Cibola Citizen e-Edition
Miori Harms with the New Mexico Environment Department speaks during a June 18 event at the New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants. Harms is helping lead the state’s Abandoned Uranium Mine Reclamation Initiative, which is working to clean up legacy uranium mine sites in the Grants Mineral Belt. Diego Lopez- CC

Miori Harms with the New Mexico Environment Department speaks during a June 18 event at the New Mexico Mining Museum in Grants. Harms is helping lead the state’s Abandoned Uranium Mine Reclamation Initiative, which is working to clean up legacy uranium mine sites in the Grants Mineral Belt. Diego Lopez- CC

New Mexico Celebrates New Chapter in Uranium Mine Reclamation

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Donation of historic loader to New Mexico Mining Museum celebrates larger cleanup effort GRANTS, N.M.

News 

Toulouse Oliver Drops Out of Lieutenant Governor Race After Primary Win

Diego Lopez, Editor
GRANTS, N.M. – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has suspended her campaign for lieutenant governor, just weeks after winning the Democratic…

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Bernalillo County

Diego Lopez, Editor
SANTA FE, N.M. – Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus have been detected in Bernalillo County, increasing the risk that people in the area could contract…

Recount in Cibola Probate Judge Election on Monday

Diego Lopez, Editor
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The closest race in Cibola County this primary election season was the Cibola County Probate Judgeship, the Secretary of State has…
View More

Sports 

Cibola Fishing Report – June 16 - June 22

Diego Lopez, Editor
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Bluewater Lake was packed this weekend, with lots of people, lots of campers and many visitors staying through Monday to enjoy time on…

United Climbs into Top Five, Building Momentum Ahead of July 4 Showdown

Diego Lopez, Editor
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After spending much of the early season finding consistency with a roster that featured significant offseason changes, New Mexico United…

NMAA Eligibilty Changes To Go Into Effect for 2026-2027 School Year

Jp Murietta, Nmaa
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, students may now transfer schools without penalty and be immediately eligible at the school of…
View More

Obituaries 

Carlene Jean Horton

Carlene Jean Horton

Carlene Jean Horton

News Staff
Carlene Jean HortonCarlene Jean Horton, age 62, of Navajo Dam, NM passed away peacefully on 06/05/2026 at W Yellowstone, Montana Carlene was born on 04/17/1964…

Barbara J Rawdon

Barbara J Rawdon

Barbara J Rawdon

News Staff
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara J Rawdon, 91 of Grants, New Mexico, who took her final bow -…

Steve D. Mitchell

Steve D. Mitchell

Steve D. Mitchell

News Staff
Steve D. Mitchell did not just pass through this world; he left boot prints, engine grease, and some legendary stories in his wake. Born on May 7, 1962, in…
View More

Special Sections