Southwest Yard & Garden; Starting seeds with patience

Starting plants from seed can be confusing. Too little water, and they dry and die. Too much, and suddenly, you are farming algae. Patience and attentiveness are required during this delicate phase of seedling growth, especially if some seeds are sprouting while others take their sweet time.

Here’s how the third Economic Impact Payment is different from earlier payments

The third Economic Impact Payment is different from the first and second payments in several ways. The third Economic Impact Payment is an advance payment of the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit. The two earlier payments are advance payments of the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit.

General responsibilities of the city

CITY OF GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants City Charter is a blueprint outlining how the city can and should operate.

The Japanese “invade” Bluewater Valley

ln 1947-42 when my family moved to the Milan Ranch there was no school bus service for grade school, my brother and I walked to the highway and the High School bus picked us up.

Overwhelming community support; Making the 2021 GHS prom happen

GRANTS, N.M. - Community response was overwhelming to the social media post by the sponsor for the Grants High School Class of 2022 fundraiser. The GHS prom plans were recently approved, and organizers promptly moved forward with plans.

A new business in Grants; Burress Barber Shop opens

GRANTS, N.M. - Burress Barber Shop officially opened its doors to the community during its April 1 Grand Opening. The family business is located on 110 West Santa Fe Avenue. The owners, Levi Burress and Hailey Burress, have both been residents of Cibola County for many years.

Legalizing marijuana

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Legal sales of recreational marijuana can begin on April 1, 2022.

Hospital changes public access protocols

GRANTS, N.M. - Cibola General Hospital has altered the way community members access information about the facility. The hospital began posting a “review” of monthly board meetings via social media platforms last month.

Southwest Yard & Garden; Diagnosing trees with oozing sap…again

Question: Any idea what may be causing the sap to run out of some of these plum trees in the arboretum at Bachechi Open Space? Dustin C., Albuquerque Answer: This is turning out to be another one of those common questions that come in from all parts of the state.