COMMUNITYALERT Starting Monday November 20, 2023, the eastbound lanes of Santa Fe Avenue, between Iron Avenue and Breece Street will be closed. Traffic will be reduced to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound in the westbound lanes of Santa Fe Avenue. The closure is due to new sewer line installation. The project should be completed by March 2024. The construction zone will be designated as a Double Fine Zone.
December Home for the Pawlidays Adoption and donation drive event
The Grants Animal Care Center 722 Sakelares Blvd.
505-285-4012 Donation Request: Pig Ears, Dog Treats, Blankets, Cat Nip, Cat Toys, Bleach, Laundry Soap (Tide), Dawn Dish Soap, Leashes, Collars, Cat Food, Dog Food.
December 20 Free Movie – “Rabbit Proof”
Someone said, “The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword.” In the Dec. 16 movie, “Rabbit Proof Fence”, viewers will see an example of the power of females… young females. Those aboriginal girls travel 1,500 miles on foot to return home to their loved ones. Venue is Double Six Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Time is 11 a.m.
December 21 Shop With A Cop
Help us provide a happy holiday for underprivileged children in our community. We would like to provide 51 children (3 from each school) a $200 gift card to shop with their local Police Officers and First responders on Thursday December 21st, 2023. A carnival and lunch with Santa will be held at the Knights of Columbus following the shopping spree at Walmart. Please call Chris Madrid at 505.240.1237 to arrange for a booth. All are welcome to provide a game for children at the carnival. All proceeds go towards the children's shopping spree. To donate or for more information please call 505.287.1196.
Winter Solstice Celebration El Morro Area Arts Council is having a Winter Solstice Celebration on Thursday, December 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Old School Gallery, 4009 Highway 53 (mile marker 46, 1 mile east of El Morro National Monument). Come enjoy the music and storytelling of Flamenco Villancicos. Nicolasa Chavez and guitarist Luis Campo trace the history of Villancicos (Spanish Flamenco Holiday Songs) of Medieval Spain to the present. Johanna Harcourt will open the event with original winter compositions on Harp. Hot cider, traditional holiday baked goods available. Sponsored by NM Humanities Council. No Admission Fee.
Special Cibola Commission Meeting
The meeting of the Cibola County Board of Commissioners has been rescheduled to a Special Cibola County Commission meeting on Dec. 21 at 2 p.m., 700 E. Roosevelt Ave, Grants. This is the normal day for the meeting, but the time changed from 5 p.m. to 2 p.m.
December 31 New Year's Eve Celebration - Knights of Columbus Come celebrate the end and beginning of a new year at the New Year's Eve Celebration held at the Knights of Columbus with the Daniel Solis Band. Sunday, December 31, from 9 PM to 1 AM. Ticket price includes: Party favors, Bowl of Posole, and a Champagne Toast. Doors open at 8:15 PM. Tickets are $60 per Couple or $40 per Individual. Hosted by the Grants-Milan Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit the Backpack Program. Contact any Rotarian for tickets or respond via the FB invitation.
2024
And still more 2024 Academy Award movies to be shown at the Double Six Gallery: “Rain Man,” “Out of Africa,” and “Gandhi.” There are many more, there’s no admission fee and drinks + snacks are available. Hope to see you at the movies next year!
January 6 Free Movie - CODA
Do you know the Oscar statuette is a knight standing on a reel f film, holding a sword? All 20 of the 2024 movies to be shown at the Double Six Gallery earned an Oscar as Best Picture. The first is “CODA” (Child of Deaf Adults) and the second is “Nomadland.” Join movie fans Saturday, January 6 at 11 a.m. in the Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. for “CODA.”
January 13
Youth art camps at the Double Six Gallery are scheduled on Saturday, January 13, beginning at 2 p.m. Adults accompany their child and can also participate. Venue is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Make an art project and maybe – a new friend.
January 16 GCCS Board Meeting
The Grants Cibola County School Board will hold an inperson school board meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 5:30 pm, at the GCCS central office boardroom.
January 18 GCCS - Free Developmental Screening Thursday January 18th, 2024 at the Special Education Complex: If you suspect your child has learning concerns or issues, including giftedness, and you would like to have your child's skills screened, please call Desiraye Lopez 285-2643 to make an appointment. Please make an appointment. All screenings are free. Parents will be informed of screening results at the conclusion of the screening session. Ages 3-21 years old. Your child's skill development will be ·screened in each of the following areas: Language and communication skill development, Cognition, problem solving, memory and thinking skills, Social Behavior, Motor (muscle and coordination) skills January 27
Youth art camps at the Double Six Gallery are scheduled on Saturday, January 27, beginning at 2 p.m. Adults accompany their child and can also participate. Venue is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Make an art project and maybe – a new friend.
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 505-2874793 or visit cityofgrants.net/library for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Call 505290-1480 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.)
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 505-240-0555 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 505-2875179 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 505-240-1104 and 505-4899869 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
Some people claim they do not like classical music. Why? They do not understand it; it puts them to sleep; it is boring and or it takes too much time. You have an opportunity to gain experience and think differently about this music. If interested, meet each Friday at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Gallery on route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
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 9 a.m. in the Transit / Recreation Building located at 407 Airport Road 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 nonmember. 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 505280-8519 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
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