The Cibola Citizen welcomes announcements about community events.
Please include contact information: phone number, email address or website.
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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 March 24 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.
MARCH
March 25
Cibola Senior Citizens Advisory Board meeting
1 p.m., 550 Jurassic Ct., Grants. Call 505-287-7927 or visit cityofgrants.net for more information.
Cibola County Commission teleconferencing meeting
5 p.m., commission chamber room, 700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grants. Visit cibolacountynm.com or call 505-287-9431 for more information. View the monthly meetings at https://www.facebook.com/CibolaCountyCommission/
March 29
Animal Services Board meeting
1 p.m., 722 Sakaleres Blvd., Grants. Call 505-297-7927 or visit cityofgrants.net for more information.
Grants city council teleconferencing meeting
6 p.m., council chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants. Visit cityofgrants.net or call 505-287-7927 for more information.
APRIL
April 6
G/CCSD board teleconferencing meeting
5:30 p.m., the Grants/Cibola County school board will hold an electronic meeting via Zoom. Visit https://www.gccs.k12.nm.us/ or call 505-285-2603 for more information.5
April 7
Milan trustees’ teleconferencing workshop
5:30 p.m., village hall, 623 Uranium Ave., Milan. Visit villageofmilan.com or call 505-285-6694 for more information.
Public access is available at https://www.facebook.com/villageofmilannm/
Meeting notices and agendas are available at https://towncloud.io/go/milan-nm/
April 8
Milan P&Z Commission teleconferencing meeting
3:30 p.m., village hall, 623 Uranium Ave., Milan. Call 505-285-6694 or visit villageofmilan.com for more information.
Public access is available at https://www.facebook.com/villageofmilannm/
Meeting notices and agendas are available at https://towncloud.io/go/milan-nm/
April 10
Gallery hosts ‘Contemporary Native’ Art program
1 – 3 p.m., the Double Six Gallery and Cibola Arts Council present “Contemporary Native Art” by Joe Lewis, Pueblo of Acoma. The first 10 community members who register via RSVP will be admitted to the gallery, 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave, Grants. The CAC will make the program available via Zoom. Email cibolaarts@7cities.net or call 505-287-7311 for more information.
April 14
Grants P&Z Commission teleconferencing meeting
5:30 p.m., council chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants. Visit cityofgrants.net or call 505-287-7927 for more information.
April 15
City Lodgers Tax Board meeting
9 a.m., council chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants. Visit cityofgrants.net or call 505-287-7927 for more information.
Milan trustees’ teleconferencing meeting
5:30 p.m., village hall, 623 Uranium Ave., Milan. Visit villageofmilan.com or call 505-285-6694 for more information.
Public access is available at https://www.facebook.com/villageofmilannm/
Meeting notices and agendas are available at https://towncloud.io/go/milan-nm/
April 19
Grants Public Library board meeting
3 p.m., 1101 N. First St., Grants. Visit cityofgrants.net or call 505-972-0310 for more information.
April 20
G/CCSD board teleconferencing meeting
5:30 p.m., the Grants/Cibola County school board will hold an electronic meeting via Zoom. Visit https://www.gccs.k12.nm.us/ or call 505-285-2603 for more information.5
April 22
Cibola County Commission teleconferencing meeting
5 p.m., commission chamber room, 700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grants. Visit cibolacountynm.com or call 505- 287-9431 for more information. View the monthly meetings at https://www.facebook.com/CibolaCountyCommission/
April 24
Annual Cibola County Horse Fair
1 – 3 p.m., a community service to horse owners that offers vaccinations at a discounted price, horseshoeing services, and free space for selling tack. Jamie Poncho will shoe horses starting at 9 a.m. Call 505-290-9795 to reserve a time slot. Call the Airport Animal Clinic in Milan, 505-287-2753, for more information.
April 26
Cibola General Hospital board meeting
5:30 p.m., boardroom, 1016 Roosevelt Ave., Grants. Visit cibolahospital.com or call 505-287-5300 for more information.
MAY
May 8
Gallery hosts ‘Traditional Acoma Pottery’ program
1 – 3 p.m., the Double Six Gallery and Cibola Arts Council present “Traditional Acoma Pottery” by Carmen Lewis, Pueblo of Acoma. The first 10 community members who register via RSVP will be admitted to the gallery, 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave, Grants. The CAC will make the program available via Zoom. Email cibolaarts@7cities.net or call 505-287-7311 for more information.
ON-GOING
Editor’s note: All calendar entries were up to date as of the March 24 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.
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. Call 505-933-9199 for more information.
Online gardening programs through March
NMSU Cooperative Extension offers classes
“Ready, Set, Grow” - First and third Wednesday of each month, September through March, the NMSU Cooperative Extension offers gardening classes as free webinars, 3 p.m. A variety of topics and speakers will make presentations. Call Cibola County Agricultural Extension Agent Chase Elkins, 505-287-9266, or email chelkins@nmsu.edu for more information.
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 505-287-9431for more information.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Alcoholics Anonymous
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
NMSU-Grants hosts seven Financial Aid Q&A workshops
Noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday the NMSU-Grants campus is hosting a virtual Q&A about financial aid for students and their families. The free event will provide information on scholarships and FAFSA applications. The sessions are scheduled for March 17, 24 and 31 and continue April 7, 14, 21, and 28. Call 505-287- 6678 or visit grants.nmsu.edu 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 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
Celebrate Recovery
6 p.m. at Calvary Community Church of Milan, two blocks south of Lota Burger, Milan. Call 575-571-8393 for more information.
1st Wednesday
CANCELLED -Book Talk Club meeting,
4:30 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. Future’s is temporarily closed. 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.com for more information.