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It’s Okay to Grieve

The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences a person can go through in their lifetime. Coping with the grief and emotional pain can be a long and difficult process, but there are steps you can take to help you through this difficult time.
The Cibola County Commission passed a resolution declaring the county being in a state of emergency and disaster due to the flooding within the City of Grants and the unincorporated parts of the county. Arieanna Crowson - CC

The Cibola County Commission passed a resolution declaring the county being in a state of emergency and disaster due to the flooding within the City of Grants and the unincorporated parts of the county. Arieanna Crowson - CC

Cibola County and the City of Grants Declare State of Emergency and Disaster Following Flooding from Heavy Rains

GRANTS, NM – On Friday June 21, the City of Grants and other areas in Cibola County saw flash flooding due to heavy rainfall and damage to both public and private buildings, vehicles, and transportation roadways, because of this both the city and the county declared being in a State of Emergency...
The Grants City Council met to approve various items which included engineers for a comprehensive plan, an Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2026 to 2030, and discussed changing the name of Santa Fe Avenue to Historic Route 66. Arieanna Crowson - CC

The Grants City Council met to approve various items which included engineers for a comprehensive plan, an Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2026 to 2030, and discussed changing the name of Santa Fe Avenue to Historic Route 66. Arieanna Crowson - CC

City Council Discusses Name Change of Santa Fe Avenue to Historic Route 66

GRANTS, NM –The City of Grants held their Regular City Council Meeting on June 26, at this meeting they approved to look further into changing the name of Santa Fe Avenue to Historic Route 66, an ordinance to allow for the municipal court to charge fees and establishing an affordable housing plan.

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Arieanna Crowson - CC

Arieanna Crowson - CC

Major Flooding in Grants

Grants Police Department was forced to close First and Second Street in Grants, Roosevelt Avenue and several surrounding roads. The rain water dumped on the City of Grants, flooding businesses and buildings across the city.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Encerrita Flyover

The Encerrita Fire in the Zuni Mountains sparked up on June 15 and is blazing across 2,496 acres as June 25 at 9 a.m. The fire has been at zero percent contained since it lit, but crews at El Malpais National Monument say the number is not reflective of their efforts.
“The Great Gate of Kiev” by Viktor Hartmann Photo on bing.com

“The Great Gate of Kiev” by Viktor Hartmann Photo on bing.com

Take a Musical Stroll Through a Gallery

GRANTS, NM—This week’s broadcast of the awardwinning series, New York Philharmonic Young People’s Concerts is Young Performers No. 7, an annual presentation. The final broadcast of this concert series under the musical direction of Leonard Bernstein will be next Friday, June 28.The No.