Cibola Citizen

14/02/2024

Correction:
Kids Quad will take place on Feb. 17

19/01/2024

🚩 Community Alert 🚩
January 19, 2024

04/01/2024

Stay safe and stay warm, Cibola!
Be cautious and avoid driving if possible. Because of the storm a number of local businesses and government offices may be closed. Please call ahead before you risk driving on roads which may be slick and dangerous. Avoid creating additional work for first responders (and a potentially costly medical bill) by staying off the roads in these dangerous conditions.

15/12/2023

News Alerts -

Dear Editor, Isn't it great that there is a mechanism where individuals, who Mr. Windhorst refers to as clients, are able to pay their societal debts through community service.

08/12/2023

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Dear editor, The State Bar of New Mexico honors the life and legendary career of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. I’m sure many of our members will fondly remember when Justice O’Connor joined us for our Annual Meeting of the State Bar of New Mexico in 2007. We were honored fo...

01/12/2023

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Dear Editor, As we enter into the holiday season, we see many addicts who wish to wait until after the holidays to seek treatment. They would like to spend time with their families and avoid missing yet another holiday. But what happens in most cases is they use more to get away from the harsh reali...

08/11/2023

Election results

🗳️SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
GRANTS/CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
ROBERT CHRISTOPHER HAYS
40%
156 Votes
T WALTER JARAMILLO✅
60%
233 Votes

🗳️ SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
GRANTS/CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4
FRANCES ANNE LEE✅
52%
172 Votes
TONY MARTIN BOYD
48%
161 Votes

🗳️SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER
GRANTS/CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5
GUY PIERRE ARCHAMBEU✅
100%
308

🗳️ GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND QUESTION: $20,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING, REMODELING, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING SCHOOL BUILDINGS; PURCHASING OR IMPROVING SCHOOL GROUNDS; PURCHASING COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FOR STUDENT USE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; PROVIDING MATCHING FUNDS FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS FUNDED PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY ACT; OR ANY COM GRANTS/CIBOLA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
YES✅
75%
1,208 Votes
NO
25%
411 Votes

07/11/2023

🚨 Missing Person Alert 🚨

UPDATE:

Janessa has been located and is no longer entered as a Missing Person in the National Crime Information Center. The City of Grants Police Department would like to thank you all for your information and shares.

20/09/2023

🛑Update 6:30 p.m.: She has been found safe.
Please help find this missing student

Update: She has been found.

Jade, a 12-year old student of Mt. Taylor Elementary left school today and has not made it home. If you see her, please call Grants Police.

31/08/2023

September 3 Rodeo Grounds Information:
SxS RODEO INFO!

Office entry - 9:45
Rodeo starts @ 10 a.m.
Text entries to 505-290-2230
Gate fee :$10 per vehicle.

Events:
Barrels
Poles
Flag race
Border race

Divisions
2 seater
4 seater
4x4

$10 entry fee per event

PRIZE MONEY!
Buckles to 1st place for each event
Entry books close 930 day of event
Late entries will be taken till last contestant runs in the event with 10 late fee
Pay fees morning of office opens 7am

Come out and watch contestants compete in traditional rodeo speed events on their ATVs! A different type of horse power!

02/08/2023

📰 Correction of Fact 📰

We at the Cibola Citizen Newspaper would like to issue a correction regarding a recent article that was published in our publication. The story, Grants Firefighter Faces DUI charges, covered an incident that occurred on July 22, 2023, involving Officer Kyle Saavedra of the Grants Police Department.

In the article, we mistakenly stated that Mr. Robert Morris was a firefighter, which was inaccurate. We deeply regret this error and sincerely apologize to both Grants Fire and Rescue and the Grants Police Department for the mistake.

Upon reevaluating the report, we have confirmed that Mr. Robert Morris is not associated with Grants Fire and Rescue or any other firefighting department. Instead, he was involved in a vehicle accident and was subsequently arrested due to suspicions of driving under the influence.

As a responsible and committed news organization, we strive to provide accurate and reliable information to our community. We understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of our reporting, and we deeply regret any confusion or inconvenience that our mistake may have caused.

