GHS graduate receives athletic scholarship

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Grants High School graduate Emily Ramirez recently received the 2021 Steve Bell Athletic Scholarship, which is a $1,000 award. Emily has been involved in sports her entire life.

2021 GHS graduation

Franklin Romero courtesy photos Senior’s graduate! After an unprecedented school year, the class of 2021 (top photo) celebrates their graduation with the traditional tossing of their hats upon graduation.

Questioning graduation protocols

By Rosanne Boyett Reporter CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Grants/Cibola County School District board approved nine action items, but there were concerns about the two upcoming graduation ceremonies.

‘Run for the Wall’

GRANTS, N.M. – Sixteen motorcycle riders stopped by Grants, New Mexico, on May 20 as part of their route to Washington D.C. for the annual “Run for the Wall” event. The annual road trip is held before Memorial Day and features riders traveling from California to the U.S.

Read any good books lately?

Read any good books lately? If so, join us for "Book Talk" at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at the Grants Public Library. This is no ordinary book club where everyone reads the same book and has a set of questions to answer.

Prom 2021 - ‘Night Under the Stars’; Students and staff grateful for community support

GRANTS, N.M. - A little more than a month ago, Grants High School teacher and Class of 2022 sponsor Amy Degroat was informed that GHS could have a prom. The planning and fundraising began immediately.

Dr. Jade Smith, OTD

Jade Rosemary Smith, a 2014 graduate of Grants High School, recently earned her doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

Southwest Yard & Garden; Leaf miners cause minor damage

Question: My bean and luffa plants have been diagnosed with leaf miners. What should I do now? Answer: Several unrelated insects are called leaf miners. The one infesting your vegetable leaves is probably the larvae of an exceedingly small fly.

G/CCSD anticipates additional revenue

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The five-member Grants/Cibola County School District board received good news at the April 20 meeting. Business and Finance Director Steve Maldonado described preparations for finalizing the 2021-22 budget, which begins on July 1.

Getting to know the new city manager - K.Vanessa Chavez

GRANTS, N.M. - Vanessa Chavez was recently appointed as the new city manager of Grants, New Mexico. The city council approved the appointment, which followed removal of the previous city manager, Laura Jaramillo.