June 22
Grants Council Workshop
The Grants City Council will host a workshop meet at City Hall Council Chambers at 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue at 3 p.m. This is a workshop; no official action will be taken by the councilors.
June 23
Sakalares Blvd Public Meeting
A public meeting will be held to discuss the Sakalares Boulevard Study at Grants City Hall, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue, starting at 6:30 p.m. Contact: specialprojects@grantsnm.gov no later than June 21 if you need special accommodations like hearing assistance.
June 24
Public Library Board
Grants Public Library Board will meet at 1 p.m. at the Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street in Grants. Agendas will be available on June 21 at the library.
June 25
Art Camp
Gilbert Waconda, multitalented artist, will host an art camp on Saturday, June 25, at the Double Six Art Gallery. Action begins at 2 p.m. and the objective is to construct Dream-Catchers. Call 287-7311 for more information regarding ages allowed, fees – if any – and the length of the session.
Copper Shaping Workshops with Benjamin Lowney Techniques taught: Sinking and forming a copper bowl. Decorating via stamps and punches. Workshop held at Ben’s home studio. Contact: emaacdirector@gmail.com for information and directions. Saturday, June 25 is the first session. Second and third sessions scheduled at the first class. 12- 3 p.m. $40 materials fee to be paid at the first workshop.
June 28
Grants Lodger’s Tax Special Meeting
The Grants City Lodger’s Tax board will be hosting a special meeting at 9 a.m. in the Grants City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas can be picked up at Grants City Hall 72 Hours prior to the meeting.
June 29
City Council Meeting
The Grants City Council will meet at 6 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue in Grants. Agendas will be available on June 24.
June 30
Senior Citizen Advisory Board
The Cibola Senior Citizen’s Advisory Board will meet at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 550 Jurassic Court in Grants. Agendas will be available on June 22.
May 7 – October 8
Grants Farmers Market Every Saturday, May 7 – Oct 8 at Fire and Ice Park in Grants, come enjoy fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted items. Call 505-285-3542 for more information.
July 2
El Morro Area Arts Council Fourth of July Weekend Yard Sale A fundraiser for the El Morro Area Arts Council, Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m-.2 p.m. Located on Highway 53, between milepost 46 and 45. Across from Inscription Rock Trading. If you would like to donate, please email emaacdirector@gmail.co m for information.
July 4
Rugged West Stars and Stripes Parade The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2022 Rugged West Stars and Stripes Independence Day Parade and Celebration. The parade begins at 9 a.m., float line up is at 8 a.m. Want a float? Visit 100 Iron Avenue in Grants for more a float application.
July 9
Zion Ministries – Giving to the Community "Giving to the Community", July 9 Fire & Ice Park, 11:00-5:00. Free Event and Car Show. For more information contact 505-489-9869.
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.
NWNMSWA accepts Recyclables
The Northwest New Mexico Solid Waste Authority accepts Number 1 and 2 plastic, paper, and cardboard. Locations include Smith’s grocery, Roosevelt Avenue, Grants; John Brooks Supermarket, Highway 66, Milan; and Milan Transfer Station, 2305 W. Highway 66, Milan. Locations are open from 8 a.m. – 4 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 at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Monday meetings and Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505-290- 1480 for more information.
Children’s Fun Club
Join the Village of Milan for fun this summer! Sign up began March 28 and will continue until the program is full, come by 405-C Airport Road to sign up Monday-Friday call 28501169 for more information. $40 for the first child, $20 for each additional child, extra costs for field trips. Program accepting 5-year-old – 12-year-old
Milan T-Ball
Sign up will be March 14 until the program is full. Reister at Village of Mialmn Gym 405-C Airport Road, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed for lunch from 12-1 p.m. Call 285- 1169 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.
American Legion Post 80 Pool Tournament 4-7 p.m. Pool Tournament at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505- 287-5179 for more information.
Every Friday
American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night 4-7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505- 287-5179 for more information.
Every Saturday
Grants Farmers Market Every Saturday, May 7 – Oct 8 at Fire and Ice Park in Grants, come enjoy fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted items. Call 505-285-3542 for more information.
6 p.m. at Cavalry Community Church, two blocks south of Lota Burger. Call 505-571- 8393 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 CrimeStoppers Meeting Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email crimtestoppers505@iclou d.com for more information.
Chamber Meeting The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce hold its meetings on the Third Thursday of every month at 12 noon. The chamber meets to discuss the needs of the business environment in Cibola County.
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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