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Rugged West Schedule of Events

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 — Fire & Ice Park 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. • Nathaniel Krantz• 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.• Darren Cordova (with special guest Dynette Marie) Tickets (Fri): Preferred $40 • GA $30 • Kids $10 — tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/ 451463?tc=hmt Bring: Lawn chairs & blankets.

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News Staff
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
September 13What? Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off When? September 13 Where? Join us to celebrate the Route 66 in Grants! Kick off the day with a 6.6 mile run, then enjoy food trucks, a farmers market, bounce houses, raffles, music, and MainStreet Centennial celebrations! More Details Coming Soon!What?
The Grants Community Pantry held a ribbon cutting for their new facility on August 21, 2025. The event was celebrated by Grants Mayor Erik Garcia and Village of Milan Mayor Felix Gonzales. The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon, and a number of dignitaries from city council to local churches were present to commemorate the event. Diego Lopez - CC

The Grants Community Pantry held a ribbon cutting for their new facility on August 21, 2025. The event was celebrated by Grants Mayor Erik Garcia and Village of Milan Mayor Felix Gonzales. The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon, and a number of dignitaries from city council to local churches were present to commemorate the event. Diego Lopez - CC

Grants Community Pantry Opens New Home, Expands Mission

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Community Pantry officially opened the doors to its new facility this week, marking a fresh chapter for a regional lifeline that, not long ago, teetered near bankruptcy.

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News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
September 13What? Route 66 Centennial Kick-Off When? September 13 Where? Join us to celebrate the Route 66 in Grants! Kick off the day with a 6.6 mile run, then enjoy food trucks, a farmers market, bounce houses, raffles, music, and MainStreet Centennial celebrations! More Details Coming Soon!
Making a Difference in Grants-Milan Education with School Supplies for Students in Need

Making a Difference in Grants-Milan Education with School Supplies for Students in Need

Making a Difference in Grants-Milan Education with School Supplies for Students in Need

Gccare
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Ina Jean Barnes President of Grants Cibola County Association of Retired Educators networked with Legacy New Mexico to collect and sort school supplies from around the state of New Mexico; that had not been given to the public. The supplies were leftovers from several of their school supply drives.

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News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
August 20 What? Community Meet & Greet – World Breastfeeding Awareness Month When? August 20th at 4 pm – 5:30 pm Where? Community Room at Cibola General Hospital. Any questions call/text 505-274-3093August 21 What? Grants Community Pantry Grand Opening: When? Aug 21, 1-3 pm. Call 505-287-5090 Where?

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News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
August 6 What? Student Immunizations – Got Shots When? August 6th at 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Where? Cibola County Public Health Office. 700 E. Roosevelt Ave. Suite 100. 505-285-4601, option 1.August 9 What? 3rd Annual Cibola Community CookoutWhen? August 9th at 3 pm – 5 pm Where?
Attorney General Raul Torrez Courtesy Photo

Attorney General Raul Torrez Courtesy Photo

Feds Freeze $45M in NM School Funds

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — School leaders across New Mexico are bracing for what may become a full-scale education crisis, following the federal government’s abrupt decision to withhold nearly $45 million in education funds earmarked for the state.On June 30—just one day before the new fiscal year—the U.S.
The TurfMutt Foundation Offers Free Curriculum to Combat Kids’ “Summer Slide”

The TurfMutt Foundation Offers Free Curriculum to Combat Kids’ “Summer Slide”

The TurfMutt Foundation Offers Free Curriculum to Combat Kids’ “Summer Slide”

Turfmutt Foundation
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Foundation encourages STEM learning at home & in public parks this summer LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As the final bell rings at schools across the country, the Turf-Mutt Foundation offers its free environmental educational resources to parents, educators and caregivers to help combat summer learning loss (a.