Mayor vindicated; City manager fired

GRANTS, N.M. - The city council covered a great deal of information and made many decisions in their April 12, 2021 regular city council meeting, but the decision that stood out was the decision to end the City of Grants’ contract with former City Manager Laura Jaramillo.

Community members adding more decorated rocks

Community members adding more decorated rocks to the “rock garden” located on Santa Fe Avenue, just a few feet away from the Route 66 Drive Thru Sign.

Grants Council approves third bridge

GRANTS, N.M. – City of Grants councilors approved one construction project and the design of another during the April 12 meeting.

Village officials hear project updates

MILAN, N.M. – Village of Milan trustees and Wilson & Company staff discussed natatorium repairs, reviewed current projects, and considered future undertakings. (Milan officials contract with Wilson & Company Engineers & Architects, Albuquerque, for a wide range of services.

Water saves Bluewater farmers; ‘Drought is death of the earth’ (Part I)

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Native Americans have treasured the Bluewater Valley area for centuries. Ancient tribes relied on the ecosystems that encompassed Bluewater and Cottonwood Creeks; these were the primary streams which flowed through the area. The influx of immigrants forever changed the land.

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.