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Local stands up to overdose death; Narcan training to save lives

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. – It is not uncommon for Cibola’s first responders to be called to the scene of an active overdose, or for people to be left at the door of the emergency room in the middle of an overdose.

Data evens out, cases still extremely high

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – After an anomaly in data reporting by the State of New Mexico, data in Cibola County is starting to even out, but the COVID-19 transmission risk in the county remains extremely high.

AT&T Foundation Grant provides scholarships to students at NMSU-Grants

Press Release

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - October 25, 2021- AT&T New Mexico is pleased to announce that the AT&T Foundation has awarded New Mexico State University a $10,000 grant for scholarships for students at its campus in the City of Grants.

Three girls reflect on Tech Trek opportunity

Kylie Garcia Reporter

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – During the summer of 2021, three girls from across Cibola County were given the opportunity to participate in this year’s virtual Tech Trek activities. According to https://techtreknm.aauw.

No third term for Mayor Hicks

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

By Scott Ford Managing Editor During the last Grants City Council meeting which took place on October 21, Grants Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks announced that he would not be running for a third term as the mayor of Grants. “I will not be running for a third term. I will not do it.

Council questions fitness; City manager hits back

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. – “Vanessa, I like you,” City of Grants Mayor Pro Tem Rick Lucero said at the Oct. 21 Grants City Council meeting, “Okay, I think you’re a great person.

Big changes coming to Grants Police Department

Cibola Citizen Staff Report

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

GRANTS, N.M. – Interim Chief Jeff Marez of Grants Police Department has been on the job for just about a week and is already making big changes at the department to refocus and reestablish trust with the community and officers.

Crisis standards of care

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Reporter CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – New Mexico hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, there are not enough beds for both people with COVID and people who are involved in serious accidents.

Village prepares cannabis ordinance and manager sets new COVID protocols

Kylie Garcia Reporter

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. – The Village of Milan Board of Trustees met at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13 for a workshop meeting. Trustee Chris Archuleta was absent from the workshop.

Mask mandate extended

Press Release Governor’s Office

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

SANTA FE, N.M. – The statewide requirement that face masks be worn in all indoor public spaces, with only limited exceptions and regardless of vaccination status, will be extended, the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Friday.