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Cibola County Assessor Dolores Vallejos was sworn into office for her second term on December 15. Nathan Chavez - CC

Cibola County Assessor Dolores Vallejos was sworn into office for her second term on December 15. Nathan Chavez - CC

Cibola County’s Newly Elected Officials

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
GRANTS N.M. – At the regular commission meeting on December 15, the Board of Commissioners witnessed as the Honorable Amanda Villalobos swore in the newly elected officials.
Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

Cibola County COVID-19

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Stats as of December 12 9,053 Total cases 387 Active cases 208 Deaths 30% Decrease in 14-Day change rate The Cibola Citizen is looking into vaccine data as it is likely incorrect for Cibola County. Once the data is confirmed, it will resume on this page.
A resident of Grants attached a “Get Well Soon” balloon to the downed traffic light at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and NM Highway 53. The traffic light was knocked down in early May after a high-speed police pursuit. City residents have been dealing with the aftermath ever since, with city leadership working through supply chain issues to get a new light pole installed. Courtesy Photo

A resident of Grants attached a “Get Well Soon” balloon to the downed traffic light at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and NM Highway 53. The traffic light was knocked down in early May after a high-speed police pursuit. City residents have been dealing with the aftermath ever since, with city leadership working through supply chain issues to get a new light pole installed. Courtesy Photo

Green Light for Traffic Light

Craig Gergen, Reporter
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – On May 11 of this year, a vehicle attempting to elude Grants Police Department slammed into the westbound traffic light, and a light pole, on US 53 at Santa Fe Avenue. The destroyed traffic light has left the busy intersection with stop signs and questions for seven months.

Educational Excellence and Fortitude

Nathan Chavez, Reporter
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – At the Regular School Board Meeting on December 6, Superintendent Max Perez gave a recap on 24/7, a program presented before the Board in a previous meeting to change the current policies on smoking and vape products in district schools.
David Marsing, pictured was excited to showcase the winter wonderland he sets up every year at Grants High School. Several students remarked on how seeing the decorations lights up their day and brings a little bit of spirit in their busy academic day. CC – Nicholas Montoya

David Marsing, pictured was excited to showcase the winter wonderland he sets up every year at Grants High School. Several students remarked on how seeing the decorations lights up their day and brings a little bit of spirit in their busy academic day. CC – Nicholas Montoya

David Marsing

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
David Marsing
The annual Grants Light Parade, hosted by Grants MainStreet Project, Inc., went off without a problem! The cold air was illuminated by the beauty of parade floats covered in bright lights with an appearance from Santa Claus. Courtesy Photo

The annual Grants Light Parade, hosted by Grants MainStreet Project, Inc., went off without a problem! The cold air was illuminated by the beauty of parade floats covered in bright lights with an appearance from Santa Claus. Courtesy Photo

The 2022 Grants Light Parade

Faith Mosley, Reporter
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The December 10 Holiday Light Parade was a roaring success with 500-1,000 attendees and twenty float entries. Though the noon day events began with a trickle of families by 5 p.m. the streets were packed with residents excited to view the parade.
The Christmas Yarn

The Christmas Yarn

The Christmas Yarn

Amerika Rougemont, Corresposdent
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
A few decades ago, the Potters House Church started Children’s Church. The leader of Children’s Church began to have Christmas plays, which soon became a Christmas tradition. The first soloist they ever had in a play was an eight-year-old girl, who amazed the Children’s Church leader with her voice.
Milan Fire is a mostly volunteer fire department, and while it may be small, the whole crew comes together to protect the village and bring a little light into the lives of the village. For this year’s light parade down Santa Fe Avenue, Milan Fire themed their float with “Red or Green?” a traditional New Mexico question that further showcased the department’s love for their community. Courtesy Photo

Milan Fire is a mostly volunteer fire department, and while it may be small, the whole crew comes together to protect the village and bring a little light into the lives of the village. For this year’s light parade down Santa Fe Avenue, Milan Fire themed their float with “Red or Green?” a traditional New Mexico question that further showcased the department’s love for their community. Courtesy Photo

Milan Fire is a mostly volunteer fire department

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Milan Fire is a mostly volunteer fire department