Community Events

Join the Village of Milan's Annual Pumpkin Patch at Kearns Baseball Field on October 26 at 12 p.m. Kids 12 and under get a free pumpkin, there will be a costume contest, obstacle course, face painting and more.

Second Annual Zuni Mt. / Mt. Taylor Willys Jeep Roundup

This past Saturday October 12, Evelyn and I hosted our Second Annual Zuni Mt./Mt. Taylor Willys Jeep Roundup. Since last year I had crafted new inside-door panels on the old 1960 Willys wagon as well as new alternator brackets.

The Race for County Commission District 4

Charles Lundstrom, a lifelong resident of Cibola County, is seeking to bring his extensive experience in both public service and education to the role of County Commissioner for District 4.Born and raised in the heart of Cibola County, Lundstrom’s roots run deep in the community.

Republican Challenger Joseph Tanner Windhorst

Editor’s Note: The Cibola Citizen had gone out of its way, even extending deadlines for Republican Challenger Joseph Tanner Windhorst for both the 2024 Voter’s Guide and this article. The Democrat Lundstrom met all his deadlines.

SPPI Announces Trial Date in Legal Battle Against New Mexico Department of Taxation and Revenue

Albuquerque, NM — The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) announces a significant update in its ongoing legal battle with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) regarding violations of the state's Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).

The TurfMutt Foundation Reminds Fall is the Most Important Season for Your Yard

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For 15 years, the TurfMutt Foundation has encouraged people to get outside, care for, and enjoy their own family backyards, parks and community green spaces. As autumn approaches, there’s no better time than now to plan for next spring and summer.

An oasis of art and heirloom plants: Ancestral Heritage Garden by Haaku Museum

Thanks to some quality grant writing and hard fence work, Cibola County has a new community garden in Acoma Pueblo. Upon arrival at the modern pueblo style Haaku Museum, one notices a rustic ponderosa pine latilla fence enclosing about a thousand square feet area.

Double Six Art Gallery Presents a Día de los Muertos Celebration

GRANTS, NM — This November 1st and 2nd, the Double Six Art Gallery invites the community to join in a vibrant and meaningful Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration.

Cibola County Historical Society to Host Free La Llorona Event Featuring Renowned Storyteller Rosalia Pacheco

GRANTS, NM – The Cibola County Historic Society invites the community to a hauntingly enchanting afternoon as Rosalia Pacheco brings the legendary tale of La Llorona to life.

Grants Police Address Fentanyl Concerns Amid National Crisis

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Police Department, like many law enforcement agencies across the United States, is confronting the growing presence of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, within its community.