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DYFL All-Star Weekend Schedule of Events

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 – Youth Camps & ClinicsGrants High School – Main Gym• 9:00–11:00 a.m. – Volleyball (Grades 8–12) with Jon Gonchar, UNM Volleyball Head Coach• 12:00–2:00 p.m. – Volleyball (Grades 3–7)Grants High School – 2nd Gym• 9:00–11:00 a.m. – Basketball (Grades 3–7) with DeMya Wheatfall (WNBA)•...

Milan Police Turn to Jiu-Jitsu for Safer Policing

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — A new partnership between the Milan Police Department and J5 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is reshaping the way local law enforcement officers train for high-pressure encounters.

City Council Updates from Police and Fire Departments

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

On the 21st, a Grants City Council meeting lasted a little over five hours discussing the Grants Police Department and Grants Fire and Rescue reports, approvals, and more.Police DepartmentAccording to Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte, the East Sage arson case is still under investigation and the...

BLM Albuquerque and Las Cruces Districts implement fire restrictions across public lands

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

BLM New Mexico State Office Press ReleaseEditor's Note: This press release directly impacts Cibola County and use of public lands in the county.SANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement fire restrictions on May 23, 2025, to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands in...

‘Spokes on 66’ Rolls Through Route 66 with Classic Cars and Big Energy

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Classic and contemporary cars will line up and down Route 66 this weekend, June 7GRANTS, N.M. — Chrome will shine and engines will roar this weekend as Spokes on 66, high-energy car show hosted by Grants Main-Street Project Inc. in partnership with the City of Grants, returns for its second...

Acacia Gardner was recognized as the GIS Specialist of the Year, a surprise nomination by The Specialist Estates director of 911. Her expertise in GIS mapping, emergency addresses, and understanding easements has played a significant role in supporting the state and local communities. Amerika Rougemont - CC

Acacia Gardner

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Acacia Gardner was recognized as the GIS Specialist of the Year, a surprise nomination by The Specialist Estates director of 911. Her expertise in GIS mapping, emergency addresses, and understanding easements has played a significant role in supporting the state and local communities.

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Pet of the Week

Meet Bodacious Dude

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

At just 10 months old, this lab mix is bursting with personality and potential. Bodacious Dude is a confident dog friendly and highly trainable- a true social butterfly who loves making new friends, both two and four legged.

Community Awareness

Ty Detmer All-star Weekend

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Join us June 6–7 for the 22nd Annual DYFL All-Star Weekend! Sports camps, celebrity guests, and a golf fundraiser—all to help feed hungry kids in Cibola County.Quartz Hill TrailCelebrate the Quartz Hill Trail System dedication June 7 at 9 a.m.!

Ty Detmer to Headline Sports Fundraiser for Hungry Kids in Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Grants/ Milan Rotary Club’s All- Star Weekend returns to help feed Hungry KidsGRANTS, N.M. — Working to feed the hungry kids of Cibola County, the Grants/Milan Rotary Club has an eventful weekend planned.NFL legend Ty Detmer is coming to Cibola County this weekend — not to play, but to give back.

May 28, we celebrated Paramedic/Firefighter

News Staff

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

May 28, we celebrated Paramedic/Firefighter Shanna Lasiloo on completing her one year probation with Grants Fire & Rescue! We are extremely proud of all her work and dedication she’s put in this last year and look forward to many more years of success.