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Badland Bakery Ribbon Cutting and Opening

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce kicked off its first ribbon cutting of 2026 on Saturday, January 10 with the grand opening of 1912 Market, a revived Route 66 storefront now operating at 705 W. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants.

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First Baby of 2026

Cibola Citizen Staff

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

on Saturday, Jan. 10.A baby boy was born to Martha and James at 6:56 p.m. (1856), marking the hospital’s first delivery of the new year.The Cibola Citizen congratulates the family and joins Cibola General Hospital in celebrating the newest little neighbor in our community.

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Grants MainStreet’s First Peer-to-Peer in 2026

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. Grants MainStreet held their quarterly peer-to-peer at the 1912 Market, in which local business owners and community can come together to share insights to strengthen the MainStreet District, whether it be sharing ideas or discussing challenges and opportunities.

Courtney Clawson was appointed as a board member, serving in District 3. Courtesy Photo

Archambeau Resignation, Board Elections, Vehicle Auctions at GCCS First Meeting of 2026

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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Election 2026: Key dates, filing deadlines, and what’s on the ballot in Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - Election season is officially on the horizon, and 2026 will be a major year for New Mexico and Cibola County voters—ranging from legislative seats to county offices, plus a race for governor.

Where Cibola County’s Local Governments Stand in 2026

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - As the calendar turns to 2026, Cibola County’s local governments are largely settled following the Nov. 4, 2025 Regular Local Election and a subsequent recount in December.

Governor Releases FY27 Executive Budget Recommendation

Office Of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today released a fiscal year 2027 executive budget recommendation that deploys $11.

Cibola Water Monitoring Report

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As Cibola County enters a new year, water data from the U.S. Geological Survey and federal snowpack monitors shows conditions continuing to trend downward, with limited signs of winter recharge so far.

First GCCS Tribal Education Summit

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. On December 3, Grants Cibola County Schools (GCCS) had their first Tribal Education Summit, with attendees including parents, alumni, and tribal leaders.Loren Aragon, the 1st Lt.

Grants Swears In Vallejos, Rodarte as Lawsuits Land; Residency and Charter Issues Move to Court

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. — The City of Grants swore in Councilor-elect Dolores P. Vallejos (District 1) and returning Councilor Fred Rodarte (District 3) on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. inside the Council Chamber at 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. All councilors except Beverly Michael were present.