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Homestake Seeks Alternate Concentration Limit for Uranium Mill Site Cleanup
Kathy Helms Special To Cibola Citizen
GRANTS, N.M.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Amerika Rougemont - CC Doug Baum
The Camel Corps
Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Doug Baum’s Historical Account at El Morro CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Harry Lee III Congratulations to Cibola County’s and Bi County Fair exhibitor Harry Lee III for exhibiting the Grand, and Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen Rabbits at the New Mexico State Fair. Courtesy Photo
Forest Service Opens Public Comment on Roca Honda Uranium Mine
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Comments on proposed 21-year mine will be accepted for 30 days GRANTS, N.M. – The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment as it begins preparing an environmental impact statement for the proposed Roca Honda uranium mine near Grants.News
Micaela Hidalgo, a Valencia County native who now calls Grants home, was crowned the 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen Saturday, Sept. 19, during a coronation ceremony at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, according to the New Mexico State Fair. Hidalgo competed for the title representing Rodeo de Santa Fe. Photo courtesy New Mexico State Fair
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Grants resident has been crowned the 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen.Micaela Hidalgo, 21, received the title Saturday, Sept. 19, during…
Photo by Martha Lopez
Grants Fire And Rescue Chief Mike Maes
September 11, 2026 - 25th Anniversary Remembrance GRANTS, N.M. Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, we ask that you join us in remembering a day that…
Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
GRANTS, N.M. - The September 1 Grants/Cibola County School board meeting discussed the new HVAC contract proposal, facility use fees, a partnership with the…
Sports
Isaiah Vigil caught a 43-inch tiger muskie on an incredible trip! Fishing buddies, Elijah and Gruncle also caught great muskies on Sept. 6. Courtesy Photo
Diego Lopez, Editor
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The blue-green algae notice remains in place at Cibola’s Bluewater Lake, but boating conditions are still listed as excellent, and the…
Jakob Willis battles an opposing player for obsession of the ball during play. Photo by Jay Langford
Marli Prendergast, Ghs Student Journalist
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School boys soccer team will soon head into District games, and are all of a sudden looking like a team to be reckoned with.The…
Athlete of the Week
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This week’s Cibola Citizen Athlete of the Week is Julian Fernandez, a sophomore running back and middle linebacker for the Grants High School Pirates.…
Obituaries
Teofilo M. Sanchez
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Teofilo M.Sanchez Teofilo M. Sanchez passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4th at the age of 93. He was born on March 30, 1933, in Clayton New Mexico to…
IVON (YVON) JUTEAU SR.
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IVON (YVON)JUTEAU SR.Ivon Juteau Sr. was born on August 12, 1956, in Blind River, Ontario, Canada, and passed away in Grants, New Mexico, on July 29, 2026. He…
Martin Gary Pearl
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Martin Gary PearlSeptember 8, 1934 – September 12, 2026 Martin Gary “Marty” Pearl passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 92, leaving behind a loving…