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‘Tis the season to roast green chile

Tom Garrity, Nm Chile
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
LEMITAR, N.M. — The unmistakable aroma of roasting green chile is wafting through the New Mexico air as locals kick off chile roasting season now through October. Every year, New Mexico Certified Chile ensures chile lovers know how to get authentic New Mexico- grown chile.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
AUGUST 24Rupert Grint, Actor (37)AUGUST 25Blake Lively, Actress (38)AUGUST 26Macaulay Culkin, Actor (45)AUGUST 27The Great Khali, Wrestler (53)AUGUST 28Jack Black, Actor (56)AUGUST 29Carla Gugino, Actress (54)AUGUST 30Cameron Diaz, Actress (53)

Animal Tips

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Even if they have necessities and more, having them tied outside reduces their quality of life. This can cause physical and psychological harm, making them anxious, neurotic, aggressive, fearful, or depressed.
A map of City of Grants Council districts. Two seats are up for election in 2025: District 1, which includes portions of east Grants and neighborhoods near Roosevelt Avenue; and District 3, covering parts of north-central Grants and neighborhoods west of Sakelares Boulevard. Courtesy Photo

A map of City of Grants Council districts. Two seats are up for election in 2025: District 1, which includes portions of east Grants and neighborhoods near Roosevelt Avenue; and District 3, covering parts of north-central Grants and neighborhoods west of Sakelares Boulevard. Courtesy Photo

Local and School Board Election Coming November 3

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Editor’s Note: This article only has the names of candidates who filed for office by 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. More candidates than are listed in this article may be running for office, a full list of candidates will be available in the September 3 edition of the Cibola Citizen.
Judy Platero, secretary/treasurer of Thoreau Chapter (standing in front of second chair) tells Red Rock Landfill tour participants that the community is not opposed to the Quivira cleanup. It's opposed to bringing it to Thoreau. Photo by Kathy Helms

Judy Platero, secretary/treasurer of Thoreau Chapter (standing in front of second chair) tells Red Rock Landfill tour participants that the community is not opposed to the Quivira cleanup. It's opposed to bringing it to Thoreau. Photo by Kathy Helms

Radioactive Landfill Proposal Seen as Dividing Navajo Communities

Kathy Helms Special To The Citizen
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
THOREAU, N.M. – Explaining the rationale of burying low-level radioactive waste in a solid waste landfill to Navajo elders, especially if English is not their first language, obviously would be a bit daunting.

GCCS Staffing, Projects, and Recognitions

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - On August 19, the Grants Cibola County Schools Board Meeting took place and lasted three and a half hours, including an executive session. In this meeting, they discussed various updates, infrastructure improvements, future projects, and recognized staff.

Wellbeing Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Check onYourPeopleSometimes the best way to care for your own mental health is to check on someone else.Sendaquick“thinkingof you” text or invite a friend to chat over coffee. Small acts of kindness and connection go a long way in a rural community like ours.
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Marvin is a 4-month-old puppy with a big personality and an even bigger heart Full of goofy charm and playful energy, Marvin is the kind of pup who will keep you smiling all day long. Whether he's chasing his favorite toy or tumbling around with his fury friends, he brings joy wherever he goes.