Tips for writing an obituary

Do not feel obliged to include cause of death While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so.

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.

Schools preparing for Red Ribbon Week

GRANTS, N.M. – With Red Ribbon Week coming up, lasting October 23 through October 31, Grants Cibola County Schools are beginning to prepare small events and assemblies to encourage students to live a drug-free life and be all that they can be.

Local rap artist making a name for himself

GRANTS, N.M. – Local 17-year-old rap artist Ivan Garcia started creating his own music about two years ago and has been working hard to put his name out there ever since. The young artist’s inspiration to pursue music started long before that, however.

Fourth Annual Mt. Taylor Vintage Bronco Round-up

The past Saturday, October 2, the fourth annual Mt. Taylor Vintage Bronco Round-up was held, starting at The Fire and Ice Park on Santa Fe Avenue in Grants. N.M., again sponsored by Roger and Evelyn Siegmann.

Southwest Yard & Garden; Prepping fruit trees for winter: Part 2

Question: What do you recommend for winter care of fruit trees? – Bette A., Albuquerque Answer: Last week, we addressed this question by learning about cold-hardiness and how to avoid drought stress in the dormant season by irrigating properly and using mulch.

Gov. Lujan Grisham statement in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

SANTA FE, N.M. – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement on Monday in commemoration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day: “Today, we celebrate in solidarity with indigenous peoples and honor the rich culture and history of New Mexico’s first citizens.

Hispanic-American Institute president receives Albuquerque FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

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Cibola General Hospital

Cibola General Hospital vaccinated 1,060 people at the drive through flu shot clinic on October 8. This line of cars waited patiently to receive the shot, which will help keep vaccinated residents out of the hospital in the now unlikely event they catch the flu. Courtesy CGH

Melinda Spidle

Melinda Spidle, RN gives Waste Management truck driver Michael Labbe a flu vaccine shot, protecting him from catching the virus and going to the hospital. The shot was given on October 8 at the annual flu shot clinic. Courtesy CGH