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How to write an obituary

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The death of a loved one is always a difficult time. Writing an obituary shouldn’t be also. The Cibola Citizen would like to help streamline the process of writing an obit. The first important thing to know is the rate for the obituary.

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Stats as of May 16 7,217 Total cases 375 Active cases 189 Deaths 7% Decrease in 14-Day change rate 19,409 Residents with one vaccine shot 16,214 Residents fully vaccinated The CDC says COVID transmission in Cibola County is LOW. Data suggests cases are undercounted.

After being left behind by the other two occupants of the allegedly stolen vehicle which they crashed, the backseat passenger who has not been named by police, was airlifted to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. Diego Lopez - CC

Bad Crash in Grants

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

GRANTS, N.M. – A stolen truck from McKinley County was the beginning of a short-lived chase in Grants, New Mexico, on May 11.

Milan Helps Communities Devastated by Fire

Kylie Garcia, Reporter

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

MILAN, N.M. - The Village of Milan and Milan Fire Department partnered up to gather donations for a shelter of evacuees in Glorieta, New Mexico. Milan Mayor Felix Gonzales went around to local businesses collecting donations, and community members also dropped of donations at 701 U.S.

The map showcases the path the new Lobo Canyon Trail will take.

New Trail Coming to Cibola

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

LOBO CANYON, N.M. – After years of hard work, the Cibola Trail Alliance has partnered with the US Forest Service to create a new trail system in Cibola County. The trail will be 24-miles and shall connect with the Continental Divide Trail in the Mt.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

MAY 8 Melissa Gilbert, Actress (58) MAY 9 Billy Joel, Singer (73) MAY 10 Kenan Thompson, Comic (44) MAY 11 Sabrina Carpenter, Singer (23) MAY 12 Tony Hawk, Skateboarder (54) MAY 13 Robert Pattinson, Actor (36) MAY 14 Cate Blanchett, Actress (53)

Shedding Light

Kylie Garcia

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

I’m not one to boast on my accomplishments, because humility is a value that is very important to me.

2022 Coca-Cola New Century

News Staff

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

2022 Coca-Cola New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar Kylie Garcia attends Phi Theta Kappa’s 62nd Annual President’s Breakfast in New York City to be recognized as New Mexico’s and NMSU’s top scholar. The Cibola Citizen is proud of the accomplishments achieved by our reporter. Excellent work Kylie!

COVID-19 Remains on the Increase

Diego Lopez, Reporter

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

COVID-19 has taken a serious toll on Cibola County. As of May 9, 188 residents of Cibola have died due to COVID-19; 7,164 positive tests have been officially recorded; 129,369 COVID-19 tests have been performed.

Nickolas Montoya and Mia Apodaca were named the 2022 Prom King and Queen. Dominic Aragon - AJJ

Prom Night! Everything is Alright

Richard Sanders, Ajj

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Prom Background: The Prom remains alive in American culture today, but the Prom is much older than you think. It all started in 1928. Prom is short for promenade, “the formal, introductory parading of guests at a party.