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It’s Okay to Grieve

Cibola Citizen Staff Report
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences a person can go through in their lifetime. Coping with the grief and emotional pain can be a long and difficult process, but there are steps you can take to help you through this difficult time.
If you thought conditions were tough at the mines … Uranium mill job was no piece of cake

If you thought conditions were tough at the mines … Uranium mill job was no piece of cake

If you thought conditions were tough at the mines … Uranium mill job was no piece of cake

Courtesy Of Kathy Helms
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Part III By the time Victor Vigil returned home from his military tour of Vietnam, awash in Agent Orange, the uranium mines and mills looked pretty good. He started out at Haystack Mountain near Prewitt, N.M., mucking muck in a decline mine where the more he mucked, the more money he made.
Cibola County Nominates Two Members to Newly Formed Ambulance Service Committee

Cibola County Nominates Two Members to Newly Formed Ambulance Service Committee

Cibola County Nominates Two Members to Newly Formed Ambulance Service Committee

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
GRANTS, NM – Following the County Commission Special Meeting held on May 6, the county, city, and village decided it would be best to come together to discuss the issue surrounding ambulance services in Cibola County and formed a committee, at the regular commission meeting held on May 23,...

Community Announcement

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Election Day is June 4!Cast your vote at your local polling station from 7 AM to 7 PM. Ensure your voice is heard in this crucial election. See Pages A9, A10, A11 for information on candidates, where to vote, and how to utilize same day voter registration.*Early Voting ends June 1
Pet of the Week Meet Meatloaf

Pet of the Week Meet Meatloaf

Pet of the Week Meet Meatloaf

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
This is Meatloaf, he is a 4–5month-old male schnauzer mix. He and his litter mates, (Lamb Chop and Cheeseburger) were left behind at a property when their owners moved. He is sweet, loving, and loves cuddles. He is waiting for his forever home.GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard
Bach Transmogrified!?

Bach Transmogrified!?

Bach Transmogrified!?

Kathryn Marmon, Reporter
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The April 27, 1969 performance of the New York Philharmonic at Philharmonic Hall in Lincoln Center with musical director, Leonard Bernstein was focused on renditions of three of Bach’s compositions.
State of Affairs

State of Affairs

State of Affairs

Diego Lopez
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
A helicopter crash in Iran has claimed the life of President Ebrahim Raisi among others, like the nation’s foreign minister. The crash, occurring May 19, marks a critical moment not only for Iran but also the wider political situation in the Middle East.Make no mistake, Raisi was a villain.
Light in the Darkness

Light in the Darkness

Light in the Darkness

Arieanna Crowson
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Over the years of my time in school I have had both good teachers and bad teachers. I have had teachers that have encouraged me to be not only a better student but a better person. I have also had teachers who could care less about their students.
The Postscript

The Postscript

The Postscript

Carrie Classon
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
I never learned my multiplication tables. Not really.To this day, if you ask me, “What is six times nine?” out of the blue, with some urgency, I will panic. (Please don’t do this.)The troubles started when I was transferred from one math class to another in the third grade.