Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, On behalf of the City of Grants I would like to take the opportunity to thank the New Mexico Department of Transportation for doing such a tremendous job cleaning the freeway (I-40) and all entrances and exits into Grants!

Honoring Korean War Veterans

July 27 was National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, the day when our nation commemorates the signing of an armistice to end the Korean War, and honors our service members who served during the war. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the signing.
The ‘Red Flag’ Law in New Mexico

The ‘Red Flag’ Law in New Mexico

The ‘Red Flag’ Law in New Mexico

First, a caveat--this is not meant to be an opinion piece in favor of or against this law. Rather, it is meant to educate readers on the law’s history, intent, scope and implementation. In 2020, New Mexico became the 19th state to enact a socalled Red Flag Law.
Travels in Grants

Travels in Grants

Travels in Grants

It seems impossible to always think about 'Whatever is true, whatever is honorable' because the news brings us ugliness and evil that we can't ignore. Our children and grandchildren are, and will be, affected by so very many serious issues.

Ask Nancy: What Do I Do?

What Do I Do? Dear Nancy, I recently found out that my business partner has been lying and sabotaging me and our company. I thought I had made a good decision bringing him on board, but I’m secondguessing my ability to read people.
Get Your H.A.T.

Get Your H.A.T.

Get Your H.A.T.

“Social media is a dangerous place to seek affirmation, acceptance, identity, and security.” Cornelius Lindsey The Impact of Social Media is both positive and negative. Some of the good things about it is you can find useful information, learn to cook or bake, stay connected with loved ones, etc.

Letters to the Editor

Speaking Up To the Editor of the Cibola Citizen, I want to share an experience of personal shame about an encounter I had recently in a public venue. In the course of casual conversation with a local citizen, a reference to a community near Grants came up.
State of Affairs

State of Affairs

State of Affairs

Growing up, I had an idea of what America was. America was a land that would always do what was right. An America that was focused on expanding the rights of the people while keeping the government in check. Both of my parents were Republican, I always had more liberal leaning senses.
Travels in Grants

Travels in Grants

Travels in Grants

So many long hot days-swamp cooler time. I needed to find the man who helped me with other problems in the past. Demetrio Chavez's Plumbing, Heating and Supply is right on Santa Fe Avenue, filled with an amazing collection of metal parts and 'stuff', in addition to a variety of other services.
Light in the Darkness

Light in the Darkness

Light in the Darkness

I have struggled with my mental health for as long as I can remember. Depression and anxiety have affected my daily life in massive ways to where I struggled living my life. Here’s a writing that I did in June of 2022 when I was struggling with depression.