Cibola Citizen e-Edition
The Grants High School Lady Pirate volleyball team is currently 1-1 after the first week of play. The Lady Pirates are under a new coach Kateri Chino who comes to the Lady Pirates with over 10 years of coaching experience. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Lady Pirate volleyball team is currently 1-1 after the first week of play. The Lady Pirates are under a new coach Kateri Chino who comes to the Lady Pirates with over 10 years of coaching experience. Franklin Romero - CC

Volleyball Splits Opening Games

GRANTS, N.M. - The lady Pirates volleyball team opened the season splitting their first two games.
The Grants Community Pantry, located at 916 Sakelares Road in Grants, has grown into a community hub providing food assistance, volunteer opportunities and other resources to residents across Cibola County and surrounding communities. Photo by Donald Jaramillo

The Grants Community Pantry, located at 916 Sakelares Road in Grants, has grown into a community hub providing food assistance, volunteer opportunities and other resources to residents across Cibola County and surrounding communities. Photo by Donald Jaramillo

Grants Community Pantry Grows into Community Hub

Perez says years of searching, grant funding and volunteer labor transformed former medical facility into a place built for Cibola County GRANTS, N.M. – For years, Alice Perez drove around Grants looking at buildings, seeking a larger space for the Grants Community Pantry.
Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation’s first ever “How to Start a Business” workshop was hosted Monday, Aug. 24. More than 20 people attended the event, which connected aspiring entrepreneurs with local business owners and community resources. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation’s first ever “How to Start a Business” workshop was hosted Monday, Aug. 24. More than 20 people attended the event, which connected aspiring entrepreneurs with local business owners and community resources. Courtesy Photo

More than 20 attend Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation event focused on starting and growing businesses in Cibola County CIBOLA COUNTY, N…
GRANTS, N.M. — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near San Mateo early Saturday morning, producing light to moderate shaking across portions of Cibola County…
Wayfinding

Wayfinding

Last Thursday August 20, 2026, Mesa View Elementary School (MVES) opened its doors to the public, giving students the chance to bring their families and take a…
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The fishing report was quiet this week as Cibola County settles deeper into the back-to-school season. With fewer reports coming in from…
Banner Photo by Franklin Romero

Banner Photo by Franklin Romero

Cibola Sports
GRANTS, N.M. - The GHS football team had a great season opener last Saturday on the road holding the Gallup Miyamura Patriots to zero points and scoring…
Tommy Michael Chavez

Tommy Michael Chavez

Tommy Michael Chavez Tommy was born on August 5, 1963, in Gallup, N.M., and departed into the heavens on August 14, 2026.Tommy was predeceased by his father…
Mary Agnes Armijo

Mary Agnes Armijo

Mary Agnes ArmijoMary Agnes Armijo, lovingly known as “Nacha' passed away on July 22, 2026, in Cubero, New Mexico, at the age of 73.Mary was born on January 15…
Rudy Baca

Rudy Baca

Rudy BacaRudy Baca was born on July 7, 1952, to Claudio & Maggie Baca in San Mateo, New Mexico. He passed away quietly on August 1, 2026 of natural causes…