7th Annual “All Fools Day” Car Cruise

Our 7th annual “All Fools Day” car cruise was on April 1 this year, note that the first cruise was on also on April 1. Twelve cars total were on hand to start the cruise from the Fire and Ice Park here in Grants and head to the Bibo bar for their great green chili cheese burgers for lunch.

Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon Honored in the People’s House

SANTA FE, NM – Representative Eliseo Alcon from the Village of Milan carried a memorial in the New Mexico State House of Representatives to honor the Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon.

Village Prepares for Summer

The Village of Milan is getting ready for summer in a big way. Next month may see a ribboncutting ceremony for the soccer complex that will boast a new driveway entrance off Rt.

Community Calendar

April Free Movies Actress Anne Baxter is April’s featured movie performer at the Double Six Art Gallery, on Route 66. First up – “All About Eve” on April 8. Next, “I confess” on April 22. Films begin at 2 p.m. No admission fees. See you at the movies!

Asparagus in the Home Garden

When I bought my home in Thoreau, one of the first things I looked for was a place to put an asparagus bed. Asparagus is one of the earliest harvested vegetables each spring. The spears are crisp, tender, and essential to an asparagus lover! I didn’t grow up eating asparagus.

Success comes with learning and what better way than through mentorship!

Mentoring offers empowerment and encouragement to assist others to find a pathway to be happier, healthier, and more successful. At its core, mentoring is about helping another person through offering advice, support and guidance on finding the right direction in life.

Mental Health Wednesday

Now that we have sprung forward an hour, let's look at the health benefits of the extended natural daylight that is available to us in the evening. There is more daylight to participate in activities in the evening.

Grants Local Honored

On February 24, 2023, Ashley Arrossa, P.E. was recognized as the New Mexico Society of Professional Engineers (NMSPE) Engineer of the Year. Selection for this award is based on service to the community as well as engineering experience.

Community Calendar

March 11 Donn Webb’s Funeral Join us for a celebration of Donn Webb’s life. Services for Mr. Webb will be Saturday, March 11 at 3 p.m. in Grace Baptist Church at 717 Victor Street in Milan, New Mexico.

MPD Officer Receives Commendation

MILAN, N.M. – Milan Police Chief Carl Ustupski presented Officer Richard Aragon with a Letter of Commendation for his heroic efforts on the night of January 5, 2023 in response to a house fire in the Village of Milan.