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Grants didn’t let itself get down! Jamie Holten, named grand marshal for the 2025 Holiday Light Parade, attended Saturday’s festivities and led the city’s spirit after the 2025 Holiday Light Parade was canceled and the celebration shifted to a daytime float festival at Grants High School. Courtesy Photo

Grants didn’t let itself get down! Jamie Holten, named grand marshal for the 2025 Holiday Light Parade, attended Saturday’s festivities and led the city’s spirit after the 2025 Holiday Light Parade was canceled and the celebration shifted to a daytime float festival at Grants High School. Courtesy Photo

Grants Christmas Light Parade Cancelled, Community Still Celebrates Despite Public Safety Concerns

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants cancelled its annual Holiday Light Parade this weekend after local public safety officials raised concerns following what police described as a series of recent nighttime incidents in which law enforcement officers were targeted.
Dolores P. Vallejos, Cibola County Assessor and certified election winner of Grants City Council District 1, faces a Dec. 17 public hearing on whether she meets the charter’s residency requirement for the seat. Courtesy Photo

Dolores P. Vallejos, Cibola County Assessor and certified election winner of Grants City Council District 1, faces a Dec. 17 public hearing on whether she meets the charter’s residency requirement for the seat. Courtesy Photo

Grants Council to Decide TONIGHT Whether Councilor-Elect Vallejos Meets District 1 Residency Requirement

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants City Council will hold a public hearing today, Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 4:00 p.m. to decide whether councilor-elect Dolores P. Vallejos meets the Grants City Charter’s District 1 residency requirement.The hearing, noticed by legal advertisement on Dec.
Rich Schrader from Riversource, hosted the final public meeting discussing the Bluewater wetlands action plan. Amerika Rougemont - CC

Rich Schrader from Riversource, hosted the final public meeting discussing the Bluewater wetlands action plan. Amerika Rougemont - CC

Final Public Meeting for the Bluewater Wetlands Action Plan Discussion

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - A meeting was held on December 4, 2025 to discuss the wetlands action plan for the headwaters of Bluewater Creek.The meeting had inperson and online attendees from the New Mexico Environment Department, Riversource, former archaeologists, the U.S.
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CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL DONATES $8,000 TO SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES

Press Release
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
GRANTS, NM — Cibola General Hospital (CGH) is proud to announce the success of its Thanksgiving Giving Back Fundraiser, an effort supporting families facing food insecurity in Cibola County.Throughout the month of November, CGH staff and community members came together to raise $4,000.
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Double Six Art Gallery Hosting Open House

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. – Double Six Art Gallery, located at 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave. (Route 66) in Grants, will host a Holiday Open House featuring an art auction.