City of Grants Chief of Police to Retire Sept. 30

GRANTS, N.M. – Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte will retire September 30, ending a tenure as chief that began in 2022.“Yes, I am retiring at the end of the month,” Monte confirmed to the Cibola Citizen on Sept. 22.City Manager Andrew Valencia said he will appoint an interim chief while the city...

Laramide Pauses Federal Timeline for La Jara Mesa Uranium Mine

Company retains FAST-41 coverage, with the process expected to resume in May 2027 CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Laramide Resources has requested a temporary pause in the federal permitting timeline for its proposed La Jara Mesa uranium mine near Mount Taylor.Information provided to the Cibola Citizen on...

Judicial Commission Recommends Retaining 13th District Judges

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County voters will have judicial retention questions to consider on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot, and the state commission responsible for evaluating judges has released its recommendations.The New Mexico Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission announced Sept....

We Lost Round One But The Party’s Not Over

SANTA FE, N.M.— September 18, 2026—The U.S. Supreme Court on September 17 rejected the NM Forward Party’s appeal to place our two statewide candidates on the ballot, which means that former State Representative Bob Perls and former CFO for APS Michael Vigil will not be able to run in 2026 for the...

Early Voting Begins Oct. 6 in Cibola County

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County voters will have several opportunities to cast their ballots before the Nov. 3 General Election, with early in-person voting beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6.According to information released by Cibola County Clerk Natalie Grine, early voting will begin at the Cibola...

Cibola Sheriff Candidates Report Modest Campaign Fundraising Ahead of General Election

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — The two candidates seeking to become Cibola County Sheriff are heading into the final weeks of the general election with relatively modest campaign finance totals, according to reports filed with the New Mexico Secretary of State.Incumbent Democrat Larry D. Diaz and Republican...

Cibola Water Monitor – September 16 – 22

Repeated September rains soak Cibola County as lake, river readings edge lower CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Repeated rounds of September rain have soaked portions of Cibola County, but the latest measurements show water levels continued to edge downward at both Bluewater Lake and the Rio San Jose during...

Candelaria Sports Complex Closes for Lighting Installation

GRANTS, N.M. – Candelaria Sports Complex, also known as Wells Park, is closed until further notice while a contractor installs new poles and lighting at the facility.The City of Grants Recreation Department announced the closure effective Sept. 21, saying the complex will remain closed for safety...

CDEC CEO Continues Outreach with Cibola Local, Tribal Leaders

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Continental Divide Electric Cooperative CEO/General Manager Manny Gonzales continued meeting with community leaders Sept. 16 as part of the cooperative’s outreach across its service area.Gonzales met with Grants City Councilor George Garcia to discuss collaboration and...

NM 6 Roadwork East of Highland Meadows Complete

MILAN, N.M. – Roadwork on NM 6 east of Highland Meadows has been completed, the New Mexico Department of Transportation confirmed Thursday.NMDOT District Six Public Information Officer Jenny Gallegos confirmed Sept. 17 that the roadway preservation project is finished.Work began Aug. 31 and...