News

Cibola is Back to Work

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola County is returning to work. The unemployment rate in Cibola is now below prepandemic levels; even with the good news, there are still 2,156 eligible people in the county that are currently unemployed.
Fire in San Rafael

Fire in San Rafael

Fire in San Rafael

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
A fire in San Rafael on this morning of May 28 completely destroyed a garage. Grants Fire and Rescue worked with Milan Fire Department, Cibola County Fire Command, and Superior Ambulance to tackle the fire. There were no injuries reported from the scene.
New Candy Kitchen Fire Department Chief John Sweet (left) accepts two Outstanding Service Awards on behalf of his parents, Chief Michael Sweet and Executive Assistant/Fire Fighter Shirley Sweet, who are retiring after 10 years of service to the dept. Cibola County Emergency Manager Dustin Middleton (right) presented the awards. Kylie Garcia - CC

New Candy Kitchen Fire Department Chief John Sweet (left) accepts two Outstanding Service Awards on behalf of his parents, Chief Michael Sweet and Executive Assistant/Fire Fighter Shirley Sweet, who are retiring after 10 years of service to the dept. Cibola County Emergency Manager Dustin Middleton (right) presented the awards. Kylie Garcia - CC

Budget award, audit review, and PERA resolutions

Kylie Garcia, Reporter
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The Cibola County Board of Commissioners worked their way through a lengthy agenda at their Thursday, May 26 regular commission meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m., and all commissioners were present except for Chairman Daniel Torrez.
CLEM’S Wins Award

CLEM’S Wins Award

CLEM’S Wins Award

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – CLEM’S is a food truck that makes its way across Cibola County, delivering tasty treats to residents. Famous for their ribbon fries, CLEM’S recently won an award for their Green Chile Con Queso Sauce at the 2022 Sky City Chile/Chili Cook Off event.
Corrine Padilla, one of the recipients of the historical preservation award

Corrine Padilla, one of the recipients of the historical preservation award

Corrine Padilla, one of the recipients of the historical preservation award

News Staff
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Corrine Padilla, one of the recipients of the historical preservation award presented to the St. Theresa Gym and Community Center, addressed a Zoom meeting full of state officials and committee members who presented the award and recognize preservation efforts across the state.
Dolores Vallejos

Dolores Vallejos

Candidate Spotlight: Dolores Vallejos

Diego Lopez Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Elected in 2019 to the office of Cibola County Assessor, Dolores Vallejos led her department through significant change in the county. From a budget crisis to COVID-19, and now the recovery period, Vallejos wants to keep the assessor’s office running smoothly.
Tony Mace

Tony Mace

Candidate Spotlight: Tony Mace

Kylie Garcia, Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace is hanging up his sheriff hat in exchange for that of magistrate judge. With election season near and current Division 1 Magistrate Judge Larry Diaz deciding to run for sheriff, Mace decided to give this new role of public safety and service a shot.
Martin Hicks

Martin Hicks

Candidate Spotlight: Martin Hicks

Kylie Garcia, Reporter
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Martin “Modey” Hicks (GOP) spent many years as mayor of the City of Grants, before he announced that he would not be running again in 2022. A new mayor, Erik Garcia, has taken his place, and now Hicks has moved on to new endeavors — his newest being to run for District Three County Commissioner.