Assistant State
Coördinators: Hello, my name is Tom Bombaci, Jr. I am the volunteer coordinator for the Cíbola County component of the NMGenWeb Project. I welcome all suggestions and assistance.
The purpose of these pages is to provide a starting place for those who are researching their genealogical roots in this county. I have assembled some pages and links to get you started. If you know of others, please e-mail me. Thanks!
Photograph by Tom Bombaci, Jr.
Cíbola County History
Cíbola County was created 19 June 1981. It is the last county to have formed in New Mexico. It was named after the Seven Cities of Cíbola. Grants is the county seat. Cíbola County is rich in mining, including uranium. Tourism, milling, camping, and outdoor sports are major assets. Beautiful wide-open spaces are abundant in Cíbola County.Selected Articles
Mount Taylor / Tsoodził / Kerestema
El Malpais National Monument
El Morro National Monument
Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathlon
The enormous mining drill bit at the Mining Museum in Grants. Must be seen to be believed!
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway has a big presence in this area.