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Cibola Drought Monitor – January Update

Cibola Drought Monitor – January Update

Cibola Drought Monitor – January Update

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Drought conditions in Cibola County are back on the rise after several months of decline. Even when conditions were improving, the United States Department of Agriculture still had Cibola County officially declared as being “in drought.” This designation has not gone away.
Cibola Jobs Report

Cibola Jobs Report

Cibola Jobs Report

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Q2 Tracking and recording economic data for Cibola County is very difficult. The data is not centralized, and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Connection makes access to data for unemployment very difficult.
Taking first place in the 2023 Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon was athlete Brent Herring of Durango, Colorado. He came in with an impressive time of 4:04:24. Courtesy Photo

Taking first place in the 2023 Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon was athlete Brent Herring of Durango, Colorado. He came in with an impressive time of 4:04:24. Courtesy Photo

The Quad Turns 40

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – With the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day checked off…What to do on a cold February day? Well, if you are Brett Herring and have 4 hours 14 minutes and 24 seconds you would have competed in the 40th Annual Mt.

2023 Registered Quad Participants

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Alancheril, Joe age 56 Male N Richland Hills, TX Alunday,Rob age 40 Male Albuquerque, NM Alvarez, Bianca age 33 Female Albuquerque, NM Arnell, Kirsten age 29 Female Socorro,NM Arnold, Travis age 46 Male Spokane,WA Baca-Radler, Therese age 45 Female Albuquerque, NM Bagley, Justin age 51 Male...
Kids Quad

Kids Quad

Kids Quad

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
2023 was a special year for the Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon. Not only was it the 40th anniversary of the Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon, it was also the 10th anniversary of the return of the Kids Quad.

Cibola County Adopts New Salary Plan

Craig Gergen, Reporter
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – The Cibola County Board of Commissioners Chamber was filled for the February 7 meeting. A majority of the seats were filled by the Sheriff’s Department. All commissioners were present for the meeting and the vote to approve the agenda was a unanimous “yes.
Donn Webb, a pillar of his community, shared many photos with the Cibola Citizen before his passing. Webb, seen here, was known admirably by many as “D.J. Donn” for his “Cruisin 66” radio show on KDSK 92.7 FM Radio. Donn prided himself on the show and his music. He was always happy to share his wealth of musical knowledge with those around him, even donating a trove of records to New Mexico State University-Grants. Courtesy Photo

Donn Webb, a pillar of his community, shared many photos with the Cibola Citizen before his passing. Webb, seen here, was known admirably by many as “D.J. Donn” for his “Cruisin 66” radio show on KDSK 92.7 FM Radio. Donn prided himself on the show and his music. He was always happy to share his wealth of musical knowledge with those around him, even donating a trove of records to New Mexico State University-Grants. Courtesy Photo

Community Leader, Citizen Writer Passes

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
GRANTS, N.M. – A community leader, friend, mentor, disc jockey, and fountain of knowledge passed away on February 15. Donn Webb was 75 when he passed, leaving this world to join his wife in eternal bliss. Webb was a man of faith. He cared deeply for his religion, his community, and his work.
Patrick Clingman, Vice President for Student Services at NMSU- Grants Faith Mosley - CC

Patrick Clingman, Vice President for Student Services at NMSU- Grants Faith Mosley - CC

NMSU-Grants Prioritizes Relationships

Faith Mosley, Reporter
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
GRANTS, NM – At a time when many colleges in America are struggling to get enrollment back to pre-COVID numbers, NMSU-Grants has achieved the seemingly impossible. “We were the first campus in the NMSU system to return staff to in-person work,” Patrick Clingman said.
The 40th Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon Committee met February 8 for the 'Traffic Control Meeting.' This dedicated group of volunteers keep the event safe for everyone, thank you for the hard work and dedication to an event that highlights Grants and the natural beauty of Cibola County. Good luck participants, have a fun and safe adventure! Creg Gergen - CC

The 40th Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon Committee met February 8 for the 'Traffic Control Meeting.' This dedicated group of volunteers keep the event safe for everyone, thank you for the hard work and dedication to an event that highlights Grants and the natural beauty of Cibola County. Good luck participants, have a fun and safe adventure! Creg Gergen - CC

40th Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon

Craig Gergen, Reporter
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Winter Quadrathlon Entity Meeting took place Wednesday, February 8 at the Coyote del Malpais Golf Course in Grants. The meeting covered traffic control and was headed by Race Director Isaac Atencio and Assistant Race Director Kendra Brown.