GHS Bake Sale for Fire Relief GHS is having a bake sale from 1:45-3:30 p.m. on April 30 at the front of the school to support our students who lost their homes in Tuesday's fire. All proceeds will go to the families.Grants Farmers’Market Begins May 3, Grants Fire and Ice

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GRANTS, N.M. — To the tune of nearly $1 million over 10 years, the Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF), the entity tasked with being the economic driver of Cibola County, is now at a self-admitted risk of losing its nonprofit status; at the same time, it has not updated

Diego Lopez, ReporterThe Golden Horseshoe, a former honky-tonk bar from the area's mining days, was demolished last Friday.Located just off Highway 605 near…

In a county where more than 70 percent of residents own their homes, it’s easy to assume stability. But behind the walls of those homes, the truth is more complex. More than one in four Cibola County residents live in poverty—and for children, the numbers are even more stark.According to

This week's pet of the week is a super friendly, playful doggo named Aza. She is a 2-year-old pitbull terrier mix canine that is great with other dogs, potty trained, and is current on her vaccinations. She's looking for a home that'll give plenty of love and cuddles.

Cibola County generates millions in taxable sales every year—but not everyone feels the benefits in their wallet.The county’s median household income is $51,765, more than $10,000 below the statewide average of $62,268. That gap stretches even wider when you compare households by structure. Married…

Even though Cibola has a population over 26,600, not all are in the labor force. Many are children, elderly, incarcerated, or not seeking work—which affects workforce size.

Diego Lopez, EditorThe last meet of the season for Los Alamitos Middle School students came on a day that had nice weather and triumph for the local middle…

Patrick Laurence CassidyPatrick Laurence Cassidy was born on January 31, 1945, in San Pedro, California. He passed on April 8, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — At first glance, Cibola County appears to be a community of homeowners, but this does not mean they are financially stable.With a homeownership rate of 70.5 percent, it outpaces the state average and reflects a deeply rooted population that takes pride in place. But a closer…

Trout Action Good, Tiger Muskie Bite Slows at Bluewater LakeDiego Lopez, EditorSpring fishing remains lively at Bluewater Lake, although conditions are…

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Orlando SilvaOrlando went to be with our Lord on March 8, 2025. Orlando was born on October 28,1948 in Santa Fe, N.M. to Joe Silva and Rosa Montoya Silva. He…

Diego Lopez, EditorEditor’s Note: This article was written before a fire destroyed multiple homes in Grants, New Mexico, the county seat of Cibola, on April 28…

Grace JamesCunninghamGrace, 7/12/1942 – 4/18/2025 was born in Gallup NM and lived and raised her children in Grants, NM. She is survived by her loving children…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Behind the storefronts and past the sandstone bluffs, the real economy of Cibola County is made up of people: students and seniors, parents and workers, all trying to build something in a place that has long been overlooked.This C-section of the Cibola Citizen presents a…

GRANTS, N.M. — As the 2024–2025 academic year draws to a close, Cibola County’s education system stands at a critical crossroads: the slow and steady gains made this year are undeniable, but so too are the deep challenges that remain.Recent data compiled by the Cibola Citizen shows a year of…

For the First Time this Century, Cibola has Zero Audit FindingsOn April 24, the Cibola County Board of Commissions held a meeting to discuss the audit and finances.The county received a clean audit on its financial statements for the year ending 2024, as well as a clean audit opinion on

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