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WHAT’S

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Welcome A City of Hospitality

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History

Always Ready to Meet the Challenges of the Future

Government Civic Pride

Business & Industry

Continued Growth and Strength

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Health Care

An Exceptional Medical Community

Education

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Worship

Consistently Striving to Provide an Even Better Learning Environment

Steeped in Religion

Homes

You Can Have It All in Grants/Cibola County

Recreation

Land of Natural Wonders

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rants and Cibola County, located in northwest New Mexico, offer both newcomers and visitors alike a friendly and safe home that is ideal for business and families.

Cibola County will enchant you with its scenic beauty and abundance of attractions. In the center of it all is a city that knows the true meaning of hospitality: Grants, New Mexico.

As a visitor to Grants, you will get a good night’s rest at one of over 1,000 hotel/motel rooms, RV parks, and bed and breakfasts suiting every style and budget. Enjoy a scrumptious meal at one of almost 40 restaurants that are sure to satisfy every taste. Grants

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also has weather that’s perfect for swimming, hiking, golfing, skiing, sky gazing and taking a relaxing stroll any time of the year. Here you will also experience the spirit of ancient Native American cultures and historic Route 66. Come visit our community and let us show you why more people are calling Cibola County home.

Grants, New Mexico, is the county seat of Cibola County and is located on historic Route 66 just off Interstate 40. Its prime location is on this historic highway, on which Americans have traveled westward for years before the interstate system became the dominant force for coast-to-coast automobile travel.

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FUTURE

The majestic Zuni Mountains have drawn people to Grants for centuries.

GRANTS Grants’ history began in 1872 when Don Jesus Blea homesteaded on the south side of San Jose Creek. The area had several stately cottonwood trees near the flowing stream and was appropriately named Los Alamitos — The Cottonwoods.

In 1880, the Grant brothers — Angus A., Lewis A. and John R. — had contracted with the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad to build the railroad for this section. Camps were established to continue the grading work to the west. This area became known as Grant’s Camp, later called Grants Station, and eventually shortened to Grants.

The late 1800s brought homesteaders and settlers with their sheep and cattle.

Grazing pastures were excellent and the water was plentiful. However, due to drought in 1918, the pastures became overgrazed.

As the livestock industry declined, the logging and lumber business in the Zuni Mountains flourished.

Grants began to grow. Hotels, cafés, general merchandise stores, saloons, dance halls and homes were added to the community. In 1929, the telephone arrived and Marvel Prestridge became the operator. With 2 | Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce

the opening of the Lux Theater, the movies came to Grants. However, in 1931, the lumber business slowed down, as did the nation’s economy.

Grants’ population would grow from about 250 in 1925 to 800 by 1940. After the completion of the Bluewater Dam in 1929, the Bluewater Valley earned a reputation for the outstanding quality of the vegetables grown

by George Rowley and other local farmers.

Large farms and water rights were being purchased by vegetable growers including Stanley and Card, Harmon and Reid, Salvador Milan, and Fred Freas. A variety of vegetables were grown, but the rich soil produced excellent carrots; thus Grants became known as the “Carrot Capital.” But this, too, was to be short lived. By the end of World War II, supermarkets were seeking farms nearer to their markets as well as requiring a different type of packaging — plastic bags.

Mining was not new to this area. Copper ore was mined in the Zuni Mountains until 1919 by Dave Whiteside. Fluorspar was also mined in the same area until the end of World War II. Pumice was one of the first minerals mined on Mount Taylor and is still being produced by U.S. Gypsum. Coal was discovered

in Lobo Canyon. Grants was again growing.

The 1950 census listed it at 2,200 and another boom was just around the corner. Paddy Martinez, a Navajo Indian, found a bright yellow rock and took it to Grants where Carrol Gunderson had it assayed. Uranium had been discovered! Five uranium mills — Anaconda, Kerr-McGee, Phillips, Homestake-New Mexico Partners and Homestake-Sapin — were built in the area by 1958. In 1955, the population had increased to 7,000 and in 1960 to 10,000. The town worked hard to meet the demands of its residents. New stores, as well as the First National Bank and Grants State Bank, were built. In 1959, as the result of community-wide efforts, Cibola General Hospital was built. A public library was dedicated to the memory of Mother Whiteside, a frontier legend. New and better schools were built, and homes and apartments began to fill the empty lots and fields. Many miles of paved roads appeared. In 1968, a large educational hurdle was overcome with the establishment of a branch of the New Mexico State University.

The economy slowed in 1970, but the condition gradually improved. The 1980 census listed Grants’ population at 11,450.

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In 1981, Western Valencia County became Cibola County with Grants as the county seat. The year 1982 brought rumors that the uranium mills and mines would soon be closing and layoffs were imminent. In 1983, Grants began to feel the impact. Most mills and mines closed completely and the population exodus began. Many businesses closed, but many also stayed and helped rebuild the economy once again.

During the ensuing years, the community leaders worked diligently to bring diversified businesses to the area, including Tri-State Escalante Generating Station and McKinley Paper at Prewitt, three correctional facilities, and a new State Highway District Office in Milan. Coal was being mined in vast quantities at the Lee Ranch Coal Mine in San Mateo.

The New Mexico Mining Museum was constructed, attracting thousands of visitors. The new millennium saw the replacement of the old hospital with the opening of a new stateof-the-art hospital facility. All of these factors contributed to improving the area’s stability and economy.

Grants is nestled in the heart of some of the most spectacular lava flows in the world. On December 31, 1987, President Ronald Reagan signed a bill designating a large area south of Grants as “El Malpais National Monument.”

Subsequently, the Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center, a multi-agency visitor’s center, was built.

Just as it has in the past, Grants is making a slow, steady comeback. It is a healthy, happy community that will continue to thrive and will be ready to meet the challenges of the future.

ACOMA The pueblo of Acoma, according to tradition, has “always” existed. The first European to see the ancient city on top of the mesa was the Franciscan Friar Marcos de Niza in 1539.

Today, the pueblo encompasses not only the centuries-old adobe city on top of the mesa, but also the communities of Acomita, McCartys and Anzac. Pueblo members are employed in Albuquerque, Grants, and in the Pueblo-owned Sky City Casino, Hotel & Conference Center at Exit 102 on Interstate 40. The pueblo offices and Sky City Cultural Center also employ a number of tribal members, and the pueblo operates two large working ranches that serve as local employers.

Also, many pueblo members make their living with the traditional crafts of pottery and jewelry. The newly constructed Sky City Cultural Center is a magnificent tribute to the Acoma history and lifestyle of the Acoma people and acts as the new visitor center for the guided tour up to Sky City and the mission.

For a complete list of scheduled events and attractions in Acoma, contact the Acoma Tribal Offices at 505-552-6604.

BIBO Located 4 miles north of the village of Paguate, Bibo was named for the six Bibo brothers who settled in the area in the early 1880s. The youngest, Ben, operated a post office and trading company in the area between 1905 and 1920.

BLUEWATER European settlers first moved into this area in the mid-1800s. In 1870, a group of Frenchmen organized a cattle company that constructed the first dam across Bluewater Creek. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was also a strong influence in the community from the start. The discipline and dedication of church members contributed to the planned community with its wide streets and square blocks laid out true north, south, east and west. Schools were built, and a few mercantile enterprises were soon established.

In the ’40s and ’50s, the area was called the “Carrot Capital of the World.” The community was also part of the uranium boom that swept the area in the ’50s and ’60s. Bluewater has outlasted these boom and bust cycles and remains a picturesque farming community, supporting many families — descendants of original settlers — whose roots grow deep in the land.

BUDVILLE Budville is located 23 miles east of Grants on historic Route 66. The community is named for H.N. “Bud” Rice, who started an automobile towing service there in 1928.

CUBERO Located 20 miles east of the county seat, Cubero may have been named for Governor Pedro Cumber, who succeeded Don Diego de Vargas in 1739, or it may have been named for a family reported to live in the area at that time. The Republic of Mexico made the original land grant to Juan Chaves and 61 families in 1833. In 1870, the census reflected a population of 630; today the community is home to 450 people. The town was home to Ernest Hemingway for a short time while he was writing “The Old Man and the Sea.” Bluewater Lake is a great place for summer fun.

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History of the World.” After the demise of the carrot industry, the village was part of the uranium boom that swept the area. When the uranium industry shut down in the early ’80s, the local economy almost collapsed. Community leaders and area residents worked to strengthen their local economy, and today, a more stable economy has been achieved through a progressive business view now held by many community leaders.

Grants residents enjoy the great outdoors at many local parks, including Riverwalk Park.

FENCE LAKE Fence Lake is located in the southwest corner of Cibola County, 70 miles from Grants on NM 32. Families fleeing the dust bowl in the Midwest settled it in the early ’30s. The name came from a large reservoir that had been enclosed by the stockmen in the area.

Dry land farming is the primary occupation of most residents in Fence Lake with pinto beans as the largest crop.

LAGUNA PUEBLO The pueblo of Laguna is located 28 miles east of Grants. The reservation covers over 476,000 acres, and the pueblo itself consists of six main villages: Laguna, Mesita, Paguate, Encinal, Paraje and Seama. While some members of the pueblo continue the practices of dry land farming and raising sheep, cattle and horses like their ancestors, many others have sought employment in nearby Grants or Albuquerque. In recent years, the tribalowned Laguna Industries, an electronic parts manufacturer, has also provided jobs for members of the pueblo, employing over 300 people. The pueblo itself employs approximately 500 people. The tribe also operates two casinos on the reservation, Dancing Eagle and Route 66 Casinos.

Laguna Pueblo is the site of the Jackpile Mine, which was once one of the largest openpit uranium mines in the world. After the mine closed, many of the workers who lost their jobs were reinstated through the land reclamation project of the mine site.

MILAN Milan was incorporated in 1957 and named for its founder, Salvador Milan. Mr. Milan was the first mayor of the village and continued as the mayor until his death in 1979. In the late ’40s and ’50s, Milan was part of the area known as the “Carrot Capital 4 | Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce

PINE HILL Pine Hill is located more than 75 miles from the county seat. Located on the RamahNavajo Reservation, it is the site of the Ramah Chapter House.

Pine Hill is a thriving community with schools, health services, a police department and a shopping center serving area residents.

The Ramah Weavers Association was formed in 1984. Some of the finest Navajo rugs in New Mexico are made in Pine Hill. Most of the residents support themselves by farming or ranching sheep or cattle.

