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Recycling
Albuquerque continues to take these items and more, but their location has moved to 1250 Menaul Avenue N.E. Hours are 7 to 7, 7 days a week.: Details at cabq.gov/solidwaste
Spring Sunday Services
Please join us this spring for worship and fellowship! Potluck lunch every second Sunday of the month. The First United Methodist Church, 510 North First Street, Grants at 11 am. All Are Welcome!
April 19 Stargaze at El Malpais
El Malpais National Monument will host an evening of science and stargazing at the El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 6:309:00pm. Joining us from the Albuquerque Astronomical Society is Derek Wallentinsen. Derek is an astronomer and a retired National Park Service Ranger. This free program begins at 6:30 pm inside the Visitor Center located at 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, N.M. Telescope viewing will follow at 7:30 pm. Bring plenty of warm layers for the outside portion of the event.
April 20 Run for the Wall Benefit
American Legion Riders Benefit Poker Run, $20 donation per hand, includes lunch. Registration is at 10 a.m. at American Legion Post 60 in Milan, N.M., 720 US Route 66. Call Kenny at 505-290-1948, or Wildchild at 505-870-0227.
Cibola County Horse fair
Saturday, April 20, 10:00-12:00 am, get your Coggins, Vaccines, Health Certificates, Worming, Coggins Teeth Floating Certificate. Call Airport animal Clinic 505-287-2763 office prior to fair, with the number of horses you need done. This is offered to only horses ‘hauled’ into the Grants rodeo grounds during the fair, so plan on saving a little money and meet other horseman! Call Airport Animal Clinic, Dr. Merayo D.V.M at (505)287-2763.
April 24 Bingo - Cibola County Senior Center April 24th, 2024, Fund prizes, come join us! 1 card: $3.00. 3 cards $5.00
Career Fair - NMSU Grants Wednesday April 24th, 2024. Join us for an exciting day of career opportunities, networking, and job growth as we connect you to top employers in the state! FIDEL GYM, 505-2876678. grants.nmsu.edu
April 26 April Astronomy Month El Malpais National Monument Tour at El Calderon. View the park’s dark night skies at El Calderon with a constellation tour as we transition from winter to summer constellations. The El Calderon parking lot is located off of Highway 53, about 22 miles from Grants. All programs are free of charge and do not require reservations. Dress warmly, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight or headlamp with a red light setting if possible. All outdoor programs are weather dependent. For more information contact the El Malpais Visitor Center at 505-876-2783 or visit www.nps.gov/elma. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/elmalpaisnps
Homestake Community Scholarship 2024
Due by April 26th, 2024. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a 2024 Grants or Laguna High School Graduate in good standing. Attending an accredited 2/4 year college in the Fall of 2024. Must meet all applicable requirements. For more information call: JoAnne Martinez, 505.287.1196 or jmartinez@homestakeminingcoca. com. Applications must be received or postmarked on or before April 26th, 2024.
April 27 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Western New Mexico Correctional Facility 2 Man Scramble, $200 per team, Shotgun begins at 9:00am. Door prizes - 50/50 raffle. Lunch included price. To Sign Up: Please call/text: Mike DeLaTorre 505.400.1719. Eric Martinez 505.290.0315. Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course. 2001 George Hanosh Blvd. Grants, NM.
April 29 Gardening Classes - Tea Time for Your Garden (Microorganisms and Compost Drenches) Please call to register for classes at 505.287.9266. All classes will be held at 515 W. High St. Grants, NM 87020 on April 29. If you are an individual with a disability who is need of auxilary aid or services to participate, please contact the Cibola CES in advance at 505.287.9266 or via email chelkins@nmsu.edu
May 22 Earth Day Celebration - NMSU Grants Monday April 22nd, 2024 10AM we start, 12-1PM we lunch, and 1PM-3PM we continue with activities. (Lunch provided by the Associated Student Government.
