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"La Fiesta De Colores is a celebration of colors which denotes the many races and nationalities with Hispanic roots. It is a time to share language, religion, foods, music, and other cultural traditions." -- Ron Ortiz, La Fiesta Chairman
Cibola Arts Council
| Representing local, regional, and natural artists. Gallery tours, demonstrations, special events, and an annual performance season and film series. Magic Trunk story tellers available for 45 minute performances. Please call for scheduling details. | |
| Where: | 117 N. 1st St., Grants |
| Phone: | 287-7311 |
| Contact: | Trecia Wilson, Executive Director; Robert Gallegos, Board President |
| La Fiesta brings free family entertainment to an alcohol and drug free environment to celebrate the many races and nationalities with Hispanic roots as a common heritage. Events include Hispanic Art Show, Enchilada Cooking Contest, Biggest Enchilada, Street Dances, Car Show, Parade, Native American Rodeo, boxing Tournament, Circle of Success honorees, and much more. Community volunteers welcome. | |
| Phone: | 285-6611 |
| Contact: | Paul Milan, Chairman |
| Summer Reading Club for children from preschool through 12 years of age. Library cards issued to all residents ages 5 years old and up. Computer catalog information available. | |
| Where: | 525 W. High |
| Phone: | 287-4793 |
| Contact: | Jae Luree King, Head Librarian; Marie Connell, Advisory Board President |
New Mexico Mining Museum / Friends Of The Museum
| Museum exhibits replicate an underground mine and highlight the history of mining in the region. The friends of the New Mexico Mining Museum is a nonprofit organization working with the Chamber of Commerce to benefit the Museum and the community. | |
| Where: | At Grants/Cibola Chamber of Commerce, 100 N Iron Ave |
| Phone: | 287-4802 |
| Contact: | Star Gonzales, Chamber Director; Hal Whitacre, President, Friends of the Museum |
Vos De Nosotros
| Local advocacy group for preserving and celebrating Hispanic culture traditions | |
| Phone: | 287-2845 |
| Contact: | Tony Gallegos, President |
"Our goals focus on creating a safe and loving environment for children." -- Jackie Hobbs, Small Wonders Director
Acoma Child Care Program
| Based on Acoma Headstart. Provides family based child day care. Caregiver education provided by Acoma Headstart. | |
| Where: | Acoma Reservation |
| Phone: | (505) 552-7167 |
| Contact: | Freida Vallo, Coordinator |
| Child care services for residents of the Laguna Reservation. Serves children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Extends to 18 years for special needs children. Open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Currently accommodates 50 Children | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 798, Laguna, NM 87026 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6467 |
| Contact: | Rebecca Viers, Administrator |
| Public day care. Space for 30 babies 6 weeks-2 years. Care is available from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. | |
| Where: | 1504 N. 3rd St., Grants NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-3868 |
| Contact: | Jackie Hobbs, Director |
| Public day care. Space for 52 children ages 6 weeks to 10 years. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | |
| Where: | 713 Peek St., Grants |
| Phone: | 287-8522 |
| Contact: | Beverly Tafoya - Owner, Diana L. Chavez, Director |
Progressive Learning Center Day Care
| Child care Facility available
to PLC Students. See EDUCATION (Grants High School) for contact information. |
"The Languna-Acoma Vocational Rehabilitation Project provides services to adults with disabilities on the Laguna and Acoma reservations who need services in order to become employed." -- Dr. Marilyn Johnson, Project Director
Bethphage
| Where potential comes to life. Serving people with development disabilities. Bethphage vocational, respite, residential, and early intervention services affirm the worth, dignity, spiritual nature, and capacity for growth of every human being. Home based intervention services include Screening, assessment, therapy, parent and family education, advocacy counseling and assistance with transition process. | |
| Where: | 920 Lobo Canyon Road, Grants |
| Phone: | |
| Contact: | Kathy Smith, Acting Director |
