GARDENING IN MARCH

At the time of this writing, we have had a most unusual mild and dry winter. If it continues, you can look forward to an early crop of lettuce and other cool season crops. My spring bulbs of crocus and daffodils came up in early February and will be blooming early.

Sharing Hearts and Touching Lives, Act 3, A Valentine Story

GRANTS, N.M. - A couple of weeks ago, my wife Evelyn and I were reminiscing about our last February’s “Sharing Hearts and Touching Lives” Valentine’s Day card idea and of the joy it brought to both the community and the children involved.

City of Grants Receives Valentines

GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants, New Mexico, received a wall’s worth of valentines cards form students at local elementary schools.

February GCCS EduChampion is Rose Gingrich

Central Office Employee and State Reporting Coordinator Rose Gingrich has been recognized as February’s EduChampion for Grants Cibola County Schools!Rose oversees all of the district’s state reporting data, and she does a fantastic job.

Finding a Hidden Immunity Idol

GHOST RANCH, N.M. – Village of Bluewater residents Kristine Simonson and son Eric Brinn participated in the Survivor 50 States Challenge where they found a Hidden Immunity Idol on February 14.

The Quad: A 43-Year Tradition of Endurance

GRANTS, N.M. - The Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathlon, an annual Quadrathlon winter race, has been an important part of the Grants community for 43 years, drawing participants from even beyond New Mexico to Mount Taylor.

Mount Taylor Kids Quadrathlon 2026 Podium Finishers

Mount Taylor Kids Quadrathlon 2026 Podium Finishers

SUCCULENTS

If you are looking for variety in your house plants, take a look at the Succulent Family. You will go “WOW, I had no idea there were so many types. That’s what I did when I started this research.Succulents are plants that store water in their thick, fleshy, stems or roots.

Community Schedule

February 6 What? Classic Film “Cyrana de Bergerac.”When? Friday, February 6 at 1 pm. Where? NMSU Library.February 20 What? Classic Movie “Penny Serenade.” When? February 20 at 1 pm. Where? NMSU Library.Every TuesdayFirst United Methodist Church Bible Study with dynamic Pastor Ryan at 6 pm.