SAN FIDEL The village of San Fidel is located 18 miles east of Grants on Interstate 40. It was named for three saints: St. Faith, St. Fideles and St. Fidharleus. Originally called La Vega de San Jose, the new name was suggested by the pastor, Fr. Robert Kalth. The first settlers here were Baltazar Jaramillo and his family in 1868. The town has survived the ups and downs of the economy and the fading of old Route 66. The post office was established in 1919 and is still operational today, a testament to the hard-working people calling San Fidel home.

SAN MATEO On September 21, 1862, the village of San Mateo was founded. Santiago Durany Chaves was the first landowner in the area in 1768.

The first group of settlers in the area came from Seboyeta. San Mateo was built on the northwest side of Mt. Taylor, known in the colonial period as La Sierra de San Mateo.

The settlers chose the name, San Mateo, after St. Matthew. Today, the village is surrounded by the Floyd Lee Ranch, which is one of the largest cattle ranches in the United States. It occupies most of the original Fernandez Land Grants, and is operated by the Fernandez Cattle Company. The Lee Ranch Coal Mine headquarters is also located in San Mateo, and is one of the main employers in the area. Quivira Mining, a subsidiary

of Rio Algom Mining LLC, also operates out of San Mateo and is one of the last remaining active uranium mines in the area.

SAN RAFAEL San Rafael is a non-incorporated village located approximately 3 miles south of Grants. The historic village has had many names through the centuries. The original name was Ojo Del Gallo, later shortened to El Gallo. Some locals refer to San Rafael by the old name even today. Ojo in Spanish means “eye.” The community is now named San Rafael, named after the first priest in the area, Jose Rafael Chavez. The historic village dates back to the days of Coronado, and many other historic explorations can be linked to San Rafael. The village’s history also includes Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, one of the last surviving mission churches in the region, as well as the “Rock House,” a beautifully restored turn-of-the-century mansion with a somewhat colorful past.

SEBOYETA The village of “Cevolleta,” later spelled “Cebolleta,” and today “Seboyeta,” was a land grant given to 30 bold colonists on January 23, 1800, by Governor Fernando Chacon with specific conditions that read, “Possession of said place is granted on condition that you form a regular settlement and not abandon it under any pretext.” Seboyeta is considered the mother village for the Hispanic expansion into the land of Cibola. It was one of the first Hispanic settlements west of the Rio Grande and the first one west of the Rio Puerco. Here, you will find the Catholic Mission church named Nuestra Senora de Los Colores, Our Lady of Sorrows, finished in 1820 and still in use today.

About 500 people live within the village proper. Most residents are descendants of original settlers.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church is one of the last surviving mission churches in the region.

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ne of the reasons Grants, New Mexico, is so successful is the proactive stance of local government. The local leaders go the extra mile to entice new businesses to locate in Grants/Cibola County as well as help the businesses already here to achieve their business goals. In addition to attracting business, the local government provides a wide variety of public services including fire and rescue, police, library, recreation, animal control, and senior citizens programs. The community of Grants is full of civic pride and has a small-town feel where neighbors watch out for neighbors and everyone gets involved in the shaping of the community.

Efforts of Grants’ city leaders continue to be directed toward steady, sustainable economic growth. The city of Grants is flourishing once again with new industry and businesses. Maintaining an open and inviting community is an essential part of attracting and keeping businesses in the area, and the local government does just that. The city of Grants continually promotes the strong workforce, low cost of living, and ample room for expansion found in the area, which in turn continues to bring new jobs to the area. Businesses find a local government they can work with and all the services they need to succeed. City services that meet or exceed the expectations of residents is one of the highest priorities of the local government. The local police and fire departments are just two of the areas that the city continually upgrades with the latest technology. This commitment to residents’ safety has paid off with police and fire departments that are ready to respond to any emergency, day or night.

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The area continues to grow, bringing additional businesses as well as additional people ready to enter the labor force.

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ranium, coal, potash and fluorspar mining; ranching; logging; carrots; tourism; and government have employed community residents for many years. Today, coal mining, government and tourism are continuing to add to Cibola County’s economic base.

What was once a “boom to bust” economy is now steady, sustainable economic growth. In the 1800s, the homesteaders and settlers were mainly shepherds and cattlemen. Grazing pastures were excellent and water was plentiful. Hay was cut for winter feed. When the drought began in 1918, the pastures became overgrazed and ranchers began to fence off land. Settlers looked for another means of livelihood. As the livestock industry began to decline, the logging and lumber business in the Zuni Mountains, which began at the turn of the century, became full blown. Mining is another industry contributing to the strong local economy since 1950.

The Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation, Small Business Development Center, Grants MainStreet, City of Grants, and the Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce continue to work together to entice new businesses to the area as well as promote Cibola County as a tourist destination. After all, who can resist the versatility of this area? We’re proud of our rich heritage and historic landmarks.

We’re grateful for different people living, working, playing and worshiping side by side in harmony. We’re awed by landscapes as varied as our culture and speechless at the sight of the incredible New Mexico sky, mild weather and indescribable sunsets.

The mild climate of the area is an added attraction, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. Businesses choosing to locate here find that heating and cooling requirements are minimal. In fact, large buildings with high ceilings usually do not require air-cooling systems, even at the height of summer. These are just a few of the reasons many businesses have chosen to open for business in Cibola County.

There is a diverse group of businesses employing the largest number of people in Grants. Not relying on one industry for the county’s economic growth helps to maintain economic stability in an ever-changing market. Schools, government agencies and the health care industry employ the largest number of people in Cibola County, followed by the Sky City Casino and Laguna Industries.

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Business & Industry Located in Acoma, or Sky City, the Sky City Casino employs over 350 people in a fastpaced gaming environment. With 134 rooms available in the hotel, 800 slot machines, 14 table games, and bingo, the Sky City Casino offers many entertainment choices to both the area residents and tourists. The casino boasts more multimillion-dollar winners than any other casino in New Mexico, drawing many tourists to the area hoping to win big.

This is an economic boost for not only the casino, but also the other businesses in Cibola County. In addition to the casino, there are conference rooms available for your next business meeting at the Sky City Hotel and Conference Center.

At Laguna Industries, Inc., 300 professional and technical experts work together in the high-tech manufacturing and technical services fields. Revenue in excess of $25 million annually comes from a variety of clients. The federal government regularly contracts with Laguna Industries for military and commercial applications. Laguna Industries has a proven reputation in the design, manufacture, integration and support of electromechanical systems.

Another large employer in the Grants/ Cibola County area is the Lee Ranch Coal Mine. Opened in 1984 by Santa Fe Pacific Minerals 35 miles northwest of Grants, the Lee Ranch Coal Mine has over 680 million tons of low-sulfur coal reserves. Long-term contracts with Western Fuels Association and Tucson Electric Power ensure that the trains will continue running from the mine for years to come. The mine employees run shifts seven days a week. Continual running of the coal mine doesn’t mean there is a lack of

safety procedures, however. The Lee Ranch Coal Mine has been honored more than 10 times as New Mexico’s safest coal mine with fewer than 250 employees. The mine also received the 1994 Excellence in Surface Mining Reclamation Award from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Surface Mining. The mine has added valuable, highpaying jobs as well as revenue to the Grants/ Cibola County area.

Durango McKinley Paper Company has had a strong presence in Grants/Cibola County since the start of business in 1994. The company philosophy of “people first” helps to create a safe and efficient work environment for more than 100 employees. During the last decade, the company has undergone three large expansions, each improving the reliability and consistency of its product, paperboard, linerboard and corrugated medium made from old corrugated containers. The company prides itself on taking what was once filling the landfills of New Mexico and turning into a usable product. There is little or no waste at Durango McKinley Paper Company, with even the water used in the recycling process reclaimed to be used again.

Grants and Cibola County have another large employer in Corrections Corporation of America (CCA). CCA runs the women’s and men’s correctional facilities located in the area and employs over 100 people from the area. The women’s facility is a 596-bed multisecurity operation and the men’s building is a 1,164-bed multi-security facility. In addition, the Western NM Correctional Facility employs over 230 of the area residents. These jobs bring a variety of salaries and skill levels to the area.

A locally owned business, Mt. Taylor Millwork, Inc., has been in operation since 1965. The company has a long-established reputation for manufacturing quality mouldings at competitive prices. Passed down from T.R. Allen to his two sons, Mt. Taylor Millwork prides itself on making mouldings from any species of pine as well as red oak and poplar. Shipments go out on truck or by rail neatly bundled and arrive on time at the requested destination.

These and many other local businesses have discovered the benefits of locating in Grants and Cibola County. There is close proximity to large cities, a variety of shipping methods, and low cost of doing business.

The area has a low cost of living, attracting many skilled workers from a variety of backgrounds. In addition, the beautiful surroundings of Grants and Cibola County have been enjoyed for generations and continue to draw both people and businesses to the area.

The City of Grants and the Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF) continue to work together to attract even more businesses while retaining the current businesses. CCEDF and the City of Grants each have industrial parks available for business locations that are located within one mile from Interstate 40.

The CCEDF site is a 45-acre site. Both the City of Grants and the CCEDF are prepared to discuss incentives with qualifying businesses for economic development purposes.

Grants is also close to several large cities.

Albuquerque is only 75 miles away and El Paso and Amarillo, Texas, are less than 350 miles. To ship products in and out of the area, businesses have the option of using rail,

With more and more businesses discovering the many benefits of locating in the area, Grants is on the grow.

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Business & Industry the highway system, or one of two airports.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad has various sites in Cibola County and gives access to the business markets in North America. Interstate 40 and historic Route 66 span the county and Interstate 25 is just one hour away. The airport in Grants/Milan has a 5,000-foot runway, and just one hour away is the international airport terminal in Albuquerque that offers non-stop flights to various U.S. cities. Grants and Cibola County offer all the big-city conveniences for businesses without the big-city hassles of traffic jams and high prices.

Employees in the area are skilled in many different fields and are dedicated workers.

There is a low turnover rate, less than 20 The area has a low cost of living, attracting many percent on average, and local employers comment on the good work ethic of their current skilled workers from a variety of backgrounds.

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employees. A majority of businesses pay some portion of basic health insurance for employees. Unemployment rates in the area continue to drop as well and remain low although there are still qualified employees looking for the perfect job fit.

The high skill level, low cost to do business and ample room to expand are just a few of the reasons so many businesses have chosen to locate in Grants and Cibola County over the past decade. The area continues to grow, bringing additional businesses as well as additional people ready to enter the labor force. People see the beautiful surroundings and the low cost of living and want to stay and raise their families.

