How to write an obituary

The death of a loved one is always a difficult time. Writing an obituary shouldn’t be also. The Cibola Citizen would like to help streamline the process of writing an obit. The first important thing to know is the rate for the obituary.

Marathon Meeting

CITY OF GRANTS, N.M. – Holding a marathon meeting of over three hours long, the Grants City Council powered through a long agenda to accomplish significant work for the people of Grants, New Mexico on May 19.

Ready, Set, Go! presentation and ordinances galore

VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. — The Village of Milan Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Tuesday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m. Normally, a regular meeting would have been held on Thursday, May 19, but the trustees moved the meeting so that it would not interfere with high school graduation week activities.

Honoring History

GRANTS, N.M, - The St. Theresa Gym and Community Center, located on High Street, was recently designated and awarded as a historical site in the community. The first Catholic Mass was celebrated in 1911 by the founder of Los Alamitos, known as Grants today, in the house of Don Jesus Maria Blea.

Village finance director presents 2022-2023 Budget to Board of Trustees

VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. — The Village of Milan Board of Trustees gathered for the second time in the second week of May for a village workshop. The workshop was held on Thursday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m., all trustees were presented, and there were no citizens looking to address the board.

Milan special meeting dedicated to financial decision-making

VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. — The Village of Milan Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Thursday, May 4, at 9:30 a.m.

Super Flower Blood Moon

The first full moon of May is always known as the “Flower Moon” to signify the change of temperature and the rebirth of plant life now in the spring.

Cibola County Receives Award for Budget

Chicago, Illinois – Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce that County of Cibola, New Mexico, has received GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity.

Candidate Spotlight: Marie Garcia

Running unopposed, Marie Garcia is set to serve a second term as the Cibola County Probate Judge. Working in probate, Garcia primarily works to resolve issues about property which arise after a person’s death.

Establishing financial policies and settling water rights claims

VILLAGE OF MILAN, N.M. — The Village of Milan Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, May 11, at 9:00 a.m. for a special meeting. All board members were in attendance, and the agenda was approved as presented. The first item approved by the board was an Internal Controls Policy document.