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Cibola Water Monitoring Report – May 26 – June 2

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – – Six months into 2026, Cibola County’s water picture has become increasingly clear.Since January, Bluewater Lake has steadily declined while the Rio San Jose has remained relatively stable at modest levels.

Smoking Rates Decline, but Nicotine Use is on the Rise

Nmdoh

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

SANTAFE, N.M. –The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) calls attention to a shifting public health challenge in New Mexico: people may be smoking cigarettes less, but they are vaping more.NMDOH encourages New Mexicans to seek help in quitting.New Mexico adults are smoking cigarettes at the...

“Life With Father” by Clarence Day Jr.

Cibola Moviegoers

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Part I Actor William Powell had his brown hair dyed red for the role of Clarence Day SR.William Powell had his eyebrows dyed red for the Clarence Day Sr. role.William Powell changed his voice to become the real-life character, Clarence Day Sr.William Powell changed his body...

Grants City Council Meeting

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Police Department, Fire & Rescue, and Health Council GRANTS, N.M. - The City Council Meeting taking place on May 27 addressed the decrease of burglaries and graffiti, the parks reopening, fire department purchases, Cibola County Health Council initiatives, clean-up projects and the general election...

Iran war update: Iran Suspends Talks as Limited Fire Resumes and Shipping Comes Under Attack

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – Iran has suspended U.S.–Iran negotiations as of June 1, according to the latest Iran Update Special Report from the Institute for the Study of War and the Critical Threats Project (ISW-CTP), a move analysts say reflects hardline decision-making in Tehran and an attempt to shift blame...

A trucker's view of the May 17 Pinyon Plain protesters from inside the truck Courtesy Photo

Energy Fuels rolls with the punches

Kathy Helms Special To Cibola Citizen

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Protests at Pinyon Mine, scrutiny for Roca Honda GRANTS, N.M. – Energy Fuels is sitting on top of one of the largest undeveloped uranium deposits in the United States, its Roca Honda Mine. Interest in nuclear energy is on the upswing. Uranium prices are rising.

Excercising her right, Rochelle McKeown casts her vote. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales- CC

Cibola Election Results 2026

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The June 2 primary election is underway, but because the Cibola Citizen publishes on Wednesdays, today’s print edition will not be able to include complete and final election-night results.The Cibola Citizen will post updates on our website as results become available.

Governor Declares Statewide Drought and Severe Fire Conditions – Agencies will Coordinate Community and Water Protection Efforts

Office Of Governor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. – Amid the worst drought conditions on record, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today declared drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance and...

Drought Intensifies Across Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. – The latest U.S. Drought Monitor update shows drought conditions intensifying across Cibola County, with no part of the county classified as drought-free, abnormally dry or only in moderate drought.According to data valid May 19, 100% of Cibola County is now in drought.

New Mexico Posts One of Nation's Largest FAFSA Completion Gains

Nmhed

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico achieved one of the largest year-over-year FAFSA completion increases in the country this year, joining just three other states to hit a 20% gain as national completion rates reached an all-time high.The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) reported that 54.7% of...