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2021…a magic Christmas tree!

2021…a magic Christmas tree!

2021…a magic Christmas tree!

Roger Siegmann
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
It’s approaching Christmas, and Evelyn and I contemplated going to the forest on what had become an annual/ ritual trip to cut a Christmas tree for our home. We debated, hemmed and hawed and finally decided to purchase an artificial tree.
Roger Siegmann, Josephine Hurtado, president of Rotary, Nestor Griego, foundation treasurer, Evelyn Siegmann, organizer. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

Roger Siegmann, Josephine Hurtado, president of Rotary, Nestor Griego, foundation treasurer, Evelyn Siegmann, organizer. Sylvia Anzures Gonzales - CC

Brushstrokes of Christmas Magic 2025

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – Christmas has arrived in brushstrokes again along Santa Fe Avenue, now officially designated Route 66, as local fourth-graders filled storefront windows with snowmen, stockings and Christmas scenes for the eighth annual community window-painting project led by Roger and Evelyn...
EMT/Paramedic of the year — Paramedic Antonio Garduno Rookie of the Year— FF/EMT Michael Marquez Fire Officer of the Year — Chief Mike Maes Firefighter of the Year — FF Adynn Knighton Courtesy Photo

EMT/Paramedic of the year — Paramedic Antonio Garduno Rookie of the Year— FF/EMT Michael Marquez Fire Officer of the Year — Chief Mike Maes Firefighter of the Year — FF Adynn Knighton Courtesy Photo

Grants Fire and Rescue Awards 2025

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Grants Fire and Rescue Awards 2025
A screenshot from a flight-tracking service shows New Mexico State Police helicopter N607SP flying over the Grants area near Mount Taylor and Lobo Canyon in mid-December. DPS spokesperson Amanda Richards told the Cibola Citizen the helicopter’s flights were part of normal patrol operations and were not specifically related to the Dec. 8 shooting investigation.

A screenshot from a flight-tracking service shows New Mexico State Police helicopter N607SP flying over the Grants area near Mount Taylor and Lobo Canyon in mid-December. DPS spokesperson Amanda Richards told the Cibola Citizen the helicopter’s flights were part of normal patrol operations and were not specifically related to the Dec. 8 shooting investigation.

State Police Investigation Continues After Dec. 8 Shooting; Officials Urge Tips, Caution Amid Rumors

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say the investigation remains active after an officer’s patrol vehicle was struck by gunfire during a traffic stop in Grants on Dec. 8, with the suspect still at large, while local officials continue urging residents to report tips and remain alert during the...