Thoreau, Ramah Among Rural Areas Gaining High-Speed Internet Access Through $5.8 Million Project

THOREAU, N.M. – More than 500 rural homes across Cibola and McKinley counties now have access to high-speed internet thanks to a series of broadband infrastructure projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), state officials announced Monday.

Beware of Shady Solar Sales Tactics

GRANTS, N.M. – Door-to-door salespeople are pressuring Co-op service- area homeowners, including some Continental Divide employees, to sign up for solar panel installations before a tax credit expires Dec. 31st.

NM 1776

SANTAFE, NM – The New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission today announced the official launch of 'NM 1776,' a statewide initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America.

Cooperative Extension Service Team Visits NMSU

GRANTS, N.M. – The Cooperative Extension Service team visited the New Mexico State University Grants campus to showcase their programs and partnerships.Dr.

The Benefits of Trees

By: Darlene Cherney, Margie Dressler and Donna Eoff are Cibola-McKinley County Master Gardeners and graduates of the Tree Steward ProgramWhen most of us dream of the perfect town or city, we envision towering trees with massive, outstretched branches providing dappled shade along the streets and in...

Summer Vibes and Local Treasures Fill the July 5 Farmers Market

Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. — With a light breeze, plenty of sunshine, and vendors filling every corner of City Hall Park, this past Saturday’s July 5 Farmers Market was anything but slow — even if some regulars expected a quieter morning following the Fourth of July festivities.

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Community Awareness

Bluewater Village Community BingoSaturday, July 12, starting at 4:30 p.m. Located Exit 72, off of I-40 – Everyone welcome! $0.50 cent games, $1 games, Grand Prizes, Special and Concessions!! Sponsored by Thomas and Ramone