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Reward Offered for Missing Woman

Reward Offered for Missing Woman

Reward Offered for Missing Woman

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
THOREAU, N.M. – Over a year after her disappearance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the discovery of Ella Mae Begay. Begay disappeared from her home on June 15, 2021 in Sweetwater, Arizona.
Proudly on display at the Fire and Ice Park in Grants, N.M. stands a large bison. The animal is Cibola County’s mascot and it is pictured standing with a number of leaves which have fallen to announce the arrival of Autumn. Diego Lopez - CC

Proudly on display at the Fire and Ice Park in Grants, N.M. stands a large bison. The animal is Cibola County’s mascot and it is pictured standing with a number of leaves which have fallen to announce the arrival of Autumn. Diego Lopez - CC

Halloween Candy Warning

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Police Department is warning parents to double check their children’s Halloween candy as multiple reports have come into their department about tampered candy. Families say they have found needles/other sharp objects in their children’s candy.

Understanding Election Night

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The 2022 General Election was held November 8. Polls closed at 7 p.m. New Mexicans voted on whether to continue under the leadership of incumbent Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham or to change course and elect Mark Ronchetti as the new governor. This was one of many races dictated by the voters.
Juanita Rodriguez was recognized for her 30 years of service to Cibola County. Nathan Chavez - CC

Juanita Rodriguez was recognized for her 30 years of service to Cibola County. Nathan Chavez - CC

Recognition and Awards

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The Cibola County Commission meeting began by honoring Jaunita Rodriguez for her 30 years of service to Cibola County. She was presented with an award recognizing her dedication to the community. The meeting then continued on to the discussion of road improvements.
Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace is resigning his position as sheriff on November 28 so that he can begin preparation for his new judgeship position. The Cibola County Commission has decided to appoint the winner of Nov. 8’s sheriff election to fill the void left by Mace. Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace is resigning his position as sheriff on November 28 so that he can begin preparation for his new judgeship position. The Cibola County Commission has decided to appoint the winner of Nov. 8’s sheriff election to fill the void left by Mace. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Sheriff to Resign

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace will resign on November 28 from his position as sheriff to pursue education in preparation for his new role as Cibola County Magistrate Judge.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
OCTOBER 30 Edge, Wrestler (49) OCTOBER 31 Willow Smith, Singer (22) NOVEMBER 1 Penn Badgley, Actor (36) NOVEMBER 2 David Schwimmer, Actor (56) NOVEMBER 3 Kendall Jenner, Model (27) NOVEMBER 4 Ralph Macchio, Actor (61) NOVEMBER 5 Tilda Swinton, Actress (62)

The Cibola Citizen

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Cibola Citizen welcomes all letters to the editor. We will push all received letters unless they are defamatory. Letters from all elected officials will not be edited prior to publication. Letters from candidates for office will be published on a case-by-case basis.

Election Season Signs

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
GRANTS, N.M.- Political signs are a common sight around election time as candidates campaign and the people show their support. This is a representation of every American citizen’s right to free speech and self-expression.