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Craig Chapman, left, and Dawn Chapman, far right, present the “Rustic American” flag to hospital CEO Thomas Whelan at the Feb. 16 ceremony. Courtesy photo

Craig Chapman, left, and Dawn Chapman, far right, present the “Rustic American” flag to hospital CEO Thomas Whelan at the Feb. 16 ceremony. Courtesy photo

Honoring public servants 50 flags for 50 states

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
GRANTS, N.M. – A Florida teenager’s artwork now graces three sites in Grants. The handcrafted pieces, which replicate the U.S. flag, were presented to Grants Fire Department, Cibola General Hospital, and Grants Police Department during the Feb. 16 ceremony.

City and village P&Z meetings

Rosanne Boyett Reporter
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The City of Grants Planning and Zoning Commission met on March 10 and the Village of Milan held its P&Z session on Thursday. The sessions were available on Facebook Live but each experienced inadequate audio coverage.
Sean Lannon

Sean Lannon

More murders?

Scott Ford Managing Editor
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
GRANTS N.M. – Sean Lannon is behind bars in New Jersey as he awaits his fate in the murder of a New Jersey man. The 47- year-old was apprehended in St.
Huge meth and fentanyl bust Tuesday morning

Huge meth and fentanyl bust Tuesday morning

Huge meth and fentanyl bust Tuesday morning

News Staff
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Two Mexican nationals, Jose Galindo and Jesus Salcedo were attemping a delivery to Colorado, when they were caught with 12 pounds of meth, one pound of fentanyl pills, one pound of pure fentanyl, the Cibola County Sheriffs Office.
Member of the Pueblo of Laguna, Debra Haaland, is sworn in as US Secretary of the Interior on March 18. Courtesy photo

Member of the Pueblo of Laguna, Debra Haaland, is sworn in as US Secretary of the Interior on March 18. Courtesy photo

Haaland Sworn in as US Secretary of the Interior

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
WASHINGTON D.C. – Pueblo of Laguna member Debra Haaland took the Oath of Office as Secretary of the Department of the Interior on March 18. Vice President Kamala Harris conducted the ceremony. Haaland wore a traditional ribbon skirt and moccasins.
After several years of slow decline, this 11-year-old Arizona cypress is removed. The culprit: A severely knotted rootball that could have been avoided if circling (also called spiraling) roots had been properly cut at the time of planting. Below; Exposed circling root still in the container. Dr. John Mexal and Dr. Curtis Smith courtesy photo

After several years of slow decline, this 11-year-old Arizona cypress is removed. The culprit: A severely knotted rootball that could have been avoided if circling (also called spiraling) roots had been properly cut at the time of planting. Below; Exposed circling root still in the container. Dr. John Mexal and Dr. Curtis Smith courtesy photo

Southwest Yard & Garden; Root pruning for long-term health

Dr. Marisa Thompson Extension Horticulture
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Although not official until March 20, for all practical purposes, it’s spring. And we’re here for it.