners to remember that temperature conditions affect pets differently than they do humans.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Fire in San Rafael

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
SAN RAFAEL, N.M. – Cibola County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alex Roberts, San Rafael, New Mexico resident, after he allegedly burned his house down. After speaking with Roberts, CCSO discovered that he had a warrant for his arrest and took him into custody.