by: Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
GRANTS, NM – County Manager Kate Fletcher, City Manager Andrew Valencia, and Interim Village Manager and Finance Director Candi Williams gave updates regarding…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Senior Citizen Lunch Menu and Activities
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 &…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Grants Police Department Psa
Scam Calls Involving Subjects Impersonating City of Grants Police Department Officers
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Cibola Citizen Staff Report
It’s Okay to Grieve
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
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
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.…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Kathryn Marmon, Reporter
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Sponsored By Tom Fitzsimmons State Farm Insurance
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
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’…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Divorces in Cibola From January to April
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Kathryn Marmon, Reporter
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Courtesy Of Kathy Helms
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
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
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Reporter
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Diego Lopez, Reporter
New Federal Funding Boosts Energy Assistance for Cibola County's Tribal Communities
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
Grants Police Warn of Scam Calls
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.
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: News Staff
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:…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Arieanna Crowson, Reporter
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…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
by: Press Release
2024 NMAA Spring State Championship Event Information
ALBUQUERQUE, NM- The New Mexico Activities Association would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2024 Spring State…
Published: May 15, 2024 12:00AM
Here's a look at how monthly real estate listings changed in Otero County last month.
Published: May 09, 2024 12:00AM