The "Worker Shortage" Myth Depresses BlackWealth

America's business elites have used immigration as a tool to avoid hiring Black Americans for the past two centuries. This pattern of discrimination has depressed African Americans' employment and wages -- and is a significant cause of persistent racial wealth gaps.

First-Ever Cold Case Unit at the New Mexico Department of Justice

SANTA FE, NM – Attorney General Raúl Torrez, accompanied by McKinley County Sheriff James Maiorano III, Valencia County Sheriff Denise Vigil and Santa Fe Chief of Police Paul Joye, announced the creation of the first-ever dedicated Cold Case Unit at the New Mexico Department of Justice.

Attorney General Raúl Torrez Calls on FDA to Protect Children from Lead and Other Toxic Metals in Baby Food

Nearly 400 Recent Lead Poisoning Cases Connected to Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Highlight Urgent Need for Stronger Protections ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Attorney General Raúl Torrez has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general calling on the U.S.

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 $350 worth of newspapers are stolen from our machines every week.

Zuni Tribe Member Pleads Guilty to Firearm-Related Crime in Federal Court

ZUNI, NM — Ian Channing Lasiloo, a 31year-old member of the Zuni Tribe, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to a violent incident involving a firearm, announced Alexander M.M.

Arrests January 23 – February 19

Grants Police Department Jan. 23 David Ashley Perry II, born in 1984: Warrant - Other jurisdictions Jan.

New Mexico Governor Considers Special Session for Public Safety After Legislative Wins

SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Legislature wrapped up its 30day session, having passed a significant portion of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's agenda, including a substantial $10.2 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025, marking a 6.8 percent increase over current state spending.

Domestic Disturbance Call in Grants Leads to Dual Arrests

In the early morning of February 19, Grants Police Department responded to a disturbance at a residential complex in Grants, New Mexico, leading to the arrest of two individuals under unusual circumstances.

Coffee with the Managers Discussion on Projects and New Mexico Legislative Session

GRANTS, NM – Community members gathered at Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course to hear updates about their community from the managers of the three governments in Cibola. Coffee with the Managers was held on February 1.

Leonard Bernstein’s Young Peoples Concert No. 5

Bernstein delighted in bringing audiences this Young Peoples Concert each year, and we have been enjoying his presentation in recent weeks for its educational and artistic value.