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Marriages in Cibola – April 2025 and Divorces in the month of April

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Marriages in CibolaThree couples were issued marriage licenses in Cibola County and were joined in matrimony in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico.

Food Items Collected by USPS on Saturday, May 10 Courtesy Photo

USPS Food Drive Results 1,847 Pounds for Community Pantry

Grants Community Pantry Press

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY Thank you Cibola County, you just donated 1,847 pounds of food to the Grants Community Pantry for needy families.On Saturday, May 10, USPS drivers picked up the donated food items from area residents for their annual food drive.

Boating Season Begins at Bluewater Lake

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

New Rules, Same Summer Fun — Just Don’t Forget the Life JacketCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Boating season is officially underway at Bluewater Lake, and with excellent conditions reported at an elevation of 7,377 feet, the lake is primed for fishing, kayaking, and scenic outings just in time for the...

Cibola County Indictments in April 2025

Cibola Citizen Staff Report

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

has been indicted on two charges of homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug (second degree felony) – or – great bodily injury by vehicle; reckless driving (third degree felony); great bodily harm by vehicle; driving while under the influence of...

Zuni Man Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Fatal Stabbing 2023 altercation turned deadly after victim stabbed in neck

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni Pueblo man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred during a domestic dispute in February 2023, federal prosecutors announced.Joey Luarkie, 25, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, entered the guilty plea in federal court...

Grants Farmers Market Grows in Week Two

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — From colorful flower tubs and fresh herb plants to educational birdthemed games and handcrafted treasures, this past Saturday’s Farmers Market at Fire and Ice Park was more than a shopping trip — it was a full-on community celebration.The market’s second weekend of the 2025...

Cibola County High Schools Celebrate Class of 2025

Diego Lopez, Editor

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Schedules, Safety, and CongratulationsCIBOLA COUNTY, NM – Cibola County’s two high schools are preparing to send off their graduating seniors this week with ceremonies planned for Friday and Saturday.

Community Awareness

News Staff

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Art Taking FlightMay 17 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery, 1001 W. Santa Fe AveCibolaWritingContest–$50Prize The Cibola Citizen invites Cibola residents to submit original works of creative art exploring this question:“Mount Taylor—called Tsoodzil, Kaweshtima, Tsiipiya, and...

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NMSU-Grants 2025 Commencement Ceremony

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

GRANTS, N.M. – The graduating Class of 2025 turned their tassels the evening of May 9, during the New Mexico State University- Grants commencement ceremony.The room was packed with graduates and family, according to campus director Dr. Marlene Chavez Toivanen, she has never seen it that full in her...

Rebuilding and Strengthening the Chamber of Commerce

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

On April 8th, the Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon in which they discussed many changes.Guess speaker Bill Lee, a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for organization management, served on the Board of Regents for six years.