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Mariana Padilla

Mariana Padilla named Public Education Secretary

New Mexico Education
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Mariana Padilla, a longtime New Mexico educator and close confidant of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, has been named the state’s new Public Education Secretary.Padilla has served as the Director of the New Mexico Children’s Cabinet since the start of the Lujan Grisham administration.
Scott You appreciates young musicians playing the compositions of Franz Schubert. Photo courtesy of Tv.Apple.com

Scott You appreciates young musicians playing the compositions of Franz Schubert. Photo courtesy of Tv.Apple.com

Musicians Appreciate Musicians

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Kathryn Marmon, ReporterGRANTS, NM – Musicians, like any other artist, may know more about their art form than the general public. They are involved, it is personal, they know the language. Their friends understand their interest and passion for the art, they form a community.
A missile roars skyward during a test launch at Fort Wingate in March 2020. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command launched two Black Dagger targets in support of missile defense, overcoming harsh conditions to complete their mission. Courtesy Photo

A missile roars skyward during a test launch at Fort Wingate in March 2020. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command launched two Black Dagger targets in support of missile defense, overcoming harsh conditions to complete their mission. Courtesy Photo

Missile to Fly Through Cibola Skies

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Residents of Cibola County will soon be able to see a missile flying overhead.Weather permitting, the United States Missile Defense Agency and US Army will be conducting a missile test from Fort Wingate to White Sands Missile Range at some time in the next week and a half.The U.S. Forest Service...

Community Announcement

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Join the Double Six Gallery for Art Exhibit “Shadows Wane” and reception.When? Saturday, 9/21/2024 @ 1-5pmWhere? Double Six Art Gallery at 1040 W. Santa Fe Ave.

Community Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Drawing ClassSaturday, Sept. 14, 2024 @ 3pm to 5pm @ the Double Six Gallery, 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. 505-287-7311Ongoing Book Talk MeetingFirst Wednesday at 1 p.m., Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First St., Grants.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Village of Milan Moves Forward with Renovation of Swimming Pool

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
MILAN, N.M. – The long-awaited renovation of the Village of Milan’s public swimming pool is officially moving forward, following an engineering report that confirmed significant upgrades are needed to maintain the facility’s safety and functionality.Originally constructed in 1995, the pool has...
Red Ribbon Handoff

Red Ribbon Handoff

Red Ribbon Handoff

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
On August 4, the Gallup Red Ribbon team handed off to Grants.The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce welcomed runners with a barbeque in front of the New Mexico Mining Museum and Grants City Hall— the City of Grants thanked the chamber and their team for the work putting the event together.In...