September 11, 2026
Community members came together on September 8 for the 35th annual Red Ribbon Run. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC
Assessor Dolores Vajellos and her department staff were recognized for their productivity, team-building efforts, and hard work during the budget process. Left to Right: Dolores Vallejos, Rihanna Joe, Karyme Cardenas, Kimberly Ortega, Kylissa Baca, Donnie Cerno, Nancy Jewell, Jenna Rodriguez. Staff members Jerry Wilcox and Elise Saavedra are not included in this photo, but were also recognized. Courtesy Photo
A U.S. Forest Service map shows the proposed Roca Honda uranium mine project area near San Mateo in the Mount Taylor Ranger District. The Forest Service announced Sept. 11 that it is beginning an environmental impact statement and accepting public comments on the proposal for 30 days.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Editor's Note: After publication, the Cibola Citizen was alerted that the public comment webpage was not working. The newspaper contacted the USFS who informed us the box for residents to send in their comments will not be accessible until Monday, Sept. 14.GRANTS, N.M. – The U.S.
Manuel J. “Manny” Gonzales
Edea Graham’s poultry entry earned Best of Show honors at the 57th Annual Cibola-McKinley Bi-County Fair in Prewitt. Graham represented Red Rock 4-H. Courtesy Photo
Francisco Garcia caught a 6-pound catfish using hot dogs on Aug. 24
The Lady Pirates gather in a team huddle between points during their match Photo by Jay Langford
Stephen Richard Owen
Federico (Fred) Eloy Valdez
Lois Adilia Godbey