| Nonprofit, serving Cibola County since 1992. Cibola Home Health Care offers a full variety of services - supported living, supported employment, community integration, respite, day habilitation, home-based personal care - to adult developmentally disabled and elderly citizens. | |
| Where: | 325 Santa Fe Avenue |
| Phone: | 287-9434 |
| Contact: | Laura Bezzeg, Administrator |
Good Samaritan Center
| Full time therapist, occupational speech, outpatient therapy, activities, transportation, weekly beauty salon/barber. Eight Medicare beds, and 24 HUD apartments for low-income independent seniors. | |
| Where: | 840 Lobo Canyon Rd. |
| Phone: | 287-8867 |
| Contact: | Dale Fransson, Administrator |
Grants/Cibola County Schools Special Education
| Provides special education classes and individualized curriculum to public school children who qualify. The Child Finds event helps identify preschool children with special needs. Parent workshops/training available. | |
| Where: | 401 N. 1st Street, P.O. Box 8, Grants, NM |
| Phone: | 285-2641 |
| Contact: | Gloria Chavez, Coordinator |
Laguna-Acoma Vocational Rehabilitation Project
| Provides services, including job coaching and skills training, to Native American adults with disabilities who need assistance in order to become employed. | |
| Where: | PO Box 550, New Laguna, NM 87038 |
| Phone: | (505)552-0620 |
| Contact: | Dr. Marilyn Johnson, Director |
ARC (American Retarded Citizens) and Peoples First
| Phone: | 876-5343 |
| Contact: | Cathy Chavez |
"The League of Women Voters promotes responsibility through informing citizens and encouraging action..." -- Barbara Bell, President
American Cancer Society
| Phone: | 876-2676 |
| Contact: | Nikki Thompson, President |
| Phone: | 285-4426 |
| Contact: | Gerald Siena |
Business and Professional Women of Grants
| Phone: | 287-2020 |
| Contact | Carolyn Pope, President |
Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does # 159
| Phone: | 287-2859 |
| Contact: | Harriet Trujillo, President |
Crime Stoppers of Grants
| Phone: | 287-8400 |
Democratic Party of Cibola County
| Contact: | Billy Hocker |
Elks Lodge
| Phone: | 287-3885 |
| Contact: | Paul Christensen, Sec. |
Hospital Auxiliary
| Phone: | 285-3337 |
| Contact: | Diane Sprunk |
Kiwanis Club
| Phone: | 287-8464 |
| Contact: | Gary Whittington, President |
Knights of Columbus
| Phone: | 287-2817 |
| Contact: |
League of Women Voters
| Phone: | 287-2996 |
| Contact: | Shirley Edmundson, President |
P.E.O.
| Phone: | 287-4088 |
| Contact: | Barbara Bell, President |
Republic Party of Cibola County
| Phone: | 285-4342 |
| Contact: | Gary DeGroat |
Rotary Club
| Phone: | 287-8221 |
| Contact: | David Ogle, President |
St. Vincent De Paul
| Phone: | 285-5800 |
| Contact: | Eloy Medina |
Optimist's Club
| Phone: | 285-5030 |
| Contact: | Fred Smalley |
VFW Post #3221
| Phone: | 285-5157 |
| Contact: | Fred Gray, President |
VFW Post #3221 Auxiliary
| Phone: | 287-5157 |
| Contact: | Bill Emanuel |
Teachers' Union
| CC-FUSE: | Ramona Chavez, 285-2738 |
| NEA: | Kathy Gutierrez, (505) 285-6329 |
Retired Teachers Association
| Phone: | 287-2685 |
| Contact: | Barbara Rawdon |
CHARACTER COUNTS!
Task Force/Focus On Character
| Building a stronger community through a continuum of character education for all ages. |
| CHARACTER COUNTS
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285-6668/Phyllis Domingues, Chairman |
Future Foundations Partnership/Family Center
| A School - to - Careers/Communities That Care project focused on facilitating collaborative efforts within Cibola communities toward building a safer, healthier, and more skilled region. This partnership will continue developing a network of educational, recreational, cultural, and civic programs and activities through out Cibola County to address youth and family development issues and needs. A Family Center to centralize planning, scheduling, and program outreach is planned of the future. |
| Where | 551 Washington Avenue, Grants, 87020 |
| Phone | (505) 285-3542 |
| Contact | Laura Malaj, Partnership Director; Earl Chavez, Chairman |
Literacy Volunteers of Cibola County
| Literacy Volunteers of Cibola County is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving literacy in Cibola County by Training, Supporting and Coordinating volunteer tutors in the community. |
| Phone: | (505) 285-5995 |
| Contact: | Barbara Wesley, Exec. Director; Gary Martin, Board President |
Northwest New Mexico Fighting Back Inc.
