Two days before Earth Day – coincidentally, the birthday of J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb – workers sickened from radiation exposure gathered in the former “Uranium Capital of the World” for a meeting called by the Post-'71 Uranium Workers Committee.Among the nearly 135 surviving…

Scammers are impersonating Grants Police officers via phone, claiming to file complaints against residents. Verify identities before sharing personal information. Report suspicions to the police.

Editor’s Note: This story includes expletive language. The language is used in a quote, selected to run in this edition of the Cibola Citizen to capture the moment these words were said, and give readers a more full idea of what happened in the Grants City Council Chamber on May

As Superior Downsizes, Village and County say City Risks their CoverageGRANTS, NM – The Cibola County Commission held a special meeting to consider a resolution to request modification of the ambulance certificate issued to the City of Grants until Grants fulfills its commitment to provide backup…

Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.50Daily:ActivitiesWednesday May 15 Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, birthday cake & ice cream.Thursday May 16 Pork chops, mashed potato with brown gravy, corn, green salad, fruit.Friday May 17Ham &…

The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences a person can go through in their lifetime. Coping with the grief and emotional pain can be a long and difficult process, but there are steps you can take to help you through this difficult

SANTA FE, NM— March was the month when creative minds were given the opportunity to stretch, grow, and spread wings. To celebrate National Poetry Month, The Department of Cultural Affairs in Santa Fe held a statewide Ekphrastic Poetry Contest. All who were compelled to set pen to paper directed by…

After a nearly sevenhour hearing, the Ninth Judicial District court issued a preliminary injunction against the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (PED) newly proposed rule that sought to enforce a 180-day instructional year for public schools across the state.Because of the court’s decision…

ALBUQUERQUE, NM--Isabella Lobaina, is a winner in the youth category of the Statewide Ekphrastic Poetry Contest held in March to celebrate National Poetry Month. The contest sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs and was open to everyone in two categories, youth, grades 6 to 12…

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has announced that it will receive an additional $2,052,645 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funds are earmarked to help manage cooling costs as temperatures rise, offering crucial…

January 3Josephine Montano v. Valentin Lopez Jr. – Dissolution January 9Jeffery Groves v. Tammy Jo Groves – Dissolution January 9Leeanna K Olguin v. WendallMartinez – Dissolution with Custody January 10Juan Aguilar, Sr. V. Maria Ester Aguilar – Dissolution with Custody January…

GRANTS, NM – County Manager Kate Fletcher, City Manager Andrew Valencia, and Interim Village Manager and Finance Director Candi Williams gave updates regarding…

New Mexico State University – Grants held their Spring Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 9 for two nursing students who graduated with their Bachelor of Science…

The Grants Police Department would like to inform the citizens of the City of Grants about a new scam call that is making the its way through the local area.It…

Lady Pirate tennis team for making the state tennis tournament in 4A as a 12 seed; Andres Lazos, white shirt, for receiving a first place in triple jump at the…

ALBUQUERQUE, NM- The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2024 Spring State…

The GHS track team wrapped up the district meet at Valencia High School last Saturday. Notables for the Pirates were Manuel Gonzales, 1st in the high jump, 5’…

Diana Bernadette (Baca) MarezIn loving memory of our mother Diana Bernadette (Baca) Marez, who passed away on May 3, 2024 surrounded by loved ones in her home.…

Freddie Chavez Sr, 64 of San Mateo NM was born on March 4th, 1960, and passed away peacefully at home on May 4th, 2024.Freddie was a Loving Dad and Tata. He is…

Austin Moses Ward Austin Moses Ward was born in Grants, New Mexico on September 6, 2001. He passed away on May 8, 2024.Austin is survived by his father:…