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News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
September 17 In honor of education, the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 gives county residents the chance to meet and learn from two important school district experts – Ms. Trish Garcia and Ms. Sonja Hernandez. Ms. Garcia heads the attendecne department and Ms. Hernandez the nurses’ department.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
August 31 Grants City Council Meeting The regular Grants City Council Meeting has been reinstated for August 31. The meeting will occur 6 p.m. at the City Hall, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on August 26.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
August 3 Cemetery Board Meeting The Grants Cemetery Board will meet at 4:30p.m. in the Council Hall Chambers with simply 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available July 29.
Corporal Christopher Werito (L), Corporal Brandon Garcia, Gunnery Sergeant Cameron Thompson, Sergeant Cayden Perry all pose for a photo after winning these awards at the State Competition this last school year. As the GHS MCJROTC comes back to full force, these students have high aspirations for the program, wanting to take the team back to the national championships. Diego Lopez - CC

Corporal Christopher Werito (L), Corporal Brandon Garcia, Gunnery Sergeant Cameron Thompson, Sergeant Cayden Perry all pose for a photo after winning these awards at the State Competition this last school year. As the GHS MCJROTC comes back to full force, these students have high aspirations for the program, wanting to take the team back to the national championships. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants Highschool’s MCJROTC Program Promotes Excellence

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – COVID-19 put a damper on the success of Cibola County. This was especially true of the world-famous Marine Corps JROTC Program at Grants High School in Grants, New Mexico.

The ROTC is Waiting for YOU

C.l. Peterson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
The Grants High School Marine Corps JROTC department is in transition. The Marine Corps Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets worked for 19 years with George Garcia, Ricky Matteson and Emilio Barela. Since 2021, John Hollins has taken the leadership position, with 42 years of Marine service.

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News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
July 27 City of Grants Regular Meeting The Grants City Council will meet at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. July 28 Senior Citizen Advisory Board The Cibola Senior Citizen’s Advisory Board will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Citizens Center at 550 Jurassic Court.

Mental Health HELP Information HOTLINE

News Staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
In need of mental health support? New Mexico has resources that can assist you in times of crisis. Visit or call the following: National Suidice Prevention Line | Call or Text 988 New Mexico Crisis and Access Line | www.nmcrisisline.
Grants, New Mexico is a MainStreet Community. The city has a nonprofit organization called Grants MainStreet Project Inc. which focuses on the beautification and revitalization of the downtown area. Grants is a Route 66 community, so it is rich with history and culture, a culture MainStreet works to preserve. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants, New Mexico is a MainStreet Community. The city has a nonprofit organization called Grants MainStreet Project Inc. which focuses on the beautification and revitalization of the downtown area. Grants is a Route 66 community, so it is rich with history and culture, a culture MainStreet works to preserve. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants MainStreet Project Inc.

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
GRANTS, N.M. – Grants MainStreet Project Inc. has a long history as champions of the community. After struggling through the COVID-19 era, MainStreet is ready to rock and roll once again.

Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
July 20 City Council Workshop The Grants City Council will hold a workshop meeting at 3 p.m. in the Grants City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on July 15 Grants Recreation Board Meeting The Grants Rec Board will meet at 6 p.m.
A sign that Summer

A sign that Summer

A sign that Summer

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
A sign that Summer is here, hummingbirds can be seen returning to feeders across the county. These small creatures flap their wings between 10 and 15 times per second, the fastest hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second.