To address this issue, we will be publishing a formal correction in next week's edition to ensure that our readers are fully informed and have the correct details regarding the incident.

Once again, we extend our sincerest apologies to Grants Fire and Rescue, the Grants Police Department, and our readers for this oversight. We value your trust in our reporting, and we will continue to work diligently to uphold the highest standards of journalism.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

19/07/2023

Isidro Longoria Sr.
Obituary
Nov. 05, 1950 ~ Jul. 14, 2023
Isidro Longoria Sr., 72 was born on November 5th, 1950, in La Feria, Texas, and passed away peacefully at home on July 14th, 2023. He was preceded in death by Erineo (father) and Alejandra (mother), Maria (sister), Juanito and David Longoria (brothers).

He was survived by his three children: Isidro Longoria Jr (Jacqueline), Carlos Longoria, and Carla Longoria (Robert). His Surviving siblings are Eddy (Valerie) Longoria, Pete Longoria, Roy (Marylou) Longoria, Elisa Longoria Bro, Ninfa (Patrick) Romero, Jane (Victor) Henson, Diana Henson, and Yolanda Longoria. He had ten grandchildren.

Longoria was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was proud to have served his country. After the Army he became a transmission mechanic, worked on the drilling, worked as a farm hand. He loved animals and working with his hands. Later on in life he enjoyed landscaping, gardening, and spending quality time with grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral Services will be held on July 24th, 2023
1000-1045 Mass St. Teresa’s Catholic Church (213 Smith St, Grants, NM 87020)
1130-1200 Burial Grants Cemetery
1230- TBD Reception Old Cibola County Office (515 W. High St, Grants, NM 87020)

Pallbearers: Isidro Longoria Jr., Carlos Longoria, Joaquin Longoria, Andres Brown, Robert Morris, Cruz Vasquez, and Enyeto Dale.

14/07/2023

‼️ COMMUNITY ALERT ‼️

05/07/2023

‼️ Fire Weather Danger ‼️
Conditions in the Cibola National Forest are very dry, creating a high risk for fires. The risk of fire danger in the Mount Taylor Ranger District is VERY HIGH.
Please be safe and think about the community when camping. Fireworks are not allowed in the national forest.

30/06/2023

Community Update from GPD

28/06/2023

Deadline Change Notice

02/06/2023

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Dear Editor: The Double Six Gallery, located on the south side of Santa Fe Ave just west of the bank (if you didn’t know), is an unrealized city treasure. It features local artists of various talents and includes a history museum. Recently long-time director Robert Gallegos retired, and Brian John...

10/04/2023

BLM Rio Puerco Field Office implements Chain of Craters prescribed fire
Press release
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Beginning TODAY, April 10 through the month of April, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct the Chain of Craters prescribed fire, weather permitting. The Chain of Craters prescribed fire is located south of State Highway 53 and west of County Road 42, approximately 35 miles southwest of Grants, in Cibola County.

Over the last several years, the BLM has treated over 20,000 acres in the Chain of Craters landscape using prescribed fire and thinning. Fire managers estimate it will take five to seven days to complete burn operations; however, smoke may be visible during and for several days following the burns. BLM will continue to monitor the project post-implementation to help ensure the fire stays within the planned burn area.

The project area is approximately 2,500 acres of ponderosa pine, piñon and juniper trees and will be conducted in several phases. The goal is to reduce the density and hazardous accumulations of vegetation that, under the right conditions, could contribute to high intensity fire. Coordination has occurred and will continue with the National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, New Mexico Air Quality Bureau, Ramah Medical Facility and local grazing permittees. To notify the public during the burn, signs will be posted along County Road 42 and at the Continental Divide Trailhead. Smoke may be visible from State Highways 53 and 117.

Our managers carefully develop burn plans for implementation of each prescribed fire to ensure they meet land management objectives and that fire can be safely and effectively managed. If conditions move outside the predetermined parameters, ignitions will be conducted a different day when conditions improve. Reducing the volume of vegetation under prescribed conditions enables land managers to mimic the natural fire cycle, thus minimizing the dangers and risks associated with unplanned wildfires.

