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Arrests . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Arrests (May 2 – May 8) Grants Police Department May 2 Davidson Desiderio, born in 1982: Warrant – Magistrate Courts May 3 Annette Archuleta, born in 1980: Warrant – Magistrate Courts May 4 Marcos Maestas, born in 1993: Trespassing May 5 Brianna Romero, born in 2002: Warrant – Magistrate...
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News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
This ad was scheduled for the May 4 issue, due to printing error, it did not run. I am honored to be able to serve the community as your CDEC Director for District 1. I appreciate your support and the trust you have placed in me.

Arson in Grants

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The 600 Block of Chaco Avenue in Grants, New Mexico, was rocked by a vehicle fire. Grants Fire and Rescue moved quickly to contain the fire, which appeared to have suspicious starting points. The fire appears to have started in a black sedan.

Prewitt Car Crash

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
PREWITT, N.M. – A 65-year-old man lost his life on Interstate 40 near Prewitt on April 5. The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near mile marker 67.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Stats as of May 9 7,164 Total cases 352 Active cases 188 Deaths in 14-Day change rate 19,384 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,193 Residents fully vaccinated Cibola’s test positivity was not available this week, due to anomalies. Data suggests cases are undercounted.
The woman pictured is known by the FBI as the “Red Shoe Robber” and is allegedly responsible for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank on 201 N. First Street in Grants on Saturday, May 7. The Red Shoe Robber allegedly escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. If you know this person, call the FBI immediately at 505-889-1300. Do not attempt to speak with or stop her, she is considered armed and dangerous. Courtesy Photo

The woman pictured is known by the FBI as the “Red Shoe Robber” and is allegedly responsible for robbing the Wells Fargo Bank on 201 N. First Street in Grants on Saturday, May 7. The Red Shoe Robber allegedly escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. If you know this person, call the FBI immediately at 505-889-1300. Do not attempt to speak with or stop her, she is considered armed and dangerous. Courtesy Photo

Bank Robbery

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – Brandishing a handgun, the Red Shoe Robber managed to steal an undisclosed amount of money from Wells Fargo on May 7.
A fire on May 9 burnt land on Quartz Hill in the Zuni Mountains. Fire suppression crews worked to contain the fire, by Tuesday morning they had extinguished the flames. Courtesy Photo

A fire on May 9 burnt land on Quartz Hill in the Zuni Mountains. Fire suppression crews worked to contain the fire, by Tuesday morning they had extinguished the flames. Courtesy Photo

Zuni Mountain Fire

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
ZUNI MOUNTAINS, N.M. – A fire in the Zuni Mountains started early Monday morning on Quartz Hill, the fire grew to eight acres in size.
The Great Elementary Track Meet

The Great Elementary Track Meet

The Great Elementary Track Meet

Steve Brown, Gccs
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – Every year, a new set of sixth graders compete in the annual track meet at Grants High School. The GHS track team hosts the meet which has students from all of the elementary schools participate in this event to win the "traveling trophy" and take it back to their school.