Grants, NM- Join El Malpais National Monument Park Rangers and celebrate astronomy and dark night skies during Astronomy Month. Programs are every Friday evening throughout the month and will be presented at various locations throughout the monument. Astronomy Month’s aim is to encourage people to go outside, look up, and share the sky.

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(ALBUQUERQUE, NM.) – U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2024 – 2025 school year through April 1.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Spring and backyarding – the act of doing indoor activities such as dining, working, entertaining, and exercising in our own backyards – go hand in hand.

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday launched a new federal funding dashboard, an online tool that allows users to track and analyze statewide and community projects and services funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021.

SANTA FE, NM – Art and poetry lovers rejoice: New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has launched a statewide ekphrastic poetry contest dedicated to finding written inspiration in pieces of artwork on view around the state. 'The artwork on display throughout the Department of Cultural Affairs reminds us that beauty and inspiration are all around us,” said NMDCADirector of Communications and Marketing Daniel Zillmann.

SPARKS, NEVADA – Brenda Simpson received the Outstanding Achievement in Land Stewardship Award at the Society for Range Management’s 77th Annual Meeting in Sparks, Nevada last week. The Award is presented by the Society for Range Management for outstanding achievement to members and other qualified individuals and groups working with rangelands.

The Cibola County Arts Council has regular weekend events that bring families and the community together. Friday, February 24, the event was Turkish Macrame’.

COMMUNITYALERT Road Closure, City of Grants: There will be a road closure of Iron Ave. from Warren to Santa Fe Ave., including the Iron/High St. intersection, starting on Monday, February 19th, 2024 for 2 to 3 weeks for utility work. Residents of Iron and Hill St. will have access from Warren Ave. Please contact the City of Grants Special Projects office at 505-290-3722 for more information.

Crownpoint, NM, February 2, 2024 - Navajo Technical University's (NTU) Rodeo Team hosted Forrie J. Smith, a renowned actor from the TV series 'Yellowstone,' to speak to them about rodeo riding. Forrie shared his experiences with the riders, offering valuable insights into the world of rodeo and the dedication required to succeed. The inspiring talk was well-received by the enthusiastic riders and was an excellent opportunity for them to learn from an experienced professional.