GRANTS, N.M. - Graduate student David Saavedra grew up in Grants, New Mexico and graduated from Grants High School in 2016. Saavedra served as Class President all four years while attending GHS. His time as a President did not stop there, for he has recently been elected at UNM’s President of GPSA, the Graduate and Professional Student Association.

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – More than a dozen community members, who represent various entities, participated in the Cibola County Health Council meeting. The session relied on YouTube to allow people from across the county to join the conversation.

Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one.

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All hail GHS royalty for 2021!! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic homecoming was postponed and held this past week at Grants High School. Nicholas Trujillo and Asija Tafoya are the homecoming Kind and Queen for 2021. Franklin Romeroa - CC

The Grants Lady Pirates AAU team won the CHAMPIONSHIP in the Duke City St. Paddy's Invitational!! These young ladies battled all weekend beating the boys teams to capture the tournament championship. Courtesy photo

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Question: Where should we go to see wildflowers and native vegetation in the Santa Fe area the last two weeks of May? K. Schroeder Answer: I saw this question posted on the Native Plants of New Mexico Facebook page.

GRANTS, N.M. — Cibola General Hospital, Grants recently announced awards that acknowledge the professional excellence of two staff members.

Courtesy photos Congradulations to Lt. Mike Maes (top left photo) on being named Firefighter of the Year, Firefighter/EMT Anthony Valencia on being named EMT of the Year, Firefighter Rudy CDe Baca on being named Rookie of the Year and Firefighter Coy Maes on being named Volunteer of the Year for 2021..