June 29 Continental Divide Open House
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1821 Clif Lear Ave., Grants, NM. Come see the new building and enjoy refreshments.
June 30 Grants MainStreet Open House
Grants MainStreet Project invites the public to an open house to hear about their work on June 30 at 6 p.m. in “The Mission Gallery” at 422 W. Santa Fe Ave. Refreshments and door prizes await!
July Free Movies in July
July movies at the gallery feature military branches and those who serve. Selected films are “Born on the Fourth of July”, based on a true story; “Raising Colors”, a fictionalized account of a woman in France’s Navy; and “Glory” adopted from journals about the first Black unit who served in the Civil War. Double Six Art Gallery is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Saturdays are July 1, 15, and 29. Time is 2 p.m.
Free Music Lessons
Music appeals to all ages! The Double Six Art Gallery welcomes all for a new series about musical concepts and music history. DVD programs will be shown each Friday in July at 4 p.m. Try it for a month. Gallery is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Dates are July 7, 14, 21, and 28.
July 1 Free Movie – “Born on the Fourth of July” This Saturday, July 1, a factbased film “Born on the Fourth of July” will show how being in the Vietnam War changed one Marine’s life. Ron Kovic was the soldier. Show-time is 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
July 4 Independence Day
Government offices closed for the July 4 holiday. The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, Grants Rodeo Association, and the City of Grants have prepared a day of fun and excitement for the community, see below for more information.
Independence Day Parade See Page B5 of today’s edition for more information on the parade, including information for floats and vendors. Parade begins at 9 a.m., live dance performances begin at 11 a.m. at Fire and Ice Park.
Wild West Rodeo
Rodeo begins at 2 p.m. at 223 Betty Drive in Grants. See Page B5 of today’s edition for more information on the rodeo events.
Firework Display
Parking opens for the fireworks show at 5 p.m. at Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course, 2001 George Hanosh Blvd, Grants. Fireworks begin at Dusk. See Page B5 of today’s edition for more information on the fireworks display.
July 7 Summer Activities
School out… for summer! Activities available at the Double Six Art Gallery consist of art education camps on alternate Saturdays at 2 p.m. Age appropriate for those eight – 12 years. Music education lessons on dvd will be shown every Friday at 4 p.m., age appropriate for 12 – 112 years. No quizzes! No tests! Music lessons begin July 7. Let’s enjoy reading.
July 13 CYFD Resource Parent Meeting We need parents who are able and willing to support children and their families as they navigate the child welfare system. We need families who will role model for parents and offer children in foster care. Contact Patricia Hale for more information at patricia.hale@cyfd.nm.gov, or 505-419-9888.
July 15 Free Movie – “Raising Colors” In July, you can watch the acting talents of Tom Cruise, Diane Rouxel, Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, and Morgan Freeman. Hey! Who’s Diane Rouxel? Attend the movie “Raising Colors”, Saturday, July 15, to discover a young artist in a universal role. Venue is the Double Six Art Gallery and time is 2 p.m.
Calling All Poets - Cibola Arts Council DEADLINE: Saturday July 15, 2023. Cibola Arts Council is putting out a call for poetry submissions a few of which we would like to display both inside and outside the Double Six Art Gallery. If you have a piece or two (two is maximum accepted for now), please send to cibolaarts66@ gmail or mail to Cibola Arts Council 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020. July 15 is the deadline for submissions to be considered for display in the outside displays. A committee will review submissions anonymously and select five pieces. If you have any interest in participating in an ongoing poetry group, please let us know and we will see if there is enough interest to get a group going
July 22 Art Swap
Spring cleaning fives you a chance to consider the art treasures you’ve accumulated. Maybe someone else would appreciate a work of art you’ve had and enjoyed. The Double Six Art Gallery will host its first art swap and sale, July 22, form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Let’s gather, enjoy and support the arts.
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.
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” Actor Morgan Freeman called his role of John Rawlins in “Glory”, the most satisfying of his career. Join movie-goers Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery to see a historically accurate film about the first Black unit in the Civil War. Location is on Route 66/ 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
3rd Annual Bluewater Pioneer Day Pioneer Day! Save the date, more details coming soon! Car show, Corn Hole Tournament, Food, Entertainment, Vendors, and lots more!
Bluewater Village Community Car Show $25 entry fee. Begins at 10 a.m., awards at 1 p.m. Categories: Classic car/truck, Performance/4x4, Most Unique, Modern Car/Truck, Judges Choice, and more...Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners. Contact Heidi Bohannon 505-240-7519 for more info.
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.
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 505905-8400 or 505-287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505-290-1480 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 240478-7317forfurtherinformation.
Every Wednesday AWANA
First Baptist Church hosts AWANA Program, 6-7:30 p.m. AWANA is for children ages three through high school.AWANAruns through the school year. Call 505-2400555 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 505-240-1104 and 505-4899869 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.
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 505-2853542 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 505287-2630 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 Pinsbarri 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.