Community members gather together on a July 31 evening at the Fire and Ice Park in Grants, New Mexico to have a “Grill n’ Chill”. The gathering started at approximately 4 p.m. and the community was encouraged to bring their “cars, trucks, bikes, and BBQ grills,” which is what they did. Hot dogs were grilled as the cars arrived, and those in attendance conversed and enjoyed their time together. Kylie Garcia - CC

NMDOT asks all motorists to reduce speed, obey all posted traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.

The Cibola Citizen welcomes announcements about community events. Please include contact information: phone number, email address or website.

Crownpoint, NM –The American Indian College Fund selected four tribal colleges and universities that included Navajo Technical University for its Tribal Colleges and Universities Computer Science Capacity Building Grant. The four-year grant gives each designated TCU the prospect to improve and expand their current computer science programs to increase student and professional representation in the industry. At NTU, the computer science program offers a certificate and associate’s degree for students, the grant will assist the program in developing a bachelor’s degree in the program.

The Carson, Cibola and Santa Fe National Forests and Kiowa National Grasslands have released the final decision notice on a proposal to restore riparian, wetland and aquatic ecosystems in Northern New Mexico. The signed decision opens the door to begin implementing multiple projects to improve aquatic and terrestrial habitat, watershed health and water quality across the three national forests.

After over a year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grants Public Library courtyard is now opened to be enjoyed by the public. The library offers a range of services to the Grants-Cibola community, from internet access to printing services and most notably access to a wide-selection of books.

Read any good books lately? If so, join us for “Book Talk” at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Grants Public Library.

Cibola County Commission Chair Daniel J. Torrez, District II First Vice Chair Commissioner Martha Garcia, District V Second Vice Chair Commissioner Christine Lowery, District I Commissioner Ralph Lucero, District III Commissioner Robert Windhorst, District IV Visit http://www.cibolacountynm.com/ for more information.

RAMAH, N.M. – Just as Ramah, New Mexico was preparing to celebrate the communities founding on Pioneer Day, a fatal accident on July 22 rocked the community, killing two. To honor the past missionaries, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held a Missionary March at the Pioneer Day celebration where people were asked to wear white shirts with a tie and slacks.