The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce, and the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry has partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to educate business leaders as well as obtain feedback and data on race and the economy. Through several different Strategy Sessions throughout New Mexico, we hope to gain perspectives from the business community. We hope that you will join us at the Coyote del Malpais Golf Course - Clubhouse in Grants, NM on December 11th from 8:30 AM to 10:45 AM for this important conversation. Note that breakfast will be served. Please note: Opinion polling will be conducted prior to, during, and after the Strategy Session to collect data. Conversations during the Strategy Session will be audio recorded; however, all participants will remain anonymous. If you agree to participate you will receive a survey via email approximately 1 week before the Strategy Session. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete and must be completed before the Strategy Session. After completing the initial survey, you’ll receive a copy of a report by the Kellogg Foundation that will provide key background information for the session. Please RSVP at http://www.cvent.com/d/mhq03d no later than December 5th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ashley Wagner at awagner@nmaci.org, 505-842-0644. We look forward to working with you.

Hug -A-Tree program consists of an animated CD video that lasts 17 minutes. The video is designed for children between the ages of 7 and 11 but can be effective for slightly younger or older children. The program consists of a trained presenter-usually a search and rescue volunteer. Following the video the presenter offers demonstrations and practical information to help the child deal with the situation until helps arrive. Also training in: How not to get lost in the woods , What to do if they do become lost, How to stay safe, How they can help searchers find them. This program should last a total of about 40 minutes. To schedule a presentation call Cheryl Morris (505) 290-0753 or Rick Buhite (714) 488-0382.

Join us on Thursday, December 12, at 10 a.m. sharp for the ribbon cutting of a brand-new Cibola County business and Chamber member, New Mexico Credit Corporation. The event is at their new office at 721 E. Roosevelt Avenue, Grants, The event is open to the public, and we hope you will come on out to support this new, local business.

The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce will be having a Holiday Mix and Mingle on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at the Sky City Cultural Center and Haak'u Museum, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be extravagant door prizes, a great spread of hors d'oeuvre, and an opportunity to network in a friendly, business-oriented environment. Call (505) 287-4802 or email discover@grants.org for more information.