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September 29 Cibola Health Council Health Council Zoom Meeting September 29th at 1:30 PM. Open to all organizations and citizens in Cibola County who are interested in collaborating, sharing resources, and working toward community health improvements.
Books sometimes overflow to the ground with nobody to manage the Free Libraries. Despite this, Bill McElroy’s Free Libraries give the Milan community easy access to free books. Nathan Chavez - CC

Books sometimes overflow to the ground with nobody to manage the Free Libraries. Despite this, Bill McElroy’s Free Libraries give the Milan community easy access to free books. Nathan Chavez - CC

Free Libraries for Milan Residents

MILAN, N.M. – Reading is the cornerstone of young education and important to gaining comprehension skills from a young age. Along with the Grants Public Library, there are other options in Cibola County to access books that are free.

Arrests

Grants Police Department August 15 Delbert Yazzie, born in 2000: Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Any Drug (Second Offense- Aggravated) Alexander Martin, born in 2000: Warrant – Municipal Court John Dubois, born in 1982: Warrant – District Courts Shawn Tsosie, born...

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Poetry Synergy Fest September 24 at 7p.m. Poetry Fusion! Local Poets read their poetry with Dance, Music and Art. At the Old School Gallery on Route 53. One Mile East of El Morro National Monument.

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September 17 In honor of education, the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 gives county residents the chance to meet and learn from two important school district experts – Ms. Trish Garcia and Ms. Sonja Hernandez. Ms. Garcia heads the attendecne department and Ms. Hernandez the nurses’ department.

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August 31 Grants City Council Meeting The regular Grants City Council Meeting has been reinstated for August 31. The meeting will occur 6 p.m. at the City Hall, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available on August 26.

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August 3 Cemetery Board Meeting The Grants Cemetery Board will meet at 4:30p.m. in the Council Hall Chambers with simply 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available July 29.
Corporal Christopher Werito (L), Corporal Brandon Garcia, Gunnery Sergeant Cameron Thompson, Sergeant Cayden Perry all pose for a photo after winning these awards at the State Competition this last school year. As the GHS MCJROTC comes back to full force, these students have high aspirations for the program, wanting to take the team back to the national championships. Diego Lopez - CC

Corporal Christopher Werito (L), Corporal Brandon Garcia, Gunnery Sergeant Cameron Thompson, Sergeant Cayden Perry all pose for a photo after winning these awards at the State Competition this last school year. As the GHS MCJROTC comes back to full force, these students have high aspirations for the program, wanting to take the team back to the national championships. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants Highschool’s MCJROTC Program Promotes Excellence

GRANTS, N.M. – COVID-19 put a damper on the success of Cibola County. This was especially true of the world-famous Marine Corps JROTC Program at Grants High School in Grants, New Mexico.

The ROTC is Waiting for YOU

The Grants High School Marine Corps JROTC department is in transition. The Marine Corps Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets worked for 19 years with George Garcia, Ricky Matteson and Emilio Barela. Since 2021, John Hollins has taken the leadership position, with 42 years of Marine service.