Arrests May 15 – May 22 May 16 Curtis Salazar, born in 1996: Homicide (Murder in the First Degree) May 17 Patrick Ramirez, born in 1979: Warrant – Adult Probation and Parole May 18 Leticia Lowden, born in 1983: Warrant – Magistrate Courts May 20 Rebekah Long, born in 1983: Shoplifting May 22 DeWayne Hudson Jr., born on 1999: Drunk or Disorderly Laura Mueller, born in 1988: Battery Against Household Member Milan Police Department May 14 Juuan Chavez, born in1985: Battery May 18 Alfred Grine, born in 1987: Battery on a Household Member.

GRANTS, NM – In the early morning, before break of day on May 22, a resident on the 800 block of North Sage Avenue was awoken by the sound of a person trying to enter their home. Grants Police Department located and identified DeWayne Hudson, Jr. as a person of interest and placed him under arrest for a drunk and disorderly charge after having him medically cleared at Cibola General Hospital.

GRANTS, NM – Grants man Bevis John was arrested on May 11 for assault and battery. According to a police report, police were called to John’s sister’s house because of an alleged fight. After a physical confrontation with police led to a taser being used on John three times, he was subdued and cleared for booking. John was arrested for assault and battery, and drunk and disorderly, he was released only hours later and was arrested again on the next day on another charge of drunk and disorderly. While John was arrested, all suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and charges are only an allegation of wrongdoing.

ALBUQUERQUE – Seventy-two new attorneys were admitted to the practice of law in the state of New Mexico during a swearing-in ceremony today. “I encourage you to find a way to serve others in need of legal services,” Chief Justice C.

GRANTS, NM - NM State Auditor Joseph Maestas and State Treasurer Laura Montoya have issued a joint alert to all counties and municipalities throughout the State. This is due to collateralization laws and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation guidance being inconsistently followed across the State.

GRANTS, NM – The City of Grants, New Mexico, was rocked by a homicide on Smith Street on May 15 in the afternoon. Police quickly apprehended a suspect who, according to multiple police reports of the incident, admitted to committing the murder. Police arrested Curtis Salazar and charged him with First Degree Murder (Willful and Deliberate), and Tampering with Evidence (Highest Crime a Capital, First- or Second-Degree Felony), Salazar remains in custody as of press deadline, according to court documents.

Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.50 MENU Wednesday May 24th Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potato, California Veggies, Green Salad, Wheat Roll, Pumpkin Cookie, Pineapple, (Seniors Choice). Thursday May 25th Chili Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Jalapeno Cornbread, Fruit Mix.

NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect. DURING BACKUPS, USE BOTH LANES AND TAKE TURNS MERGING. WATCH FOR SLOW MOVING OR STOPPED TRAFFIC. ALLOW EXTRA TIME AND EXPECT DELAYS.

GRANTS, NM – Grants Police Department is running a staff of 14 certified officers, down five from their cap of 19 officers. Manpower is the biggest issue GPD faces at the moment, this has created large challenges for GPD, but they are finding ways around the issues to make sure there is protection for the citizens.