Come and see for yourself what Grants/Cibola County has to offer your business!

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Exceptional MEDICAL Community Most health care needs can be met within the community of Grants or the surrounding areas.

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rants attracts a large number of health care professionals who have selected Grants and Cibola County as a rewarding and desirable place to live and work. Most health care needs can be met within the community of Grants or the surrounding areas.

At Cibola General Hospital, patients can look forward to personalized service with the right mix of a smaller, hometown hospital where doctors and patients really know each other and the sophistication of a hospital ready to tackle any emergency with welltrained staff and up-to-date equipment. The hospital is a modern 25-bed, 50,000-squarefoot acute-care facility complete with a new three-room imaging suite with GE Hi-Speed Digital CT Scan equipment.

The emergency room at Cibola General is staffed 24 hours a day by a physician especially trained in emergency room care, as well as at least one registered nurse. Each month, an average of 800 patients receive treatment in the emergency room. There are also three

large birthing rooms for expectant mothers, a private four-bed intensive care unit, and an outpatient specialty physician clinic all giving exceptional care to the community. In addition, the Cibola General Hospital has community meeting rooms available for use.

Health care in Cibola County is more than Cibola General Hospital, however. There are many dedicated and skilled medical professionals ready to meet the needs of the community from wellness checks to the aches and pains of daily life. There are several practicing physicians and surgeons with offices in Grants. The Gutierrez Medical Group and the Grants Medical Center have doctors ready to answer residents’ health care questions and keep the people of Cibola County in top shape. From family practice to internal medicine to podiatry, there is a specialist ready to see you in Grants/Cibola County. Your medical answers are just a local call away.

In addition to the health care facilities in Grants, the people of the Acoma Pueblo and Laguna Pueblo are served by the AcomaCanoncito-Laguna Service Unit with the ACL

Hospital in Acomita and health centers in Laguna and Canoncito. Residents of Acoma Pueblo and Laguna Pueblo can receive both medical and dental care at the hospital. There are a variety of services available and wellbaby, diabetic, prenatal and general medical clinics are scheduled weekly. The hospital works closely with the Native American people and has incorporated some of the more traditional approaches to healing that have been used by tribal medicine men for centuries. As the hospital was being constructed, a request by local tribes for a special ceremonial room was granted. Today, a room much like a traditional Navajo hogan is part of the hospital. Patients appreciate the fact that this room exists for traditional medical uses.

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Health Care Cibola County residents are confident in the area’s exceptional medical care and compassionate physicians.

therapy evaluation and treatment, speech evaluation and treatment, wellness programs and fitness, and pool therapy. With three locations in Grants, patients can expect to get back on their feet after visiting with one of the caring specialists.

Routine eye exams are also available in Grants. There are two optometrists in town to help keep your vision 20/20 at all times. Fill your prescriptions for contacts or glasses locally as well. Rest assured that you are being seen by a professional who is current on all new eye care practices. Whether it is just an annual exam or you have questions about your vision, these qualified optometrists are ready to help.

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Cibola Counseling Services, Inc., is available five days a week for mental health counseling in the area. There are group therapy classes and one-on-one sessions with therapists as well as parenting classes.

Skilled therapists can help work through problems and provide a plan to return to emotional stability.

If your teeth need some care, there are several dentist offices accepting new patients in the area. Dentists Ken Abraham, Patricia Valdivia and Gary Mayne (Grants Dental) and Jeffrey Mattila (Southwest Dental) are ready to do all forms of dental work from cleaning and x-rays to fillings and root canals, all while

striving to give a patient a pleasant dental experience. At A to Z Children’s Dental Clinic in Grants, there are two fully qualified pediatric dental specialists and one family dentist on staff. The staff realize that kids need a bit of extra attention and care in order to establish healthy, lifelong dental practices. Old or young, people in Grants/Cibola County are smiling brighter because of the great dental professionals available in the area.

Three chiropractic clinics in Grants are ready to put your spine back in alignment after a hard day of recreation. More than just a chiropractic clinic, the offices teach important skills to maintain a healthy lifestyle without constant pain. One trip to any of the three offices is sure to get you moving and standing up straight again.

If you have been given a prescription by one of the area’s physicians, you can have it filled by a well-trained pharmacist at several locations throughout the area. The pharmacist will take the extra time to explain the medicine and answer any questions you have about dosage or side effects. The health care professionals in Grants and Cibola County want the residents to continue to have a healthy lifestyle and get back on their feet quickly after an illness or injury.

Health Care Residents of Cibola County can feel confident about receiving exceptional care in the area. Diversified practices specializing in several medical fields attend to the needs of the community. In addition, many home health care groups provide quality medical care within a client’s home if they are unable to go to the physician’s office. This is just another example of the people in Cibola County going the extra mile to help their neighbors.

Animal health is also an important part of any community. Cibola County is no exception, with large ranches and suburban living intermingled. There are several veterinarians in the area. From small animals and house pets, to the larger farm animals and show horses, the veterinarians in the area realize the importance of keeping the other members of the family healthy and fit.

The most up-to-date technology and highly trained professionals give Cibola County medical patients comfort and peace of mind.

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Constantly Striving to Provide an EVEN Better Environment LEARNING The communities in Cibola County have produced a public school system that promotes student achievement and academic excellence.

GRANTS/CIBOLA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Grants/Cibola County School System consists of 10 schools that serve students in grades K–12. Seven elementary schools serve over 1,600 students from kindergarten through sixth grade in the City of Grants and surrounding communities of Milan, Bluewater, San Rafael, Cubero and Seboyeta. LagunaAcoma Middle/High School in New Laguna has an enrollment of nearly 400 students in grades seven through 12. Los Alamitos Middle School, in Grants, serves about 500 students in grades seven and eight and Grants High School averages 1,000 students in grades nine through 12.

The communities in Cibola County place a high priority on educating the youth of the area. They are constantly striving to provide an even better learning environment.

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welcomed students back from Christmas break and began holding classes at the start of 2004. The new school is over 70,000 square feet bigger than the old building and has the ability to add on in the future.

Grants High School moved into a new state-of-the-art building in the fall of 2004 as well. With the completion of Grants High School, both high schools in the district are high-tech facilities ready for the qualified teachers to prepare the youth of Grants/Cibola County for the future. This is just one of the ways residents of the county are demonstrating their commitment to quality education in the area.

The communities in eastern Cibola County received the honor in January 2003 of being named one of six communities nationwide to participate in a new leadership development program created by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. In the program, 25 Fellows are named from the area who work together to discover ways to improve education for Eastern Cibola County. Their work focuses

on creating new program possibilities and improving collaboration within Sky City Community School, Laguna Middle School, and Laguna-Acoma Middle/High School.

Another innovative program, the Educational Plan for Student Success (EPSS), is a comprehensive curriculum design for the school system. EPSS focuses on the need to prepare students for careers in the real world, with an emphasis on experiential learning. A student-centered program, EPPS cuts across all disciplines and programs within the schools. Schools are required to have clear goals, implementation strategies and evaluation measures.

Working together with the board of education and the superintendent of schools, the communities in Cibola County have produced a public school system that promotes student achievement and academic excellence. The people in Grants/Cibola County regularly review the quality education available in the area and continue to find programs that will make the schools the best in the nation.

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PRIVATE/BIA SCHOOLS In addition to the fine public school system, Cibola County also boasts a number of private and BIA schools, including St. Teresa of Avila, located in Grants, and St. Joseph School, located in San Fidel. There are BIA and tribal schools within the county, including the Laguna Elementary and Laguna Middle School in Laguna, Sky City Community School in Acoma, and Pine Hill School in Pine Hill.

At St. Teresa’s Catholic School (K–8) in Grants, enrollment is on the increase. High academic standards are intermingled with a Christian-based focus and students are excelling as a result.

Pine Hill schools (K–12) have a mission to employ current and future knowledge, methods, systems and resources to ensure that all

students learn a curriculum based on real performance roles, as well as outcomes reflecting these roles. Pine Hill also has full-time schoolto-careers and school-improvement specialists.

Laguna Elementary (K–5) maintains a complete academic program, including a gifted/talented curriculum. St. Joseph School (K–8) in San Fidel also offers programs with high academic standards in a Christian-based environment.

Sky City Elementary (K–8) maintains a comprehensive academic program including an excellent school-wide reading program.

Curriculum for the reading program is based on a Johns Hopkins University Research project. Family support teams and peer tutoring are important components in the continued success of the innovative offering.

At an early age, Cibola County students develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

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Cibola County schools are constantly striving to provide an even better learning environment for area students.

Laguna Middle School (6–8) complements a strong academic base with several innovative programs. These programs include a family luncheon series, a network of support groups, Youth Court, service-learning opportunities, and a wide array of after-school activities.

FUTURE FOUNDATIONS FAMILY CENTER The primary function of the Future Foundations Family Center (FFFC) is to create, through the support of the community, a Cibola County youth and family development system that is second to none. To do this, the center promotes programs and partner activities, provides training opportunities for Cibola County professionals, and continuously measures progress. The following is a sample of programs facilitated by FFFC: • Character Counts — The youth’s ethics initiative focuses on six core ethical values: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Through the focus on these values, youth are better prepared to meet the challenges of the world. The center supports and facilitates projects that help infuse these six pillars of character into sports, classrooms and everyday life.

• Education and Career — Coordination with school-to-career activities for Cibola County schools K–12 is the main focus of this program. Job Shadowing, Internships, Career Pathways, Externships, and Computer Exploration are just a few of the great things happening to prepare students in the area for their future.

• The Arts — The FFFC hosts an array of art classes including expressive art, drawing, music, poetry and dance.

• Sports and Recreation — FFFC has a full-size gym that hosts a variety of fitness activities including basketball, volleyball, Jazzercise and youth aerobics. In 2002, the FFFC received a grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation to put toward a public skate park as well.

• Special Programs — • YCC — This summer employment program employs approximately 16 high school and college-age students and is coordinated through the FFFC. • WIA — This summer employment program, serving at-risk youth, helps place students in jobs for the future.

Through progressive teaching methodologies and dynamic ideas, all schools in Cibola County are continuing to raise standards to meet the needs of all their students. There is an overall focus on both community involvement and technological advancement. Increasingly, teachers and administrators understand the advantages of having parents, business representatives and volunteers heavily involved in the educational process. Applied learning and hands-on opportunities are more widely acknowledged as critical for student learning retention, in addition to engaging and stimulating student imagination and motivation. Education is proving to be a great way 14 | Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce

Education to motivate community agencies and individuals to work together and rally around children who represent the future of Cibola County.

