February 16
Grants Candidate Forum The Cibola Federation of Democratic Women is putting on a candidate forum with City of Grants candidates for council and mayor. Event starts at 4 p.m. at Coyote Del Malapis Golf Course in Grants, New Mexico, 2001 George Hanosh Blvd.
February 19
Mount Taylor Quadrathlon
Come enjoy the 39th Annual Mount Taylor Quadrathlon, a test of skill, wit, and endurance. The all-day event will start at 515 W. High Street and celebrates the athletes of Cibola. Events begin at 9 a.m., all events are expected to complete by 7 p.m.
Democratic Pre-Primary Convention
Cibola County Convention will be held virtually on Saturday, February 19, starting at 12 noon. The first step in this process is our Ward meetings and voting for the state-convention delegates, which will all be conducted virtually via a secure zoom session on Saturday, February 12, 2022. To sign-up for the Convention, call or email party Chair, Alaina Jaramillo, at 505-240-2476 or email CibolaDems@gmail.com The deadline to register is February 10, 2022 at 12:59 p.m.
February 22
Community and Parent Budget Feedback Session – GCCS
GCCS seeks assistance in planning the 2022-23 school year budget. This Zoom meeting will take place Tuesday, February 22 at 5 p.m.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us /j/84187724697?pwd=R HhuSjFISWhGcy960H VHMn8uT2ZyZz09 or visit www.gccs.k12.nm.us to find the link.
February 23
GHS Anchors blood Drive
Wednesday Feb. 23, 2022 New Gym Lobby. 9:00AM-1:30PM.
Register at vitalant.org or call Mrs. Gallegos at Grants High School 505-285-2651
March 5
Chamber Banquet and community dance
The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce has moved their annual Chamber Banquet to Saturday, March 5. The Chamber is excited to see the community come out in support of local businesses on March 5. Tickets can be purchased at 100 Iron Avenue. For more information, please call the Chamber at 505-287-4802.
Ongoing
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-Friday; Transfer Station: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. No Saturday Hours, call 505-905-8400 or 505-287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Call 505-290-1480 for more information.
Every Wednesday
12 Steps to recovery 6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-240-4156 for more information.
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 Friday
American Legion Post 80 Malpais Fundraiser
4-7 p.m. “Taco Friday” fundraiser featuring Navajo Tacos, red or green chile, $8 Curbside pickup only at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous 5:30 p.m., Monday and Friday at 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue #4, Grants. Call 505-290-1480 for more information.
Every Saturday
6 p.m. at Cavalry Community Church, two blocks south of Lota Burger. Call 505-571-8393 for more information.
First Wednesday
Book Talk Club Meeting 1 p.m., Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street, Grants. Call 505-287-4793 or visit cityofgrants.net/library for more information.
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 Saturday
Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting 10 a.m., Second Saturday of each month at the First United Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants.
Third Wednesday
Cibola County Crime Stoppers Meeting, Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email: crimtestoppers505@icloud.com for more information.
Last Tuesday
Republican Party of Cibola County Meets at 6 p.m. at the Cibola County Convention Center 515 W. High Street.
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