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CCFDW hosts “Get Out to Vote” Event

CCFDW hosts “Get Out to Vote” Event

CCFDW hosts “Get Out to Vote” Event

Press Release
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Cibola County Federation of Democratic Women held an event on June 4 that was a Family Fun Day with a Meet and Greet your Local and Statewide Candidates. To promote a Get out to Vote Campaign on the last day of Early Voting.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Stats as of June 6 7,467 Total cases 428 Active cases 195 Deaths 68% Increase in 14-Day change rate 19,495 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,266 Residents fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is MEDIUM. Data suggests cases are undercounted.
Black Cap Bandit Robs Wells Fargo

Black Cap Bandit Robs Wells Fargo

Black Cap Bandit Robs Wells Fargo

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. Exactly a month apart from the first robbery, Wells Fargo on First Street in Grants, New Mexico, has been robbed. The robbery occurred on June 6 at 2:22 p.m., the bandit pulled a handgun and demanded money from the bank teller.
Milan Police Chief Carl Ustupski (left) and Walmart Store Manager James Hankins (right) prepare for checkout after MPD partnered with Walmart to update Milan’s youth tee-ball league’s equipment, including helmets, tees, bats, and balls. Read more about this community event on Page A7. Courtesy Photo — Carl Ustupski

Milan Police Chief Carl Ustupski (left) and Walmart Store Manager James Hankins (right) prepare for checkout after MPD partnered with Walmart to update Milan’s youth tee-ball league’s equipment, including helmets, tees, bats, and balls. Read more about this community event on Page A7. Courtesy Photo — Carl Ustupski

City of Grants Passes Firework Restrictions

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola County is experiencing its 17th driest year in the 175 years of drought tracking in the county. Fire danger is at an extreme high, and before the peak of fire season, New Mexico has experienced the largest wildfire in state history this year.
Missing Grants Man Found

Missing Grants Man Found

Missing Grants Man Found

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – A missing man from Grants, 69-year-old Jesus “Jessi” Hernandez, was discovered by his wife on May 30 and taken to Grants Police Department. Hernandez was unharmed. On May 26, Hernandez was at Cibola General Hospital, he was wearing blue sweatpants, and a red shirt.
COVID-19 Sees Spike in Cibola County

COVID-19 Sees Spike in Cibola County

COVID-19 Sees Spike in Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
COVID-19 continues its slow raise in cases across Cibola County. Because of Memorial Day, the New Mexico Department of Health did not report cases on Monday, meaning the May 31 case report will be abnormally large.