Memorial Day Weekend Ranger Programs at El Malpais

ZUNI MOUNTAINS – Come to El Malpais National Monument for a ranger program this Memorial Day weekend. All programs are free of charge and weather dependent.

New Mexico Moves to End Use of Private Prisons for State Inmates, But Federal Immigration Detention and Enforcement Surge

HOBBS, N.M. — The New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) announced May 2 that it will cease using the privately operated Lea County Correctional Facility (LCCF) in Hobbs by June 30, marking the final step in its transition to a fully state-run prison.

Grants Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman

GRANTS, N.M. — Gregory Vaughn Santiago, the man who violently attacked an elderly woman last summer inside her Grants home, has been sentenced to nine years in prison and will be required to register as a sex offender for life.

Mount Taylor and Her Circle

Cibola Citizen invites students and residents to weigh in on the future of Mount Taylor CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In this sweeping topographic view, Mount Taylor rises like a volcanic cathedral—her summit reaching to touch the sky and remind us of where we come from.

Buddy’s Trails – May 13th

Notes from a dry waterfall, fluttering wings, and a dog named BuddyShade Saavedra set out to visit a waterfall in the Zuni Mountains today, May 13th, hoping her two dogs could splash in the water; but the waterfall had other plans — it was dry. Still, the day wasn’t a loss.

Bilingual Poems by Los Alamitos Students

In celebration of National Poetry Month last April, students at Los Alamitos Middle School wrote bilingual poems with the support of their teachers – Navajo, Keres, Spanish, and Filipino to English. We are grateful for the guidance of Mr. Albert Romero (Keres Teacher and Title VI Liason), Ms.

It’s Okay to Grieve

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.

As Leadership Questions Mount, Cibola Economic Development President Files Restraining Order Against Grants Mayor

GRANTS, N.M. — The political conflict surrounding the Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF) is no longer confined to contentious boardroom meetings.Now it’s heading to court.On May 8, CCEDF Board President Robert E.

Community Awareness

Veterans Reporting for Duty Military veterans are invited to the Double Six Art Gallery, 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave., for a round table discussion. Attendees will be able to share their story from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, May 24.

School Board Discusses Graduations, New Partnerships, and Recognitions

GRANTS, N.M. — Two Grants Cibola County School Board meetings were held, one which took place on the 6th lasting nearly 2 hours and the other on the 14th spanning about four hours, most of which was in executive session.