Arrest Made After Intoxicated Man Attempts to Bypass Interlock Device

GRANTS, N.M. — Authorities arrested 56year-old Thomas Louis Martinez after he was found attempting to bypass an interlock device while intoxicated, according to police reports.The incident unfolded on March 22, 2024, when officers responded to a call regarding suspicious circumstances on Estancia...

Milan Police Department - Arrests February 27 – March 15

Feb. 27Mark Anthony Lacey, born in 1994: Disorderly ConductFeb. 28LaManuel Freddie Mc-Donald, born in 1993: Disorderly Conduct March 4Mark Anthony Lacey, born in 1994: Disorderly ConductMarch 5Randy James Morris, born in 1976: WarrantMarch 8Adrian Dominic Blackbird, born in 1998: WarrantsMarch...

Help Stop the Theft of Newspapers

After an audit of last week’s newspaper sales, the Cibola Citizen was able to determine that, on average, over $350 worth of newspapers are stolen from our machines every week.Because of this rampant theft, we are in the process of removing our newspaper machines and having the newspapers sold...

South Carolina Man Facing Federal Charges for Murder of NMSP Officer

ALBUQUERQUE – Jaremy Smith has been charged by federal prosecutors for the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare.

Gov. Lujan Grisham statement on capture of fugitive wanted for killing State Police Officer Justin Hare

SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement after the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office in Albuquerque apprehended Jaremy Smith, suspected of killing of State Police Officer Justin Hare on Friday: Today’s capture and arrest of a suspect in the cold-blooded...

Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 2020 Murder of Friend

CHURCH ROCK, NM – In a federal court ruling, Isaiah Augustine Bob, 39, a member of the Navajo Nation, received a 15-year prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release for the murder of his friend in December 2020.

New Mexico Forests Show Remarkable Recovery in 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a significant environmental turnaround, New Mexico's forests and woodlands witnessed a dramatic 50 percent reduction in damage from insects, disease, and drought-stress across various land ownership types in 2023, compared to the previous year.

Cibola County's Food and Agriculture Sectors Strengthen Local Economy

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Recent data from the annual Feeding the Economy report highlights the contributions of the food and agriculture sectors to the local economy of Cibola County in terms of job creation, wages, and overall economic output.The report, titled Feeding the Economy, is a collaboration...

El Seguro Social elimina la carga del sobrepago para los beneficiarios del Seguro Social

La Administración del Seguro Social anunció que reducirá la tasa de retención predeterminada de sobrepagos del 100 por ciento al diez por ciento (o $10, lo que sea mayor) para los beneficiarios del Seguro Social, lo que reducirá significativamente las dificultades financieras para las personas con...

Social Security to Raise the Representative Fee Cap to Help with Claiming Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to raise the fee cap for claimants’ representatives, from $7,200 to $9,200, when they and their client agree to use what is known as a “fee agreement process.”