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How to write a will?

Press Release

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Writing a will may not be a top priority for you, but ensuring you have one can save a lot of headache in the future. What Is a Will? A will is a legal document that states how your affairs will be handled after you die.

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Stats as of May 30 7,359 Total cases 382 Active cases 193 Deaths 113% Increase in 14-Day change rate 19,462 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,252 Residents fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is MEDIUM. Data suggests cases are undercounted. .

Cibola is Back to Work

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County is returning to work. The unemployment rate in Cibola is now below prepandemic levels; even with the good news, there are still 2,156 eligible people in the county that are currently unemployed.

Fire in San Rafael

News Staff

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

A fire in San Rafael on this morning of May 28 completely destroyed a garage. Grants Fire and Rescue worked with Milan Fire Department, Cibola County Fire Command, and Superior Ambulance to tackle the fire. There were no injuries reported from the scene.

New Candy Kitchen Fire Department Chief John Sweet (left) accepts two Outstanding Service Awards on behalf of his parents, Chief Michael Sweet and Executive Assistant/Fire Fighter Shirley Sweet, who are retiring after 10 years of service to the dept. Cibola County Emergency Manager Dustin Middleton (right) presented the awards. Kylie Garcia - CC

Budget award, audit review, and PERA resolutions

Kylie Garcia, Reporter

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners worked their way through a lengthy agenda at their Thursday, May 26 regular commission meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m., and all commissioners were present except for Chairman Daniel Torrez.

CLEM’S Wins Award

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

GRANTS, N.M. – CLEM’S is a food truck that makes its way across Cibola County, delivering tasty treats to residents. Famous for their ribbon fries, CLEM’S recently won an award for their Green Chile Con Queso Sauce at the 2022 Sky City Chile/Chili Cook Off event.

Highlighted areas are affected by the closure of Cibola National Forest and Grasslands. Camping, hiking, and recreation are currently unavailable until the worst of the fire danger threat passes. Courtesy Photo

Santa Fe, Carson, and Cibola national forests to change closure end-date to July 18

Press Release

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

ALBUQUERQUE, NM, May 18, 2022 – To better provide for public and firefighter safety due to extreme fire conditions in parts of New Mexico, beginning 8 a.m.

Corrine Padilla, one of the recipients of the historical preservation award

News Staff

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Corrine Padilla, one of the recipients of the historical preservation award presented to the St. Theresa Gym and Community Center, addressed a Zoom meeting full of state officials and committee members who presented the award and recognize preservation efforts across the state.

Dolores Vallejos

Candidate Spotlight: Dolores Vallejos

Diego Lopez Reporter

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Elected in 2019 to the office of Cibola County Assessor, Dolores Vallejos led her department through significant change in the county. From a budget crisis to COVID-19, and now the recovery period, Vallejos wants to keep the assessor’s office running smoothly.

Tony Mace

Candidate Spotlight: Tony Mace

Kylie Garcia, Reporter

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace is hanging up his sheriff hat in exchange for that of magistrate judge. With election season near and current Division 1 Magistrate Judge Larry Diaz deciding to run for sheriff, Mace decided to give this new role of public safety and service a shot.