Laguna Burger to Vie for State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Crown

ALBUQUERQUE — Laguna Burger, the Cibola County favorite from the Pueblo of Laguna, will compete in the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge at the New Mexico State Fair on Monday, Sept. 8 at noon on Main Street (just north of Heritage Ave.).

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST 31Jalen Brunson, Athlete (29)SEPTEMBER 1Zendaya, Actress (29)SEPTEMBER 2Keanu Reeves, Actor (61)SEPTEMBER 3Kaia Gerber, Model (24)SEPTEMBER 4Beyoncé, Singer (44)SEPTEMBER 5Kat Graham, Actress (36)SEPTEMBER 6Idris Elba, Actor (53)

87th Annual Tri-State Firefighter’s Convention

The 87th Annual Tri-State Firemen’s convention, held here in Grants, NM, showcased the trophies of the 87th Annual Tri-State Firemen’s Association Convention.

From the High Plains

“History is written by the victors,”-Sir Winston Churchill, British statesman.This month’s quote emphasizes the power of the “winners” to shape the historical record to glorify their actions.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JULY 27Triple H, Executive (56)JULY 28Jim Davis, Cartoonist (80)JULY 29Dak Prescott, Athlete (32)JULY 30Joey King, Actress (26)JULY 31Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur (67)AUGUST 1Jason Momoa, Actor (46)AUGUST 2Evander Kane, Athlete (34)

NMANS Essay Contest For Non-Public School Students

The New Mexico Association of Non-public Schools (NMANS) announces an essay contest for middle school and high school students. Winners will have their essays published on the NMANS website and receive a small cash prize.

Cibola’s Divorce Filings May–June 2025

The Cibola Citizen shares the following public records of marital dissolutions filed in Cibola County during the months of May and June 2025. We acknowledge that the end of a marriage is a deeply personal moment and recognize the courage it takes to begin anew.May 9, 2025Marget Anne Merrill v.

Marriages in Cibola

Love continues to bloom across Cibola County and beyond, as couples from New Mexico, Arizona, and even Mexico have recently tied the knot. We are honored to share their joyful unions and celebrate their new journeys together.

A Historic Landmark With a Modern Mission

CIBOLA COUNTY — As the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division announces an expansion of the Fort Wingate Historic District, local attention turns again to a site that has shaped— and continues to shape— New Mexico’s military, cultural, and technological legacy.

Fort Wingate and University Heights historic districts added to State Register of Cultural Properties

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division is pleased to announce that a pair of historic districts have been added to the State Register of Cultural Properties.