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-GRANTS Education in Cibola County also benefits from the presence of a branch campus of New Mexico State University located in Grants. NMSU-Grants has been recognized for exemplary educational programs that train students for the job market and for transfer to the main campus.

More than just a small satellite campus, NMSU-Grants has several associate degrees and many certificates offered. Associate of Arts degrees can be obtained in Applied Business, Business Office Technology, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Education, Pre-Business and Social Services. There are Associate in Applied Science degrees offered in Automotive Technology, Computer Technology, Electronic Technology, Web Mastery and Welding Trades. Students at the NMSU-Grants location can also obtain certificates in several areas, including Accounting Technician, Automotive Technology, Building Trades, Certified Nursing Assistant, Computer Technology, Corrections Officer Training, Drafting Trades, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Trades, Electronic Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Microcomputer Accounting, Office Specialist, Public Safety, Web Design and Development, Web Fundamentals, Welding Trades, and Word Processing.

Enrolling at NMSU-Grants is a simple process. The open admissions policy at the school allows anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent to enroll for courses. The American College Test (ACT) is not a requirement for enrollment but is strongly encouraged. Regardless of previous grade-point averages and ACT scores, all students are enrolled in good standing, ready to begin a new chapter in their education.

The success of the students is very important at NMSU-Grants. Students are encouraged to obtain academic advising throughout the school year. During the early registration period for a new semester, students can make an appointment with an academic adviser through the Student Services Office. During the semester, advisers accept walk-ins. Students can receive help with course selection, transferring credits to a four-year school, pre-enrollment questions, degree plan requirements, and financial aid opportunities. By meeting with advisers on a regular basis, students at NMSU-Grants can be confident they are progressing toward their academic goals.

Enhancing the communities of Cibola County is a goal of NMSU-Grants, and one way they are accomplishing this goal is through community education courses and workshops. Any member of the community can register for the noncollege-credit courses. Learn techniques in pottery or stained glass, gardening or xeriscaping in Cibola County, or take an online course in equine sports massage.

A small fee is usually required for registration in a course. Take one or take several and reap the benefits of having NMSU-Grants in the neighborhood.

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he earliest history of Cibola County is steeped in religion.

Explorers seeking riches in the New World set out from Spain and brought something with them that has remained in the area to this day: Catholicism.

The history of the faith in Cibola County can be traced by the architectural styles of the nine parishes and seven missions in the area. The abundance of worship choices also comes from the rich religious history in Grants/Cibola County. Over 40 churches and religious organizations help feed the spiritual needs of all. Most denominations are represented in Cibola County, including Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Seventh

Day Adventist, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lutheran, Methodist and Nazarene.

Worship means more than just Sunday meetings in Cibola County.

To the residents in the area, it is a way of life. The local churches host a range of adult Bible studies, dynamic youth groups, teenage retreats and rallies, children’s Bible classes, and summer Bible schools.

At the First Presbyterian Church of Grants, the goal is to give people of all ages an opportunity to share and use their gifts and talents while they seek to serve God together in the church family and in the community. The church offers programs for all ages to learn and grow in the faith both on Sundays and during the week. A youth group for children in grades six through 12 meets the second and third Wednesdays of each month for biblical teaching, fellowship, contemporary worship and much more. There are also annual retreats for both the youth group and adult groups, bringing the congregation together outside of a Sunday service.

The young children are not forgotten at First Presbyterian; they thrive in children’s programs run by trained volunteers.

This is just one example of the many churches that become a part of the community and a part of the residents’ lives in Cibola County.

From the earliest days of religious exposure to the present day, the people who live and work in the area are open and accepting of different religious choices. Wherever you choose to worship, you will be sure to find a warm welcome and a new church family ready greet you.

Additional community outreach programs include the Community Pantry, which provides food to the needy. Roberta’s Place helps domestic violence and rape victims. The success of these programs is just one way the giving nature of the people in Grants and throughout Cibola County is expressed. Residents have a strong sense of community and are willing to do all they can to help their neighbors.

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rants/Cibola County offers a unique opportunity to home buyers to be a part of the historic southwest at an affordable price. The homes in the area are as diverse as the people.

There is one common link no matter where in the area you decide to live: the warm hospitality and community feel of the neighborhoods. The close proximity to larger urban areas makes it an ideal place to live and enjoy the rural setting. People discovered the benefits of Grants/Cibola County centuries earlier and it continues to be one of the hidden treasures of the southwest.

Whether you are looking for a place in the city or out in the countryside, there are plenty of options available. Ranches with property, mountain homes in the Zuni Mountains, traditional subdivisions in town, or just about everything in between can be found with the help of one of the trusted real estate professionals in the area.

The people in the area are what make Grants a great place to live.

They go the extra mile to ensure there are good schools, good medical care and cultural events. The small-town spirit and sense of community help make Grants/Cibola County more than just a place to live; it is a true hometown. There are a variety of excellent shopping opportunities and great weather, too.

If you are looking for your first home, you can find a nice three-bedroom home within the city limits of Grants for under $80,000. Executives will also find ample affordable housing choices in the $150,000 range.

There are mobile homes and town homes to choose from throughout the area as well.

The area has homes available throughout the countryside if you would like more room to spread out. Ranches with acreage and a beautiful homes are available to help fulfill your dream of country living.

Building your dream home can become a reality in Grants/Cibola County as well. Lots in the city sell for as little as $5,000, and several acres of land are available in the county. Skilled contractors can take your home plans and transform them into the home of your dreams at a very reasonable cost.

If you aren’t ready to jump into home ownership yet, there are several rental options to choose from in Grants and Cibola County. Both furnished and unfurnished apartments are available. A one-bedroom apartment averages $300 per month and many include utilities. Homes are also available for rent in the area. A three-bedroom home can be rented for $600 per month, or a newer two-bedroom townhouse with two-car garage is only $750 per month. There are also mobile homes for rent in Grants and Cibola County. Whatever your rental needs, there is something waiting for you to call home.

From mountain properties to neighborhood living, Grants/Cibola County has something for everyone. Low cost of living and high quality of life are two things you can count on here. Come see for yourself that you can have it all in Grants/Cibola County!

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NORTHWEST NEW MEXICO VISITOR CENTER Visitors and residents alike reap the benefits of the joint efforts of the National Park Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management, who work together to staff the Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center in Grants. Located just off I-40 at exit 85, the facility provides information about northwest New Mexico’s public lands, which include the El Malpais National Monument, Mount Taylor, and El Malpais National Conservation Area. There are also interpretive programs, area maps, trip planning, and auditorium programs and videos. A not-for-profit cooperating association bookstore is housed 18 | Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce

at the center and operated by the Southwest Parks and Monuments Association. If you need a break from driving, enjoy the picnic facilities, view the wildlife and the 115,000year-old El Calderon lava flow, or take a walk on one of the short trails. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Mountain Standard Time and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Mountain Daylight Savings Time, the Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center is a place not to be missed.

HISTORIC ROUTE 66 Take a trip back in history and drive the original Route 66. The journey will take you through some of the more exquisite parts of Cibola County, including two Indian Pueblos, lava flows, Spanish villages, as well as crossing the Continental Divide. Many of the towns along the route made a living from the traffic passing through. Restaurants, garages, hotels and cafés opened to meet the demands of the tourists and many remain today. Grants is actively renovating historic signs and buildings remaining along the route. By taking the old road, you will see a

part of history as well as beautiful scenery often missed along the interstate.

EL MALPAIS NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA Just south of Grants lies a treasure waiting to be explored. The El Malpais National Conservation Area was established in 1987 by congress to protect the geological and archaeological wonders of the New Mexico “Badlands.” Administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the conservation area is home to stunning natural wonders such as La Ventana, one of New Mexico’s largest and most beautiful natural arches. Plan to spend a generous amount of time at the conservation area in order to have a complete experience of what the area has to offer. You can hike for miles along the trail system or sit and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the surroundings.

The summer heat in the park can get up to 90 degrees and the winter lows are generally in the 30s, so come dressed prepared for your activities. The area doesn’t provide drinking water, so bring plenty of fresh water

Recreation and come ready to enjoy a primitive camping experience. The El Malpais National Conservation Area lets visitors experience nature and find a much-needed escape from busy suburban life.

Acoma Sky City is the first known settlement in America, dating prior to the 12th century.

LAGUNA PUEBLO Laguna Pueblo is a spot not to be missed while in Grants/Cibola County. The area is thought to have been inhabited since the 1300s, and when the Spanish came in the 1500s, they found a well-established culture with a system of self-government and an agricultural economic base.

The pueblo is host to several activities throughout the year, and a festival is held each month during the summer. One of the major festivals is the feast of St. Joseph, held on March 19 and September 19. The feast draws people from all over the area, many coming to trade handiwork and crops. Others come for the spirited carnival and sporting events held in conjunction with the feast. One of the favorite sporting events in Laguna Pueblo is baseball. The pueblo has five semi-pro baseball teams that play against Isleta, Cochiti and various other teams in the area. The AllIndian Tournament is held each September in

Laguna Pueblo and is one of the major events for the area during the year.

ACOMA SKY CITY Located just 30 miles outside of Grants, the Acoma Pueblo is home to the oldest continuously inhabited community in all of North America, with the first known settlement, Acoma Sky City, dating prior to the 12th century. Visitors can take hour-long tours of the pueblo beginning every 30 minutes at the

new cultural museum/visitor center until one hour prior to closing. Vendors sell fry bread, jewelry and prized Acoma pottery, which is well known for its delicately decorated and thin-walled appearance.

A visit to the pueblo would not be complete without a tour of the Franciscan mission church of San Estevan del Rey, established in 1629. An ancient cemetery still stands outside the church and is surrounded by a unique wall with guardian heads placed along the

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Throughout the year, there are several festivals and celebrations that visitors may attend. San Pedro’s day is the first festival and is held each June. St. James day and the Corn Dances of Santa Ana’s day are held in July. The most popular festival is the Feast of San Estevan, patron saint of the pueblo, and is held September 2. This is also the only day you can visit the pueblo without being part of a tour. Keep in mind, however, photography is strictly limited and a permit is required.

ACOMA ROUTE 66 INTERPRETIVE CENTER The Acoma Route 66 Interpretive Center features a 32-by-42-foot map of Route 66 from Gallup to Glen Rio. Acoma pottery, Native American jewelry, and Route 66 memorabilia are showcased in this center that was created

by Mike Pitel. Located just off I-40 in Acoma Pueblo, stop in for a trip into the past.

