Lifestyle

Yellowstone Actor Forrie J. Smith Inspires Navajo Technical University Rodeo Team

Press Release

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Crownpoint, NM, February 2, 2024 - Navajo Technical University's (NTU) Rodeo Team hosted Forrie J. Smith, a renowned actor from the TV series 'Yellowstone,' to speak to them about rodeo riding.

Overhauling High School Graduation Requirements

Diego Lopez For Nmeducation.org

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

New Mexico passed a new law, House Bill 171, a comprehensive overhaul of high school graduation requirements aimed at modernizing curriculum standards and providing greater flexibility for students.

Sharing Hearts and Touching Lives

Roger Siegmann

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

A couple of weeks ago, my wife Evelyn and I were reminiscing about last December’s “Brush Strokes of Christmas Magic” children’s window painting program and the joy it brought to both the community and the children involved. We smiled as we talked of the lives and hearts that were touched by it.

Desiree Molina of Grants Earns Fort Lewis College Fall 2023 Dean's List Honors

Press Release

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

DURANGO, CO -- Desiree Molina of Grants, NM, was named to FLC's Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester. Molina's major is Computer Information Systems. To be eligible for Dean's List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.

Romance Scam Alert Issued in New Mexico Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

As New Mexicans prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day, state officials are cautioning against the potential heartbreak of falling victim to romance scams prevalent on online dating platforms.

Showing You Care

Kathryn Marmon, Reporter

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

A Valentine Day event that shows how the Cibola Arts Council cares about their community was the Valentine’s Peg-Board activity on Friday, February 9. Participant, Brendan Rodarte, worked on his peg-board to see if he could do a good job.

LAVENDER

Edith Iwan, Cibola-mckinley County Master Gardener

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Have you seen a field of lavender and smelled its fragrance in the air? It is a memory that can bring the sensations of summer to the coldest winter day. Lavender is a tough, drought tolerant plant and should grow well here but I, along with a number of other people have failed at this simple task.

Pet of the Week Meet Water

News Staff

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

This handsome guy is Water. He is a 2-year-old, neutered, terrier mix. He loves people and running in the play yards. He likes to give hugs and get treats.

Chili Peppers in the Home Garden

Edith Iwan, Cibola-mckinley County Master Gardener

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in home gardens. In New Mexico, we have a love affair with the chili pepper that competes with tomatoes for prominence. If you make salsa, growing tomatoes and chilies are a natural combination because they mature at the same time.

Mental Health Wednesday

Cibola Citizen Staff

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

A Compassionate February Resolution As we transition from the icy grip of January to the gentler embrace of February, it's a poignant time to renew our commitment to mental health.