CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Autumn has arrived in full stride. A fall-color snapshot from Oct. 14 shows widespread moderate color across western and central New Mexico, with high to peak color appearing in higher elevations from the Zuni Mountains to the Mt. Taylor high country.In Cibola County, aspens…

Fall brings joy but also stress—fromwork,family,or holiday planning. Stress shows up as headaches, poor sleep, or irritability. Try 4-7-8 breathing: inhale 4 seconds, hold 7, exhale 8. Do this 4-5 times. Simple resets help calm the body and mind.- Brought to you by the Cibola County Health Council.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a back-and-forth thriller at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park, New Mexico United (13-10-5, 44 pts) shared the points with…

Editor’s Note: This piece was submitted by Early College High School Student Zach Balgos.A young bairn weeps loud with freedom But fate decides what she’ll become.A vast sky, looking below summer.Sees a caged heart, cold as winter,She can’t be too much, not much as a flame.Downpours of judgment,…

GRANTS, N.M. - The school board meeting held on October 7th lasted nearly four hours, covering topics such as Chromebooks, food trailers, a donation, and recognitions. The next Regular Board Meeting will take place on October 21st.Purchase of Chromebooks“We desperately need many Chromebooks in the…

GRANTS, N.M. - I read in the Cibola Citizen about a week ago about our local animal shelter closing its doors due to new arrivals as it is in overload. I appreciate them and what they do for animals; they are great.Evelyn and I are adoptive parents for our fur

MILAN, N.M. — The Milan Police Department hosted its third annual Faith & Blue Weekend, a three-day community event designed to strengthen trust between law enforcement and the public through service, outreach, and remembrance.Over the course of three days, Milan officers—joined by local…

Common plants that are toxic to dogs and cats are Lillies, which even in small amounts can cause kidney failure. Azaleas can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and even coma or death. The Sago Palm can lead to severe live damage. Oleanders are completely toxic can and cause heart issues in both

Editor’s Note: This piece was submitted by Early College High School Student Jessie Grover.You are my redeemer, my lord and king, God of the heavens, the earth and the trees.When we sing, we sing for thee rejoicing, The creator of thy flowers, and thy bees.God is like a never-ending sunset,

GRANTS, N.M. -The Grants High School volleyball team is 7-10, 0-2 after this past week’s matches.The Lady Pirates lost to district rival St. Pius 30 (25-9, 25-…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Federal employees who are working without pay or furloughed as a result of the federal government shutdown should call New Mexico Gas…

GRANTS, N.M. — The following candidates have been qualified by the filing officer for the November Regular Local Election. The ballot order is shown in…

A Quiet Week on the Water as Autumn Takes Hold in Cibola BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – The muskie are still lurking, but action has been rated SLOW.The most…

Johnny Blaze is a lovable large-breed terrier mix with a heart of gold and a playful spirit that’s impossible to resist. Johnny is already neutered, fully up to date on all his shots, and ready to head home today. If you would like to contact us about our sweet Johnny

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — A light to moderate wetting rain is forecast for the Grants–El Malpais area this week, with totals around 0.25 to 0.50 inches and locally higher amounts to the northeast, according to Drought.gov and the NWS Weather Prediction Center (updated Oct. 13). The moisture will help…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Local ballots don’t just list candidates—they often include ballot measures that ask voters to approve specific funding for community…

I wake to the hush of the mesa, to a sky so wide it could hold tomorrow.Out back—Mount Sedgwick, steady as faith.Out front—Mount Taylor, ancient and waiting.Between them, a promise: this is my home, this is America.We are the children of opportunity, raised on the hum of power lines and

June 24, 2008 — September 17, 2025Angelo TafoyaAngelo Tafoya born June 24, 2008, A loving son, brother & Senior at Manzano High School passed away on…

Antonio “Tony” Flores Padilla, age 82, passed away peacefully at home in San Rafael, New Mexico, on Sunday, September 21, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving…

October 17, 1962 — September 10, 2025Sandra Ann Gonzales, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Albuquerque, New…

I-40 eastbound will be closed overnight Feb. 13 Thursday, 13 February 2025 19:07 gallupsun New Mexico State Police in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 40 eastbound at Exit 16 in Gallup tarting at 9 pm Feb. 13. The closure is necessary to allow the

NTU radio station KCZY outfits new system to increase reliability Tuesday, 11 February 2025 13:53 gallupsun CROWNPOINT — Navajo Technical University radio station KCZY 107.3 FM received an upgrade to its transmission system to ensure its continuous 6000W broadcast covering a majority of the Eastern Navajo Nation Jan. 28. Broadcast

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 10 Sunday, 09 February 2025 11:42 gallupsun Dallago Corporation has been contracted by the City of Gallup to install a new waterline along Rico Street from Highway 66 south toward the new fire station at the corner of Rico Street and Bengal Road. The City

February is American Heart Month Saturday, 08 February 2025 21:05 gallupsun SANTA FE — Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S. and the leading cause of death of New Mexicans in 2022.This February we are encouraging New

Scheduled water outage for Feb. 8 Friday, 07 February 2025 20:07 gallupsun The city's Water Department will be repairing a water leak Feb. 8, and multiple areas around Gallup will be affected. The outage will affect City of Gallup water customers in the following areas: 2200—2400 Block of Boyd Avenue