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The Cibola Citizen Newspaper Will Continue Publish A Weekly Issue, Only Our Physical Office Will Close

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

We want to clearly inform our readers and our community that the physical office of the Cibola Citizen will be closing. This is not an April Fools’ joke. It is a real and difficult change for our newspaper.

Commissioner Garcia Richard Statement on Trump Administration’s Attacks on Greater Chaco Region

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard released the following statement today in response to the Trump administration’s announcement of its plans to end federal protections in the 10-mile buffer zone surrounding Chaco Canyon National Historical Park.

Congressman Gabe Vasquez Visits Acoma, Zuni and Ramah During Three-Day Tribal Tour

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez visited several tribal communities in and around Cibola County last week as part of a three-day trip through Indian Country, stopping in Acoma Pueblo, Zuni Pueblo and Ramah Navajo during a broader swing across New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District.

Final candidate list set for Cibola County races ahead of June 2 primary

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – With filing reviews complete and late changes now reflected in the Secretary of State’s records, Cibola County voters have a finalized list of candidates who are set to appear on the June 2, 2026 primary election ballot for several key local and legislative races.

How We Secure Your Vote

New Mexico Secretary Of State’s Office

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. Although we certainly acknowledge that no system or process is perfect or impenetrable, we at the New Mexico Office of the Secretary of State believe that our elections are some of the most secure available in our nation.

Arrests - February, March, April

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Grants Police DepartmentFebruary 8Cristina N Rosalez, age 34: Warrant - Magistrate Courts and Warrant - Municipal Court Clifford Vazquez-Torrez, age 19: Disturbing the Peace and Obstructing Police Mathew C Yazzie, age 30: Warrant - Magistrate Courts and Warrant - Municipal Court Jermia L Wallace,...

The latest 7-day forecast shows a stronger chance of meaningful moisture across the Grants–El Malpais area, with totals generally projected around a half inch to three-quarters of an inch, and locally higher amounts possible. Courtesy of Drought.gov. Courtesy Photo

State Fire Restrictions Take Effect as Drought Deepens Across Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

New Order Bars Campfires, Fireworks, Smoking and Open Burning Across New Mexico CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M.

Gallup-McKinley Virtual School Fight Reshaped State Education Funding Debate

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M.

Movie: “The Most Dangerous Game”

Cibola Moviegoers

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - Is hunting a game? a sport? Can it be both? Currently, humans are being hunted in the USA. Game? Sport? Or something altogether different? Hitler and the Gestapo hunted and killed millions of Jewish people. Game, sport, or something else?

GCCS Middle of Year and Graduation Data

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. The Grants Cibola County Schools held a board meeting on March 24, that convened for nearly five hours.