GRANTS, N.M. — The Cibola Citizen is announcing the closure of its physical office, a difficult but necessary step as the newspaper continues working to serve readers across Cibola County.
While the office has closed, the newspaper itself is not closing and will continue publishing.
The change comes as the Cibola Citizen adjusts to ongoing economic pressures while working to keep local journalism alive in the community it serves.
Cibola Citizen General Manager Sylvia Anzures Gonzales said the decision was driven by the need to make practical adjustments in order to continue operating.
Though the newspaper no longer has a physical office, readers will still be able to connect with staff by phone and arrange meetings when needed. Those trying to reach the newspaper are encouraged to call and leave a voicemail if there is no answer.
The Cibola Citizen also wants readers to know that bundles of newspapers will still be available for purchase at Roberta’s Place Domestic Violence Shelter Thrift Store on Roosevelt Avenue.
That means community members who regularly purchase extra copies will still have a local place to get them even after the office closure.
For the newspaper, the loss of a physical office is painful. The Cibola Citizen has long valued having a place in the heart of Grants, where readers, advertisers, and residents could stop in and stay connected with their community paper.
Even so, the paper’s message to readers is straightforward: the office has closed, but the Cibola Citizen newspaper is still here.
The newspaper will continue covering local government, schools, business, public safety, sports, and the stories that shape life in Cibola County.
For more information or to reach the Cibola Citizen, call 505-285-3840 and leave a voicemail if needed.