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Harry Garcia Secures Nomination from Both Counties for District 6 Vacancy

Harry Garcia Secures Nomination from Both Counties for District 6 Vacancy

Harry Garcia Secures Nomination from Both Counties for District 6 Vacancy

GRANTS, N.M. – In a decision that concludes weeks of political uncertainty, the McKinley County Commission voted on December 30 to nominate Representative Harry Garcia (D) to fill the vacancy for New Mexico House District 6, aligning with Cibola County’s nomination made earlier this month.
Grants City Council members listen as Fire Chief Mike Maes presents plans for advancing Grants Fire Rescue to paramedic-level ambulance services during the December 18 council meeting. The council approved investments in emergency medical training and partnerships with the University of New Mexico to enhance public health response capabilities.

Grants City Council members listen as Fire Chief Mike Maes presents plans for advancing Grants Fire Rescue to paramedic-level ambulance services during the December 18 council meeting. The council approved investments in emergency medical training and partnerships with the University of New Mexico to enhance public health response capabilities.

A Milestone Day for Grants Fire and Rescue

A Milestone Day for Grants Fire and Rescue

A Milestone Day for Grants Fire and Rescue

Diego Lopez, EditorIn a ceremony held on December 16, the Fire Department celebrated a day of achievements and transitions.Fire Chief Maes was officially sworn into his role, marking a pivotal moment in his leadership journey.
Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Meet DarrenThis is Darren. Darren is a 2 year old neutered male, heeler/terrier mix. Darren loves to give kisses and have his belly scratched. He knows basic commands, is crate trained, does well with others. Darren would do best in a home with our children. He is waiting for you to come rescue him.

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For the Record

For the Record

For the Record

In the December 18 edition of the Cibola Citizen, on Page A1, in the article titled “Milan Sees Major Infrastructure and Community Improvements”, the photo featured the incorrect cutline – or subtext.
Members of the Grants High School National Honor Society brought holiday cheer to the community with their “Santa at the Library” event on Dec. 17. Children enjoyed games, coloring, cookies and milk, a festive read-aloud, and a special visit from Santa himself. The students from left to right are Joseph Martinez, Lukas Colburn, Noah Lundstrom, Gabriella Gonzales, Isabella Barela, and Angelle Morlang. Courtesy of Aleisha Lundstrom, GHS.

Members of the Grants High School National Honor Society brought holiday cheer to the community with their “Santa at the Library” event on Dec. 17. Children enjoyed games, coloring, cookies and milk, a festive read-aloud, and a special visit from Santa himself. The students from left to right are Joseph Martinez, Lukas Colburn, Noah Lundstrom, Gabriella Gonzales, Isabella Barela, and Angelle Morlang. Courtesy of Aleisha Lundstrom, GHS.

Members of the Grants High School National Honor Society

Members of the Grants High School National Honor Society brought holiday cheer to the community with their “Santa at the Library” event on Dec. 17. Children enjoyed games, coloring, cookies and milk, a festive read-aloud, and a special visit from Santa himself.
Brushstrokes of Christmas Magic: Act Vll

Brushstrokes of Christmas Magic: Act Vll

Brushstrokes of Christmas Magic: Act Vll

Another beautiful Christmas coming up soon… it’s been 7 years now since we started painting Christmas scenes and figures on business windows here in Grants NM, and our neighboring Village of Milan, using our local elementary schools’ 4th grade students.
Backpack Program Annual Holiday Window Painting

Backpack Program Annual Holiday Window Painting

Backpack Program Annual Holiday Window Painting

Dominos for donating lunch Sonic for donating lunch Air Pros Heating & Cooling for providing paint supplies Grants Custom & Collision 1 for purchasing lunch Good Samaritan - Ric Morgan providing lunch Jeremy & Marcie ChavezCibola General Hospital Ken & Judy Brown Grants City Hall- Andrew Valencia...