NMDOT and Local Law Enforcement Support Click it or Ticket

National seatbelt awareness campaign and high visibility enforcement effort SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation and local law enforcement agencies remind drivers to buckle up during the national annual Click it or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign which begins May 15.

New Mexico Supreme Court Opinion Provides Guidance About Pretrial Detention

SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court today issued an opinion providing guidance to district courts in deciding pretrial detention requests from prosecutors.

National Park Service Conducts Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument

Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 between mile marker 65 and 68.

El Malpais National Monument Kicks off Summer with Bat Outflight Guided Hikes

Editor’s Note: Due to the upcoming prescribed fire the week of May 29 in the El Calderon area, El Malpais National Monument has decided to cancel the Bat Outflight Guided Hikes for next weekend, June 2 & 3. Bat Outflights will continue on June 9 and 10.

Many Medicaid Beneficiaries Don't Know Where to Find Other Insurance: Five Things to Know

Around a third of Medicaid enrollees say they would look for new coverage on the ACA exchange, while one in four said they would not know where to look for insurance if they lost their Medicaid coverage, a survey from Kaiser Family Foundation found.

Mt. Taylor Ranger District to Implement Redondo Prescribed Fire – Sawyer Block

Grants, NM – May 29, 2023 – Fire Managers on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands (NF & NGs) plan to conduct previously announced prescribed fire operations on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District. Ignitions are planned to start as early as Mon. May 29 and continue thru Wed. May 31.

Community Calendar

May 31 Grants Council Meeting The Regular Grants City Council Meeting will take place at 6 pm, May 31 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave in Grants. Agendas will be available May 26 at City Hall.

Mental Health Wednesday

As May draws to a close, it is crucial to reflect on the importance of mental health and the significance of raising awareness about this vital aspect of our well-being. Mental health affects every facet of our lives, influencing our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall quality of life.

APHIDS

If you garden long enough, you will be introduced to aphids. They make their presence known in early spring and can become a nuisance at any time during the summer or fall. Aphids attack new buds, leaves, and shoots of bushes and flowers.

Firewood Permits for Sale

GRANTS, NM - The Mount Taylor Ranger District has begun to offer firewood permits. These can be purchased in person or over the phone by going to the Mount Taylor District Office at 1800 Lobo Canyon Road in Grants, NM, or over the phone at 505-287-8833.