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Election Results 2025

GRANTS – Cibola County voters delivered strong support for local hospitals and schools in the 2025 Regular Local Election while choosing new and returning leaders for city councils, the school board and a range of special districts.Statewide, 351,036 ballots were cast out of 1,380,646 eligible...
A red, white and blue wreath designed by Grants FFA members stands beside the American flag inside the Double Six Art Gallery during a Veterans Day luncheon honoring local service members. Courtesy Photo

A red, white and blue wreath designed by Grants FFA members stands beside the American flag inside the Double Six Art Gallery during a Veterans Day luncheon honoring local service members. Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Honors Veterans

GRANTS, N.M. – Cibola County paused at 11:11 a.m. on Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces, gathering along Route 66 and downtown Grants for ceremonies, fellowship, and reflection.At Grants Veterans Memorial Park on Route 66, residents marked both Veterans...

For the Record

In the Oct. 30 edition of the Cibola Citizen, the Village of Milan article misstated two details. The current Municipal Judge is William Cunningham, who was appointed following Judge Jaramillo’s resignation.
FHLB Dallas awarded $1 million from the Native American Housing Opportunities Fund through its member Homewise to four New Mexico tribal entities for affordable housing initiatives. Courtesy Photo

FHLB Dallas awarded $1 million from the Native American Housing Opportunities Fund through its member Homewise to four New Mexico tribal entities for affordable housing initiatives. Courtesy Photo

FHLB Dallas and Homewise Award $1M to Boost New Mexico Affordable Housing

Grants to Benefit Four Tribal Entities ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., - October 30, 2025— The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Homewise announced $1 million in grants to support affordable housing for New Mexico families during a ceremonial check presentation today in Albuquerque, New...
Missing Person

Missing Person

Missing Person

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - 15-year-old Eric Garcia-Chavez was last seen on October 26th, 2025. He has a tattoo with the name “Chavez” on his left forearm and may have shaved his head.
Diego Lopez - CC Map of the City of Grants Council Districts, where voters in District 1 (yellow) and District 3 (green) elected new city council representatives during Tuesday’s Regular Local Election. District 1 covers the city’s northeast neighborhoods, while District 3 includes the southeast and Golf Course areas. As of press time, District 1 was too close to call. Fred Rodarte retained his seat in District 3.

Diego Lopez - CC Map of the City of Grants Council Districts, where voters in District 1 (yellow) and District 3 (green) elected new city council representatives during Tuesday’s Regular Local Election. District 1 covers the city’s northeast neighborhoods, while District 3 includes the southeast and Golf Course areas. As of press time, District 1 was too close to call. Fred Rodarte retained his seat in District 3.

Election Results 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was written at 9:20 p.m. on November 4 and was based off the most accurate information available at the time.