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City of Grants Mayor Erik Garcia (right) met Representative Pauline Abeyta from House District 69 to advocate on behalf of the city. He was joined by City Manager Andrew Valencia, Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte (left) and Grants Fire and Rescue Chief Mike Maes (back). Courtesy Photo

City of Grants Mayor Erik Garcia (right) met Representative Pauline Abeyta from House District 69 to advocate on behalf of the city. He was joined by City Manager Andrew Valencia, Grants Police Chief Maxine Monte (left) and Grants Fire and Rescue Chief Mike Maes (back). Courtesy Photo

Representing Cibola in the House

News Staff
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Acequia Day at the Capitol and I had the honor of hosting a few of my constituents and seating them on the rostrum:• Ms. Beverly Tafoya, Member of the Community Ditch of San Jose De La Cienega, San Fidel, NM• Mr.
Mt. Taylor Elementary Principal Amanda Valdez (L) presents Evelyn Siegmann with Valentine's crafted by her school's students for this year's 'Sharing Hearts and Touching Lives' program. Photo by Roger Siegmann

Mt. Taylor Elementary Principal Amanda Valdez (L) presents Evelyn Siegmann with Valentine's crafted by her school's students for this year's 'Sharing Hearts and Touching Lives' program. Photo by Roger Siegmann

Sharing Hearts and Touching Lives Act 2 - A Valentine Story

Roger Siegmann
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A couple of weeks ago, my wife Evelyn and I were reminiscing about our last February’s “Sharing Hearts and Touching Lives” Valentine’s Day card idea and of the joy it brought to both the community and the children involved. We smiled as we talked of the hearts and lives that were touched by it.

Calling World War II Veterans of Cibola County

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
is embarking on a special series to honor the brave men and women from our community who served during World War II.As time marches on, it becomes ever more important to preserve the stories of those who defended freedom and democracy during one of history’s most pivotal moments.
Photograph of the first 29 Navajo U.S. Marine Corps Code-Talker Recruits being Sworn in at Fort Wingate, NM, dated 1942. National Archives Identifier: 295175. Courtesy Photo

Photograph of the first 29 Navajo U.S. Marine Corps Code-Talker Recruits being Sworn in at Fort Wingate, NM, dated 1942. National Archives Identifier: 295175. Courtesy Photo

First Navajo Code Talkers Sworn-In at Fort Wingate

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The above photograph depicts the first 29 U.S. Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers, who were sworn in at Fort Wingate, NM, on May 4, 1942. While the US National Archies was not able to provide the names of these heroes before press time, the Cibola Citizen honors them and their sacrifice.
A visual breakdown of the FY24-26 Rural Health Care Delivery Fund awards across New Mexico, showing the number of funded organizations serving each county. Four private companies have been awarded funding to improve urgent care, behavioral health, and home health services across Cibola to improve access for rural residents in an amount over $11 million. Courtesy Photo

A visual breakdown of the FY24-26 Rural Health Care Delivery Fund awards across New Mexico, showing the number of funded organizations serving each county. Four private companies have been awarded funding to improve urgent care, behavioral health, and home health services across Cibola to improve access for rural residents in an amount over $11 million. Courtesy Photo

Cibola to Benefit from Rural Health Care Funding

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY – Over $11 million in healthcare funding is expected to increase healthcare access to citizens across Cibola County.For many in Cibola, accessing health care has long been a challenge, with rural geography and financial constraints limiting the availability of critical services.
Free Music for Community at Cibola History Museum

Free Music for Community at Cibola History Museum

Free Music for Community at Cibola History Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
By: Cibola Historical SocietyThere will be music at the Cibola County History Museum on February 22, presented by New Mexico Humanities Council, Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee.The two are a duo who perform early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads.