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A portrait of Lucy Jane “Mother” Whiteside hangs today in the Grants Public Library, a quiet tribute to the woman whose life of service helped shape the town’s identity. Her legacy endures in every book borrowed and every child who discovers the freedom of reading. Courtesy Photo

A portrait of Lucy Jane “Mother” Whiteside hangs today in the Grants Public Library, a quiet tribute to the woman whose life of service helped shape the town’s identity. Her legacy endures in every book borrowed and every child who discovers the freedom of reading. Courtesy Photo

The Complete Story of Mother Lucy Jane Whiteside

The American Legend Who Birthed A Community
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. America is a country of railroad towns, mining camps, borrowed library rooms and kitchens where coffee stayed hot for travelers arriving after dark.

Recount in Cibola Probate Judge Election on Monday

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The closest race in Cibola County this primary election season was the Cibola County Probate Judgeship, the Secretary of State has ordered a recount in the race to take place Monday, June 29.Corrine C. Padilla won the Democratic primary in this contest with 1,130 votes,...
The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office honored Luann Elkins on June 18 for more than 30 years of service on the Crime Stoppers Board. Sheriff Larry D. Diaz presented Elkins with a letter of appreciation recognizing her longtime commitment to public safety and community service. Photo by Julie Junod

The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office honored Luann Elkins on June 18 for more than 30 years of service on the Crime Stoppers Board. Sheriff Larry D. Diaz presented Elkins with a letter of appreciation recognizing her longtime commitment to public safety and community service. Photo by Julie Junod

Sheriff’s Office Honors Luann Elkins for Over 30 years of Crime Stoppers Service

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Cibola County Sheriff’s Office honored Luann Elkins on June 18 for more than three decades of service on the Crime Stoppers Board.Sheriff Larry D. Diaz presented Elkins with a letter of appreciation recognizing her “unwavering commitment to public safety and community...