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Thank You To Our Advertisers

News Staff
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The Cibola Citizen thanks the local businesses, organizations and community members whose advertising support helped make our coverage of the 57th Annual Cibola- McKinley Bi-County Fair possible.Their support helps the Citizen continue covering local youth, agriculture, community events and the...
Congratulations to Jagar Begay for exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Courtesy Photo

Congratulations to Jagar Begay for exhibiting the Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Courtesy Photo

Bi-County Fair Results

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Your 2026 Grand Champion Beef, sponsored by Rico Motors, is Frances Lee.Your 2026 Grand Champion Swine, sponsored by Hilda Kendall is Bryce Hansen.Your 2026 Grand Champion Lamb, Sponsored by State Farm-Gibby Ramierez, is Hadley Little Elk.Your 2026 Grand Champion Goat...

NMSU’s September 25 Movie “Spartacus”

Cibola
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - Part IWould you be willing to fight to the death to entertain the public? Would you do it for a high amount of money? Would you do it to save another person? What if you never received any compensation or recognition? Would you do it? What if you were forced to do it?
Harry Lee III Congratulations to Cibola County’s and Bi County Fair exhibitor Harry Lee III for exhibiting the Grand, and Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen Rabbits at the New Mexico State Fair. Courtesy Photo

Harry Lee III Congratulations to Cibola County’s and Bi County Fair exhibitor Harry Lee III for exhibiting the Grand, and Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen Rabbits at the New Mexico State Fair. Courtesy Photo

Forest Service Opens Public Comment on Roca Honda Uranium Mine

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Comments on proposed 21-year mine will be accepted for 30 days GRANTS, N.M. – The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment as it begins preparing an environmental impact statement for the proposed Roca Honda uranium mine near Grants.The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands announced...
Amerika Rougemont - CC Doug Baum

Amerika Rougemont - CC Doug Baum

The Camel Corps

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Doug Baum’s Historical Account at El Morro CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. The El Morro Camel Corps event took place September 12 and 13, featuring presentations by camel expert Doug Baum.
A U.S. Forest Service map shows the proposed Roca Honda uranium mine project area near San Mateo in the Mount Taylor Ranger District. The Forest Service announced Sept. 11 that it is beginning an environmental impact statement and accepting public comments on the proposal for 30 days.

A U.S. Forest Service map shows the proposed Roca Honda uranium mine project area near San Mateo in the Mount Taylor Ranger District. The Forest Service announced Sept. 11 that it is beginning an environmental impact statement and accepting public comments on the proposal for 30 days.

Forest Service Opens Public Comment on Roca Honda Uranium Mine

Diego Lopez, Editor
Friday, September 11, 2026
Editor's Note: After publication, the Cibola Citizen was alerted that the public comment webpage was not working.

Flock Camera Removal Scheduled for Week of Sept. 14

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – Flock Safety camera equipment in Grants is scheduled to be removed during the week of Sept. 14, according to Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte.Monte confirmed the timeline in a text message to the Cibola Citizen on Sept. 8.“Flock has the removal scheduled for the week of September 14,...
Manuel J. “Manny” Gonzales

Manuel J. “Manny” Gonzales

Continental Divide Announces New CEO/General Manager

Cdec Press Release
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. — Continental Divide Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has selected Manuel J. “Manny” Gonzales as CDEC’s new Chief Executive Officer/ General Manager.Gonzales brings more than 30 years of electric utility leadership experience, spanning field operations, technical services and...