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The Cibola Arts Council held a Dia De Los Muertos celebration at the Double Six Art Gallery on November 2. The Council invited members of the community to build ofrendas to honor their loved ones that passed. The celebration included refreshments, and an opportunity to see the ofrendas built. Arieanna Crowson - CC

The Cibola Arts Council held a Dia De Los Muertos celebration at the Double Six Art Gallery on November 2. The Council invited members of the community to build ofrendas to honor their loved ones that passed. The celebration included refreshments, and an opportunity to see the ofrendas built. Arieanna Crowson - CC

Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos in Cibola

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. — Dia de los Muertos (Spanish for, “Day of the Dead”) is celebrated every year on November 1 and 2 to honor and remember family members that have passed away. This year, the Cibola Arts Council decided to hold a small celebration for Dia De Los Muertos at the Double Six Art Gallery.
Meet Reese

Meet Reese

Meet Reese

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
This handsome kitty is Reese, he is an 8-monthold neutered male, he has all his shots and is already micro-chipped all he needs is a furever home to go to. He loves to play with toys and be cuddled by our staff and volunteers, plus he gets along with other kitties.

Where Are the Scores?

Diego Lopez For Nmeducation.org
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
In September, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham held a literacy conference where she touted an estimated 4.3 percent growth in literacy rates, based off of preliminary assessment data from 2022-2023. The state celebrated, and yet no proof of this increase has been released to the public.
Grants Council Updates Community on City Manager Search and Shows Support for Renaming Santa Fe Avenue to Route 66

Grants Council Updates Community on City Manager Search and Shows Support for Renaming Santa Fe Avenue to Route 66

Grants Council Updates Community on City Manager Search and Shows Support for Renaming Santa Fe Avenue to Route 66

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
GRANTS, NM – The City of Grants held their Regular City Council meeting on October 25. During this meeting there was an update on the City Manager search, appointments to executive boards, and multiple time exemptions to NMDOT LGRF agreements.

DWI Arrest on George Hanosh Blvd. in Grants

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. — On Thursday evening, a routine traffic stop escalated into a DWI arrest in Grants, New Mexico. At approximately 7:11 p.m., a Grants Police Department (GPD) officer noticed a disabled truck in the middle of the intersection at George Hanosh Blvd. and Sakalares Blvd. with no lights on.

Mental Health Wednesday

Cibola Citizen Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The transition from October to November can be a subtle yet impactful shift in many people's lives. The cooling temperatures, the fading colors of the leaves, and the impending holidays can elicit a mix of emotions.
Vivian Brumbelow: A Legacy of Public Service in Milan

Vivian Brumbelow: A Legacy of Public Service in Milan

Vivian Brumbelow: A Legacy of Public Service in Milan

Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
MILAN, NM -- Vivian Brumbelow, after serving as a public servant for the Village of Milan for over 30 years, reflects on her time as a trustee and offers insights on her thoughts about how the board should proceed with her deciding to not run for reelection.
New Mexico Infant Found Safe After Amber Alert; Father in Custody

New Mexico Infant Found Safe After Amber Alert; Father in Custody

New Mexico Infant Found Safe After Amber Alert; Father in Custody

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Diego Lopez, Reporter LAGUNA, N.M. — An Amber Alert issued for 5month-old Ezra Raphealito of Espanola has been canceled after the infant was found safe, according to New Mexico State Police. The alert was triggered Thursday afternoon just after 5:15 p.m.