Film activity picking up in Cibola County

CIBOLA COUNTY - This area has been featured in films since as early as 1903, and that local film activity has been increasing in recent years.

Community leadership

Cibola County Commission Chair Daniel J. Torrez, District II First Vice Chair Commissioner Martha Garcia, District V Second Vice Chair Commissioner Christine Lowery, District Commissioner Ralph Lucero, District III Commissioner Robert Windhorst, District IV Visit http://www.cibolacountynm.

The popular food truck

The popular food truck, CLEM’s, sits at Fire and Ice Park on Santa Fe Avenue while serving the community with delicious food on Flag Day. Pictured from left to right are; Clemente Sanchez Jr., Kathleen Clemons, and Ashlynn Patricio. Kylie Garcia - CC

These tall-necked

These tall-necked geese at Fire and Ice Park were enjoying the heat on June 7 where temperatures reached as high 96 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service. Kylie Garcia - CC

Pizza 9 hosts music night

Pizza 9-Grants customers enjoy food, beverages, and live music on a Saturday night, June 12, 2021. The live performance started at 7 p.m. and was set to end at 10 p.m. The band featured is located out of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

First Street construction

The northern section of First Street is completely closed to traffic while crews completely rebuild this main traffic artery in Grants. New infrastructure, such as water, sewer and drainage pipes are being installed before the curb and gutter, sidewalks and paving will be done.

Southwest Yard & Garden; Nectarine sap exudate from tiny holes in peel created bizarre formation

Question: What’s the deal with these clear, stiff, noodle-like formations on my nectarines? Have you ever seen anything like this? Answer: Wow, I have never seen anything like this before! I shared your strange photos with several experts from around the state.

Community Calendar

The Cibola Citizen welcomes announcements about community events. Please include contact information: phone number, email address or website. There is no charge for publishing calendar announcements. Contact the Cibola Citizen at editor@cibolacitizen.com; call 505-287-3840 or 505- 604-4347.

Beloved high school teacher retiring after 36 years of service

GRANTS, N.M. - Shelby Alexander, popularly known as “Mr. A,” has been a biology teacher for Grants High School for 36 years, and now, after influencing so many students and the faculty around him, he is putting up the drawing board to retire.

Community Calendar

The Cibola Citizen welcomes announcements about community events. Please include contact information: phone number, email address or website. There is no charge for publishing calendar announcements. Contact the Cibola Citizen a t editor@cibolacitizen.com; call 505-287-3840 or 505- 604-4347.