School Board Discusses Graduations, New Partnerships, and Recognitions

GRANTS, N.M. — Two Grants Cibola County School Board meetings were held, one which took place on the 6th lasting nearly 2 hours and the other on the 14th spanning about four hours, most of which was in executive session.

Pet of the Week

This week’s Pet of the Week is Red, a neutered male with a vibrant personality and a heart full of energy. He is friendly with other dogs and thrives in an active environment, making him an excellent companion for outdoor adventures. Red loves attention and is eager to bond with his forever family.

Community Schedule

May 15th What? Cibola Crimestoppers Monthly Meeting When? Cibola Crimestoppers meets the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December) at 10:00 am Where? Cibola County Sheriffs Office 2001 Clif Lear AveMay 17th What? Art Taking Flight When? May 17 at 2 pm – 4 pm Where?

GHS National Honor Society Grows

On April 28, Grants High School held its National Honor Society induction ceremony, welcoming new members who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Spots On: Kindergarteners Take Center Stage

Mt. Taylor Elementary School, April 10, 2025 - Laughter, music, and belonging filled the halls as kindergarteners, parents, and guardians from across the district gathered for a fun-filled day at the Kindergarten Festival of Talents which had the theme 'I am Unique, I am Gifted, I am Me”.

National FFA Scholarship Awarded to Local Student

GRANTS, NM (Wednesday, May 7, 2025) The National FFA Organization awarded the Georgia M. Hellberg Memorial Scholarship for $5,000 to Riko Valencia of the Grants FFA Chapter. Riko plans to use the funds to pursue a degree in Rangeland Sciences at New Mexico State University.

Missile Test to Temporarily Close Mount Taylor Ranger District as Fort Wingate’s Role in National Defense Expands

CIBOLA COUNTY — A missile test is scheduled to take place later this month near Fort Wingate, prompting the U.S. Forest Service to issue yet another temporary closure of public lands in the Mount Taylor Ranger District.

Mount Taylor and Her Circle

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – In this sweeping topographic view, Mount Taylor rises like a volcanic cathedral—her summit reaching to touch the sky and remind us of where we come from.

Brenda Hall Named to SNHU Dean's List

MANCHESTER, NH (05/13/2025)-- Brenda Hall of Grants (87020) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Spring 2025 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.