Letters to the Editor

Speaking Up To the Editor of the Cibola Citizen, I want to share an experience of personal shame about an encounter I had recently in a public venue. In the course of casual conversation with a local citizen, a reference to a community near Grants came up.

State of Affairs

Growing up, I had an idea of what America was. America was a land that would always do what was right. An America that was focused on expanding the rights of the people while keeping the government in check. Both of my parents were Republican, I always had more liberal leaning senses.

Travels in Grants

So many long hot days-swamp cooler time. I needed to find the man who helped me with other problems in the past. Demetrio Chavez's Plumbing, Heating and Supply is right on Santa Fe Avenue, filled with an amazing collection of metal parts and 'stuff', in addition to a variety of other services.

Light in the Darkness

I have struggled with my mental health for as long as I can remember. Depression and anxiety have affected my daily life in massive ways to where I struggled living my life. Here’s a writing that I did in June of 2022 when I was struggling with depression.

Letters to the Editor

Heat Awareness Dear editor, It’s hot, hot, hot. So please be extremely careful with flammable materials; cigarettes', matches, charcoal grills, and even your catalectic converter under your vehicle. All are potential sources of ignition during these extreme dry days here in the southwest.

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, What a wonderful 4th of July Celebration this year! Rodeo, barbeques, lots of events in our City Parks, and a wonderful 4th of July Parade! Not to mention the spectacular fireworks display going on at the golf course that evening!

Get Your H.A.T.

July 2nd, 1776, 12 out of the 13 colonies had approved the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was on July 4th, when it was officially adopted. Some of the Americans began celebrating that year, while others waited till the next year.

The Postscript

I have always relied upon my cousin Dane. We grew up together. I’m a year older, but he’s the closest in age of my many cousins.

Restoration of Voting Rights Goes into Effect for New Mexicans Like Me

When you begin the process of exiting incarceration and re-entering society, you are faced with an insurmountable number of challenges and barriers which make it close to impossible to re-establish your life. One of those challenges is to get rid of the label of “formerly incarcerated”.

Shedding Light on Opioid Settlement Funds: A Path to Transparency and Accountability

More than a billion dollars from opioid lawsuit settlements are heading to New Mexico coffers, with some monies already hitting state and local government bank accounts.