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Holiday Travel Safety Reminders

Before You Go And While You’re On The Road
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
MILAN, N.M. – As holiday travel ramps up, the New Mexico Department of Transportation urges motorists to take steps to ensure safe and uninterrupted trips. Buckling up, exercising patience and using extra caution during heavy traffic or winter weather can help reduce crashes and delays.

Cibola Marriages in November 2025

Compiled By The Cibola Citizen
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – From joyful wedding vows to solemn court filings, these are the moments that mark milestones in the stories of our neighbors, friends, and families. The Cibola Citizen honors the couples who have begun a new chapter in love.
2021…a magic Christmas tree!

2021…a magic Christmas tree!

2021…a magic Christmas tree!

Roger Siegmann
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
It’s approaching Christmas, and Evelyn and I contemplated going to the forest on what had become an annual/ ritual trip to cut a Christmas tree for our home. We debated, hemmed and hawed and finally decided to purchase an artificial tree.
EMT/Paramedic of the year — Paramedic Antonio Garduno Rookie of the Year— FF/EMT Michael Marquez Fire Officer of the Year — Chief Mike Maes Firefighter of the Year — FF Adynn Knighton Courtesy Photo

EMT/Paramedic of the year — Paramedic Antonio Garduno Rookie of the Year— FF/EMT Michael Marquez Fire Officer of the Year — Chief Mike Maes Firefighter of the Year — FF Adynn Knighton Courtesy Photo

Grants Fire and Rescue Awards 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Grants Fire and Rescue Awards 2025
A screenshot from a flight-tracking service shows New Mexico State Police helicopter N607SP flying over the Grants area near Mount Taylor and Lobo Canyon in mid-December. DPS spokesperson Amanda Richards told the Cibola Citizen the helicopter’s flights were part of normal patrol operations and were not specifically related to the Dec. 8 shooting investigation.

A screenshot from a flight-tracking service shows New Mexico State Police helicopter N607SP flying over the Grants area near Mount Taylor and Lobo Canyon in mid-December. DPS spokesperson Amanda Richards told the Cibola Citizen the helicopter’s flights were part of normal patrol operations and were not specifically related to the Dec. 8 shooting investigation.

State Police Investigation Continues After Dec. 8 Shooting; Officials Urge Tips, Caution Amid Rumors

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say the investigation remains active after an officer’s patrol vehicle was struck by gunfire during a traffic stop in Grants on Dec.