Happy Holidays from the Cibola Citizen!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Boxing Day and a joyful type of every other celebration about to occur. From the Cibola Citizen to you, Happy Holidays! This is a time where we look back on the year that has passed and we begin to prepare for the new year.

Congressional Data Privacy Bill Would Unjustly Enrich Trial Lawyers

Several Members of Congress just introduced legislation that aims to protect consumer data from misuse and abuse. Unfortunately, the 'American Data Privacy and Protection Act' contains significant defects unrelated to much-needed privacy protections for consumers or businesses.

Fentanyl Holds America in its Grip as Overdose Deaths Soar

Baltimore, MD – Synthetic opioids like fentanyl claim more than 150 lives every day in the United States, according to the CDC. And the DEA reports that a recent study of fake prescription drugs revealed that 6 out of 10 pills analyzed contained potentially lethal amounts of fentanyl.

Letters to the Editor

Editor, Regulating vessel speeds along the U.S. east coast to protect right whales is a critical step in saving this endangered species and balancing our fragile aquatic ecosystem. And in the long run, it is an important step in economic growth and development.

Get Your H.A.T.

About 2,000 years ago Mary was visited by the Angel Gabriel. She was told she would have a son, Jesus, who was the Son of God. Mary and her fiancé traveled to the town of Bethlehem. There was no room in the inn because of the census. The only place available was the stable next to the inn.

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, President Joe Biden is continuing to try and manufacture momentum for an assault weapon ban where none exists, even though he still knows nothing about guns or gun deaths.

“Wrong About Papayas”

The fruit lady has my number. One of the things I like in Mexico—and other countries we have visited in the past—is buying fruits and vegetables from a stand, run by a family. I love wandering through the market, looking at all the unfamiliar things and asking questions.

Travels in Grants

Since my mailbox is overloaded with Christmas catalogs and multiple requests for donations, guess I need to go shopping and spend some special time with the Boss.

State of Affairs

Gems are hard to come by. They are covered in dirt and rock, buried deep under the surface and take much work to extract and clean. But, when the gem is polished and clean, it is gorgeous – it is priceless. Cibola County is just like that gem, a diamond, hidden away in the rough and dirty rock.

Ask Nancy Q+A: Lacking Neighborly Love

As the holidays are approaching, I’ve been feeling sadder and lonelier than usual. I’m 72 and got divorced 20 years ago. I can’t help but wonder what life would look like if my marriage never ended or if I had found someone years ago who would be my loving companion now.