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The Double Six Gallery and Cibola Arts council museum is a must see in Grants.

The gallery features artwork and crafts made by over 100 artisans from throughout the region. Here you will find Spanish art, Native American art, cowboy art and fine art showcasing some of the best talent from the area.

If you are looking for a piece of history to grace your walls, stop at Double Six Gallery and Gift Shop and you will be sure to find something to enhance the cultural aspects of your own home. Or, if you aren’t in the market to purchase artwork, just stop in and have a cultural afternoon browsing the exhibits at the gallery.

Grants is home to the New Mexico Mining Museum, the only underground uranium mining museum in the world.

NEW MEXICO MINING MUSEUM The only underground uranium mining museum in the world calls Grants, New Mexico, home. The New Mexico Mining Museum gives visitors the opportunity to experience life as a miner would in this remarkable accurate re-creation of an underground mine. The self-guided tour includes a ride in a cage elevator descending down to the mineshaft and informational panels describing the work and equipment used inside the mine. Learn about the “lunchroom,” drilling and blasting techniques, and the forbidden “open stope” all while inside the mine.

The museum includes more than a mine tour, however. There is a spacious first-floor gallery where visitors can learn about the history of the Grants/Cibola County area including the railroad, logging, ranching and mining. An exhibit of gems and minerals from all over the world is on display in the museum, as well as an excellent collection of artifacts dating as far back as 700 B.C.E. highlighting the works of the earliest inhabitants of New Mexico. Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the cost of admission is $2 for children ages 7–18 and senior citizens age 60 and older, $3 for patrons ages 19–59, and free for children age 6 and younger. Tour guides are available upon request and group rates are available.

COYOTE DEL MALPAIS GOLF COURSE Golfing enthusiasts will be pleased to discover the Coyote del Malpais Championship Golf Course in Grants. Golfers enjoy an 18-hole course with over 7,000 feet of wideopen, yet challenging, driving. There are 16 lakes adding beauty and difficulty to this championship course as well.

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Golfers enjoy an 18-hole course with over 7,000 feet of wide-open, yet challenging, driving.

A fully stocked pro shop, wide selection of food and beverages, and affordable prices make the Coyote del Malpais Championship Golf Course a perfect year-round destination for every golfer. There is also a putting green and practice range to keep you in top form when you don’t have time to play all 18 holes, instruction available for those just getting into the sport, tournament services for your business or family gathering, and carts to help you get around the beautiful course. Greens fees for New Mexico residents are $15 weekdays and $17 weekends with non-resident rates slightly higher. Tee-time reservations are recommended and can be placed up to five days in advance.

MOUNT TAYLOR Towering over the Coyote del Malpais Golf Course is the majestic 11,301-foot Mount Taylor. The highest peak in northwestern New Mexico, Mount Taylor was an active volcano 38 million years ago and has left behind miles of lava flow still visible today. It was originally named San Mateo, but was later renamed after Mexican War General Zachary Taylor, who went on to become the 12th president of the United States. Known as the “Turquoise Mountain” or “Sacred Mountain of the South” by the Navajo Indian Tribe, Mount Taylor has sacred meaning to the Navajo nation.

Countless outdoor recreational opportunities are waiting to be experienced year round at Mount Taylor. Camping, hiking and picnicking are just a few of the things you can do here. Lobo Canyon and Coal Mine Canyon Campgrounds are two places you are sure to find great campsites while at Mount Taylor.

There are restrooms and water available at the campgrounds as well as picnic stops. If you are looking for a great place to enjoy the wildlife, Mount Taylor has several nature trails ready for a morning hike with exceptional views of many species of birds and animals.

This is truly a year-round destination for the outdoorsman. Don’t forget to check the weather to be sure it is a clear day if you want to take advantage of the incredible views from the top of the mountain!

MT. TAYLOR QUADRATHLON Each year, athletes converge on Grants to participate in the annual Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon. The 42-mile race consists of four segments: a 13-mile road bike race, a 5-mile run, a 2-mile cross-country ski challenge, and a 1-mile snow-shoe trek, which all lead to the top of Mt. Taylor. Once the athletes have reached the 11,301-foot summit of Mt. Taylor, they must reverse the four events and race back to the start/finish line. Join the fun each year through racing, volunteering, or just cheering on the athletes!

EL MALPAIS NATIONAL MONUMENT Take Highway 53 south of Grants to discover a treasure in El Malpais (pronounced ell-mal-pie-ees) National Monument. Known for its great hiking and caving, El Malpais National Monument is home to the longest lava tube in the continental United Sates. Lava flows surrounding the Grants area came from over 40 different volcanoes, which represent a variety of volcano types. Those flows range in age from as young as 2,000 years old to over 300,000 years old. The monument was established in 1987 and preserves 114,277 acres of land rich with features such as lava flows, cinder cones, pressure ridges, sandstone bluffs and mesas.

There are historical and archaeological sites to view, providing information on the previous inhabitants of the area, the Native Americans. Today, tribes such as the Puebloan peoples of Acoma, Laguna and Zuni, as well as the Ramah Navajo, continue to use the resources found in the monument just as their ancestors did — gathering herbs and medicines, paying respect, and renewing ties to the land.

ZUNI MOUNTAIN RAILROAD TOUR For a pleasant afternoon drive, stop by the Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce and pick up your map for the self-guided Zuni Mountain Railroad Tour. The tour will give you insight into the colorful history of the Zuni Mountain Railroad that ran from 1892 to 1942. The logging railroad was responsible for shipping logs to Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the height of the logging industry. Not only will you learn a bit about the history of the region while on the tour, but you will also be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and have an opportunity to stop at McGaffey Lake to fish, bird-watch or just relax.

El Malpais National Monument features lava flows, cinder cones, pressure ridges, sandstone bluffs and mesas.

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EL MORRO NATIONAL MONUMENT

El Morro National Monument is a massive sandstone bluff that measures over 200 feet high.

ICE CAVE AND BANDERA VOLCANO A unique natural phenomenon exists just 25 miles south of Grants. Situated on the Continental Divide, the “Land of Fire and Ice” is a beautiful area of twisted, old-growth juniper, fir and ponderosa pine trees covering an ancient lava trail. The Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano was formed when Bandera erupted around 10,000 years ago. The largest volcano in the region, Bandera first developed a cinder cone and then a massive lava flow broke through one of its sides, sending molten lava spilling out over the landscape. The lave tube complex at one time extended over 17 miles.

Much of the tubes have since collapsed, but some remain today and can be viewed while visiting the park. When the lava drained out of the tubes, caves were left behind ready to be explored.

The Ancient Lava Trail takes modern-day explorers down to the Ice Cave, which was formed by the partially collapsed remains of a lava tube. No matter what the temperature outside, you’ll find the same icy welcome at the Ice Cave. Inside the Ice Cave, the temperature never rises above a frosty 31 degrees.

The floor is made of ice over 20 feet thick that dates back to 170 B.C.E. Early settlers of the region used the Ice Cave as an ice box to preserve their food because the ice never melts and the temperature stays consistent.

Open every day from 8 a.m. to one hour before sunset, there are several trails that can be explored while at the Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano. Admission includes two trails and is $4 for children ages 5 to 12, $9 for teenagers and adults, $7 for seniors 65 and older as well as military members, and free for children under 5. There are also motor tours of the area for reasonable rates.

Purchase tickets and other memorabilia at the trading post. Remember some warm clothing if you are planning on taking the trail into the Ice Cave!

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The El Morro National Monument, which has been a beacon to weary travelers for centuries, is a massive sandstone bluff rising over 200 feet above the valley floor. The bluff has a reliable waterhole hidden at the base, where travelers would rest in the shade and drink from the pool. Many travelers took to carving on the soft sandstone wall of the bluff, leaving their names, the date and messages. Long before, ancestral Puebloans living on top of the bluff inscribed petroglyphs.

The monument now protects the signatures and petroglyphs as well as the ancestral Puebloan ruins.

The monument has a Visitor Center with rangers available to answer questions and orient travelers to the trails in the area. There is also a museum located in the Visitor Center showcasing 700 years of human history. A short video program gives an introduction to the area. The center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day with the trails open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

During the remainder of the year, the center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the trails open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The monument is closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. After paying an entrance fee, visitors to the monument can enjoy one of two self-guided trails. The Inscription Trail is a 0.5-mile round-trip walk on a paved surface that takes patrons past petroglyphs and signatures dating from the 1800s. The Mesa Top Trail is a 2-mile round-trip hike beginning at Inscription Rock and continuing to the Anasazi Ruins above. Sturdy walking shoes and water are necessary for the 200-foot climb and uneven sandstone surface of this hike. The Mesa Top Loop Trail requires about two hours to hike the 2 miles, so patrons must arrive at least two hours before closing time. If you would like to spend the night at the monument, nine primitive camping spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis from mid-May through mid-October.

ZUNI PUEBLO

One of the fabled “Seven Cities of Cibola,” the Zuni Pueblo is the largest of the 19 pueblos in New Mexico. The Zuni people are famous worldwide for their beautiful needlepoint and inlay jewelry, which can be found in both local shops and shops throughout the southwest. Come discover why Zuni fetish carvings and necklaces are a collector’s item across the globe. Each of these intricate

carvings are handmade by local artisans, making each unique.

One of the must-see stops at the pueblo is the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, which was built in 1629. A walk through the church reveals 24 murals of kachinas. Located just 73 miles south of Grants, the Zuni Pueblo is a perfect destination for a day trip.

BLUEWATER LAKE STATE PARK If you are looking for a perfect spot to fish, boat, water ski, swim or camp, take a short 25-mile drive west of Grants and discover a local treasure. Bluewater Lake State Park is a large, beautiful and clean lake ready to be enjoyed by all. The possibilities for yearround outdoor recreation are virtually endless at the park.

Bring the family and enjoy a weekend of camping in one of the 120 developed campsites. Enjoy the crystal waters by fishing for one of the varieties of trout or catfish in the well-stocked lake. Don’t hang up your pole in the winter; ice fishing on Bluewater Lake is a popular sport during the colder months.

For bird-watchers, Bluewater Lake State Park is home to over 65 species of birds. For the geologist in everyone, there are also fossils to be found around the lake.

CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Preserving one of our nation’s foremost cultural and historical areas, Chaco Culture National Historical Park is located 90 miles northwest of Grants. Between A.D. 850 and 1250, Chaco Canyon was the center of trade, ceremony and administration for the Puebloan culture in the prehistoric Four Corners area.

The large building, both ceremonial and public, continues to inspire us thousands of years later. The distinctive architecture of the area shows a great deal of well-organized and skillful planning, designing, resource gathering and construction. The Chaco cultural sites are fragile and irreplaceable today, and continue to be part of the sacred homeland of Pueblo Indian peoples in New Mexico, the Hopi Indians of Arizona, and the Navajo Indians of the Southwest. Come and enjoy a unique part of the earliest history of the area by touring the park.

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13th Judicial District Attorney Lemuel Martinez PO Box 637 Grants NM 87020 285-4627

Bibo Bar & Grill

H.C 77 Box 325 Seboyeta NM 87014 505-552-6226

Blue Spruce RV Park

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24/7 Service & Supply, Inc. PO Box 183 Grants NM 87020 285-6608

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A to Z Children’s Dental Clinic 805 High St. Grants NM 87020 285-3443

PO Box 1535 Zuni Canyon Road Grants NM 87020 287-2560

Bond-Gunderson PO Box 669 Grants NM 87020 287-4482

Boynton Law Office PO Box 1239 Grants NM 87020 285-4242

Bureau of Land Mgmt.

Abraham 1216 N. Second St. Grants NM 87020 287-4179 Abraham, Ken, DDS

PO Box 846 Grants NM 87020 287-7911

C & E Concrete

901 E. Roosevelt Grants NM 87020 285-4444

PO Box 2547 Milan NM 87021 287-2944

Acoma Boys & Girls Club

Carver Oil Co., Inc. PO Box 2970 Milan NM 87021 287-4291

Acoma Business Enterprises

Casa San Jose

PO Box 310 Acoma NM 87034 1-888SKYCITY

2595 W. Hwy 66 Milan NM 87021 285-5451

Advanced Mechanical Heating & Cooling

CB Shop

300 E. Santa Fe Ave. Grants NM 87020 287-7777

Air Care Heating & Cooling

PO Box 3363 Milan NM 87021 287-8127

CCA Cibola County Correctional Center

107 Goltz Drive Grants NM 87020 876-4950

PO Box 3540 Milan NM 87021 285-6991

Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau

CCS Computer Services, Inc.

20 First Plaza, Ste. 601 ABQ NM 87102 505-222-4307

1003 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-8911

Central Baptist Church

American Indian C of C of NM 2401 12th St. NW ABQ NM 87104 766-9545

701 E. Sage Grants NM 87020 287-9294

AVM Environmental Services

PO Box 2326 Milan NM 87021 287-2858

1717 Del Norte Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 287-4593 B

Bar S RV Park

PO Box 1535 Grants NM 87020 876-6002

Basic Print Plus 313 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-9412

Beck

1736 Del Norte Grants NM 87020 287-7520

Bernadette’s

819 1/2 First St. Grants NM 87020 285-5233

Best Western Inn & Suites 1501 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-7901

Better Business Bureau of NM 2625 Pennsylvania NE, Ste. 2050 ABQ NM 87110 505-346-0110

Bi County Fair

PO Box 170 Prewitt NM 87045 287-4179

PO Box 386 Grants NM 87020 285-9944

Cibola County Commission 515 W. High St. Grants NM 87020 287-9431

Cibola County Title Co. PO Box 238 Grants NM 87020 287-8848 Cibola General Hospital

1016 E. Roosevelt Grants NM 87020 287-4446

Cibola Homes & Properties 632 Jackson “A” Grants NM 87020 285-5655

Cibola Internet Services C

PO Box 126 Acoma NM 87034 552-7313

Cibola County CASA

Chaco Canyon Trading Ctr.

Chona’s Café

1509 E. Santa Fe Ave. Grants NM 87020 876-4988

Cibola Arts Council/ Double 6 Gallery

1001 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-7311 The Double 6 Gallery houses the newest museum in the state of New Mexico.

Current show: “Celebrating Chaco” honoring the 100th anniversary of Chaco Canyon. Show closes 12/31/07.

Sept. 22 - Oct. 14, 2007: Largest ceramic art show in Western New Mexico.

Artist Reception: Sept. 29, 2007 Lilliputian Art Show: Nov. 26 - Dec. 15, 2007.

Homestead Show Opens January 2008.

Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation PO Box 277 Grants NM 87020 287-4802

1109 Mesa Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 287-2159

Cibola Sands KOA PO Box 179 Grants NM 87020 287-4376

Dancing Eagle Casino (Laguna Development Corp.)

Farmer’s Ins.-Lillian Vigil Agency

Dawson Ice & Water Co.

Farmington CVB

Days Inn

Farris

PO Box 357 Grants NM 87020 285-6359

Denny’s

Fernandez Co., Ltd.

523 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 285-3573

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First Babylon, Inc. (Holiday Inn & Days Inn)

PO Box 550 Casa Blanca NM 87007 505-552-7777 PO Box 2904 Milan NM 87021 287-8104

1504 E. Santa Fe Ave. Grants NM 87020 287-8883 1700 Sydney Grants NM 87020 285-4610

242 Mountain Rd. Grants NM 87020 876-6030

Cimarron Rose B & B 689 Oso Ridge Rt. Grants NM 87020 783-4770

PO Box 719 Durango CO 81302 800-832-9832

Dixon

PO Box 508 Grants NM 87020 287-3951

Dolezal

Duckwall-Alco Stores

700 E. Roosevelt, Ste. 16A Grants NM 87020 287-3545

Durango McKinley Paper Co. PO Box 100 Prewitt NM 87045 876-2138

Ed Corley Chevrolet Buick

Coldwell Banker Legacy 611 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-7927

1313 E. Santa Fe Ave. Grants NM 87020 287-4451

Ed Corley Chrysler PO Box 786 Grants NM 87020 285-3525

Collins

PO Box 10 Grants NM 87020 285-5522

Ed Corley Ford Lincoln Mercury PO Box 908 Grants NM 87020 285-4695

Comcast Cable

216 N. Second St. Grants NM 87020 287-9451

Comfort Inn

1551 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-8700

Cibola County Beacon

Continental Divide Electric PO Box 1087 Grants NM 87020 285-6656

PO Box 800 Grants NM 87020 287-2941

820 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 285-6229 1150 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-2843

El Malpais National Monument

Courtyard Apartments PO Box 514 Grants NM 87020 285-3931

123 E. Roosevelt Grants NM 87020 285-4641

2001Geoge Hanosh Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 285-5544

Curves

1447 E. Roosevelt Grants NM 87020 285-3624

110 E. High St. Grants NM 87020 287-2334

PO Box 579 Grants NM 87020 287-4411

Fisher

Flower Shop, The 1014 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-8351

Ever-Ready Oil Company PO Box 2998 Milan NM 87021 287-3367

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Farley

716 Elko Grants NM 87020 287-4678

Grants MainStreet Project

Grants Medical Center 1208 Bonita Grants NM 87020 287-4474 527 Leach Grants NM 87020 287-4259 PO Box 1088 Grants NM 87020 285-6611 PO Box 1088 Grants NM 87020 285-6611 PO Box 8 Grants NM 87020 285-2600

Griego & Co., CPA’s PO Box 40 Grants 87020 287-9428

Guadalupe Vineyards PO Box 400 San Fidel NM 87049 505-552-0082

Furniture Zone

PO Box 3079 Milan NM 87021 287-2020

808 Clovis Grants NM 87020 720-6716

Gunderson Oil Company

200 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-3696

Future Foundations Family Center 551 Washington Grants NM 87020 287-5644

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Habiger’s Service Printing 1200 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-8878

Hahn

1748 Del Norte Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 287-2231

Hale

Gallup Federal Savings Bank

PO Box 5423 Farmington NM 87499 505-632-1660

Gallup Independent

Hanosh 1713 Encino Grants NM 87020 287-3789

221 W. Aztec Gallup NM 87301 726-6500

PO Box 1210 Gallup NM 87305s 505-863-6811

4000 Jefferson Plaza NE ABQ NM 87109 505-722-5986 P.O. Box 181 Cubero NM 87014 552-6259

PO Box 322 Grants NM 87020 285-6648

Grants Housing Authority

For Art’s Sake

Gonzales

Esparza

840 Lobo Canyon Rd. Grants NM 87020 287-8868

Grants/Cibola County Schools

Girl Scouts of Chapparal Council

EPEA Printing, Inc.

Coyote del Malpais Golf Course

PO Box 1692 Grants NM 87020 287-2070

PO Box 396 Grants NM 87020 287-4841

1203 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-4314

El Dorado Motel & Café

Corrections Corp. of America

Dairy Queen

First Presbyterian Church

Gallegos Realty

El Cafecito

Grants Good Samaritan

Grants State Bank

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Cibola Counseling 906 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-7985

1129 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-4438

Edmundson

1252 Mt. Taylor Grants NM 87020 287-7958

108 E. Santa Fe Ave. Grants NM 87020 287-8841

Grants Rodeo Association

921 Enz Edmond OK 73034 405-285-2785 E

Grants Furniture & Rental

Grants Novelty Co., Inc.

First Community Bank

1509 E. Santa Fe Ave. Grants N M 87020 287-3734

PO Box 879 Grants NM 87020 287-3951

PO Box 29 Grants NM 87020 287-8883 PO Box 298 Grants NM 87020 285-6643

Economy Inn

City of Grants

606 E. Stephens Grants NM 87020 287-4219

First Baptist Church

801 Houston Grants NM 87020 287-7383

City Glass Co., Inc.

6041 E. Main Farmington NM 87402 505-326-7602

5000 San Mateo Rd. Grants NM 87020 287-2911

PO Box 148 Grants NM 87020 287-3115

Cibola Sports & Physical Therapy

200 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-9449

Harvey

PO Box 2186 Milan NM 87020 287-2381

High Country Sales PO Box 3612 Milan NM 87021 285-3336

Holiday Inn Express

Gonzales

1496 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 285-4676

Grants Café

PO Box 98 Grants NM 87020 287-4456

740 Flagstaff Grants NM 87020 287-2726 932 E. Santa Fe Ave. Grants NM 87020 285-6474

Grants Car Parts PO Box 1450 Grants NM 87020 287-9447

Homestake Mining Co.

