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Around 100 participants pray and observe a Latin mass which led to the consecration of the City of Grants by Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Joseph. Diego Lopez-CC

Around 100 participants pray and observe a Latin mass which led to the consecration of the City of Grants by Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Joseph. Diego Lopez-CC

`Consecrating’ the city; Not a city-sponsored event

GRANTS, N.M. — City of Grants Mayor Martin “Modey” Hicks called upon several priests to consecrate the city to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Immaculate Heart of Mary and to Saint Joseph on October 28 at Fire and Ice Park in Grants. This was not a city-sponsored event, the mayor said.

Tips for writing an obituary

Do not feel obliged to include cause of death. While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so.
Marisa Thompson Courtesy photo More than 200 pounds of red tomatoes are harvested at the NMSU Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center.

Marisa Thompson Courtesy photo More than 200 pounds of red tomatoes are harvested at the NMSU Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center.

Southwest Yard & Garden; Pain in the grass: Green with tomato envy

Question: What should I do with all these green tomatoes? Yours Truly, Los Lunas, NM Answer: I first answered this question way back in 2018. And here we are again, with first frosts snapping across the state and gardeners sharing photos of final harvests, many with green tomatoes piled high.

Fire restrictions; Stage 1 now in place

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Cibola National Forest and Grasslands is under a Stage 1 Fire Restrictions because of abnormally dry conditions. “Preparation and safety are of utmost importance while recreating in the national forest.