Before and during all prescribed fires, fire managers coordinate with the New Mexico Environment Department and follow all air quality regulations. People susceptible to or affected by COVID-19 may have health conditions that make them vulnerable to smoke exposure. For more information about risks and protecting your health, please visit https://nmfireinfo.com/smoke-management/.

For questions about this project, contact the BLM Rio Puerco Field Office at (505) 761-8700. For details about the implementation of the project, visit NMFireInfo.com; Twitter , or facebook.com/nmfireinfo.

24/03/2023

FOR THE RECORD - CITY OF GRANTS COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP:

The City of Grants Community Clean-up will now take place on April 22 instead of April 1. The containers will be dropped off on April 21 and residents can start using them at that time. Containers will be picked up at 11 am on Saturday, April 22.
Due to a lack of city staff, the City of Grants will NOT be picking up large bulky items from residents' homes in Grants. However, the Village of Milan will pick up bulky items from residents. The date of the Village of Milan Community Clean-up remains April 15.

06/03/2023

The Cibola Citizen is hiring!
We are looking for an multimedia sales representative, please email us [email protected] for more information, and to send us your resume.
We look forward to working with you!

22/02/2023

Please be patient with our local power provider as they work to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.

Update: Power has been restored in the Paxton Springs area.

Power has been restored in the Little Water area. If you are still experiencing issues, please give us a call at 505-285-6656.

Continental Divide is experiencing outages in the following areas: Cibola Trails, Cinder Cone, El Calderone, Highway 53 to Oso Ridge, Little Water, Borrego Pass, and Casamero Lake.

Please know that we are working as hard as possible with the current weather to restore power as soon as possible.

21/02/2023

Please be patient with our local officials as they do their best to keep power running across Cibola. thank you Continental Divide Electric for the work you do keeping Cibola powered!

21/02/2023

Stay safe Cibola! This wind is no joke! 🌬

14/02/2023

Stay safe Cibola!

-- SAFETY INFORMATION --
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON (2/14) TO 5 PM MST WEDNESDAY (2/15)...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches
except between 6 and 10 inches above 7500 feet possible. Winds
could gust as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Central Mountains, East Slopes Sangre de Cristo
Mountains, Far Northeast Highlands, Harding County, Johnson and
Bartlett Mesas Including Raton Pass, Union County, Southwest
Mountains, West Central Mountains, and West Central Plateau.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon (2/14) to 5 PM MST Wednesday (2/15).

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be
necessary if traveling through mountain passes. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions, dial 511 or 1.800.432.4269,
or visit http://nmroads.com.

10/02/2023

News Alerts -

Dear Editor, At the last Coffee with The Manager, the idea of meeting in the afternoon was voted down. When a second vote was held to see how many wanted to meet in the afternoon, a lone hand went up -- mine. But people who are working full time cannot come at 8 and I have heard multiple older peopl...

27/01/2023

Thank you to the incredible team at the US Forest Service who protect Cibola National Forest and the Mt. Taylor Ranger District!

23/01/2023

Are you looking for a change?
Come join the Cibola Citizen, your local newspaper, as a Multimedia Sales Associate!
Please email your resume to [email protected] or stop by our office at 200 W. Santa Fe Avenue for an application.

20/01/2023

Congratulations to the government of Cibola County on receiving an Audit Accountability Award for Most Improved County at the 2023 New Mexico Counties Legislative Conference.

Cibola County was "Recognized for its path to financial management excellence, the county went from 14 findings in FY2020 to only 3 findings in Fy2021 with an unmodified opinion."

Congratulations to Cibola County Finance Director Paul Ludi and the team at Cibola County that made this award possible!

20/01/2023

Help be part of a group that is making history. The City Charter is like a mini constitution that our elected city leaders must follow, help make the government of Grants strong!

CITY OF GRANTS

IS IN NEED OF

A CITY CHARTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER

REGISTERED IN THE CITY’S VOTING DISTRICT 1

TO ASSIST IN THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY CHARTER

REPRESENT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!