Jerry MascarenazJerry Mascarenaz, 70, March 25, 1955- June 7, 2025, of Milan New Mexico was born in Leadville, Colorado on March 25th 1955 and passed on June 7…

Diego Lopez, EditorEditor’s Note: When the Cibola Citizen wrote this article, there were only six projects on the Fast-Track list. When the Citizen check before sending this week’s edition for publication, there were seven projects on the list.CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Three uranium mining projects in…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As temperatures soar across New Mexico this week, state and federal officials are warning that the combination of extreme heat, worsening…

CIBOLA COUNTY, NM — Although Cibola County has approved for tighter fireworks rules due to worsening drought, officials want the public to know: fireworks are…

Mary Nell ShannonMary Nell Shannon, age 84, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025.Born on February 19, 1941 in Jonesboro, AR, Mary…

GRANTS, NM - Carlos Garcia, the cook for St Teresa School, has recently planted a garden outside the school, not only for the school, but for the community as well, stating “My goal is [to] get the community involved… and they can [pick the vegetablesAmerika Rougemont, Reporterand] take it home

The Grants Police Department will be participating in the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Traffic Safety Division / SAFER New Mexico Now’s, Summer Enforcement Campaign that focuses on all hazardous moving violations. Historically known as “100 Days and Nights of Summer,” GPD will be…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — With less than three weeks to go, the City of Grants is gearing up for a full day of red, white, and blue festivities this Fourth of July…

Louise Ann ReddenBorn February 4, 1948 in El Morro, NM, Louise Ann Redden passed away at home in Grants, NM June 9, 2025 Preceeded in death by her parents:…

MainStreet Open HouseGrants MainStreet invites the public to an Open House on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at The Mission, 422 W. Santa Fe Ave.Enjoy free food and drinks, learn about the organization, and find out how you can help improve Downtown Grants. This is a non-profit

Cole Ray Shorty and Landen Toledo pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after the events that took place on May 27, 2022.According to court documents, Shorty and Toledo confronted the victim, John Doe at his place of residence to retrieve Shorty’s backpack. During this confrontation, John Doe…

The lake was quiet that day, the water lapping gently at the shore like it had nowhere else to be. It was Buddy’s first visit— his first real introduction to the idea of swimming.He wasn’t a fan. Shade, his person, coaxed him in slowly. Not with logic. Not with enthusiasm.

The action on Bluewater Lake continued this past week, with anglers reporting fair to good success on catfish and tiger muskie—a sign that early summer conditions are reshaping the bite.Those casting from shore found worms to be the go-to bait for catfish, particularly in warmer afternoon hours.…

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Nearly 100 people gathered in downtown Grants on Friday morning to take part in the national “No Kings Day” protest, a Flag Day demonstration focused on preserving democracy, defending civil liberties, and opposing authoritarianism.The peaceful event unfolded on the sidewalk…

This week's pet of the week is a male sweetie named 'JoJo' who is 3 months old Siberian husky mix. He was abandoned and is super curious, cuddly and looking for a loving family to give him plenty of attention.GrantsAnimal Care Center 722 Sakelares Boulevard505-285-4012

Students Join Former Pros for All-Star Football Camp at GHSStudents from across Cibola County gathered at Grants High School earlier this month for the football portion of the 22nd Annual DYFL All-Star Weekend, hosted by the Grants/Milan Rotary Foundation.The camp featured drills, scrimmages, and…

Herbert Welsh Lewis III, a male of about 59 years of age, was reported missing on June 2, 2025.Last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark tshirt with a flannel shirt over on May 30, 2025, Lewis left a family members residence in Grants, NM.According to a report from the

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Big Trout and Bright Baits Make a Splash at BluewaterDiego Lopez, EditorTrout fishing surged this past week at Bluewater Lake, with anglers reporting very good…

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