Cibola Military

Navy Week Coming to Santa Fe in November

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The U.S. Navy is bringing its Navy Week program to Santa Fe from November 10-16, offering an inside look at the Navy’s role in national defense. This event is part of the Navy’s nationwide outreach, coinciding with its 250th birthday celebration.

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.
A Precision Strike Missile launches from the Fort Wingate Launch Complex on Dec. 11 as part of a Limited User Test conducted by White Sands Missile Range test officers and U.S. Army Operational Test Command soldiers. The missile was fired toward its designated target area at Yucca Point, New Mexico, in a critical evaluation of its performance.

A Precision Strike Missile launches from the Fort Wingate Launch Complex on Dec. 11 as part of a Limited User Test conducted by White Sands Missile Range test officers and U.S. Army Operational Test Command soldiers. The missile was fired toward its designated target area at Yucca Point, New Mexico, in a critical evaluation of its performance.

Missile Tests from Fort Wingate Showcase Expanding Role in U.S. Defense Strategy

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
FORT WINGATE, N.M. – The skies above Cibola County have become a proving ground for some of the U.S. Army’s most advanced missile defense systems.
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 Black Dagger short-range ballistic missile target, designed to fly a ballistic flight path and demonstrate defensive protection capability, launches from Fort Wingate, New Mexico, Dec. 6. The flight served as a search track to test the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor system. Missile Test - U.S. Army photo by Christopher Bohn

A Black Dagger short-range ballistic missile target, designed to fly a ballistic flight path and demonstrate defensive protection capability, launches from Fort Wingate, New Mexico, Dec. 6. The flight served as a search track to test the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor system. Missile Test - U.S. Army photo by Christopher Bohn

Another Missile Test Closes Parts of Mt. Taylor Ranger District

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY – The U.S. Army has announced yet another missile test launch from Fort Wingate, marking a significant uptick in missile defense testing activity in recent months.This latest test, scheduled between February 11 and February 14, will temporarily close portions of the Mt.
Missile to Fly through Cibola Skies

Missile to Fly through Cibola Skies

Missile to Fly through Cibola Skies

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Following a postponement of October's planned missile test, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command has announced revised launch dates for the beginning of November.