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January Coffee with the Managers

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With the holidays behind us and 2023 laying ahead, Cibola County Manager Kate Fletcher met with citizens at Coffee with the Managers which takes place the first Thursday of every month at Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course in Grants, N.M. Also attending was Sherriff Larry Diaz, Undersheriff Jeff Marez, Cibola County Commissioner Ralph Lucero, and Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte. Not in attendance were Grants City Manager Donald Jaramillo and Village of Milan Manager Linda Cooke.

Light Up Cibola Winners

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GRANTS, N.M. – The Light Up Cibola winners were announced, with the $500 prize going to Furniture Zone at 200 E. Santa Fe for their unique and festive holiday light decor that moved and inspired many local residents.

First Monthly Coffee With A Cop

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If you consider yourself a concerned citizen and would like the opportunity to engage face-to-face with a law enforcement official in the Village of Milan, then mark your calendar for the first Wednesday of every month for Coffee With A Cop. The first meeting happened on January 4 at the Milan Parks and Rec building located at 407 Airport Road. Chief Ustupski, Sergeant Joe Galindo and Sgt. Carlos Vallejos were in attendance along with Milan Fire Chief Daniel Urioste and Animal Care Officer Gabe Molina. Chaplain Thatcher of the Milan Police Department was also in attendance.

Senior Citizen Activities and Lunch Menu

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Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.50 MENU Wednesday January 11 Chili Cheese Dog, Buttered Corn, Tater Tots, Watermelon Chunks Thursday January 12 Ground Beef w/ Fried Potatoes and green onions, Pinto Beans, Flour Tortilla, Salsa, Brownie Friday January 13 Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Vegetable Blend, BBQ chips, Spiced Mixed Fruit Monday January 16 Closed for Holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Tuesday January 17 Green Chile Cheese Enchiladas, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Spanish Rice, Roasted Corn, Orange Slices Wednesday January 18 Open Face Sloppy Joe on w/w Bun, Pickles, Onions, Zucchini, Potato Wedges, Orange Fluff Thursday January 19 Tortilla Burger with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pork ‘n Beans, Waffle Fries, Jell-o Friday January 20 Seasoned Salmon, Au-Gratin Potatoes, California Veggies, Garden Salad, Apple Crisp *Please Note* Menu is Subject To Change Based Upon Product Availability We reserve the right to alter the menu to meet food availability Activities Wednesday January 11 Bingo 12 pm Thursday January 12 Arts & Crafts 12 pm Friday January 13 Free Popcorn Monday January 16 Closed for Holiday Martin Luther King Jr.

Cibola County COVID-19

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Stats as of January 9 9,135 Total cases 321 Active cases 209 Deaths 38% Decrease in 14-Day change rate 19,904 Resident with one vaccine shot 16,617 Resident fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is LOW. Data suggests cases are largely undercounted.

Outdoor Rec to Revitalize Grants

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If you speak with Brenda Curtright, Executive Director of the New Mexico Mining Museum and the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, for even a few minutes, you will be moved to look at the City of Grants in a new and probably much brighter light. “The city is trying to prepare for tourism. We’re in a prime location. We’re ideal for family outings. We have a new City Parks Director and a new Animal Care Center Director,” she said. Surrounded by a multitude of gorgeous landscapes and national monuments including El Morro, El Malpais, and Canyon de Chelly, Grants has an opportunity to capitalize on its proximity to these natural hidden gems at a moment when the state is pushing outdoor recreation as a way to encourage tourism in the Land of Enchantment.

Rehabilitating Sakelares Boulevard

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GRANTS, N.M. – Residents turned out at the council chambers of Grants City Hall for the second meeting pertaining to the Sakelares Boulevard Corridor Study. Citizens listened to a presentation by Wilson and Company on the proposed plans for the 2.6-mile stretch of road from Highway 117 to Lobo Canyon Road.