The Postscript

Yesterday I saw a friend, Bridget, whom I had not seen for a full year. “How have you been?” she asked.“I have learned a lot about myself this year,” I told her. But at the time it was hard to say just what I’d learned.

Get Your H.A.T.

New Year’s celebrations have been around for centuries, intertwining with humanity’s understanding of time and the changing of seasons. The ways in which people celebrate the New Year throughout the world varies, influenced by culture, religion, and history.

Former Grants resident pleads guilty in Albuquerque teen sex-crimes case

GRANTS, N.M. – A former Grants resident has pleaded guilty in an Albuquerque case involving sexual crimes against a minor, according to the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney.The district attorney’s office announced Dec.

Grants Police Issue Theft-Prevention Alert as Vehicle Burglaries Rise

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Police Department says it is seeing an increase in attempted vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts and is urging residents to take extra precautions to protect their cars.In a public alert dated Dec.

November - Indictments

has been indicted on the charges of Second Degree Murder (second degree felony), Shooting At or From a Motor Vehicle Death (second degree felony), Tampering with Evidence (second degree felony) due to an incident that occurred on October 21, 2025.

Police Investigate Death After Early-Morning Fight Call at Elks Lodge in Grants

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Police Department is investigating a death reported early Sunday morning following a call about a large fight at the Elks Lodge in Grants.According to a police press release issued in response to questions from the Cibola Citizen, officers were dispatched at about 12:36 a.

Law passed in July expands work requirements, removes exemptions for veterans and homeless individuals

SANTA FE, N.M. — About 55,750 New Mexicans will need to work, volunteer or attend training for 80 hours a month to keep receiving SNAP food benefits under the new federal law taking effect Jan. 1, 2026.

State Releases Top New Mexico Baby Names of 2025

SANTA FE, N.M. – Olivia and Noah were the most popular baby names in New Mexico in 2025, according to a newly released provisional list from the New Mexico Department of Health.

Jump into the fast lane and Route 66’s enduring spirit at New Mexico History Museum

Santa Fe, NM – Route 66’s centennial is being celebrated with a new lobby mural at New Mexico History Museum in conjunction with an exhibition at the Governor’s Gallery featuring all five finalists’ designs. A public mural unveiling will be held at the museum on Sunday, Jan. 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

2026 Cibola Relocation Guide Now Available

has published its 2026 Cibola Relocation Guide, a comprehensive reference designed to help residents, newcomers, and prospective movers better understand Cibola County and the services, institutions, and communities that support daily life here.