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Saturation Patrols

Saturation Patrols

Press Release
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Beginning April 1, 2024, until June 1, 2024 the Cibola County Sheriff's Office will be conducting saturation patrols and checkpoints throughout Cibola County in an effort to reduce and prevent traf

Wildfires Amid Cibola's Persistent Drought Conditions

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As Cibola County grapples with ongoing drought conditions, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources (EMNRD) Forestry Division is stepping up its wildfire prevention efforts ahead of the critical fire season. Despite February marking the 56th wettest month on record, the drought situation has remained relatively unchanged since January, prompting heightened concerns over fire risks in the region.

Empowering Democracy in Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
CIBOLA COUNTY, NM – Poll workers, who start their day at the crack of dawn and remain until the late hours, are not just employees; they are the backbone of the voting process, assisting voters with ballots and guiding them through the voting machines. The motivation behind becoming a poll worker extends beyond the financial incentive.

New Mexico selected to join NASHP's Health and Housing Institute

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce that New Mexico has been selected, along with three other states, to participate in the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) Health and Housing Institute (HHI), an initiative to develop, implement, and align health and housing programs.
Annual Food and Agriculture Industry Study Highlights Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors in Bolstering the U.S. Economy

Annual Food and Agriculture Industry Study Highlights Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors in Bolstering the U.S. Economy

Press Release
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Feeding the Economy, an economic impact study commissioned by 32 food and agriculture groups, reveals new data on jobs, wages, economic output at district, state, national levels LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Thirty-two food and agriculture groups released the eighth annual Feeding the Economy report March 19, a historic farm-to-fork economic impact study that helps to estimate the direct and indirect economic contributions of the food and agriculture industries on jobs, wages, economic output and business taxes.

Help Stop the Theft of Newspapers

Cibola Citizen Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
After an audit of last week’s newspaper sales, the Cibola Citizen was able to determine that, on average, over $200 of newspapers are stolen from our machines every week. Because of this rampant theft, we are in the process of removing our newspaper machines and having the newspapers sold inside stores. We do not want to restrict access to the public’s news but are being forced to take these measures as we are experiencing massive financial hits from the rampant theft.
Pet of the Week Meet Cobra

Pet of the Week Meet Cobra

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Cobra is a 1–2-year-old Terrier mix. She gets along with other dogs and loves, but her most favorite thing is to get head scratches and to give out hugs to anyone who will let her.

Community Announcement

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

March 30 Curanderismo Presentation: Traditional Medicine A Presentation by Dr. Eliseo 'Cheo' Torrez and Mario Del Angel Guevara 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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