Because of increases in March, COVID-19 cases in Cibola are now at their highest since December 1, 2022. Climbing through the month of March, Cibola County was hit with an increase of cases which brought one death due to COVID-19 at the end of the month.

Springs storms create ideal conditions for potholes SANTA FE – The abundance of rain and snow this spring, which is typically welcome news following our years of drought, has created ideal conditions for potholes along New Mexico Roadways. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) maintains more than 29,180 miles of state highways.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the beginning of a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Five-Year Review of the Former Kirtland Air Force Base Demolition Bombing Range (KDBR) Munitions Response Site (MRS) in Cibola County, New Mexico. The property is now part of the El Malpais National Monument.

GRANTS, NM – The Grants Community Pantry is preparing for a move. There is no set date, but according to Alice Perez, who is the Executive Director of the Community Pantry and Hope Garden in Gallup as well as the Grants Community Pantry, the move will happen by June 1. “Some of the red tape takes a little while,” Perez said. The new site located on Sakelares Boulevard will more than double the square footage of the current 3500 square foot Stephens Avenue location.

GRANTS, N.M. – Hospitable Grants wants you. The paid hospitality training program sponsored by Grants Main-Street Project is seeking employed and unemployed residents with a desire to join the hospitality industry and gain new skills to prepare them to be ambassadors for Cibola County. “We can train fifteen people max,” Will Yarborough said. As Executive Director of Grants MainStreet Project, Yarborough will be leading parts of the 12week training that will take place at the Grants Public Library. According to Yarborough, the program seeks to educate people about the cultural and geographical assets that surround the city of Grants as well as train folks in communication skills so they can offer great customer service to tourists and locals seeking information about the many surrounding beautiful places of interest.

It is April and time to make a decision on planting asparagus. Please read my article about asparagus from last week for my tips. Asparagus grows well in New Mexico: Lots of sun, warm days, cool nights, low humidity, and is drought and salt tolerant. All things we have in spades.