News

Fire Restrictions Expand as Drought Persists Across Cibola

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

New Fire Activity, Water Levels, and Warnings Ahead of SummerDiego Lopez, EditorEditor’s Note: This article was written on May 22, on May 23 the US Bureau of Land Management, who manages a large portion of wildland in Cibola County, issued Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for all BLM land in Cibola.

NMED and NMHealth to offer 100 free domestic well water tests in Northern McKinley County

Snhu Press

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

MCKINLEY COUNTY – The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) will host a free domestic well water testing event in McKinley County on Saturday, May 31, 2025.Testing will be available 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Catron County Awaits Governor’s Response to Mexican Wolf Crisis

Catron Press Release

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Reserve, New Mexico – May 21, 2025 — Catron County is facing a growing crisis as Mexican wolf encounters with both people and livestock continue to escalate, raising serious public safety concerns.

Grants Police Department Honor the Fallen

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. — With solemn pride and a sharp salute, officers from across Cibola County gathered Friday morning to honor the fallen ahead of Memorial Day.

BLM Albuquerque and Las Cruces Districts implement fire restrictions across public lands

News Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

By: BLM Press ReleaseSANTA FE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will implement fire restrictions on May 23, 2025, to reduce the risk of wildfire on public lands in the Albuquerque and Las Cruces Districts.

Bear Killed

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Citizen over the weekend. The bear was found dead on Highway 57 past the Village of San Rafael near the Bandera volcano trail system. The Citizen reached out to the New Mexico Forestry Division on this incident but did not hear back by deadline.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools Terminates Contract with Stride/K12 Citing Severe Academic and Legal Violations

Gmcs

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

District Prioritizes Student Success Over Corporate Profits; Initiates Transition to New Online Learning ModelGALLUP, N.M. Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) announced the termination of its educational services contract with Stride Inc. (formerly K12 Inc.), effective June 30.

It’s Okay to Grieve

Cibola Citizen Staff

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences a person can go through in their lifetime. Coping with the grief and emotional pain can be a long and difficult process, but there are steps you can take to help you through this difficult time.

Jeff Warren, founder and CEO of New Mexico Humate, at a site visit near the Fire Rock Mine in northwestern New Mexico. The company recently opened a processing facility in Milan to support humate production and distribution. Courtesy Photo

Milan to Host New Humate Processing Plant, Bringing Jobs and Investment

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

New Mexico Humate and Green Wave Enterprises launch Fire Rock Mine, select Cibola County for growthMILAN, N.M.

Community Awareness

Cibola Writing Contest – $50 Prize

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Measles Vaccine Walk-In ClinicEvery Wednesday until May 28 th at 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Grants Public Health Office, 505-285-4601invites Cibola residents to submit original works of creative art exploring this question: “Mount Taylor—called Tsoodzil, Kaweshtima, Tsiipiya, and more—has long been sacred.