CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – July brought another round of beginnings and endings for couples whose lives intersect with Cibola County. Six couples celebrated marriages during the month, from ceremonies at the Grants Municipal Court and County offices to couples who traveled from communities across New Mexico and as far away as Oregon, Kansas and Michigan. At the same time, court records document several marriages coming to an end.
The Cibola Citizen recognizes these milestones with congratulations for those beginning married life and respect for those moving forward on a different path.
July Marriages in Cibola County
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July 9, 2026
Meghan M. Wade of Olathe, Kansas, andAlexander C. Skeet of Ottawa, Kansas, were joined in matrimony at 700 E. Roosevelt Ave. in Grants. Probate Judge Josephine Hurtado officiated the ceremony, with Lori Skeet and Bart Skeet serving as witnesses.
July 15, 2026
Keenan Myers of Warsaw, Indiana, and Shantelle M. Candelaria of Grants were wed at the Grants Municipal Court. Municipal Judge Michael Cavin officiated the ceremony, witnessed by Daniel J. Clark and Whitney Martin.
July 21, 2026
Sajun Lee Miller of Bend, Oregon, and Carina Maree Pappalardo of Poughkeepsie, New York, were united in marriage at 700 E.
Roosevelt Ave. in Grants.
Probate Judge Josephine Hurtado officiated, with Nancy Jewell and Judy Horacek serving as witnesses.
July 23, 2026
Rhonda Gaye Tso of Shiprock and Emerson Jim Toledo of Ganado, Arizona, were joined in matrimony at the Grants Municipal Court.
Municipal Judge Michael Cavin officiated their ceremony, witnessed by Talon Toledo and Aren Toledo.
July 24, 2026
Andrew David Garcia of Grants and Danielle Nicole Cavin of Centreville, Michigan, were married at the Grants Municipal Court.
Municipal Judge Michael Cavin officiated the ceremony, with Nabor Mirabal
and Melanie Cavin serving as witnesses.
July 30, 2026
Steven Alanzo Veeder of Grants and Calli Cherise Meader of Albuquerque were united in marriage at the Grants Municipal Court.
Municipal Judge Michael Cavin officiated, with John Good and James Veeder serving as witnesses.
The Cibola Citizen offers heartfelt congratulations to each of these couples and wishes them happiness, companionship and many memorable years together.
Divorces Filed in Cibola County – July 2026
The following dissolution proceedings were filed in Cibola County during July. These public records represent significant and often difficult personal transitions, and the Cibola Citizen recognizes them with the same respect afforded to the beginnings of marriage.
On July 9, Patty Lopez filed for dissolution of marriage from Gilbert O. Lopez.
On July 10, Matthew Barron filed for dissolution from Jael Salcido.
On July 14, Sebastian B. Henio filed for dissolution from Valencia Henio.
On July 27, Steven A. Veeder filed for dissolution from Sarah R. Evans.
On July 28, Thomas W. Plant filed for dissolution from Willena G. Plant.
On July 31, when Jan Koch filed for dissolution from Dorothy Koch.
The Cibola Citizen recognizes the complexity of these transitions and extends wishes of peace, healing and new beginnings to those moving forward.