July 19 Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch
Network, connect, expand, evolve. Guest speaker: Marcie Chavez, Owner Zia Consulting presenting ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence. Practical Uses in Business and HR. Coyote del Malpais Golf Course. You must be a Chamber of Commerce Member or sign up to attend. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 505-2874802 for more information. Bring a business card for a chance to win a Door Prize.
July 20 Milan Trustees Meeting
A regular meeting of the Village of Milan Board of Trustees will take place July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at 609 US Route 66 in Milan, New Mexico. This is the board’s first regular meeting in the new Village Hall.
July 22 Art Swap
A first-ever art swap/sale occurs this Saturday, July 22 at the Double Six Art Gallery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the gallery and check out the artwork waiting for someone to take it home. Venue is on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. Remember – the arts are for EVERYONE!
July 26 Grants City Council Meeting
A regular Grants City Council meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on July 26 in the Grants City Council Chambers at 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants. Agendas will be available on July 21 at City Hall.
NMSU New Student Orientation
NMSU Grants invites you to join us at our Aggie Welcome for New Student Orientation! Check in starts at 9am in Martinez Hall. Lunch will be provided. Ignite your future, navigate with confidence. To sign up or learn more, call 505-287-6678
July 27 Grants Lodger’s Tax Board
The Lodger’s Tax Board will meet at 3 p.m. on July 27 at the City Hall Council Chambers at 600 W, Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available on July 24 at City Hall.
Grants City Charter Advisory Committee Meeting
The Grants City Charter Advisory Committee Meeting will convene on July 27 at the City Hall Council Chambers at 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available on July 24 at city hall.
County Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Cibola County Commission will take place on July 27 at 5 p.m. in the Cibola County Government Complex, 700 E. Roosevelt, Suite 50, Grants, New Mexico.
July 29 Free Movie – “Glory”
The famous Tuskegee Airmen were preceded by the first, Black, military unit in the Civil War, approximately 162 years ago. “Glory,” tells the story of that first Black unit. Movie date is Saturday, July 29. Time is 2 p.m. Location is Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave. The Double Six Gallery awaits you.
July 31 Canning and Drying of Food Class
All classes will be at Cibola County Extension Office, 515 W High St, Grants, NM. For more information or questions, please contact Chase Elkins, Cibola CES (505)287-9266 or chelkins@nmsu.edu.
Animal Services Board
The Animal Services Board will meet at 1 p.m. on July 31 at the City Hall Council Chambers at 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. in Grants. Agendas will be available July 28.
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.
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
The Grants Bridge Group is looking for new players for party/duplicate play. Call 240-4787317 for further 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.
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.
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 Thursday 12 Steps to recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505240-1104 and 505-489-9869 for more information.
Every Friday American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night
7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Music Lesson Friday’s
Pianist Leonard Bernstein teaches music lessons in a DVD format each Friday at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery. All ages are welcome. His knowledge helps to appreciate and understand symphonic classics. Gallery is on Route 66/1001 West Santa Fe Ave.
Every Saturday Grants Farmers Market
Every Saturday, May 6 – Oct 7 at Fire and Ice Park in Grants, come enjoy fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted items. Call 505-285-3542 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!
Coffee with a Cop!
Milan Police Department invites you to join us to discuss happenings in the community and to exchange ideas while also giving feedback to the department and voicing your concerns. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Transit / Recreation Building located at 407 Airport Road in Milan, N.M.
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 Tuesday Acoma Veterans
TheAcomaAmerican Legion Chavez and Vallo Post 116, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Gerald G. Chino Hall at 68 Pinsbeari Road in the Pueblo of Acoma, N.M. All veterans are welcome. For more information call 505-2808519 or 505-263-3244.
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@ icloud.com for more information.
Third Thursday 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.
Fourth Tuesday Cibola County Republican Party Meeting
Republican Party of Cibola County Meets at 6 pm at the Cibola Convention Center, 515 W. High Street, Grants NM.
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