Carry the Torch

I wake to the hush of the mesa, to a sky so wide it could hold tomorrow.Out back—Mount Sedgwick, steady as faith.Out front—Mount Taylor, ancient and waiting.Between them, a promise: this is my home, this is America.We are the children of opportunity, raised on the hum of power lines and prayer, a...

Fall Colors Near Their Best Across Cibola County

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Autumn has arrived in full stride.

Community Schedule

September 24What? Bingo When? September 24th at 12:30 pm Where? Cibola County Senior Center September 25 What? Chamber/Rotary Lunch & Networking When? Thursady, 9/25 @ 12:00 noon Where? Pizza 9, Grants September 27 What? National Public Lands Day When? September 27th at 11 am – 3 pm Where?

Elkins Family Recognized as Ranch Family of the Year for Generational Commitment to Ranching in New Mexico

MORIARITY, NM – The Elkins family, pillars of the New Mexico ranching industry since 1917, has been honored as the Ranch Family of the Year.

GHS Students Honor America

GRANTS, N.M. (Sept. 11, 2025) – Times may feel scary, but together we are strong.Grants High students shine as a light in our community, carrying hope forward. Today, we remember what we lost and all that is yet to come.

NMFOG ANNOUNCES 2025 DIXON FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOM AWARD RECIPIENTS

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On October 2, 2025, the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government will honor five New Mexicans and one family with the 2025 Dixon First Amendment Freedom Awards, celebrating their commitment to government transparency and free expression.This year’s award ceremony, themed First...

Rugged West rolls into Grants this weekend with two nights of live music at Fire & Ice Park

Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. — Clear your weekend and grab a lawn chair: the Rugged West Concert Weekend returns to Fire & Ice Park this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19–20, with two nights of live music, food trucks, and hometown energy the Chamber says will be “bigger than ever.”Friday night sets...

Rugged West SXS & ATV Rodeo storms the Grants Rodeo Grounds Sept. 20–21

GRANTS, N.M. — Engines will sing and dust will fly this weekend as the Rugged West SXS & ATV Rodeo rips into the Grants Rodeo Grounds (Exit 81) on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20–21.

Rugged West Schedule of Events

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.

Community Schedule

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?