A portrait of Lucy Jane “Mother” Whiteside hangs today in the Grants Public Library, a quiet tribute to the woman whose life of service helped shape the town’s identity. Her legacy endures in every book borrowed and every child who discovers the freedom of reading. Courtesy Photo

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Grants Main Street Hosts Open House

This week’s U.S. Drought Monitor shows the entirety of Cibola County under drought, with nearly 40 percent in “Extreme Drought” (D3, red) and over 60 percent in “Severe Drought” (D2, orange). No part of the county remains drought-free. Data courtesy of the National Integrated Drought Information System. Courtesy Photo

Rustic wooden planters are among the many handmade goods available at Saturday’s market — perfect for garden starts or patio accents. Courtesy Photo

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