Ernestine Yazzie, a beacon of love and laughter, graced this world from December 20, 1959, until her peaceful passing on March 29, 2025. Born in the community of Cluewater Lake, she was a daughter to the revered Peter Yazzie and the cherished Mary Begay, whose nurturing spirits undoubtedly laid the…

Fishing conditions at Bluewater Lake are holding strong this week, especially for anglers targeting rainbow trout. The bite has remained VERY GOOD, with recent success reported using Rooster Tail spinners— adding to a growing list of effective baits this spring, including Garlic-Scented PowerBait,…

This week's Athlete of the Week is senior Dominick Gonzales of the Grants High School baseball team who led the Pirates in RBI's with eight against Aztec at a recent tournament and a combined eight against Kirtland Central in a recent double header.

On March 31 the Grants City Council held a special meeting lasting approximately 30 minutes. During this meeting, a Fire and Rescue update was discussed, and approvals were made concerning the Second Street Shared Loop Trail, purchase of a new breathing air compressor, and repairs needed for Well 1…

Animal Care Center Director Diane Rowe said “These right here are the reasons why getting your animals fixed [is important]. [These] five puppies [were] dumped in bushes. If you don’t want a dog, please bring them in during business hours or call, don’t tie them to the fence to freeze

There were two school board meetings, one taking place on March 18 and the other on the 25th. The first lasted six and a half hours, two hours which were in executive session, while the latter was nearly four hours and mostly executive session.Superintendents ContractThe superintendents’ contract,…

CIBOLA COIUNTY – As we prepare to commemorate the Bataan Death March in our April 9 edition, the Cibola Citizen is opening a call for stories, photos, and…

CIBOLA COUNTY — In June 2021, Ella Mae Begay, a Diné elder from Sweetwater, Arizona, was reported missing. Her truck was last seen headed east, possibly toward Albuquerque. Almost four years later, she remains missing. Though her name is known across Navajo Nation and her case is listed by the

Is it windy enough? Not sure why, but it definitely seems like one of our windiest Springs in recent memory. Windgusts aside, local baseball and softball teams are in full swing as they start district play this week.There will be no fooling around when the Pirates open up their district

A COUNTYWIDE BURN BAN is currently in effect. Per Ordinance 2022-033 Cibola County is under a countywide burn ban effective immediately until further notice.Prohibited burning includes any open burning and fire pits. For more information contact the Cibola County Fire Marshal’s Office at 505-285-…

In its third year, program continues to strengthen New Mexico’s teacher workforce with local talent NEW MEXICO – The Golden Apple Scholars Program in New…

ISR Technology, Mount Taylor Pushback, and the Rise of the Cebolleta ProjectCibola County is no stranger to uranium. Once the heart of America’s uranium boom, its mountains and mesas produced over a third of the nation’s yellowcake during the Cold War era.Now, after decades of silence, uranium is…

Janis Lorraine Derrick, lovingly known as Jan, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Fontana, California, at the age of 77.Born on November 12, 1947, in Glendale, California, Janis was a dedicated educator with a lifelong passion for learning. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master

Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false.Since January 1, 2025, the…

Meddie ValdezWith heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Meddie Valdez on March 19, 2025, at the age of 69. A cherished husband, father, grandfather…

Jimmie Begay Jr.

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