Infrastructure Rules Dominate August Coffee with the Managers

GRANTS, N.M. – As residents shared concerns about aging roads and storm damage, local officials explained recent infrastructure improvements and explained the careful planning behind Cibola County’s ongoing roadwork.County Manager Kate Fletcher opened the August 7 meeting by outlining ongoing road...

Pearls & Poker Chamber of Commerce Banquet Deals a Winning Hand to Cibola County

GRANTS, N.M. — A deck of poker chips, a dance floor, and a room full of energized business leaders.

Wings ’N Wheels Draws Big Crowd to Grants-Milan Airport Grants, N.M.

The skies were clear, the engines were loud, and the community turned out in force this past Saturday for the 3rd Annual Wings ’N Wheels event at the Grants-Milan Airport.

Marriages and Divorces in July 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – From joyful wedding vows to solemn court filings, these are the moments that mark milestones in the stories of our neighbors, friends, and families.

Cibola County Sheriff’s Office and Partner Agencies Make Multiple Arrests Following Traffic Stop and Search Warrant

CIBOLA COUNTY On August 23, 2025, deputies from the Cibola County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the Mount Taylor Addition area that led to the arrest of two individuals:Edward A. Merayo (Age: 48) — arrested for Driving While Revoked and Possession of a Controlled Substance.Brianna...

Statement Regarding United States Attorney Ryan Ellison’s Acting Appointment

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On April 17, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi appointed Ryan Ellison to serve as New Mexico’s United States Attorney on an interim basis for a period not to exceed 120 days.

NPD and CCSO Parade in Pine Hill

PINE HILL, N.M. This morning, the Navajo Police Department’s K-9 Unit, Traffic Enforcement Unit, Internal Affairs, along with NDPS Director Michael Henderson, were honored to attend and join in the 30th Annual Ramah Navajo Fair and Rodeo Parade festivities.Events like this highlight the partnership...

NMAA HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION PROTOCOL

As we begin the 20252026 school year, the New Mexico Activities Association would like to remind everyone of the updated changes to Heat Illness Prevention bylaws that were adopted in 2024.

56th Annual Bi-County Fair kicks off Thursday in Prewitt

PREWITT, N.M. — The 56th Annual Bi-County Fair returns to Prewitt this Labor Day weekend, running Thursday, August 28 through Monday, September 1, with free admission everyday courtesy of the fair’s gate sponsors.The 2025 familyfriendly Bi-County Fair features 4-H exhibits, livestock shows, a...

Many Hands, Many Helpers

Some local businesses support the Bi-County Fair event directly as official Bi-County Fair sponsors (including this year’s gate sponsors who make free admission possible); others support community coverage by advertising in the Cibola Citizen.Both contributions matter.