GRANTS, N.M. Grants Cibola County Schools is pleased to welcome two newly elected members to the GCCS Board of Education: Mr. Courtney Clawson and Ms. Monica Salazar. Both will be officially sworn in on January 6th, 2026, marking the beginning of their formal service to the district.
Mr. Clawson and Ms. Salazar took early steps in their roles by attending the New Mexico School Boards Association Annual Conference from December 4th– 6th, 2025. There, they were sworn in by the State of New Mexico on December 5th and began their initial orientation into board roles and responsibilities. Alongside the current GCCS School Board Team, they also started engaging in early conversations about vision, goals, and future priorities for the district.
Both new members are GCCS parents and were elected by their local constituents, bringing community- rooted perspectives, strong commitment, and a shared enthusiasm for the future of Grants Cibola County Schools. They have expressed their readiness to lead, support, and help guide GCCS into its next chapter.
T. Walter Jaramillo was reelected in November and has served on the Board since 2024.
Once sworn in on January 6th, the GCCS Board of Education will be comprised of:
● District 1 – Monica Salazar
● District 2 – T. Walter Jaramillo, re-elected, Board Member since 2024
● District 3 – Courtney Clawson
● District 4 – Francie Lee, Current Board President
● District 5 – Dr. Guy Archambeau