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One of the photographs from photographer Eric O'Connell's award-winning series, entered in the 2021 Off the Clock competition. The photo features O'Connell's parents and Cibola County locals, Mike O'Connell (right) and Dena O'Connell (left). Courtesy photo

One of the photographs from photographer Eric O'Connell's award-winning series, entered in the 2021 Off the Clock competition. The photo features O'Connell's parents and Cibola County locals, Mike O'Connell (right) and Dena O'Connell (left). Courtesy photo

Locals featured in son’s award-winning photos

Kylie E. Garcia Reporter
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Eric O’Connell grew up in Cibola County and graduated from Grants High School in 1986. According to O’Connell, growing up in Cibola County was very enjoyable. He enjoyed the area and having fun in the surroundings of nature.

State of Emergency

Scott Ford Managing Editor
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
CITY OF GRANTS, N.M. – During the most recent Grants City Council meeting which took place July 15, Grants Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks said he will declare a state of emergency for the City of Grants due to the ongoing drought in the area.
The wreckage from a July 14 crash on westbound I-40 was responsible for significant damage to multiple vehicles and was the cause of two fatalities. Cibola County Sheriff’s Office deputies said alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Courtesy photo

The wreckage from a July 14 crash on westbound I-40 was responsible for significant damage to multiple vehicles and was the cause of two fatalities. Cibola County Sheriff’s Office deputies said alcohol was not a factor in the crash. Courtesy photo

I-40 closed for fatal accident

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office responded to a multi-vehicle accident on July 14 that led to two fatalities and multiple injuries. The incident closed Interstate 40 for several hours, causing traffic backups.

Death by inhalant

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M – The war on drugs continues to rage on in Cibola County, with little movement in the overall fight. In this conflict, the Cibola Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has stepped up to battle the most easily accessed drugs in the county – inhalants.

Cruzzin’ Cibola

Donn Webb Special To The Citizen
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Had enough M80s, firecrackers or roman candles? These are bombs, going ‘till all hours in the night. What’s worse is nothing is done about it. If I ask people to stop these bombs, I might get shot. So, please don’t say anything to these people.
Wayne Edsitty

Wayne Edsitty

CCSO teams up with probation and parole

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people on Friday, July 8. The arrests came as part of a joint operation between CCSO and the Adult Probation and Parole Office’s Fugitive Apprehension Team to bring violators of the law to justice.