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Edith Lorene Hawkins Elkins
Edith Lorene Hawkins Elkins was born on October 17, 1930, to Harlan and Dorothy Hawkins in Dill City, Oklahoma. The family moved to New Mexico when Edith was young, and she grew up in the El Morro- Grants area. Her father worked at different sawmills, then eventually started his own in Grants. Edith graduated high school from Grants Union High School. She met Lawrence Elkins while they were both attending Grants Union, and they married on April 16, 1949. She began attending the First Baptist Church of Grants, and was baptized in the beautiful, lush stream running through the old Gottlieb property on the East side of Grants. Throughout her life she always focused on the good in people, brushing aside their flaws. Edith lived her life quietly, with great wisdom and compassion and was devoted to, first and foremost, her husband. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her second greatest joy and her nonjudgmental, dedicated love for them was exceptional. She was a charter member of the Uranium Capital Bi-County Fair, which was where many people came to know her. Lawrence and Edith had their own ranch in Prewitt, and she was highly active in its operation. One of her most admirable qualities was her willingness to share her home, provide for and be a caregiver anytime a family member needed it....she would do her best to ensure they were safe. Edith was 93 years old at her passing on June 26, 2024, and it was truly a passing....passing from this life on Earth into her life in Heaven.
Managers Discuss Finances and Ambulance Services
GRANTS, NM – On July 11, the city of Grants, the village of Milan, and Cibola County held their regular 'Coffee With the Managers' meeting, where local managers addressed public questions and shared updates on various initiatives and challenges. Here are the key takeaways from the meeting:. City of...
FBI: Arizona Man Charged With Transportation For Purposes Of Prostitution Faces Up To 10 Years In Prison
ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona man was charged by criminal complaint with transportation for the purpose of prostitution after allegedly transporting a female across state lines for the purposes of engaging her in prostitution. Hakeeme Kaleb Williams, 24, appeared before a federal judge July 10 and will remain on conditions...
Responding to Climate Change
7.12.24 – Like many others, Theresa Pasqual, director of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office at the Pueblo of Acoma, knows that long before human-caused climate change started warming and drying the Southwest, survival in this arid landscape required care and connection. In this special segment of Our Land, Pasqual also talks about the challenges tribes face in adapting to climate change, as they’re confined within boundaries established by the U.S. government.
Rematriating Seeds in the Face of Change
7.12.24 – In these times of climate chaos, Aaron Lowden, Indigenous Seed Keepers Network Program Coordinator at the Pueblo of Acoma, draws on knowledge of the past. Along with others, he’s also working to rematriate seeds that were taken from Acoma; rematriation brings seeds home to their original soils, waters, and caretakers.
Manuelita “Millie” Sandoval
Manuelita “Millie” Sandoval, Born March 16, 1956, in St. Johns, Arizona Passed away July 2, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM She grew up in San Rafael, NM and Grants, NM Preceded in death by her Grandparents Andres Gurule & Manuelita Gurule Her parents Florenio Leyba & Maria Gurule She is survived by her Amazing and Loving Husband Leo Sandoval, very happily married for over 20 years.
Grants Native Elisa Lundin Awarded for Excellence from American Association of Nurse Practitioners
GRANTS, NM – The American Association of Nurse Practitioners announced the recipients for the 2024 AANP State Award for Excellence, among the 50 recipients is City of Grants native Elisa Lundin MSN-Ed, FNP-BC. The AANP State Award for Excellence is presented annually to nurse practitioners (NPs) and those who work to increase patients’ access to the high-quality care NPs provide.
Tales From the Flood
GRANTS, NM— Nearly everyone in the entire city of Grants, New Mexico was affected by the flood last week. Residents and businesses each suffered in some manner. If you had been somewhere else and visited the city the next day, it was obvious from the mud lining the main streets, and the city work crews in those same areas, that heavy rains had paid a visit.
Presenting Young Professionals
GRANTS, NM--Musical Director, Leonard Bernstein, opened the evening’s Young Peoples’ Concert: Young Performers No. 8, with a social comment on the growing acceptance of music, and how America has a new attitude. He shared how, when he was a boy, he was thought to be a little crazy for leaving baseball practice to attend his piano lessons.
