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John Brooks Supermarkets Announces Death of Legendary Founder

John Brooks Supermarkets Announces Death of Legendary Founder

John Brooks Supermarkets Announces Death of Legendary Founder

Press Release
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – John H. Brooks, founder of John Brooks Supermarkets, died unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 82. Currently, there are five John Brooks Supermarkets throughout New Mexico (Albuquerque, Milan, Ruidoso, Santa Fe and Socorro) providing jobs for 200 New Mexicans.
A fatal car accident on March 27 shutdown Route 66 in Milan for several hours and sent one woman to a hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. Milan Police Department is awaiting a toxicology screening before closing out their investigation of the crash which appears to have been caused by a wrong-way driver going around 60-65 miles per hour. Courtesy Photo

A fatal car accident on March 27 shutdown Route 66 in Milan for several hours and sent one woman to a hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. Milan Police Department is awaiting a toxicology screening before closing out their investigation of the crash which appears to have been caused by a wrong-way driver going around 60-65 miles per hour. Courtesy Photo

Fatal Car Accident in Milan

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
MILAN, N.M. – A wrong-way driver on Route 66 in the Village of Milan crashed into a local resident, totaling the victim’s vehicle and sending her to the hospital. The wrong-way driver was declared deceased on the scene, his name will be released as the investigation continues.
Paul Samuel Martinez

Paul Samuel Martinez

Missing and Endangered Grants Boy Located

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – In the early morning of March 28, Paul Samuel Martinez, a juvenile from Grants, New Mexico, was reported missing by the New Mexico State Police. He was located almost 11 hours after by NMSP was released, according to a press release, he was found safe.

Mayor Recount to be held March 23

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants will hold a recount in the contest for mayor after a close race on March 1 separated the top two vote earners by only eight votes. Current City Councilor Erik Garcia was the election night winner, receiving 528 votes.
NTU Ninth Annual Research Day Competition presents science projects of students

NTU Ninth Annual Research Day Competition presents science projects of students

NTU Ninth Annual Research Day Competition presents science projects of students

Press Release
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
CROWNPOINT, N.M. - On March 9, 2022, the university held its Ninth Annual Research Day competition for NTU students from various disciplines of study to showcase their research projects. The event awarded cash prizes to the top three research projects that were submitted and displayed for visitors.
Growing Lettuce

Growing Lettuce

Growing Lettuce

Edith Iwan, Cibola-mckinley County Master Gardener
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
CIBOLA COUNTY, NM Lettuce is easy to grow if you know a few secrets to their production. This is the first place I have been able to grow lettuce in the summer. I live in Thoreau and it is a little cooler then Grants, but you can enjoy fresh lettuce in your salads all summer long too.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Stats as of March 14 6,936 Total cases 335 Active cases 178 Deaths 47% Decrease in 14-Day change rate 19,291 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,027 Residents fully vaccinated Cibola is averaging 3 cases per day. A 47% Decrease from two weeks ago. Register for a test at https://cv.nmhealth.