| The Fighting Back mission is to reduce the demand for alcohol and other drugs in San Juan, McKinley, and Cibola counties through community organizing, mobilization, and public awareness. |
| Phone: | (505) 863-9953 |
| Contact: | Ophelia Reeder, State Prevention Coordinator |
| Grants Mainstreet is a revitalization program which provides tools to assist the community in developing the economic viability of the downtown business district. This is done by offering, free of charge to all members, architectural design assistance, as well as promotional and economic restructuring guidance. By giving our entire downtown area a facelift, we will increase "curb appeal" and the economic viability of our community. |
| Phone: | (505) 287-4802 |
| Contact: | Pam Pledger, Project Manager, or Bill Snodgrass, Board President. |
Ramah-Navajo School Board
| Facilitating numerous community, economic, and educational development projects. |
| Contact: | Jim
Hooper,
Executive Director.
Abram Maria, School Board President |
| Phone: | (505) 775-3250 |
"Cibola Counseling Services provides comprehensive, confidential services for people of all ages." -- Kathy Bird, Director
Cibola Counseling Services, Inc.
| Therapists are available five days a week for mental health counseling. Group therapy/classes for abuse perpetrators referred by courts. Parenting classes are offered by referral | |
| Where: | 906 North 1st Street, Grants, NM |
| Phone: | (505) 287-7985 |
| Contact: | Sam Vigil |
| For women and/or family members dealing with domestic violence. | |
| Where: | Roberta's Place |
| Phone: | (505) 287-7724 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Contact: | Sheila Snodgrass |
Living Through Cancer
| "Survivorship" acknowledges the potential for quality living and includes all those touched by cancer: survivors, family members and friends. | |
| Phone: | 287-2397 |
| Contact: | Sandy Brewer |
Overeaters Anonymous
| Where: | 400 E. High (St. Teresa's Gym Basement) |
| Phone: | 287-4680 or 287-9391 |
| When: | Wed., at noon |
New Beginnings
| A narcotics anonymous organization. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs. | |
| Where: | 920 N. 1st; |
| When: | Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. |
Parents Support Group
| Supports parents in developing relationships with each other and encourages them to build a support system with each other. Brings information about community resources to parents through guest speakers and researching topics they have chosen. Child care will be provided for non-school-aged children. | |
| Phone: | (505)287-9333 |
| Contact: | Ron Armstead |
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Alanon
| Meetings at ACL Hospital ritual room, Wed, and Sat. at 7:00 p.m. |
"We primarily serve women and children who are experiencing domestic violence." -- Sheila Snodgrass, Roberta's Place Director
Children, Youth & Family Department, Protective Services Division
| Investigations for suspected child and adult abuse and neglect. Family Preservation Program available. After hours emergency services. | |
| Where: | 114 West High St., Grants |
| Phone: | 285-6673 |
| Contact: | Georgia Sanchez, Director |
| Temporary shelter, counseling and support services for victims of domestic violence and their families. Peer counseling, weekly support groups, violence prevention education, and support & referral for legal needs. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 7304 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-7724; 287-4404 Crisis line 24 hours |
| Contact: | Sheila Snodgrass, Director |
Acoma Social Services
| Investigations for suspected child and adult abuse and neglect, child placement and adoption services. Referral for counseling and other services. After hours emergency services. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 436, Acoma 87034 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-5154 |
| Contact: | Louise Savedra |
Laguna Social Services
| Investigations for suspected child and adult abuse and neglect, child placement and adoption services. Referral for counseling and other services. After hours emergency services. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 194, Laguna, NM 87026 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-9712 |
| Contact: | Evelyn Blanchard, Interim Dir. |
Laguna Family Services Center
| Shelter for Native American domestic violence victims and their families. Provide women's support group, parent tutoring to teen mothers, teen parent support group at local schools, and domestic violence education. Headstart, Early Intervention Services. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 798, Laguna |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6467 |
| Contact: | Rebecca Viers, Executive Director |
Casa San Jose
| Shelter for adolescent mothers and their children during pregnancy and after delivery. Parental and parenting education, transportation to medical care and school, and other services as needed. | |
