Community Announcement

55th Annual Bi-County FairCome enjoy the 55th Annual Cibola/McKinley Bi-County Fair!The fair takes place every year over Labor Day weekend at the rodeo grounds in Prewitt, NM.

Pet of the Week Meet Annie

Annie who is a spayed 2year-old Great Pyranese-mix female that was picked up on Ann Street but sadly unclaimed. She'd be a great addition to a family with kids and is great with cats and other dogs that are not alphas.

Most Wildfires are Human-Caused

SANTA FE – In New Mexico, wildfire conditions are generally receding by the month of August, but this year is different. The National Interagency Fire Center’s Predictive Services outlook says that we can expect an increase in fire potential into the month of October.

Acoma Pueblo Leaders Featured in “Water Can’t Wait” Public Education Campaign

SANTA FE, N.M. – Acoma Pueblo leaders are featured in a new public education campaign called “Water Can’t Wait” to encourage policymakers in Santa Fe to focus more on statewide water issues.

Ex-chief charged with coverup

Editor’s Note: The Cibola Citizen and the Marion County Record are members of the National Newspaper Association. Staff of the Cibola Citizen chose to run this article to stand in solidarity with the Record and the First Amendment.

Supreme Court Resolves Dispute Over “Zombie Debt” From Defaulted Car Loans

payment on a loan deficiency does not restart the time limit under New Mexico law for bringing a lawsuit to recover the uncollected balance on a repossessed vehicle, the state Supreme Court ruled today.In a unanimous opinion, the Court rejected arguments by Autovest, L.L.

Zuni Men Indicted on Federal Firearms Charges for Assault

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two men from the Pueblo of Zuni, Kamron Kallestewa, 23, and Kaden Panteah, 18, have been charged with multiple federal firearms offenses related to the assault of four individuals in 2023.

Downed Plane in Grants

GRANTS, NM – A small, private aircraft crashed in the City of Grants, just outside the Grants-Milan Municipal Airport last Thursday.The incident, which occurred because of a mechanical failure midflight, led to the downing of the aircraft on August 15 around 1 p.m.

Grants Police Arrest Rape Suspect

GRANTS, NM—A man wanted for a series of serious crimes, including criminal sexual penetration, or rape, was apprehended by the Grants Police Department after an extensive manhunt that involved significant community assistance.

SPPI Prepares for Trial Against New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) is advancing toward a crucial trial against the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (NMTRD) in a legal battle that could set a significant precedent for government transparency and accountability.