The Cemetery Board Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Dec. 30 at city hall.
January 7 Free Youth Activities
Welcome 2023 by participating in the Double Six Art Gallery’s new schedule of youth activities! The first art camp takes place this Saturday, January 7, at 2 p.m. Please call a gallery employee at 287-7311 to express interest. Your feedback helps prepare with adequate supplies. The gallery is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
January 11 Grants Planning and Zoning Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 6 at city hall.
January 12 Grants Golf Course Advisory Meeting
The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course, 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard. Agendas will be available on Jan. 9 at the golf course.
Grants City Charter Advisory Meeting
The City CharterAdvisory Committee will meet at 5:30p.m. on January 12 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 6 at City Hall.
January 14 Free Movie – “Some Like it Hot”
In the film, “Some Like it Hot”, two musicians dress as women to join an all-girl band. Marilyn Monroe is a singer. Actors Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis are so believable as women, they attract attention from men. Join movie lovers Saturday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. See what you think of one of America’s favorite comedies.
January 16 MLK Day Celebration
On January 16, 2023, we will observe the 17th Celebration of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Grants, New Mexico. The celebration will be at Grants-Cibola County Complex / Convention Center; 515 W. High Street. There will be a breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. followed by the celebration program at 10 a.m. For more information or to volunteer, please call 505-285-5388.
January 18 Grants Recreation Board Meeting
The Recreation Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 in the City Hall Council chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 13 at City Hall.
January 19 Regular Village of Milan Meeting
The Village of Milan Board of Trustees will have their regular meeting on Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at 623 Uranium Ave.
Grants/Cibola County Schools Free Developmental Screening If you suspect your child has learning concerns or issues, including giftedness, and you would like to have your child’s skills screened, please call Desiraye Lopez 285-2643 to make an appointment. The screenings will be conducted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Special Education Complex 402 North 2nd Street from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Due to COVID 19, no walk-ins at this time, please make an appointment. All screenings are free. Parents will be informed of screening results at the conclusion of the screening session. The screening will be conducted by a team of G/CCS employees. Ages 3-21 years old can participate.
January 21 Free Art Activity
Contact a gallery employee at (505)287-7311 to learn what activity is planned for Saturday, January 21 for youth artists. Activity begins at 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
January 25 Regular Grants City Council Meeting
The Regular City Council Meeting will happen at 6 p.m. on Jan. 25 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 13 at City Hall.
January 26 Grants Lodger’s Tax Board Meeting
The Grants Lodger’s Tax Board will meet at 9 a.m. on Jan. 26 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 23 at City Hall.
Cibola Senior Citizens Advisory Council Meeting
The Cibola Senior CitizensAdvisory Council will meet on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 500 Jurassic Court.Agendas will be available on Jan. 23.
January 28 Free movie – “Bringing Up Baby”
Although “Bringing Up Baby” wasn’t a hit when released, it is now considered one of the funniest films ever made! Cary Grant’s character must secure a large donation for his dinosaur museum. Challenges increase when he meets a madcap heiress. Film is shown Saturday, January 28 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
January 30 Animal Services Board Meeting
The Animal Services Board will meet at 1 p.m. on Jan. 30 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 23 at City Hall.
February 4 Free Art Camp
Saturday, Feb. 4, is art camp time at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Time is 2 p.m. Call 505-285-7311 to speak to an employee about details.
February 11 Free Movie – “Lady Sings the Blues” “Southern trees bear strange fruit / Blood on the leaves and blood at the root / Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze / Strange fruit hanging from the popular trees.” Singer Billie Holiday was warned against recording the song “Strange Fruit”. Hear it in “Lady Sings the Blues: on Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery. Location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie smith’s discretion.
February 13 Grants Library Board Meeting
The Grants Public Library Board will meet on February 13, and will NOT meet in January.
February 25 Free Movie – “The Help”
In describing the novel, “The Help”, NPR.org wrote, “This could be one of the most important pieces of fiction since, ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’”. The 2009 story is a popular movie, released in 2011. The film will be shown Saturday, February 25 at 2 p.m. in the Double Six Art Gallery, on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
Ongoing Book Talk Meeting
The Book Talk reader’s group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m., Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street, Grants. Call 505-2874793 or visit cityofgrants.net/library for more information.
NWNMSWA accepts Recyclables
The Northwest New Mexico Solid Waste Authority accepts Number 1 and 2 plastic, paper, and cardboard. Locations include Smith’s grocery, Roosevelt Avenue, Grants; John Brooks Supermarket, Highway 66, Milan; and Milan Transfer Station, 2305 W. Highway 66, Milan. Locations are open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Transfer Station: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. No Saturday Hours, call 505905-8400 or 505-287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505-290-1480 for more information, this number does not receive text messages.
Bridge Group
looking for new players for party/duplicate play. Call 240478-7317 for further information.
Every Wednesday 12 Steps to recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-240-4156 for more information.
AWANA
First Baptist Church hosts AWANA Program, 6-7:30 p.m. AWANA is for children ages three through high school. AWANA runs through the school year. Call 505-240-0555 for more information.
American Legion Post 80 Pool Tournament
4-7 p.m. Pool Tournament at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Sit and Sew with Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild
Sit & Sew meets weekly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. At the Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants, Visitors welcome
Every Friday American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night
4-7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
First Wednesday Grants MainStreet Project Board Meeting
Meets at 5:30 p.m. at the GMS office located at 523 W. Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020. Meetings are open to the public. Help us change Grants for the better!
Coffee with a Cop!
Milan Police Department invites you to join us to discuss happenings in the community and to exchange ideas while also giving feedback to the department and voicing your concerns. Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Transit / Recreation Building located at 407 Airport Road in Milan, N.M.
First Thursday Cibola County Historical Society Board Meeting
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 525 W. High Street., Grants. Meetings are open to any member or nonmember. Call 505-287-2630 or visit cibolahistory.org for more information.
Second Saturday Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild
Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild meets monthly at 10:00am on the 2nd Saturday. Sit & Sew meets weekly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Both at the Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants, Visitors welcome
Third Wednesday Cibola County CrimeStoppers Meeting
Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email crimtestoppers505@ icloud.com for more information.
Last Tuesday Republican Party of Cibola County
Meets at 6 p.m. at the Bluewater Community Center, 4 Elm St., Bluewater, NM
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