Bluewater Volunteer Fire Department Awards Excellence

Diego Lopez, EditorThe Village of Bluewater Volunteer Fire Department gathered on January 25 for its 2024 Awards Night, recognizing the dedication and service of its volunteers.

Williams named 2024 Ayudando Siempre Alli Winner

“The 2024 Ayudando Siempre Alli Winner is truly a friend to New Mexico Agriculture and New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association,” said President Bronson Corn. “Bill Williams is truly a civic leader who works hard for his community and state.

Community Schedule

January 22nd What? Grants/Cibola County schools Free Development Screening When? Wednesday January 22, 2025 Where? Call 505-285-2643 to make an appointment.January 24th What? Vitalant Blood Drive When? Friday January 24 at 10:00 am – 2:30pm Where? Grants Public Library.

NMDOT Announces Winners for 2025 Name a Snowplow Contest

… and the winners areSANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is excited to announce the 2025 Name a Snowplow contest winners. Drumroll please.The Winning names are:• District 1: Snow Bueno, Snow Way, José!• District 2: Scoop Dogg, Chips & Que Snow.

2nd Quarter Honor Roll

Seboyeta Elementary School 2nd QuarterThird GradeCoriz, Nevaeh M.Kelsey, Bluvin Martinez, Joe J.Molina, Jaydan E.Sarracino, MckennaFourth GradeMartinez, Aleah I.Sarracino, Valen R. Shepard, Paul O.Fifth GradeBryan, Kahlil K.Eastman, Keyana K.Sixth GradeBryan, Kalijah L.

Cibola County Looks Ahead to Historic 2026

Cibola County is preparing for a historic year. 2026 will celebrate national milestones like the 250th anniversary of American independence and other major American moments that are truly local like the centennial of Route 66.

That Winning Smile

Katherine Fenton was the happy winner of the quilt raffle held by the Cibola County History Museum. Isiah Torrez took time from the cookie crawl to draw the winning ticket while Jackie Heath looked on. Katherine was excited having never won a raffle before.

Calling World War II Veterans of Cibola County

The Cibola Citizen 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.

GFR Honors Jessica Venable

Nine years ago, Grants Fire was blessed to gain Jessica Venable (Captain) as an employee. Words alone will never be able to fully describe what Jessica means to this department.Jess is what keeps this department going forward and keeps the crew and Chief out of trouble.

House Plants – Christmas Cactus

You are sure to see Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) on sale during the Holidays. While it is a beautiful plant to give or receive, it can offer years of beauty and flowers. They have been known to live for 50 years. Originating in the tropics of Brazil it is more orchid than cactus.