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Calling World War II Veterans of Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
is embarking on a special series to honor the brave men and women from our community who served during World War II.As time marches on, it becomes ever more important to preserve the stories of those who defended freedom and democracy during one of history’s most pivotal moments.
Photograph of the first 29 Navajo U.S. Marine Corps Code-Talker Recruits being Sworn in at Fort Wingate, NM, dated 1942. National Archives Identifier: 295175. Courtesy Photo

Photograph of the first 29 Navajo U.S. Marine Corps Code-Talker Recruits being Sworn in at Fort Wingate, NM, dated 1942. National Archives Identifier: 295175. Courtesy Photo

First Navajo Code Talkers Sworn-In at Fort Wingate

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The above photograph depicts the first 29 U.S. Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers, who were sworn in at Fort Wingate, NM, on May 4, 1942. While the US National Archies was not able to provide the names of these heroes before press time, the Cibola Citizen honors them and their sacrifice.
A visual breakdown of the FY24-26 Rural Health Care Delivery Fund awards across New Mexico, showing the number of funded organizations serving each county. Four private companies have been awarded funding to improve urgent care, behavioral health, and home health services across Cibola to improve access for rural residents in an amount over $11 million. Courtesy Photo

A visual breakdown of the FY24-26 Rural Health Care Delivery Fund awards across New Mexico, showing the number of funded organizations serving each county. Four private companies have been awarded funding to improve urgent care, behavioral health, and home health services across Cibola to improve access for rural residents in an amount over $11 million. Courtesy Photo

Cibola to Benefit from Rural Health Care Funding

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY – Over $11 million in healthcare funding is expected to increase healthcare access to citizens across Cibola County.For many in Cibola, accessing health care has long been a challenge, with rural geography and financial constraints limiting the availability of critical services.
Free Music for Community at Cibola History Museum

Free Music for Community at Cibola History Museum

Free Music for Community at Cibola History Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
By: Cibola Historical SocietyThere will be music at the Cibola County History Museum on February 22, presented by New Mexico Humanities Council, Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee.The two are a duo who perform early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads.
Looking northeast toward Zuni Mountains

Looking northeast toward Zuni Mountains

Looking northeast toward Zuni Mountains

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The photo was taken from the Wagon Road, leading from Ramah to San LorenzoPHOTO CREDIT: J. D. Guthrie, 1908, Cibola National Forests and National Grasslands
Courtesy Photo Dr.RoyChowdhury2.jpg: Navajo Technical University’s Dr. Roy Chowdhury is the team's faculty mentor for the DOE American-Made TCU Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize.

Courtesy Photo Dr.RoyChowdhury2.jpg: Navajo Technical University’s Dr. Roy Chowdhury is the team's faculty mentor for the DOE American-Made TCU Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize.

Navajo Technical University Team Named Phase 1 Winner in the U.S. Department of Energy American-Made TCU Energy and Food Sovereignty Nexus Prize

Press Release
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Washington, DC – On January 8, 2024, the NTU Environmental Science team was awarded $40,000 for their plan to increase renewable energy and food sovereignty on campus. Navajo Technical University has been recognized as the winner of the U.S.
“The House at Otowi Bridge”

“The House at Otowi Bridge”

“The House at Otowi Bridge”

Rosanne Boyett
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Title: “The House at Otowi Bridge” Author: Peggy Pond Church Artwork: Connie Fox Boyd Publisher: UNM Press, Albuquerque, N.M. Published: 1959, 1960 ISBN: 0-8263-0281-5“Books are the plane and the train, and the road. They are the destination, and the journey. They are home,” author Anna Quindlen.