May 23 Shellebrate World Turtle Day Let’s Party! Grab your party hats, dancing shoes, sunglasses and find that old disco ball, as it’s almost time to party for World Turtle Day™ 2024! American Tortoise Rescue (ATR), a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species turtles and of tortoises, is shellebrating its 24th annual international World Turtle Day on May 23. Join the fun as this year’s theme is “Let’s Party” with rescue favorites Bunkle, Spinner and Evil who are waking up from hibernation and ready to rock the globe. Now, because of global warming, there is a more urgent reason to bring attention to the turtles of the world. It is estimated that 61 percent of turtle species are already extinct. Biologists and other experts predict the disappearance of turtles and tortoises in the wild within the next 50 years. Join the party at http://www.worldturtleday. org/
Ongoing Book Talk Meeting
The Book Talk reader’s group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m., Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street, Grants. Call 505-287-4793 or visit cityofgrants. net/library for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Call 505-290-1480 for more information, this number does not receive text messages, please leave a voicemail.
Bridge Group
The Grants Bridge Group is looking for new players for party/duplicate play. Call 240-478-7317 for further information.
Narcotics Anonymous
Mon 4 pm; Tue 4 pm; Wed 9 am and 7:30 pm; Thur. 4 pm; Fri 5:30 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 4 pm at Grants Church of Christ, 920 1st Street, Grants. All are welcome. (Not affiliated with the church.)
Sunday Lent Services
Please join us for Sunday services during Lent! The First United Methodist Church, 510 North First Street, Grants, NM 87020 All are Welcome! 11 AM
Every Wednesday AWANA
First Baptist Church hosts AWANA Program, 6-7:30 p.m. AWANA is for children ages three through high school. AWANA runs through the school year. Call 505240-0555 for more information.
American Legion Post 80 Pool Tournament Starts at 7 p.m. Pool Tournament at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Sit and Sew with Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild Sit & Sew meets weekly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. At the Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants, Visitors welcome
Every Thursday 12 Steps to recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505240-1104 and 505-489-9869 for more information.
Every Friday American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night
7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Music Lesson Friday’s
Leonard Bernstein continues to host and teach about classical music in “Concerts for the People”, a dvd series shown every Friday at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. The New York Philharmonic plays examples to support the lesson. The arts are for EVERYONE!
Every Saturday Grants Library - Chess Night at the Library Weekly on Saturdays at 1:00PM at the Grants Public Library. Join us to enjoy a friendly game of Chess. Open to all skill levels. If you've never played but would like to learn we have a chess guy who can teach you. Its FREE and open to all ages. You're welcome to bring your own board if you'd prefer but not to worry, we have some too.
Every Sunday
First Presbyterian Church Services The First Presbyterian Church of Grants, 400 Nimitz. Join us, Sundays at 10 a.m. worship and fellowship. Potluck lunch every second Sunday of the month. Pleas continue to join us for Advent worship culminating in our 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service led by J.T. Goodart.
First Wednesday Grants MainStreet Project Board Meeting Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the GMS office located at 523 W. Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020. Meetings are open to the public. Help us change Grants for the better!
Coffee with a Cop!
The Milan Police Department invites you to join us to discuss happenings in the community and to exchange ideas while also giving feedback to the department and voicing your concerns. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Village of Milan Hall located at 609 US HWY 66 in Milan, N.M.
First Thursday Cibola County Historical Society Board Meeting
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 525 W. High Street., Grants. Meetings are open to any member or non-member. Call 505-287-2630 or visit cibolahistory. org for more information.
Second Tuesday Acoma Veterans
The Acoma American Legion Chavez and Vallo Post 116, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Gerald G. Chino Hall at 68 Pinsbarri Road in the Pueblo of Acoma, N.M. All veterans are welcome. For more information call 505-280-8519 or 505-263-3244.
Second Saturday Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild
Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild meets monthly at 10:00am on the 2nd Saturday. Sit & Sew meets weekly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Both at the Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants, Visitors welcome