Youth artists gather to enjoy each other and art. This Saturday, Dec. 10, the last art camp of 2022 will begin at 2 p.m. at the Double Six Art Gallery! Ages 6 – 12 years are a guide for this final projected Gallery location is Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue.
Light Parade
Grants MainStreet Project is excited to announce the details for our Holiday Light Parade. Save the date for Saturday evening, December 10 at the Fire & Ice Park. We've got a lot of cool new things to show you all, and I think you will be impressed. (Can't tell you now because that would ruin all the fun!) Come and enjoy the holiday season with us, and see what kind of fun you can get into.
December 15 Open Healthcare Enrollment
Cibola General Hospital is hosting an Open Enrollment event with BeWell New Mexico. This is an event to help New Mexicans – especially Cibola residents – signed up for affordable healthcare offered by the State of New Mexico. Go to the Cibola Family Health Center at 1423 E. Roosevelt Avenue from 3 to 7 p.m. to get registered. You can RSVP by contacting 1-833-862-3935 for more information.
December 17
Several older actors join Will Ferrell in “Elf”, to be shown at the Double Six Art Gallery on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Avenue. The late Ed Asner is Santa Claus. Comedian Bob Newhart is the elf’s father at the North Pole. The elf’s biological father is the late James Caan of “The Godfather” fame. Movie time is 2 p.m. and shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion. Date is December 17.
December 19 Grants Library Board Meeting
The Library Board will meet at 3 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street. Agendas will be available on December 16.
December 22 Grants Lodger’s Tax Board
The Lodger’s Tax Board will meet at 9 a.m. on Dec. 22 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Avenue. Agendas will be available Dec. 19 at city hall.
Holiday Cancellations
Due to the holidays, The Grants Recreation Board, Regular City of Grants Council Meeting, and the Cibola Senior Citizens Advisory Council, and Animal Service Board Meeting have been cancelled.
January 4 Grants Cemetery Board Meeting
The Cemetery Board Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Dec. 30 at city hall.
January 7 Free Youth Activities
Welcome 2023 by participating in the Double Six Art Gallery new schedule of youth activities! The first art camp takes place Saturday, January 7, at 2 p.m. Please call a gallery employee at 287-7311 to express your interest. Our feedback helps prepare with adequate supplies. The gallery is on Route 66 / 1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
January 11 Grants Planning and Zoning Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave. Agendas will be available Jan. 6 at city hall.
January 12 Grants Golf Course Advisory Meeting
The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m. on Jan. 12 at Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course, 2001 George Hanosh Boulevard. Agendas will be available on Jan. 9 at the golf course.
January 14
Although critics and many movie lovers consider “Some Like it Hot” the best American comedy, Marilyn Monroe hated it. She disliked the plot, having to act dumb and her body-weight (she was pregnant). Attend the film Saturday, January 14 at the Double Six Art Gallery. Time is 2 p.m. We bet you’ll laugh. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
January 28
In keeping with filling January with comedy, the Double Six Art Gallery will show the classic “Bringing Up Baby” on Saturday the 28th at 2 p.m. Cary Grant plays a married paleontologist. A missing dinosaur bone is a prop in the storyline. Movie shown at Ms. Lezlie Smith’s discretion.
January 19 Grants/Cibola County Schools Free Developmental Screening
If you suspect your child has learning concerns or issues, including giftedness, and you would like to have your child’s skills screened, please call Desiraye Lopez 2852643 to make an appointment. The screenings will be conducted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Special Education Complex 402 North 2nd Street from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Due to COVID 19, no walk-ins at this time, please make an appointment. All screenings are free. Parents will be informed of screening results at the conclusion of the screening session. The screening will be conducted by a team of G/CCS employees. Ages 321 years old can participate.
Ongoing Book Talk Meeting
The Book Talk reader’s group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m., Grants Public Library, 1101 N. First Street, Grants. Call 505-287-4793 or visit cityofgrants.net/library for more information.
NWNMSWA accepts Recyclables
The Northwest New Mexico Solid Waste Authority accepts Number 1 and 2 plastic, paper, and cardboard. Locations include Smith’s grocery, Roosevelt Avenue, Grants; John Brooks Supermarket, Highway 66, Milan; and Milan Transfer Station, 2305 W. Highway 66, Milan. Locations are open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; Transfer Station: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. No Saturday Hours, call 505-905-8400 or 505287-4150.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at noon, 411 E. Santa Fe Avenue, #4, Grants. Friday meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Call 505-290-1480 for more information, this number does not receive text messages.
Children’s Fun Club
Join the Village of Milan for fun this summer! Sign up began March 28 and will continue until the program is full, come by 405-C Airport Road to sign up Monday-Friday call 285-1169 for more information. $40 for the first child, $20 for each additional child, extra costs for field trips. Program accepting 5year-old – 12-year-old
Milan T-Ball Sign up will be March 14 until the program is full. Register at Village of Milan Gym 405-C Airport Road, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed for lunch from 12-1 p.m. Call 285-1169 for more information.
Every Wednesday 12 Steps to recovery
6:30 p.m. at Zion Ministries, 511 W. Highway 66, Milan. Meeting/dinner AA/NA. Call 505-240-4156 for more information.
AWANA
First Baptist Church hosts AWANA Program, 6-7:30 p.m. AWANA is for children ages three through high school. AWANA runs through the school year. Call 505-240-0555 for more information.
American Legion Post 80 Pool Tournament
4-7 p.m. Pool Tournament at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
Sit and Sew with Mt.
Taylor Quilt Guild
Sit & Sew meets weekly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. At the Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants, visitors welcome
Every Friday American Legion Post 80 Karaoke night
4-7 p.m. Karaoke night at Post 80, 121 S. Third Street, Grants. Call 505-287-5179 for more information.
First Wednesday Grants MainStreet Project Board Meeting
Meets at 5:30 p.m. at the GMS office located at 523 W. Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020. Meetings are open to the public. Help us change Grants for the better!
First Thursday Cibola County Historical Society Board Meeting
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 525 W. High Street., Grants. Meetings are open to any member or nonmember. Call 505-287-2630 or visit cibolahistory.org for more information.
Second Saturday Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild
Mt. Taylor Quilt Guild meets monthly at 10:00am on the 2nd Saturday. Sit & Sew meets weekly on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Both at the Methodist Church, 510 N. First Street, Grants, visitors welcome
Third Wednesday Cibola County CrimeStoppers Meeting
Noon at La Ventana Steakhouse, 110 Geis Street in Grants. Email crimtestoppers505@ icloud.com for more information.
Last Tuesday Republican Party of Cibola County
Meets at 6 p.m. at the Bluewater Community Center, 4 Elm St., Bluewater, NM
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