Ethel Mae Stewart
Ethel Mae Stewart was born In Grants, New Mexico on September 4th or 5th 1935. The date discrepancy was because the nurse considered it the previous day until sunrise. Since Ethel was born in the early morning, the nurse entered the birth date as the 4th but it was actually the 5th. Ethel was the second child born to Harry Randall Stewart and Veta Irene Rice. She is the last surviving sibling of: Harry Joe Stewart, Jean Koonce, Donald Stewart, and Gloria Cornwell.
Operation Lifesaver Announces $190,000 in Rail Transit Safety Education Grants
Applications for competitive grants focused on rail transit safety education and public awareness initiatives are open until September 1, 2024. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI)—a national nonprofit dedicated to rail safety education—has announced it is accepting applications for its Rail Transit Safety Education Grants. This year, $190,000 in funding is available for transit agencies and government entities to promote rail safety through educational and public awareness campaigns.
Letters to the Editor . . .
Dear Editor, HELLO to Whoever stole the metal flowers out of my front yard. Shame on you! I do not know who you are, but God does. However, you missed one small flower and my artificial grass. When you come after them, let me know and I will have coffee and donuts.
"Abandoned Mines Cover The West"
You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. "Abandoned Mines Cover The West" "Their legacy is destruction and pollution of lands and waters." "In 1953, the Anaconda Minerals Company leased nearly 8,000 acres of land in central New Mexico from the Pueblo of Laguna to mine uranium for nuclear weapons. The company gouged and blasted away at the earth, constructing the three massive holes known as the Jackpile-Paguate Mine.
El Morro Volunteer Fire Department Hosting Fundraiser
Please help support the El Morro Volunteer Fire Department by participating in our yard sale fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit the department through the support team. The funds raised provide supplies, food, fluids, and snacks during and after emergencies and during training. Address: Firehouse, Rt 53 between mile markers 50...
CIBOLA GENERAL HOSPITAL – CHANGES IN LEADERSHIP
GRANTS, NM — The Board of Directors at Cibola General Hospital (CGH) has announced that Thomas Whelan is no longer serving as the CEO of Cibola General Hospital, departing after eight years of service. The Board of Directors appreciates Thom's contributions during his tenure and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
ADVERTISEMENT The Pueblo of Acoma, on behalf of the Haak'u
ADVERTISEMENT The Pueblo of Acoma, on behalf of the Haak'u Learning Center, is requesting bids from qualified General Contractors licensed in the State of New Mexico for the project entitled Haak'u Learning Center Parking Lot Improvements, Bicycle Path & Outdoor Classroom. Construction drawings and the project manual (specifications), including bid forms, are available electronically upon request. The documents provided within the Project Manual shall be used to prepare bids. Inquiries may be addressed to the Project Architect, Elizabeth Suina, at 505-917-1076 or by email at esuina@suinadesign.com. Mandatory pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 9 am at Haak'u Learning Center. Bidders shall submit an original and three (3) copies of the bid and required documentation in a sealed envelope marked "Haak'u Learning Center Parking Lot Improvements, Bicycle Path & Outdoor Classroom." All bids must be received at Pueblo of Acoma, Attn: Malika Bahe, Procurement Manager, 25 Pinsbaari Drive, Pueblo of Acoma, NM 87034, no later than 3 pm MST, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. [Electronic submissions will not be accepted.] Bids are subject to review by the Pueblo of Acoma, and they reserve the right to reject any bids and/or to waive any deficiencies. Journal: July 7, 2024.
Cibola County and the City of Grants Declare State of Emergency and Disaster Following Flooding from Heavy Rains
GRANTS, NM – On Friday June 21, the City of Grants and other areas in Cibola County saw flash flooding due to heavy rainfall and damage to both public and private buildings, vehicles, and transportation roadways, because of this both the city and the county declared being in a State of Emergency and Disaster.
Community Announcement
The City of Grants is excited to host a day full of festivities on July 4th, starting with a vibrant parade at 9 AM along Historic Route 66, followed by live entertainment and vendors at The Fire and Ice Park. As the sun sets, the community can look forward to the Annual Fireworks Display at the Old Grants Jail Grounds.
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