Milan
GOVERNMENT
Grants Approves $11 Million Budget
GRANTS, NM – The Grants City Council has approved a budget for the fiscal year 2025 with an expected revenue of $11.3 million and planned expenses totaling $10.4 million. City officials said this budget focuses on key priorities, including the introduction of new enterprise funds, employee retention, and significant investments in infrastructure.
Village of Milan Initiates Comprehensive Renovation of Public Swimming Pool
MILAN, NM – The Village of Milan is embarking on an extensive renovation of its public swimming pool, originally constructed in 1995. The decision to renovate comes after identifying multiple infrastructure issues that require immediate attention to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the community, according to Village Manager Candi Williams.
American Federation of Teachers New Mexico Celebrates Contract Wins in Grants-Cibola County Schools
Collaborative Bargaining Achieves Historic Increases for Bus Drivers. GRANTS, NM – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Whitney Holland and Cibola County Federation of United School Employees, Local #2153 (CCFUSE) President Tia Harris released the following statements: “Ensuring that our students are transported to school each day by highly skilled professionals should be a goal of every K-12 district in New Mexico. Facing a shortage of incoming drivers and trouble retaining current drivers, local leadership of CCFUSE worked with District leaders to find a solution that best serves both employees and students. The result was a 24% pay increase for all drivers, representing a historic $25/hour starting pay, a $5,000 signing bonus for new drivers, and a $2,000 retention stipend for veteran drivers. These wins are further evidence that union and administrative collaboration can achieve real solutions for serving the Grants-Cibola County educational community,” said Holland.
Boosting Cibola's Economy Through Outdoor Recreation
Community advocacy has been responsible for a work that brought locally elected leaders and candidates for public office together to discuss improving the county’s economy. The Grants-Cibola County Chamber of Commerce joined the Grants-Milan Rotary Club to invite the community and locally elected leaders to a luncheon at Pizza 9 on August 8. Featuring Megan Lawson, an outdoor recreation economist with Headwaters Economics, the presentation highlighted ongoing efforts to position Cibola County as a premier outdoor recreation destination, leveraging local assets to boost the local economy.
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