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Preparing for Fire Season

GRANTS, NM - According to George Ducker, Wildfire Prevention and Communications Coordinator of the New Mexico State Forestry Division, wildfire prevention should be at the top of the mind for everyone.

Coffee With A Cop

Sargent Joe Galindo of the Milan Police Department led this month’s Coffee With A Cop and reminded attendees that this was an open forum for community members to bring up whatever they wanted to discuss.

COVID-19 in Cibola Trough March

Because of increases in March, COVID-19 cases in Cibola are now at their highest since December 1, 2022. Climbing through the month of March, Cibola County was hit with an increase of cases which brought one death due to COVID-19 at the end of the month.

NMDOT crews address potholes along state roadways

Springs storms create ideal conditions for potholes SANTA FE – The abundance of rain and snow this spring, which is typically welcome news following our years of drought, has created ideal conditions for potholes along New Mexico Roadways.
New Food Pantry on The Way

New Food Pantry on The Way

New Food Pantry on The Way

GRANTS, NM – The Grants Community Pantry is preparing for a move. There is no set date, but according to Alice Perez, who is the Executive Director of the Community Pantry and Hope Garden in Gallup as well as the Grants Community Pantry, the move will happen by June 1.

Hospitable Grants Wants You

GRANTS, N.M. – Hospitable Grants wants you. The paid hospitality training program sponsored by Grants Main-Street Project is seeking employed and unemployed residents with a desire to join the hospitality industry and gain new skills to prepare them to be ambassadors for Cibola County.
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Asparagus in the Home Garden Part Two

It is April and time to make a decision on planting asparagus. Please read my article about asparagus from last week for my tips. Asparagus grows well in New Mexico: Lots of sun, warm days, cool nights, low humidity, and is drought and salt tolerant. All things we have in spades.
Contention, Accusations, Cannabis, and Speed Bumps

Contention, Accusations, Cannabis, and Speed Bumps

Contention, Accusations, Cannabis, and Speed Bumps

GRANTS, NM – Mayor Erik Garcia started the Grants City Council meeting on March 29 by asking to remove the executive session, “Due to the fact [City Manager] Donald [Jaramillo] did nothing wrong. This is an attack from [City Councilwoman] Beverly [Michael].

Nonprofits Propose Events

GRANTS, NM - At the regular Lodgers Tax Board meeting on March 23, the board members began by reviewing the action items that they will take action on in a future meeting. According to Scott Grey, the City of Grants Lodgers Tax awarded $300,000 in lodgers tax funds last year.