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Cibola Water Monitoring Report – May 13 – 19

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As May moves toward its final stretch, Cibola County’s water conditions show the pressure of a warm and dry spring.Bluewater Lake declined again this week, the Rio San Jose remained steady, and precipitation maps show that recent moisture has been too light and scattered to...

Cibola Fishing Report – May 12 – 19

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – As May continues to warm up, fishing in Cibola County is settling into that earlysummer rhythm: some days are productive, some are slow, but there’s always someone on the water giving it a try.

Grants Parks Reopen After Public Safety Closure

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – City parks in Grants have reopened after a temporary public safety closure tied to several shots-fired calls, concerns about possible streetlevel gang activity and an outside death investigation with ties to Grants.Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte told the Cibola Citizen the parks...
State Program Director Sean Romero, left, stands with Chris Madrid Jr., center, after Madrid was named Knight of the Year at the New Mexico Knights of Columbus State Convention. Madrid is the first member of the local Knights of Columbus chapter to receive this honor. Also pictured is State Deputy Anthony Salazar, right. Courtesy Photo

State Program Director Sean Romero, left, stands with Chris Madrid Jr., center, after Madrid was named Knight of the Year at the New Mexico Knights of Columbus State Convention. Madrid is the first member of the local Knights of Columbus chapter to receive this honor. Also pictured is State Deputy Anthony Salazar, right. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Knight recognized at New Mexico State Convention

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Chris Madrid Jr., a Grants local, was recognized as Knight of the Year during this weekend’s New Mexico Knights of Columbus State Convention.Madrid was honored for his service and commitment through the organization.
The Bureau of Land Management will host a guided bird hike on the Narrows Rim Trail on Saturday, May 23, beginning at the South Narrows Picnic Area kiosk. The event is open to beginners and experienced birders. Courtesy Photo

The Bureau of Land Management will host a guided bird hike on the Narrows Rim Trail on Saturday, May 23, beginning at the South Narrows Picnic Area kiosk. The event is open to beginners and experienced birders. Courtesy Photo

BLM to host bird hike on Narrows Rim Trail May 23

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – Local residents interested in birding, hiking or learning more about the area’s wildlife habitat are invited to join the Bureau of Land Management for a guided bird hike on the Narrows Rim Trail later this month.The hike is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, beginning at 9 a.m. at the...