| Where: | 2595 W. US Hwy. 66, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | 285-5451 |
| Contact: | Sister Fancine Schuster |
"The Business Retention and Expansion is all about job creation. If we could have every Cibola County small business create one more job, the economic effect would be equal to or greater than recruiting a large corporation." -- Paul Milan, B, R, & E, Chairman
Acoma Gaming Commission
| Mailing: | P.O. Box 454, Acoma, NM 87034 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-7411 |
| Contact: | John Monforte, Executive Director |
| Phone: | (505) 285-6611 |
| Contact: | Paul Milan, Chairman |
Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation
| Charged with facilitating and coordinating regional, state, and local economic development efforts having an impact on any or all communities within Cibola County. Scope of work includes business retention and expansion, business recruitment, and community development. | |
| Phone: | (505) 290-7216 |
| Contact: | Star Gonzales, Executive Director; Lawrence J. Sanchez, Board President |
Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce
| Promoting business development and tourism in New Mexico, Cibola County, and Grants. Scope of work includes hosting community festivals, developing a marketing plan for Cibola County, and supporting the continuous improvement of the local and regional tourism industry. | |
| Phone: | (505) 287-4802 |
| Contact: | Star Gonzales, Executive Director; Ray Renon, Board President |
Lodgers' Tax Board
| Local Organizations present eligible projects to this community board for possible funding. | |
| Phone: | (505) 287-7927 |
| Contact: | City Clerk |
NMSU-Grants Small Business Development Center
| The mission of the NMSU-Grants Small Business Development Center or to strengthen the economy of New Mexico, with an emphasis in Cibola and surrounding counties, by providing direct assistance, entrepreneurial education and resource linkages designed to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing small businesses, and the creation of new businesses. | |
| Where: | 709 E. Roosevelt Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | 287-8221 |
| Contact: | Clemente Sanchez, Director |
San Rafael Tile Cooperative
| Mailing: | P.O. Box 117, San Rafael, NM 87051 |
| Phone: | (505) 285-5945 |
| Contact: | Elaine Vigil, President |
WESTCORP-Woman's Economic Self- Sufficiency Team
| Helping to build women and minority-owned businesses in New Mexico. | |
| Phone: | (505) 325-0678 |
| Contact: | Joretta Clement-Williams, Manager, Farmington, NM |
"We are on a quality quest to provide progressive educational programs to children, families, and communities of the Pueblo of Laguna... We are committed to . ... .cultivating civility, respecting Laguna culture and promoting equity for all." -- Gil Sanchez, Laguna DOE Superintendent
New Mexico State University-Grants
| Two year branch campus offering a broad vocational and academic courses and programs. Also, distance education, career counseling, student advising, adult basic education, and satellite programs. | |
| Contact: | Felicia Castados, CEO |
| Where: | 1500 N. 3rd Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-7981 |
| Putting knowledge to work. Offering educational opportunities through community outreach programs in the area of home economics, 4-H, and Agriculture. |
Grants/Cibola County Schools
| It is the Mission of the Grants/Cibola County Schools to provide equal access to quality educational opportunities and to educate all students in the school district to become responsible, thinking, contributing, members of global society. The Grants/Cibola County School District will prepare all students to successfully make the transition from school to work. | |
| Contact: | Kilino Marquez, Superintendent; Lloyd Felipe, School Board President |
| Where: | Mailing Address For All Schools: P.O. Box 8, 401 N 1st, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 285-2600 |
Grants High School
| Programs include Anchors Club, Rodeo Club, Student Senate, V.L.C.A. , F.B.I.A.(Future Business Leaders of America), KGHS/Broadcasting, Spanish Club, French Club, T.T.T.-Teens Needing Teens, Football, Volleyball, Basketball boys/girls, Tennis boys/girls, Cross-country boys/girls, Track boys/girls, Golf boys/girls, Baseball, Girls Softball, Dance Team, Cheerleading, FlagTeam, Band, Chorus, R.O.T.C., M.E.S.A. (Math Engineering & Science Achievement) Yearbook, National Honor Society, and Progressive Learning Center. | |
| Contact: | Rick Horacek, Principal |
| Phone: | 285-2651 |
Laguna-Acoma Mid-Sr. High School
| Yearbook, Science Club, Art Club, Technology Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, Football,Basketball boys/girls, Volleyball-girls, Cross Country boys/girls, Baseball | |
