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Meeting Thursday on Lee Ranch Mine Permit revision

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

GRANTS – The New Mexico Mining and Minerals Division will hold a public meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Grants Public Library to provide the public with a description of the proposed revision to Peabody Natural Resources Co.'s permit for the Lee Ranch Mine.

Tour of Landfill for Radioactive Waste Disposal Thursday

Kathy Helms, Special To The Citizen

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

THOREAU, N.M. – The public is invited to tour a proposed disposal facility for radioactive waste at the Red Rock Regional Landfill, 10 a.m.noon Thursday, Aug. 14. The U.S.

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Say hello to Pebbles, a 6month-old bundle of joy who's ready to steal hearts! This playful pup is bursting with energy - she loves to run, chase toys, and explore every corner of her world. But once the fun winds down, Pebbles is all about a cozy nap and some well-earned snuggles.

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Grants Student Helps Cibola History Museums Go Online

Jonnie Head, Cibola Historic Society

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Cibola County Historical Society announces the Cibola County History Museum, the Northwest New Mexico Heritage Aviation Museum now have websites. We are now part of that great creature, the internet.Our good fortune came as the result of Grants MainStreet Project Inc.

Featured is CGH staff and instructors for the course. Left to right, top to bottom: Susan Hale, Alyssha Brown, Audrianna Nanez, Kristin Brown, Michelle Glover, Melissa Gabaldon, Jess Irrobali, Trees Armes, Maria Atencio Courtesy Photo

IMPROVING MATERNAL OUTCOMES, ONE WORKSHOP AT A TIME

Cynthia Tena, Cgh

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

GRANTS, NM — At Cibola General Hospital, we are proud to be part of a nationwide effort to improve maternal health outcomes through the Obstetric Patient Safety (OPS): OB Emergencies Workshop, developed by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).

Pearls and Poker

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce is preparing to host its annual banquet, Pearls and Poker, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Elks Lodge, located at 805 Charles Street in Grants.

Cibola Drought and Fire Restrictions Update

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As of early August, drought conditions remain severe in Cibola County despite recent monsoon activity, and a patchwork of fire restrictions is still in effect across local jurisdictions.According to the U.S.

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Sunset Hike and Open House at El Morro National Monument

Sarah Puckett, Park Ranger

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

El Morro National Monument invites you to visit on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to experience the sunset from the mesa top. El Morro will extend its hours from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm so that visitors can enjoy hiking during the early evening in the monument.

Surprising Tree Facts

News Staff

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

By: Darlene Cherney, Margie Dressler and Donna Eoff, Cibola-McKinley Master Gardeners and graduates of the Tree Steward Program offered by TreeNM.

El Calderon Trail and Parking Area to Close for Trail Improvement Project Starting August 11

Sarah Puckett, El Malpais National Monument Park

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

GRANTS, NM- The El Calderon Trail and parking area at El Malpais National Monument will be closed beginning August 11, 2025, through late May 2026 for a trail improvement project between the parking area and the Bat Cave.