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Corporal Christopher Werito (L), Corporal Brandon Garcia, Gunnery Sergeant Cameron Thompson, Sergeant Cayden Perry all pose for a photo after winning these awards at the State Competition this last school year. As the GHS MCJROTC comes back to full force, these students have high aspirations for the program, wanting to take the team back to the national championships. Diego Lopez - CC

Corporal Christopher Werito (L), Corporal Brandon Garcia, Gunnery Sergeant Cameron Thompson, Sergeant Cayden Perry all pose for a photo after winning these awards at the State Competition this last school year. As the GHS MCJROTC comes back to full force, these students have high aspirations for the program, wanting to take the team back to the national championships. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants Highschool’s MCJROTC Program Promotes Excellence

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – COVID-19 put a damper on the success of Cibola County. This was especially true of the world-famous Marine Corps JROTC Program at Grants High School in Grants, New Mexico.

The ROTC is Waiting for YOU

C.l. Peterson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
The Grants High School Marine Corps JROTC department is in transition. The Marine Corps Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets worked for 19 years with George Garcia, Ricky Matteson and Emilio Barela. Since 2021, John Hollins has taken the leadership position, with 42 years of Marine service.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
July 27 City of Grants Regular Meeting The Grants City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. July 28 Senior Citizen Advisory Board The Cibola Senior Citizen’s Advisory Board will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Citizens Center at 550 Jurassic Court.

Mental Health HELP Information HOTLINE

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
In need of mental health support? New Mexico has resources that can assist you in times of crisis. Visit or call the following: National Suidice Prevention Line | Call or Text 988 New Mexico Crisis and Access Line | www.nmcrisisline.
Grants, New Mexico is a MainStreet Community. The city has a nonprofit organization called Grants MainStreet Project Inc. which focuses on the beautification and revitalization of the downtown area. Grants is a Route 66 community, so it is rich with history and culture, a culture MainStreet works to preserve. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants, New Mexico is a MainStreet Community. The city has a nonprofit organization called Grants MainStreet Project Inc. which focuses on the beautification and revitalization of the downtown area. Grants is a Route 66 community, so it is rich with history and culture, a culture MainStreet works to preserve. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants MainStreet Project Inc.

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – Grants MainStreet Project Inc. has a long history as champions of the community. After struggling through the COVID-19 era, MainStreet is ready to rock and roll once again.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
July 20 City Council Workshop The Grants City Council will hold a workshop meeting at 3 p.m. in the Grants City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on July 15 Grants Recreation Board Meeting The Grants Rec Board will meet at 6 p.m.
A sign that Summer

A sign that Summer

A sign that Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
A sign that Summer is here, hummingbirds can be seen returning to feeders across the county. These small creatures flap their wings between 10 and 15 times per second, the fastest hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second.

Independence Day Parade

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Cibola residents will spend this Independence Day, as they have historically, celebrating at the annual parade. As always, this year’s parade is hosted by the Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Grants Rodeo Association.

Fourth of July Firework Show

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants Annual Fireworks Show is scheduled to go on as planned. This year’s firework extravaganza is a show put on by Cibola local Tony Madrid Jr. The fireworks display will go on at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Hollyhocks

Hollyhocks

Hollyhocks

Edith Iwan, Cibola-mckinley Master Gardener
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Summer time always reminds me of hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) blooming in the garden and dolls made out of the flowers and buds. In New Mexico almost every old picture of Santa Fe has hollyhocks blooming in front of an adobe house or wall. But where did the hollyhock originate?