| Contact: | Greg Rockhold, Principal; Ray Paul Lucero, EPSS (Educational Plan for Student Success) Rep. |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6683 |
Los Alamitos Mid-School
| Contact: | Yolanda Batrez, Principal; Cynthia Wilson, EPSS Representative |
| Phone: | (505) 285-2683 |
Cubero Elementary
| Contact: | Dwayne Toivanen, Principal; Yvette Ithurria, PTO President |
| Phone: | (505) 552-9441 |
Bluewater Elementary
| Contact: | Marilyn Tiner, Principal; Charlotte Fjord, Parent Representative |
| Phone: | (505) 876-2694 |
Milan Elementary
| Contact: | Ms. Jackie Gilman, Principal; Evelyn Lucero, PTO President |
| Phone: | (505) 285-2727 |
Mt. Taylor Elementary
| Contact: | Veronica Sanders, Principal; Don Wilson,PTO President |
| Phone: | (505) 285-2739 |
Seboyeta Elementary
| Contact: | Richard Jaramillo, Principal; Teresa Orona, PTO President |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6384 |
San Rafael Elementary
| Contact: | Marilyn Tiner, Principal; Sharma Chavez, PTO President |
| Phone: | (505) 285-2749 |
Mesa View Elementary
| Contact: | Roxanne Ashley, Principal; Melissa Goltz, PTO President |
| Phone: | (505) 285-2717 |
BIA, Parochial, Private, and Tribal Schools
St. Joseph's School
| Where: | San Fidel, NM; |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6362 |
St. Teresa's Catholic School
| Where: | 402 E. High St., Grants, NM |
| Contact: | Jerry Garcia, Principal; Nestor Griego, Board President; Margie Marez, PTG President |
Pine Hill Schools
| Mission is to employ current and future knowledge, methods, systems, and resources to insure that all students learn a curriculum based on real performance roles and outcomes which reflect these roles. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 220, Pine Hill, NM 87357 |
| Phone: | (505) 775-3242 |
| Contact: | David Whitesell, Principal; Della Ellsworth, K-5 Supervisor |
Laguna Elementary
| Our mission is to promote personal and Native American Pride and to increase academic knowledge and dynamic social skills. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 191, Laguna, NM, 87026 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-9200 |
| Contact: | Gerald Kie, Principal |
Laguna Middle School
| It is the responsibility of all school employees, parent, and the community working cooperatively to insure all Laguna Middle School Students will emerge as successful learners who are responsible and participating members of Laguna and other world societies. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 268, Laguna, NM 87026 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-9091 |
| Contact: | Nick Cheromiah, Principal |
Sky City Community School
| Where: | P.O. Box 349, Acoma 87034 |
| Phone: | (505)552-6671 |
| Contact: | Gerald Kie, Principal |
HEADSTART
| Acoma: | Phone: (505) 552-6959 |
| Grants: | 301 Mountain Road; Phone: (505) 287-4470; Contact: Lou Ann Teneguer; Jesus Sanchez, Executive Director |
| Laguna: | P.O. Box 798; Laguna, NM 87026, Phone: (505) 552-6544; Contact: Brenda Kosahl |
"While working with the Department of Labor, I have developed a strong commitment to customer service." -- Center Director, Helen Dayan
Department of Labor
| Workforce Devlopment/Resource Center featuring job orders/applications/information, fax machine, computers, and phones to assist you in seeking employment. Unemployment benefits and JTPA programs also available. | |
| Where: | 210 East Santa Fe Ave., Grants NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-9441 |
| Contact: | Helen Dayan, Director |
Pueblo of Acoma
| Employment and training program for those age 16 and over. Applicants must meet low-income guidelines. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 469, Acoma NM 87034 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6077 |
| Contact: | Vinton Zunie, Director |
Pueblo of Laguna
| Employment and vocational skills training for any Native Americans living within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Laguna Reservation. Applicants are to be at least age 18. Summer program open to youth ages 14-21 years. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 194, Laguna, NM 87026 |
| Phone: | 552-6654 |
| Contact: | Rowland Johnson |
Midwest Community Action Program
| Providing temporary financial and technical assistance for people in need. | |
| Phone: | (505)287-8262 |
| Contact: | Eloisa Gurule, Coordinator |
New Mexico Human Services Department
| Serving the people of Cibola County who are in need. Special services include elderly assistance, food stamps, financial, medical assistance. | |
| Where: | 900 Mount Taylor Avenue, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-8836 |
| Contact: | Theodora Mays, Office Director |
The following institutions offer the diverse peoples, families, and communities of Cibola County a full range of financial services to accommodate both business and personal needs.
