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Animal Tips

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Even if they have necessities and more, having them tied outside reduces their quality of life. This can cause physical and psychological harm, making them anxious, neurotic, aggressive, fearful, or depressed.
A map of City of Grants Council districts. Two seats are up for election in 2025: District 1, which includes portions of east Grants and neighborhoods near Roosevelt Avenue; and District 3, covering parts of north-central Grants and neighborhoods west of Sakelares Boulevard. Courtesy Photo

A map of City of Grants Council districts. Two seats are up for election in 2025: District 1, which includes portions of east Grants and neighborhoods near Roosevelt Avenue; and District 3, covering parts of north-central Grants and neighborhoods west of Sakelares Boulevard. Courtesy Photo

Local and School Board Election Coming November 3

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Editor’s Note: This article only has the names of candidates who filed for office by 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. More candidates than are listed in this article may be running for office, a full list of candidates will be available in the September 3 edition of the Cibola Citizen.
Judy Platero, secretary/treasurer of Thoreau Chapter (standing in front of second chair) tells Red Rock Landfill tour participants that the community is not opposed to the Quivira cleanup. It's opposed to bringing it to Thoreau. Photo by Kathy Helms

Judy Platero, secretary/treasurer of Thoreau Chapter (standing in front of second chair) tells Red Rock Landfill tour participants that the community is not opposed to the Quivira cleanup. It's opposed to bringing it to Thoreau. Photo by Kathy Helms

Radioactive Landfill Proposal Seen as Dividing Navajo Communities

Kathy Helms Special To The Citizen
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
THOREAU, N.M. – Explaining the rationale of burying low-level radioactive waste in a solid waste landfill to Navajo elders, especially if English is not their first language, obviously would be a bit daunting.

GCCS Staffing, Projects, and Recognitions

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - On August 19, the Grants Cibola County Schools Board Meeting took place and lasted three and a half hours, including an executive session. In this meeting, they discussed various updates, infrastructure improvements, future projects, and recognized staff.

Wellbeing Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Check onYourPeopleSometimes the best way to care for your own mental health is to check on someone else.Sendaquick“thinkingof you” text or invite a friend to chat over coffee. Small acts of kindness and connection go a long way in a rural community like ours.
GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard

Pet of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Marvin is a 4-month-old puppy with a big personality and an even bigger heart Full of goofy charm and playful energy, Marvin is the kind of pup who will keep you smiling all day long. Whether he's chasing his favorite toy or tumbling around with his fury friends, he brings joy wherever he goes.
Courtesy of Western Watersheds Project and Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project

Courtesy of Western Watersheds Project and Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project

Another Mexican Gray Wolf Crosses Interstate 40 in New Mexico

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.— Thirty-five conservation organizations today asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service not to recapture a Mexican gray wolf who crossed Interstate 40 in New Mexico over the weekend.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new NM 566 bridge near Church Rock, which includes pedestrian infrastructure to improve safety for community members. Courtesy Photo

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the new NM 566 bridge near Church Rock, which includes pedestrian infrastructure to improve safety for community members. Courtesy Photo

New Mexico ‘Downwinders’ Face Possible Scams

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
TULAROSA – From confusing websites to fraudulent phone calls and even people knocking on doors, those seeking to take advantage of New Mexicans affected by nuclear radiation are coming out of the woodwork with silver tongues and outlandish offers.