LAGUNA, N.M. – Tragedy struck New Laguna on August 12 when a murder was committed, now the Federal Bureau of Investigations is seeking public assistance in discovering the culprit responsible.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Recently, rumors of a massive methane gas leak just outside the Pueblo of Laguna began to make its way around the internet. The leak was being cited as a reason for discontinuing use of natural gas, but when asked, both the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office and Pueblo of Laguna denied any knowledge of this alleged leak. Transwestern Pipeline, who runs the methane gas pipeline which allegedly leaked, did not respond to the Cibola Citizen’s request for comment.

Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday. Families may have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions, but one staple of this kickoff to the holiday season is bound to make its way to Thanksgiving dinner tables no matter how unusual families’ holiday celebrations may be: turkey.

Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash.

While there are no laws governing which dishes must appear on Thanksgiving dinner tables, for many the fourth Thursday of November simply would not be complete without turkey. Turkey can be cooked in various ways, but roasting might be the most popular method used by Thanksgiving celebrants.

This story will contain some expletives, they are all used in quotes to give a deeper understanding of the emotion in the chamber. GRANTS, N.M.

Question: Should I bring my potted trees and shrubs inside for the winter? I have a willow tree, a poplar tree, and a berry bush, and I live at 7,300 ft - Ora N., Seed to Supper Participant Answer: As we all hunker down for winter, I’ve gotten several questions about which plants to protect from the cold and how to do it. Are plants safer in the home, in a greenhouse-type structure, in a pot, or planted in the ground? The answer, per usual, is that it depends! How cold does it usually get in your area? How cold is it going to get this winter? What’s the listed cold hardiness of each plant? What size is the plant? What size is the container—and how long has it been in a pot? Let’s start with your location and data from winters past.

Question: Our chamisa was glorious this year, but it is very leggy. Should I prune it back, and if so, how much? I haven’t pruned grasses either, and wonder if that is also something that I should do (feather grass, giant sacaton).- Barbara G., Albuquerque

GRANTS, N.M. — Many pet owners feel that their pets are a part of their family; they are the fourlegged, furry extensions of the family. This is how the Grants Animal Care Center and Director Cheri Baisden also feel about all of the pets in Cibola County. Baisden, who has seen the good and the bad when it comes to pets in the area, recently shared a bit of advice and information on how pet owners can take better care of their pets, in general and during the upcoming winter season.

GRANTS, N.M. – The annual Veteran’s Day celebration at Veteran’s Park in Grants, N.M. saw veterans from across Cibola County come to honor and support each other, along with numerous civilians who wanted to thank their county’s soldiers for the sacrifices they made to preserve America’s freedom.