Hospice of New Mexico 729 Houston Grants NM 87020 872-2300

Hydro Resouces/URI

PO Box 888 Crownpoint NM 87313 786-5845

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Ice Caves Trading Co. 12000 Ice Caves Rd. Grants NM 87020 783-4303

Iron Skillet #13

Mt. Taylor Baptist Church

PO Box 7 Grants NM 87020 287-3863

PO Box 207 Grants NM 87020 287-8708

Literacy Volunteers of Cibola County PO Box 306 Grants NM 87020 285-5995

PO Box 2129 Milan NM 87021 285-6621

Loeffler’s Guns, Etc. J

J.H.M., Inc.

1600 Lobo Canyon Rd. Grants NM 87020 287-4493

Jenny’s

825 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-4003

Jonnie Head Real Estate 911 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-8817

PO Box 26210 Milan NM 87021 863-3849 PO Box 3288 Milan NM 87021 287-8279

PO Box 245 San Rafael NM 87051 285-3798

Kachina Country/ Traveling Traders PO Box 2386 Milan NM 87021 285-4473

Kastendieck’s, Inc. PO Box 1025 Grants NM 87020 257-7946

KD Radio, Inc. KMIN 980 AM KDSK, 92.7 FM 733 E. Roosevelt Grants NM 87020 285-5598

Marino

620 Jackson Ave., No. C Grants NM 87020 285-6184

Marmon Photography

PO Box 1314 Grants NM 87020

Kokopelli Adventures 1001 E. Hwy 66 Gallup NM 87301 505-863-9941

Korners Bookstore & Gifts 753 E. Roosevelt Ave. Grants NM 87020 287-4331

KYVA Millennium Media 103.7 FM PO Box 420 Gallup NM 87305 863-6851

L & C, Inc.

PO Box 1420 Grants NM 87020 285-5917

L & H Steel Products Co. PO Drawer 1790 Grants NM 87020 287-9454

La Ventana Steak House 110 1/2 Geis St. Grants NM 87020 287-9393

Lamar Outdoor Advertising 103 Louisiana NE ABQ NM 87108 800-334-2236

Las Joyas Luxury Apartments 1720 Del Norte Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 876-2752

Lavaland RV Park 1901 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-8665 Lee Ranch Coal Co.

3500 Comanche NE, Ste. A5 ABQ NM 87107 505-881-8004 505-401-3633 210 McArthur St. Grants NM 87020 505-344-8368

McMains

PO Box 759 Grants NM 87020 287-4730

McQueary

112 Golden Willow Ct. Grants NM 87020 287-4235

Menning, Dr. Terry

Mesa Floor Coverings 729 E. High St. Grants NM 87020 287-2631

Mesa Storage & U Haul Dealer 1020 Mesa Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 285-3804

Mesa Transportation, Inc. PO Box 1360 Grants NM 87020 287-4940

Milan Bottle Gas Service PO Box 2184 Milan NM 87021 287-2118

Mission at Riverwalk 422 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 285-4632

Molores

1736 Cedar Dr. Grants NM 87020 876-6029

Mosaic

920 Lobo Canyon Rd. Grants NM 87020 287-9333

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PO Box 1526 Grants NM 87020 285-5141

Quest Title

1016 Rodeo Rd. Grants NM 87020 287-4383

1720 Louisiana NE Suite 202 ABQ NM 87110 830-2043

NM Dept. of Workforce Solutions

1500 N. Third St. Grants NM 87020 287-6624

Qwest NM Exec. Office 400 Tijeras, Ste. 510 ABQ NM 87102 505-245-7337

Olguin, Merla

1416 Dona Ave. Grants NM 87020 285-5870 P

Parkhurst Pharmacy 1208 Bonita Grants NM 87020 287-4641

Payday, Inc.

5011 Indian School NE ABQ NM 87020 255-5433

Peets

1508 Estancia Grants NM 87020 287-4002

Pena

1808 Blue Spruce Grants NM 87020 285-5286

Petro Stopping Center I-40 @ Horizon Blvd.

Milan NM 87021 285-6621

PO Box87 Grants NM 87020 287-4764

Remax Elegance PO Box 601 Grants NM 87020 287-7110

Silver Lining Services

1447 E. Roosevelt Grants NM 87020 285-3445 *Provides assistance in your home *Non-medical personal care *Homemaker service *Respite care Ph: 505-2853445 Toll Free: 866-757-7261 Kathy Chavez E-mail: kchavez@7cities.net

PO Box 310 Acoma NM 87034 505-507-9534

Valdivia, Arnold W., MD 1208 Bonita Grants NM 87020 287-4474

Valdivia, Patricia, DDS 1209 Bonita Grants NM 87020 876-4034

Valencia Village MHP 1400 E. Roosevelt Grants NM 87020 287-2744

Villa De Cubero

Sky City Hotel & Casino

PO Box 67 Cubero NM 87014 552-9511

Smith

Village of Milan PO Box 2727 Milan NM 87021 285-6694

PO Box 310 Acoma NM 87034 1-888SKYCITY

Vista Mesa Villa Apartments

Sonic Drive In

1121 Mt. Taylor Ave. Grants NM 87020 287-3191

Southwest Dental

Waddell & Reed

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200 E. Lincoln Grants NM 87020 287-2000

6000 Uptown Blvd., Suite 220 ABQ NM 87110 888-7944

Sports Shop

Restow

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Valdivia

1737 Encino Grants NM 87020 287-4318

915 N. 1st St. Grants NM 87020 287-8738

Ramsey

Wal-Mart #2652 Supercenter

815 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-4930

1000 Roberts Dr. Grants NM 87020 285-3350

Rio Algom Mining

State Farm InsuranceLawrence J. Sanchez

Waldie

Riverwalk Realty, LLC

State Farm InsuranceTom Fitzsimmons

Walker Agency 123 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-4432

PO Box 218 Grants NM 87020 287-8851 423 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-3500

508 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 285-4669

800 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-7914

Roberta’s Place, Inc. PO Box 7304 Grants NM 87020 287-7200

Rodgers Electronics/ Radio Shack

PO Box 1323/ 700 E. Roosevelt, Ste. 10 Grants NM 87020 287-8303

Rotary Club of Grants 337 Oso Ridge Rte. Grants NM 87020 783-4192 1256 Mt. Taylor Grants NM 87020 287-4879

700-1620 Dickson Ave. Kelowna British Columbia V1Y9Y2 250-868-8445

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PNM Gas Services

Savacheck

307 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-2933

1005 Chestnut Grants NM 87020 287-2630

Potco

Secure Storage

PO Box 3603 Milan NM 87021 287-3463

PO Box 458 Bluewater NM 87005 876-4901

Pre-Paid Legal Services

SER-Jobs for Progress

841 Clovis Grants NM 87020 287-4804

551 Washington Grants NM 87020 285-3542

Professional Case Mgmt.

Seven Cities Productions

815 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-8158

223 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 285-4533

1005 Mesa Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 287-8985

Wells

601 Horse Thief Lane Durango CO 81301 970-247-5036

Super 8 Motel

1551 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-8700

Wells Fargo Bank New Mexico

Surf Shack Pizza

201 N. First St, Grants NM 87020 287-9481

Wickman, Dr. Dale E. T

Santa Fe Ave. Natural Health

PO Box 15700 Rio Rancho NM 87174 891-6543

Way, The Truth & The Life

Strathmore Minerals

320 E. Stephens Grants NM 87020 287-8876

Rozen

PO Box 2778 Milan NM 87021 285-5835

Waste Mgmt. of NM

Stewart Bros. Drilling Co. PO Box 2067 Milan NM 87021 287-2986

Pitts & Pitts Medical Practice 1040 Sakelares Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 287-4489

1501 Dona Place Grants NM 87020 285-4286

600 N. 1st St. Grants NM 87020 287-4175

337 Oso Ridge Rte. Grants NM 87020 783-4192

PO Box 1179 Grants NM 87020 285-5103

1611 Terrace Loop Grants NM 87020 287-4088 O

Shirley’s Paint & Decorating Center

Sky City Communications

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NM Business Journal

McClure

PO Box 2139 Gallup NM 87305 287-3584

PO Box 194 Laguna NM 87026 552-6654

R.K.D. Supply

NMSU Grants Branch

McDonald’s of Grants

Pueblo of Laguna

Neutron Energy

Maxine’s Lobo Canyon Storage

218 1/2 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-4833 L

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210 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-9441

1720 Del Norte Blvd.

Grants NM 87020 876-2752

PO Box 309 Acoma NM 87034 552-6604

Quality Maintenance, Inc.

PO Box 213 Laguna NM 87026 505-552-6451

PO Box 400 Grants NM 87020 287-4043

Kiwanis Club of Grants

PO Box 2307 Milan NM 87021 287-9469

Ned A. Miller, Inc.

Tammy Maynard 521 N. First St. Grants, NM 87020 505-287-9010

Pueblo of Acoma

Mt. Taylor Millwork, Inc.

PO Box 1294 Grants NM 87020 287-4007

Mamaw’s Playhouse

K Bar 4 Ranch

1901 W. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 876-5871

Nancy’s Floor Coverings

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Mt. Taylor Homes

Love’s Travel Stops/Milan, NM

Lucero

729 E. Roosevelt Grants NM 87020 285-6478

PO Box 757 Grants NM 87020 285-4651

Lewis

T&T Upholstery & Auto Rental 620 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 285-3979

617 N. First St. Grants NM 87020 287-9438

WOW Diner

1300 Motel Dr, PO Box 2388 Milan NM 87021 287-3801

Thomas

1000 Chestnut Grants NM 87020 876-2220

Travelodge

1551 E. Santa Fe Grants NM 87020 287-8700

Tri State Outdoor Advertising PO Box 525 Winslow AZ 86047 928-289-2643

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Uranium Resources, Inc. Hydro Resources PO Box 888 Crownpoint NM 87313 505-786-5845

Index of Advertisers AUTOMOTIVE - DEALERSHIP/REPAIR

Corley’s ChryslerDodge-Jeep — Pg. 17

605 East Santa Fe Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 285-3525 (866) 285-3525 fax (505) 285-5973 CASINO

Acoma Business Enterprises / Sky City Casino Hotel — Pg. 1

P.O. Box 310 Acoma, NM 87034 (505) 552-1063 fax (505) 552-5254 www.skycitycasino.com Acoma Business Enterprises consists of Sky City Casino, Hotel and Conference Center, Travel Center, Cultural Center, Huwak’a Restaurant, Acoma Land and Cattle Company, and Acoma Game and Fish.

