December 22 Grants Lodger’s Tax Board
The Lodger’s Tax Board will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 22 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available Dec. 19 at city hall.
Open House at Animal Care Center
Join the Animal Care Center at 722 Redondo Road in Grants from 12 to 4 p.m. for an open house. Come check out the shelter and see the great work being done by our dedicated and supportive staff. Call 505-285-4012 for more information.
Holiday Cancellations
Due to the holidays, The Grants Recreation Board, Regular City of Grants Council Meeting, the Cibola Senior Citizens Advisory Council, and Animal Service Board Meeting have been cancelled.
December 24 Candle Light Xmas Eve Join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve. Candle light Christmas Eve service at the Presbyterian Church, 400 Nimitz 5:30 PM, December 24. Everyone welcome.
January 4 Grants Cemetery Board Meeting The Cemetery Board Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Dec. 30 at city hall.
January 7 Free Youth Activities
Call a gallery employee of the Double Six Art Gallery to learn of January 7’s art activity for the youth. Phone number is 505-287-7311. Gallery location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
January 11 Grants Planning and Zoning Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 6 at city hall.
January 12 Grants Golf Course Advisory Meeting
The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course, 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard. Agendas will be available on Jan. 9 at the golf course.
January 14 Free Movie – “Some Like it Hot”
Marilyn Monroe loved to sing. She said, “Singing makes me a lot less nervous than acting.” In the classic, comedy film, “Some Like it Hot”, MM is a singer with an all-girl band. She enjoyed practicing the song “I wanna be loved by you”. Join movie fans Saturday, January 14 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Acting, singing and laughing – a good ratio.
January 21 Free Art Activity
Artists, ages 6 – 12 are invited to the Double Six Art Gallery on Saturday, January 21 for an art project. Location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue Call the gallery at 287-7311 for details.
January 28 Free movie – “Bringing Up Baby”
David Huxley (Corey Grant) gets mixed up with Susan Vance (Katherine Hepburn) in “Bringing Up Baby”, a screwball comedy. Baby is Susan’s pet leopard. One of the fastest and funniest films ever made, this comedy will be shown Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. The Double Six Art Gallery, on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
January 19 Grants/Cibola County Schools Free Developmental Screening
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. The screenings will be conducted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Special Education Complex 402 North 2nd Street from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Due to COVID 19, no walkins at this time, please make an appointment. All screenings are free. Parents will be informed of screening results at the conclusion of the screening session. The screening will be conducted by a team of G/CCS employees. Ages 3-21 years old can participate.
February 4 Free Art Camp
Saturday, Feb. 4, is art camp time at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Time is 2 p.m. Call 505-285-7311 to speak to an employee about details.
February 11
Billie Holiday was a legendary blues singer. Diana Ross is a legendary rock singer. She was part of the girl trio, “The Supremes”. In “Lady Sings the Blues” Ms. Ross earned accolades. This 1972 movie will be shown Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
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 505287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505290-1480 for more information, this number does not receive text messages.
Bridge group looking for new players for party/duplicate play. Call 240478-7317 for further information.
Every Wednesday 12 Steps to recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-2404156 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 505287-5179 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 Friday American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night
4-7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505287-5179 for more information.
First Wednesday Grants MainStreet Project Board Meeting
Meets 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!
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 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
Third Wednesday Cibola County CrimeStoppers Meeting
Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email crimtestoppers505@iclou d.com for more information.
Last Tuesday Republican Party of Cibola County
Meets at 6 p.m. at the Bluewater Community Center, 4 Elm St., Bluewater, NM