Saturation Patrols

Beginning April 1, 2024, until June 1, 2024 the Cibola County Sheriff's Office will be conducting saturation patrols and checkpoints throughout Cibola County in an effort to reduce and prevent traffic crashes related to impaired driving and enforce motor vehicle violations on the roadways of Cibola...

Wildfires Amid Cibola's Persistent Drought Conditions

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As Cibola County grapples with ongoing drought conditions, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources (EMNRD) Forestry Division is stepping up its wildfire prevention efforts ahead of the critical fire season.

Empowering Democracy in Cibola County

CIBOLA COUNTY, NM – Poll workers, who start their day at the crack of dawn and remain until the late hours, are not just employees; they are the backbone of the voting process, assisting voters with ballots and guiding them through the voting machines.

Cibola at a Crossroads Transformative Election Season Looming

Diego Lopez, ReporterEditor’s Note: This story is being re-run to correct the record from the March 20 edition which failed to include a candidate for County Commissioner in District IV. The Cibola Citizen regrets this error. GRANTS, N.M.

New Mexico selected to join NASHP's Health and Housing Institute

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce that New Mexico has been selected, along with three other states, to participate in the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) Health and Housing Institute (HHI), an initiative to develop, implement, and...

Annual Food and Agriculture Industry Study Highlights Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors in Bolstering the U.S. Economy

Feeding the Economy, an economic impact study commissioned by 32 food and agriculture groups, reveals new data on jobs, wages, economic output at district, state, national levelsLAS CRUCES, N.M.

Help Stop the Theft of Newspapers

After an audit of last week’s newspaper sales, the Cibola Citizen was able to determine that, on average, over $200 of newspapers are stolen from our machines every week.

Pet of the Week Meet Cobra

Cobra is a 1–2-year-old Terrier mix. She gets along with other dogs and loves, but her most favorite thing is to get head scratches and to give out hugs to anyone who will let her.

Community Announcement

March 30 Curanderismo Presentation: Traditional Medicine A Presentation by Dr. Eliseo 'Cheo' Torrez and Mario Del Angel Guevara 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Enchanted On Route 66, located at 201 W Santa Fe Avenue in Grants.

Patricia Downing Awarded the 2024 NMACTE Community Service Award

GRANTS, NM – The New Mexico Association and Technical Education announced Patricia Downing as the 2024 NMACTE Community Service Award winner, the award is to recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to career and technical education.