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Cibola County Looks Ahead to Historic 2026

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Cibola County is preparing for a historic year. 2026 will celebrate national milestones like the 250th anniversary of American independence and other major American moments that are truly local like the centennial of Route 66.Close to home, 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the 'Mother...
That Winning Smile

That Winning Smile

That Winning Smile

Cibola County Historical Society
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Katherine Fenton was the happy winner of the quilt raffle held by the Cibola County History Museum. Isiah Torrez took time from the cookie crawl to draw the winning ticket while Jackie Heath looked on.

Calling World War II Veterans of Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Cibola Citizen 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...
GFR Honors Jessica Venable

GFR Honors Jessica Venable

GFR Honors Jessica Venable

Grants Fire & Rescue
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Nine years ago, Grants Fire was blessed to gain Jessica Venable (Captain) as an employee. Words alone will never be able to fully describe what Jessica means to this department.Jess is what keeps this department going forward and keeps the crew and Chief out of trouble.
House Plants – Christmas Cactus

House Plants – Christmas Cactus

House Plants – Christmas Cactus

Edith Iwan, Cibola/mckinley County Master Gardner
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
You are sure to see Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) on sale during the Holidays. While it is a beautiful plant to give or receive, it can offer years of beauty and flowers. They have been known to live for 50 years. Originating in the tropics of Brazil it is more orchid than cactus.
Chamber of Commerce Monthly Spotlight

Chamber of Commerce Monthly Spotlight

Chamber of Commerce Monthly Spotlight

Grants-cibola County Chamber Of Commerce
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
We would like to recognize our Business Chamber Member Villa De Cubero as November's Spotlight of the month!Villa De Cubero opened in 1936, as of today marks 88 years of a successful business!
Support Your Local Animal Shelter

Support Your Local Animal Shelter

Support Your Local Animal Shelter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Just LOOK at that face!! There are soooo many puppers looking for a new home at the Grants Animal Shelter! Take one home, volunteer, drop off supplies, take them for walks. Adopt, do not shop! Seriously, $50 for a dog includes spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies shots.
Chris Madrid (left), a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Vanessa Frank, an employee of the Navajo Nation who is currently assisting The Gants Community Pantry. PHOTO – Courtesy

Chris Madrid (left), a member of the Knights of Columbus, and Vanessa Frank, an employee of the Navajo Nation who is currently assisting The Gants Community Pantry. PHOTO – Courtesy

500 lbs of Food Donated

Community Pantry Press Release
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Grants Community Pantry was the beneficiary of a recent food drive held by the Knights of Columbus. Last week, Chris Madrid, a member of the Knights, dropped off approximately 500 lbs. of canned food at the Pantry.
“The Other State - New Mexico, USA”

“The Other State - New Mexico, USA”

“The Other State - New Mexico, USA”

Rosanne Boyett
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Title: “The Other State - New Mexico, USA” Author: Richard McCord Publisher: Sunstone Press, Santa Fe, N.M., 2003 Paperback, 119 pages ISBN: 086534-403-5“I read so that I can live more than one life in more than one place,” author Anne TylerI recently discovered this charming paperback at a...