July 27 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.
Vitalant/Grants Department Battle of the Badges Thursday, July 27, 11am to 4pm at the Grants Recreation CTR, 551 Washington Ave. All donors will receive a free limited edition Battle TShirt and be registered to win one of five $5,000 prepaid gift cards! Details: vitalant.org/shoppingspree.
July 29 Free Movie – “Glory” Glory is a word that means praise, honor, admiration or distinction. The Double Six Gallery presents the film “Glory”, this Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. Join movie-goers and determine if this title is appropriate for the military unit. Location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
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.
August 8 Discussion on VA Compensation and PACT Act
A conversation leads by local legionaries to help break down the compensation process for our brothers and sisters in arms. As the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act approaches, we break down the law and how it effects the compensation process. Veterans! Members and non-members alike, please join us for a purpose driven gathering lead by local legionaries. Join us from 1 – 3 p.m. at a 121 Third Street in Grants.
August 25 Call for Written Art School begins soon. What feelings, thoughts, reactions, or emotions does school cause? Write a song, a piece of poetry a story or create a drawing that expresses you. Students, mothers, fathers, and teachers – all can take part. How about submitting your work to Double Six Gallery? Don’t wish you had done this – do it! Location is route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Deadline is August 25.
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
The Grants Bridge Group is looking for new players for party/duplicate play. Call 240-478-7317 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 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 Thursday 12 Steps to recovery 6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-2401104 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 505287-5179 for more information.
Music Lesson Friday’s Some people claim they don’t like classical music. Why? They don’t understand it; it puts them to sleep; it’s boring and or it takes too much time. You have an opportunity to learn and think differently about this music. If interested, meet each Friday at 4 p.m. in the Double Six Gallery on route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
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.
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
The Acoma American Legion Chavez and Vallo Post 116, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Gerald G. Chino Hall at 68 Pinsbaari 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@iclou d.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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