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Beware of Shady Solar Sales Tactics

Beware of Shady Solar Sales Tactics

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.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

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...
BookMarks – Handmade and designed book marks and apparel on display at the Grants Farmers Market. Diego Lopez - CC

BookMarks – Handmade and designed book marks and apparel on display at the Grants Farmers Market. Diego Lopez - CC

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.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

JULY 6Kevin Hart, Comic (46)JULY 7Ashton Irwin, Drummer (31)JULY 8Maya Hawke, Actress (27)JULY 9DeAndre Yedlin, Athlete (32)JULY 10Sofia Vergara, Actress (53)JULY 11Lil Kim, Rapper (51)JULY 12Phoebe Tonkin, Actress (36)
The Wilson & Company designers working on this project include Client Manager Chris Perea, Project Manager Angela Valdez, Water/Wasterwater Design Lead Chris Bradley, Lighting and Traffic Designer Benson Long, and Public Engagement Larry Salazar.

The Wilson & Company designers working on this project include Client Manager Chris Perea, Project Manager Angela Valdez, Water/Wasterwater Design Lead Chris Bradley, Lighting and Traffic Designer Benson Long, and Public Engagement Larry Salazar.

Sakelares Boulevard Redesign Project

GRANTS, N.M. - On June 4th, the project planning meeting which lasted about forty minutes, was discussed the Sakelares Boulevard Redesign Project.This project is now 60% complete in its preliminary design phase, overseen and funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).

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
Mayor Erik Garcia and his son Maverik Courtesy Photo

Mayor Erik Garcia and his son Maverik Courtesy Photo

FFA Takes Top Honors at Grants 4th of July Parade

Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. — From barrels of dynamite to a princess with a crown, the City of Grants turned out in full force for the 85th Annual Independence Day Parade — and the votes are in.
Fred Rodarte Courtesy Photo

Fred Rodarte Courtesy Photo

A Shift in Local Leadership

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – A change in local leadership may be coming to Cibola County as local seats go up for election.The 2025 Regular Local Election, will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.