| Where: | 201 N. 1st St., Grants, NM 87020 Grants Office |
| Phone: | (505) 287-9481 |
| Contact: | Jeffery Silva, President; Wayne Colburn, Store Manager |
Grants State Bank
| Where: | MAIN OFFICE, 824 W Santa Fe Ave., Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 285-6611 |
| Contact: | Larry Frank, President |
Ranchers Bank
| Where: | 1129 North 1st Street, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-4438 |
| Contact: | Paul Carrica, Vice President |
Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments: See COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
"My role is to inform our elected officials to the best of my ability, so they can make quality and sound decisions based on facts. All County employees are here to serve the people." -- David Ulibarri, Acting Cibola County Manager
The Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of our community governmental entities provide and support a myriad of programs, departments, facilities, events, Boards, and Task Force related to such functions as planning and zoning, housing, taxation, public safety, criminal justice, roads, beautification, utilities, and more.
New Mexico State Government
| State Agencies & Department Information: | 1-800-825-6639 |
| Contacts: | Senator Joseph A Fidel; Representative George J. Hanosh; Representative W. Ken Martinez; Representative James Roger Madalena |
| Where: | 515 W. High, Grants NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-9431 |
| Contact: | David Ulibarri, County Manager |
Pueblo of Acoma
| Where: | P.O. Box 309 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6604 |
| Contact: | Raymond Concho, Jr. |
Pueblo of Laguna
| Where: | P.O. Box 194, Laguna, NM 87026 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6654 |
| Contact: | Bernard Kayate, Tribal Administrator; Harry Early, Governor |
Ramah-Navajo Chapter
| Mailing: | Route2, Box 13, Ramah NM 87357 |
| Contact: | Martha Garcia, President |
Village of Milan
| Where: | 623 Uranium Ave., Milan, NM 87021 |
| Phone: | (505) 775-3342 |
| Contact: | Carlos Moriloya, Village Manager; Tom Ortega, Mayor |
Cubero Land Grant Association
| Phone: | (505) 552-6259 |
| Contact: | Ben Chavez, President |
San Rafael Ojo del Gallo Irrigation/Water District
| Phone: | (505) 287-4107 |
| Contact: | Melvin Heath |
Seboyeta Land Grant Association
| Phone: | (505) 552-6915 |
| Contact: | Kilino Marquez, President |
"We believe in building healthier communities from the inside out." -- Connie Dixon, Department of Health Program Manager
American Red Cross - Cibola County Branch of San Juan County
| Phone: | 287-7034 |
| Contact: | Tom Collins |
| Provides counseling, prevention activities, community education, and referral for clients and families. Prevention activities for families through schools and community programs. | |
| Where: | Acoma Reservations |
| Phone: | 552-6663 |
| Contact: | Vina Aleno, Director |
Acoma-Canoncito-Laguna Indian Hospital (ACL)
| Provides parental and postpartum care, pays for intrapartum care contracts with hospitals in Albuquerque and Grants. Obstetrical consultants from home visits to prenatal and postnatal clients for nursing assessment and health education. | |
| Where: | P.O. Box 130, San Fidel, NM 87049 |
| Phone: | (505) 552-5300 |
| Contact: | Ron C. Begay, CEO |
Department of Health, Cibola Field Office
| The mission of the State of New Mexico Public Department of Health is to work with individuals, families, and communities in New Mexico to achieve optimal health. | |
| Where: | 515 W. High, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | 285-4601 |
| Contact: | Connie Dixon, Program Manager; Kay Longstreth, Nurse Manager |
Cibola General Hospital
| The mission of Cibola General Hospital is to meet the primary health care needs of the Cibola communities by providing high quality care in a rural setting. | |
| Where: | 1016 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | 287-4446 |
| Contact: | Vince Ashley, Hospital Administrator; Tony Esparza, Board President |
Western New Mexico Medical Group
| Full range of physical and mental health services on a sliding scale. Administers Cibola County Maternal Child Health Council Grant and accompanying programs. | |
| Where: | 1217 Bonita Avenue, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-2958 |
| Contact: | Marla Mitchell, Administrator |
Cibola County Maternal Child Health Council
