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

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

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.
Drought Intensifies Across Cibola County

Drought Intensifies Across Cibola County

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.

Native students Drive Conversation at Education Summit

Nmdoh
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
New Mexico identified as national model for Native education SANTA FE, N.M. – Native American students and families shared feedback directly with state and tribal leaders Wednesday at the Government-to-Government Indian Education Summit at Santa Ana Pueblo.
GCCS Edu-Champion of the Month

GCCS Edu-Champion of the Month

GCCS Edu-Champion of the Month

Steve Brown
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. This month, we are thrilled to award the Edu-Champion Belt to Mrs. Tricia Garcia for her outstanding work on the newest GCCS Food Services Request for Proposals (RFP).In a truly collaborative effort, Mrs.

A Few Votes Can Shape Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Recent turnout data shows local races and public funding questions are often decided by a small share of residents CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In Cibola County, elections are often decided by a much smaller group of people than the county’s total population might suggest.
Cibola County Commission District 3 is one of two commission seats on the June 2 primary ballot. Only voters who live inside District 3 boundaries will vote in the Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Commission District 3 is one of two commission seats on the June 2 primary ballot. Only voters who live inside District 3 boundaries will vote in the Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Commission Races: What District 1 and District 3 Voters are Deciding June 2

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Two seats on the Cibola County Commission are on the ballot in the June 2 primary election: District 1 and District 3. If you live in one of those districts, you will vote in that commission race.
New Mexico House District 6 covers half of Cibola County. The winner of the Democratic ticket will face the lone Republican challenger for this seat in November. The June primary is this coming Tuesday; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Courtesy Photo

New Mexico House District 6 covers half of Cibola County. The winner of the Democratic ticket will face the lone Republican challenger for this seat in November. The June primary is this coming Tuesday; polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Courtesy Photo

House District 6 Most Contested Race in State as June 2 Vote Nears

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The race for New Mexico House District 6 is the most contested legislative race in this year’s primary cycle, with multiple candidates competing for the Democratic nomination and a Republican candidate also on the ballot.