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Army soldiers dressed in fatigues walk in the Parade in Grants for the Fourth of July celebration Friday to remind everyone that this a celebration for our country and show their support for American troops ...

Allen James Bratzel, 63, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M.

He was born Jan. 6, 1945, in Hebron, N.D., to Ernest and Anna Bratzel. Allen resided in Grants, N.M., with his wife of 41 years, Marline (Grinder), formerly of Socorro. Allen was stationed at Stallion Site in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as an M.P.  

Allen moved to Grants to work for Anaconda Mining Company until its closing and continued working in Grants first with Plains Electric, and then onto McKinley Papermill before his retirement.

Negotiations are continuing between Mount Taylor Addition residents and the City of Grants to alleviate on-going water seepage problems.

Agency: Homestake site 'public health hazard' Strong winds carry misted water through the air and toward Hwy 605 at the Homestake mining site near Milan, NM.

Memorial Day was established long ago as a day to remember loved ones, and, for one Cibola County family, the holiday marks a difficult day.

“Rodriguez and Ramirez conspired to cash checks that didn't belong to them”

A husband and wife from Grants have been arrested in connection with allegedly taking, writing and getting several checks cashed in banks in Grants. via Gallup Independent

“Grants and Cibola County are angling to increase their economic development activities and a safe municipal airport can be an asset in that effort”

The tiny airport shared by the city of Grants and the village of Milan has been granted federal money for facility improvement. via Gallup Independent

“I don't know what Mr. Perez was doing in Las Cruces”

A fight in Grants on Saturday resulted in a man being shot in the arm. Gabriel Mirabal, 22, of Milan, was shot in the arm following a confrontation shortly after 5 p.m., near 1500 Willow Drive. via Gallup Independent

“We can't get medical insurance now”

How to get there: Take Interstate Highway 40 to exit 1023, go under the bridge north to a stop sign at an intersection with U.S. Route 66. via Gallup Independent

“We're working on the design to make it fit in the area and on keeping it an open design to keep it from being overly massive”

Silver City's downtown may soon have a new face beckoning tourists, but that will not happen until the community weighs in on a proposed downtown gateway and plaza slated for construction. via Silver City Sun-News

A police patrol unit went out of control and resulted in emergency vehicles tying up one lane of Route 66 Friday night. via Gallup Independent

“We have been in business for 62 years”

For two days four students from the University of New Mexico's Anderson School of Business were in Milan investigating Stewart Brothers Drilling Company. via Cibola County Beacon

“Now that we have their attention, we're going to work on petitions”

More than 35 people heard an update on efforts to help former uranium industry workers Tuesday. via Gallup Independent

“God has really changed my life. Helen (Lortz) is my minister, and when my caregiver can't get me there, she picks me up”

Ted Pino is blind. He used to drink and was homeless. Then he started going to the Community Outreach Center in Grants. via Gallup Independent

A crash involving two or three semis and a pileup involving around 15 vehicles have prompted police to close several highways near Gallup. via KRQE

“This is going to be a learning process for all of us, the state, the industry and the community as well.”

Neutron Energy recently submitted an application to conduct exploratory drilling on land owned by the Juan Tafoya Land Grant near Seboyeta. via Cibola County Beacon

“We're working fast and need design parameters and a site plan because we see a need for two separate access roads”

Security, use of natural light and open spaces were the highlights as facilities and project director Paul Carattini and architects brought the Grants/Cibola County School Board up-to-date on plans for ... via Cibola County Beacon

“But I always think about Grants when I'm on the road. It's fun to come back and see all my friends.”

How does one know when he has finally made it big in the world of music? "Now when we are on tour and out eating somewhere, a kid will come up to us and want an autograph," said Steve Baca. via Cibola County Beacon

“We try and stay awhile and visit with them. It usually takes about an hour or two out of your day but it's worth it. The people really appreciate the visit, in most cases, more than the meal.”

On New Year's Day while most people were recuperating from the evening before, the American Legion Post 60, along with the local Legion Rider group, about 30 of them altogether, suited up in their leather ... via Cibola County Beacon