Dancing Eagle Casino — Pg. 11 I-40, Exit 108 Casa Blanca, NM 87007 (505) 552-7777 877-440-9969 www.dancingeaglecasino.com

Dancing Eagle Casino, Travel Center, Restaurant and RV Park offer entertainment and services for New Mexicans, travelers, truckers and gaming enthusiasts. Dancing Eagle Properties are your friendly oasis between Albuquerque and Gallup.

CONCRETE

C & E Concrete, Inc. — Pg. 16

P.O. Box 2547 Milan, NM 87021 (505) 287-2944 fax (505) 287-7364 CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTORS

Stewart Brothers Drilling Co. — Pg. 13

306 Airport Road P.O. Box 2067 Milan, NM 87021 (505) 287-2986 fax (505) 287-7660 info@stewartbrothers.com www.stewartbrothers.com Stewart Brothers has been involved in the drilling business for more than 50 years. We provide drilling services for the mining, water production, oil & gas, and environmental industries.

EDUCATION

Grants/Cibola County Schools — Pg. 16

401 North Second Street P.O. Box 8 Grants, NM 87020 (505) 285-2600 fax (505) 285-2628

New Mexico State University Grants Campus — Pg. 14, 15

1500 North Third St. Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-6664 fax (505) 287-2329 www.nmsu.edu NMSU-G is situated in view of beautiful Mt. Taylor and close to shopping. We offer 30 majors and many activities. Come by for a tour.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Grants State Bank — Pg. 19

GAS SERVICE

Milan Bottle Gas Service, Inc. — Pg. 21

312 West Highway 66 P.O. Box 2184 Milan, NM 87021 (505) 287-2118 fax (505) 285-6454 • Gas Appliances • Complete Line of Heaters • Water Heaters and Gas Accessories

GOVERNMENT

CCA / Cibola County Correctional Center — Pg. 13

2000 Cibola Loop P.O. Box 3540 Milan, NM 87021 (505) 285-6991 fax (505) 285-6886 www.correctionscorp.com Corrections Corporation of America New Mexico Women’s Correctional Facility P.O. Box 800 Grants, NM 87021 (505) 287-2941 fax (505) 285-6828 CCA is the nation’s largest provider of detention and corrections service to governmental agencies. Founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and employs over 15,000 professionals nationwide.

HEALTH CARE

Cibola General Hospital — Pg. 10

1016 East Roosevelt Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-4446 fax (505) 287-5309 www.cibolahospital.com • 25-Bed Acute Care Facility • 24-Hour Emergency Room • Birthing Rooms • Outpatient Surgery • CT • X-Ray • LAB • Cardiopulmonary • Intensive Care Unit • JCAHO Accredited

Good Samaritan Society, Grants — Pg. 5

840 Lobo Canyon Road Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-8868 fax (505) 285-5581 dfransso@good-sam.com www.good-sam.com As the nation’s largest not-for-profit long-term care organization, our mission is to share God’s Love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to older persons and others in need.

HEATING & COOLING

Advanced Mechanical — Pg. 20

300 East Santa Fe P.O. Box 386 Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-7777 fax (505) 876-6042 • Sales • Service • Installation • Sheet Metal Fabrication • Locally Owned and Operated • 30 Years Experience • Residential, Commercial • New Construction or Remodels • Financing Available

HOTELS/MOTELS/BED & BREAKFAST

Best Western Inn & Suites / S.W. Grants Inc. — Pg. 20

824 West Santa Fe Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 285-6611 fax (505) 287-2260

1501 East Santa Fe Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-7901 fax (505) 285-5751 bestwestern@7cities.net

Owned and operated by people who live in your community. Serving Cibola county since 1947 and committed to continuing the service to our customers and community alike. Offering a wide range of products to meet your deposit, loan or investment strategy needs, with three convenient locations and six ATMs in Cibola County.

• Complimentary Full Breakfast for Each Registered Guest • Lounge • Game Room • Sauna • Indoor Heated Pool & Jacuzzi • Meeting/Banquet Facilities Accommodate up to 350 Guests • Conference Services With Audio-Visual Equipment • Much More

Super 8 - Grants — Pg. Outside Back Cover

1604 East Santa Fe Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-8811 fax (505) 287-8811 • Free Continental Breakfast • Free High-Speed Internet • Pets Allowed With $10 Fee • Indoor Heated Pool • Non-Smoking Rooms • Free Local Phone Calls • AAA Approved • Jacuzzi Suites Available • Restaurants Nearby

HOUSING/APARTMENTS

Las Joyas Luxury Apartments — Pg. 20 1204 & 1205 Lilly Court 1720 Del Norte Blvd.

Grants, NM 87020 (505) 240-2240

Grant’s first adult luxury apartments with all the amenities. Built February 2006, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, kitchen with icemaker, dishwasher and full-size dryer, garbage disposal. Must meet requirements.

INSURANCE

Farmers Insurance / Lillian Vigil Insurance Agency — Pg. 16

200 West Santa Fe Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-9449 fax (505) 287-4914 lvigil@farmersagent.com www.farmersagent.com/lvigil MANUFACTURED HOMES

Mt. Taylor Homes — Pg. 17

1901 West Santa Fe Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 876-5871 fax (505) 285-5186 www.mttaylorhomes.tv Mt. Taylor Homes is a full-service manufactured home dealer. We specialize in land home packages and can provide a wide array of financing possibilities. Visit our store for details.

MANUFACTURING

Durango - McKinley Paper Company — Pg. 8

County Road 19 P.O. Box 100 Prewitt, NM 87045 (505) 876-2100 fax (505) 876-2313 www.mckinleypaper.com MINING

Homestake Mining Company — Pg. 16

P.O. Box 98 Highway 605 Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-4456 fax (505) 287-9289 NEWSPAPER

Cibola County Beacon — Pg. 3

523 W. Santa Fe NE P.O. Box 579 Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-4411 fax (505) 287-7822 ccbeacon@starband.net www.cibolabea.com A local community newspaper for and about the residents of Cibola County.

PORTABLE RESTROOMS

Potco — Pg. 21

P.O. Box 3328 Milan, NM 87021 (505) 287-3463 fax (505) 287-3133 • Portable Restrooms / Handwash Stations • Septic Pumping Services

RADIO STATION

KD Radio, Inc. — Pg. 17

733 East Roosevelt Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 285-5598 fax (505) 285-5575 derek@kdradio.com www.kdsk.com Serving Western and Central New Mexico with KDSK 92.7 FM Sound Souvenirs from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s & KMIN 980 AM, Rock-nRoll from 1990 through today!

Live, Local Community Radio!

REAL ESTATE

Cibola Homes and Properties — Pg. 3

632 Jackson, Suite A Grants, NM 87020 (505) 285-5655 fax (505) 285-3931 norrihopkinson@hotmail.com www.CibolaHomes.com ‘Your Real Estate Professionals’ Serving Cibola County and Beyond.

• Residential • Commercial • Ranch • Mountain Property • Sellers • Buyers • Investments

Coldwell Banker Legacy Howard Michael — Pg. 11

617 W. Santa Fe Grants, NM 87020 (505) 876-2222 fax (505) 876-2221 howmi@7cities.net www.cibolarealestate.com

Coldwell Banker Legacy, leading real estate company in New Mexico and Cibola County.

Residential, Commercial, Ranch and Recreational properties.

Knowledge of hometown agents and resources of a world-class company.

Jonnie Head Real Estate — Pg. 13 911 North First Street Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-8817 fax (505) 287-8777 jonnie@jonniehead.com www.jonniehead.com • Residential • Commercial • Vacant Land • Mountain Property • Mobile Home Lots • Personal Service • Locally Owned and Operated

RE/MAX Elegance Linda Awtrey — Pg. 8

Mesa Floor Coverings, Inc. — Pg. 20

729 East High Street Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-2631 fax (505) 287-8553

Shirley’s Paint & Decorating Center — Pg. 13

600 North First St. Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-4175 fax (505) 287-3725 STEEL DISTRIBUTOR & FABRICATOR

L & H Steel Products — Pg. 20

305 Airport Road Milan, NM 87021 P.O. Box 1790 Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-9454 fax (505) 285-6936 In business for over 30 years in the same location. We offer steel sales, custom fabrication and welding supplies.

STORAGE

Maxine’s Storage — Pg. 20 1894 Lobo Canyon Rd. 1720 Del Norte Blvd.

Grants, NM 87020 (505) 240-2240 (505) 876-2752

Storage Locker Rentals, 20’x10’ + 10’x10’. 24-Hour Security.

1st above the flood plane.

Friendly customer service.

Secure Storage — Pg. 17

1009 East Santa Fe Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 876-4901 fax (505) 876-4901 • 5 X 10s to 10 X 20s • Open 7 Days a Week • Gate Secured Nightly • Completely Fenced • Well Lighted • Convenient Location • Weather Tight • Outside Storage • Pay for 1 Year in Advance, Get One Month Free

TITLE COMPANY

Quest Title Company — Pg. 21

1016 Rodeo Rd. Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-4383 fax (505) 287-4384 Quest@7cities.net

1120 West Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-7110 cell (505) 290-0764 fax (505) 287-4440 lindaawtrey@remax.net www.grantsnmhomes.com

A professional, full-service escrow and title company. “Searching the past to insure your future.”

As a local area expert with knowledge of the communities, my objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

1900 East Santa Fe Ave. Grants, NM 87020 (505) 876-2783

Riverwalk Realty LLC — Pg. 17

423 West Santa Fe Avenue, Suite A Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-3500 fax (505) 287-4448 joann@riverwalkrealtynm.com www.riverwalkrealtynm.com RESTAURANTS

El Cafecito — Pg. 3

820 East Santa Fe Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 285-6229 RETAIL

Furniture Zone, Inc. — Pg. 16 200 East Santa Fe Ave Grants, NM 87020 (505) 287-3696

Top-Quality Furniture at Factory-Direct Prices. Authorized Ashley, Douglas and Spring Air Dealer Serving Cibola County for Over 10 Years. Financing Available — 120-Day Layaway.

All Major Credit Cards Accepted.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Northwest New Mexico Visitor Center — Pg. 5

Your gateway to the public lands and attractions of Cibola County. Find local and regional travel information here, along with free maps and brochures, an extensive bookstore, theater and exhibits.

YOUTH

Future Foundations Family Center — Pg. 17

551 Washington Avenue Grants, NM 87020 (505) 285-3542 fax (505) 287-5650 future@7cities.net A safe place for kids to go after school where they can participate in healthy and productive activities. Programs consist of recreational, educational, and culturally based assets. We are working together for a safer, healthier, more skilled Cibola County.

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