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New Hotline for Mental Health Assistance

A new phone number will make it easier to access mental health tools and support nationwide. Cibola County residents, like all Americans, can now call or text “988” for mental health support. The three-digit number will apply for everyone.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Stats as of July 18 8,004 Total cases 436 Active cases 199 Deaths 16% Decrease in 14-Day change rate 19,589 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,350 Residents fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is HIGH.
Cibola’s War on Drugs

Cibola’s War on Drugs

Cibola’s War on Drugs

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – One year ago, the Cibola Citizen took a deep dive into the epidemic of Fentanyl in Cibola County. Since our first report over the crisis, the situation has only grown worse.

Drive-By Shooting in Grants

GRANTS, N.M. - The early morning of July 18 was rocked by gunfire in Grants, New Mexico. Several shots rang off near the Lobo Canyon Apartments in what police called, “a drive-by shooting.” There were no fatalities or injuries during the shooting.

Requesting Funding from the Village

MILAN, N.M. – Several groups are requesting funding from the Village of Milan Board of Trustees, these agencies all provide a service of some kind to the village. The requests came during a budget meeting for the village on July 14.
Being A Marine

Being A Marine

Being A Marine

GRANTS, N.M. – George Garcia is an iconic member of the Cibola community. His work with the Grants High School Marine Corps JROTC program brought national acclaim to Grants, New Mexico, a huge spotlight for the high school.
You Are Not Alone

You Are Not Alone

You Are Not Alone

MILAN, N.M. – At the Coffee With the Manager’s event on July 7, community members had questions about Milan Police Department’s new You Are Not Alone initiative.

Cibola Sells $160,910 Worth of Marijuana in June

By Diego Lopez, Reporter GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants is home to the two largest marijuana dispensaries in Cibola County. There are several small marijuana dispensaries across Cibola County; altogether, the new economic venture for New Mexico is paying off.
Gila Cattle Slaughter Lawsuit Settled

Gila Cattle Slaughter Lawsuit Settled

Gila Cattle Slaughter Lawsuit Settled

Diego Lopez, Reporter The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association and others announced today that they have settled the lawsuit filed to prevent the United States Forest Service from shooting cattle from a helicopter in the Gila Wilderness.

Grants Cemetery: Christmas in July

GRANTS, N.M. – It’s happening – Grants Memorial Park’s Christmas in July. An idea has turned into a reality. “Mayor [Erik] Garcia came up with the idea and I think it’s a great one,” said Gloria Chavez, Grants Cemetery Board Chairperson.