| Promoting muli-agency collaboration to address health needs for parents and children throughout Cibola County. | |
| Where: | 1217 Bonita Avenue, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-2958 |
| Contact: | Dr. Marilyn Black, Coordinator |
Pine Hill Clinic
| Phone: | (505) 775-3271 |
| Contact: | Kaylynn Sinster, Administrator |
"Radio Center wants to be more community-minded. We see our programming as a service to the region." -- Bernie Bustos, Operations Manager
Public Services Announcements are available through the following organizations:
Radio Center
KMIN, KCIB, KZNM, KAIU
| Where: | 733 E. Roosevelt Ave. Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 285-5598 |
| Contact: | Derek Underhill, Owner |
| Where: | 300 N. 2nd St., Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-4411 |
| Contact: | Donald Jaramillo, Publisher |
Gallup Independent
| Where: | 1000 W. Santa Fe. Ave., Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 285-6184 |
| Contact: | Tom Purdom, Reporter |
Buffalo Publishing
| Our goal is to provide the community with up-to-date information of events in and around our community that relate to life and commerce through our medium of television. | |
| Where: | 108 Stephens Avenue, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-4947 |
| Contact: | Ed or Sue Loudner, Owners |
7 Cities Productions-Enchanting New Mexico
| Enchanting New Mexico programs provide the local community with television programming focused on correct topics and issues for all ages. | |
| Where: | 213 N. 1st St., Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 285-4533 or 285-5202 |
| Contact: | Barbara Wesley, Producer/Director |
Comcast Cable
| Provides Cable In The Classroom services and free cable access for local community programming. | |
| Where: | 216 N. 2nd St. Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | 287-9451 |
| Contact: | Earl Chavez, General Manager |
" Our focus...to help local and regional tourists and residents discover the mysterious and unique El Malpais." -- Doug Eury, Parks Superintendent
Many park facilities for picnics, sports, reunions, ect. exist throughout Cibola County. Please see the RECREATION section of this Resources Guide for local parks/recreation departments who can provide this information.
Bandera Crater & Ice Caves
| The volcano bowl and lava flows were formed by ancient volcanic eruptions. Underground air maintains the ice mass in the cave. 25 miles southwest of grants off Hwy 53. | |
| Phone: | (505) 783-4303 |
| West of Grants via I-40 and Highway 412, the park is known for its large lake fed by Zuni Mountain streams. | |
| Phone: | (505) 876-2391 or 876-4936 |
Pueblo of Acoma/Sky City Visitors Center
| Sky City is situated on a 367 ft. sandstone rock formation. It is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited city North America. | |
| Mailing: | P.O. Box 309, Acoma, NM 87034 |
| Phone: | (505) 470-4967 or 1-800 747-0181; |
| Contact: | Mary Tenorio, Manager |
Pueblo of Laguna
| Laguna Pueblo encompasses six villages. The oldest, Old Laguna Village, was founded in the 1300s | |
| Phone: | (505) 552-6654 |
National Forest Service/Mount Taylor
| The Mount Taylor Ranger District is filled with beautiful hiking and off-road trails. | |
| Where: | 1800 Lobo Canyon Road, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 287-8833; |
| Contact: | Chuck Hagerdon |
National Park Service
| Park education/awareness programs and activities regularly available. | |
| Where: | HEADQUARTERS, 123 E. Roosevelt, Grants, NM 87020 |
| Phone: | (505) 285-4641 Ext. 18 |
| Contact: | Leslie DeLong |
El Malpais National Monument
| Park consists of 114 thousand acres of lava flow and volcanic features. | |
| Phone: | (505) 285-4641 Ext. 12 |
| Contact: | Kayci Cook Collins, Supt. |
El Morro National Monument
| 42 miles south of Grants on highway 53. Inscription rocks from 1605-1906, 700 year old Native American petroglyphs, hiking trails that go right by the inscriptions. | |
| Where: | Route 2, Box 43, Ramah, NM 87321 |
| Phone: | (505) 783-4226 |
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
| Take 605 leaving Milan. This turns into 509. At White Horse mile marker turn onto 20 miles of dirt road. 13 major ruins of Anasazi dwellings that may have composed the largest city in North America about 1000 years ago are featured at the historic park. | |
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