The Grants/Cibola County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the Denis Moleres Scholarship. The $500 a term Scholarship is available to any student who has a high school dimploma from a New Mexico School or a New Mexico GED. All entrants must enroll as full-time or part-time students following the award, and must have at least a 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average or a composite GED score of 500. Applications can be submitted to NMSU Grants or The Grants/Cibola Chamber of Commerce and must include the following: A completed application including a 100 word essay on the following topic: My Future Life Plans and How This Scholarship Will Assist Me. Two (2) letters of reference including one from such individuals as guidance counselors, principals, superintendents, and/or teachers from the school attended. An official transcript of the applicant's school record stating the applicant's cumulative grade point average; or, an unofficial copy of the GED test scores if the applicant has earned a General Equivalency Diploma (if the applicant is selected for the scholarship award, official transcripts or GED test scores will be required.) A list of volunteer activities over the past three years. If under 18, a signature of the applicant's parent or guardian is required. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, Aug. 31. Call (505) 287-4802 or (505) 287-6678 for more information.

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.

The Grants Public Library Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, Aug. 20 at 4:30pm at the Grants Public Library 1101 N. 1st Street, Grants, NM. Agendas are available Thursday, before the meeting, at Grants Public Library and City Hall. Call (505) 287-4793 for more information.

A Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., Mon., Aug. 20 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 600 W. Santa Fe Ave., Grants, NM. Agendas will be available at City Hall on Thu., Aug. 16. The public is invited to attend. Call (505) 287-7927 for more information.