November - Indictments

has been indicted on the charges of Second Degree Murder (second degree felony), Shooting At or From a Motor Vehicle Death (second degree felony), Tampering with Evidence (second degree felony) due to an incident that occurred on October 21, 2025.Adrian E Murrietta has been indicted on the charges...

Police Investigate Death After Early-Morning Fight Call at Elks Lodge in Grants

GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Police Department is investigating a death reported early Sunday morning following a call about a large fight at the Elks Lodge in Grants.According to a police press release issued in response to questions from the Cibola Citizen, officers were dispatched at about 12:36...

Law passed in July expands work requirements, removes exemptions for veterans and homeless individuals

SANTA FE, N.M. — About 55,750 New Mexicans will need to work, volunteer or attend training for 80 hours a month to keep receiving SNAP food benefits under the new federal law taking effect Jan. 1, 2026.These federal mandates, passed by Congress in July, expand work requirements for able-bodied...

State Releases Top New Mexico Baby Names of 2025

SANTA FE, N.M. – Olivia and Noah were the most popular baby names in New Mexico in 2025, according to a newly released provisional list from the New Mexico Department of Health.The New Mexico Department of Health’s Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics released the state’s top baby names...

Jump into the fast lane and Route 66’s enduring spirit at New Mexico History Museum

Santa Fe, NM – Route 66’s centennial is being celebrated with a new lobby mural at New Mexico History Museum in conjunction with an exhibition at the Governor’s Gallery featuring all five finalists’ designs.

2026 Cibola Relocation Guide Now Available

has published its 2026 Cibola Relocation Guide, a comprehensive reference designed to help residents, newcomers, and prospective movers better understand Cibola County and the services, institutions, and communities that support daily life here.The relocation guide consolidates key local...

It’s Okay to Grieve

The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences a person can go through in their lifetime.

Grants City Council Discusses Upcoming Projects

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants City Council meeting that took place on December 17 convened for a three hour meeting that included discussion concerning public safety, North West New Mexico Council of Government, New Mexico Department of Transportation, memorial sculptures project, Nimitz Avenue...

Grants to Swear-In New Officials TODAY AT 11 AM as Lawsuit Filed Dec. 30 Seeks to Halt Seating in District 1; Charter Questions Persist

GRANTS, N.M. — The City of Grants will swear in newly elected officials today, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber at 600 W. Santa Fe Ave., even as a new district court lawsuit asks a judge to block the seating of the apparent District 1 winner and to clarify how New Mexico’s...

Tribute to an Unusual Person

GRANTS, N.M. - CL Peterson is my friend.Un fortunately she seems to be everybody else's friend too. That is, almost everybody. When I said to her, 'Everyone loves you,' she said, 'No, some people hate me.'