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Indictments in Cibola County Issued this October

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY Phillip J Candelaria has been indicted on the charges of Shooting At or Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury (Second Degree Felony), Aggravated Battery Deadly Weapon (Third Degree Felony), Receipt, Transportation or Possession of a Firearm or Destructive Device by a Felon (Third Degree...

Milan Gas Station Homicide Update

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

MILAN, N.M. – On October 21, 2025, a homicide reportedly occurred at the Allsup’s on Route 66 in the Village of Milan.Adrian Murrietta and Dominic Jaramillo were at a gas station when Myron Sandoval allegedly pointed a gun at Murrietta after they exchanged rude looks.

State Representative Martha Garcia of Pine Hill greets a local veteran during Monday’s Veterans Day luncheon at the Double Six Art Gallery in Grants. The event, hosted for area service members, featured patriotic art and floral arrangements created by Grants FFA students. Shiloh Simonson - CC

Cibola Honors Veterans, Reflects on Legacy from Fort Wingate to the Modern Military

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

GRANTS, N.M.

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Cibola’s Ties to Missile Testing Highlighted by Minuteman III Launch

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M.

No Change: Drought Persists as Cibola Nears Year's End

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As of November 11, every person, every pasture, and every drop of land in Cibola County remains in drought, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The total affected population: 27,213.

Cibola Water Monitoring Report as of November 10

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Bluewater Lake continues to recede as fall temperatures settle across the region, holding 4,695 acre-feet of water as of 2:15 p.m. on November 10. That’s down from 4,711 acre-feet recorded November 8 and nearly 100 acre-feet lower than two weeks ago.

Cajaun Cleveland Miss Indian Rodeo 2026 engages with guests during a Q&A session at an event held inside the Wellness Center on the main campus in Crownpoint NM. Courtesy Photo

From Arena to Academia: A Conversation with Miss Indian Rodeo 2026

Press Release

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Crownpoint, NM – On November 4, 2025, Navajo Technical University’s Office of Institutional Data and Reporting hosted an event at the Wellness Center with Cajaun Cleveland, a current student in the Diné Culture, Language, and Leadership program, who is set to graduate in Spring 2026.

Dolores P. Vallejos, Cibola County Assessor and apparent winner of the Grants City Council District 1 race in the Nov. 4 election. Courtesy Photo

Grants Council to Review Residency of Apparent District 1 Election Winner Vallejos

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. – Days after the Nov. 4 municipal election, Grants Mayor Erik Garcia questioned whether apparent District 1 winner Dolores P.

Election Results 2025

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

GRANTS – Cibola County voters delivered strong support for local hospitals and schools in the 2025 Regular Local Election while choosing new and returning leaders for city councils, the school board and a range of special districts.

Sylvia Anzures Gonzales, General Manager, Diego Lopez, Editor, Mikayla Smith, Ad Rep. Not pictured: Amerika Rougemont, Reporter, Pamela Jaure, Sales Rep., Eloy Sedillos, Circulation. Photo by Shiloh Simonson

The Cibola Citizen Receives Six Awards from the New Mexico Press Association

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The New Mexico Press Association (NMPA) recently awarded the Cibola Citizen with several Better Newspaper Awards. These awards recognize the reporting and contributions to the field of journalism, highlighting the dedication and hard work of various newspapers across the state.