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Contact the Cibola Citizen at editor@cibolacitizen.com; call 505-287-3840 or 505- 604-4347.
Editor’s note: All calendar entries were up to date as of the June 16 publishing deadline. Events may be cancelled or postponed at any time. Cibola County currently has a “yellow” designation in the state’s re-opening process. Check with the contact listed in each entry for additional information.
ON-GOING
Community Outreach Center offers free sack lunches
Noon, Monday-Saturday, 907 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants. The Community Outreach Center also offers free clothing; COVID-safety protocols remain in effect. Call 505-285-4070 for more information.
Developmental skills’ assessment
Grants/Cibola County School District is providing free online developmental screenings for ages 3-21 years. Evaluations in language and communication, cognition, problem solving, memory, thinking, and social behavior along with muscle and coordination skills. “If you suspect a disability, delay, or giftedness with your child and you would like to have your child’s skills screened, please call Amanda at 505-933-9199 to begin the screening process,” said G/CCSD officials.
Effective as of April 27, 2020 Northwest New Mexico Regional Solid Waste Authority
The NWNMRSWA announced the temporary closure of all Cibola County recycling centers. Call 505-905-8400 or 505-287-4150 for more information.
NWNMSWA accepts corrugated cardboard
The Northwest New Mexico Solid Waste Authority accepts only corrugated cardboard for recycling. Locations include Smith’s Grocery, Roosevelt Avenue, Grants, John Brooks Supermarket, Highway 66, Milan, and Milan Transfer Station, 2305 W. Highway 66, Milan. John Brooks site, Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. – noon, Grants’ facility, 1 – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and transfer station, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No Saturday hours. Call 505-905-8400 or 505-287-4150 for more information.
Every Tuesday and Thursday COVID-19 drive-up testing
The free testing is available on Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., and on Thursdays, 2 – 3:30 p.m., at the old armory building, 2001 Clif Lear Ave., Grants. Visit http://www.cibolacountynm.com/ or call 505-287- 9431 for more information.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Ave., # 4, Grants. Call 505-285-6337 or 505-290-1480 for more information.
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.
Every Thursday CANCELLED - Bridge Club
12:30 p.m. at Future Foundations Family Center, 551 Washington Ave., Grants. Future’s is temporarily closed. Call 505-287-3713 for more information.
12 Steps to Recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Hwy 66, Milan, Meeting/Dinner AA/NA. Call 505- 240-4156 for more information.
Every Friday American Legion Malpais Post 80 fundraiser
4 - 7 p.m., “Taco Friday” fundraiser featuring Navajo tacos, red or green chile, $8. Curbside pick-up only at Post 80, 121 S. Third St., Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous
5:30 p.m., 411 E. Santa Fe Ave., # 4, Grants. Call 505- 285-6337 or 505-290-1480 for more information.
Every Saturday through Oct. 9 Grants Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. – noon, through Oct. 9, Fire and Ice Park, Santa Fe Avenue, Grants. Call 505-285-3542 for more information.
Celebrate Recovery 6 p.m. at Calvary Commu
6 p.m. at Calvary Community Church of Milan, two blocks south of Lota Burger, Milan. Call 575-571-8393 for more information.
1st Tuesday Book Talk Club meeting,
1 p.m., Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First St., Grants. Call 505-287-4793 or visit cityofgrants.net/library for more information.
1st Thursday Cibola County Historical Society Board meeting
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 525 W. High St., Grants. Meetings are open to any member or non-member. Call 505-287-2630 or visit cibolahistory.org for more information.
CANCELLED - Recycling group meeting
6:30 p.m., Recycle Cibola meeting at Future Foundations Family Center, 551 Washington Ave., Grants. The group invites community members to attend and there are no membership fees. Visit recyclecibola.org or call 505-552-2166 for more information.
2nd Wednesday CANCELLED -Retired Educators meeting
11:30 a.m., Coyote del Malpais Golf Course, 2001 George Hanosh Blvd., Grants. Call 505-285-6132 for more information.
2nd Saturday CANCELLED-Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild
10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 400 Nimitz Ave., Grants. Call 505-870-0587 for more information.
3rd Tuesday CANCELLED - Free Cibola County Pro Se Legal Clinic
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at The Thirteenth Judicial District Court of Cibola County, 700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Suite 60, Grants. The Cibola County complex is temporarily closed. Call 505-287-8831 for more information.
3rd Wednesday Cibola County CrimeStoppers meeting
Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse Restaurant, 110 Geis St. in Grants. Email: Crimtestoppers505@icloud.c om for more information. information.