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Grants, New Mexico - Monthly Climate Normals |
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Year |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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High °F |
67.0 |
45.3 |
50.7 |
57.5 |
66.9 |
75.6 |
85.8 |
87.6 |
84.5 |
79.2 |
68.8 |
55.7 |
46.6 |
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Low °F |
32.8 |
14.0 |
18.5 |
23.7 |
29.9 |
38.5 |
47.1 |
54.9 |
52.9 |
44.5 |
32.5 |
22.1 |
14.5 |
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Avg °F |
49.9 |
29.7 |
34.6 |
40.6 |
48.4 |
57.1 |
66.5 |
71.3 |
68.7 |
61.9 |
50.7 |
38.9 |
30.6 |
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Rain |
10.57 |
0.51 |
0.44 |
0.53 |
0.45 |
0.58 |
0.58 |
1.73 |
2.07 |
1.35 |
1.10 |
0.57 |
0.66 |
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Upcoming Events in Cibola County
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Bi-County Fair Schedule
September 3, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Open building exhibits check in
1:00 p.m.
Market lamb, breeding sheep and Booster lamb show
3:00 p.m.
Market goat show; dairy/pygmy goat show
6:00 p.m.
Judging for all indoor exhibits
September 4, 2010
09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Market swine, breeding swine show followed by Boosters swine show.
10:00 a.m.
Open and 4-H indoor exhibits buildings open to the public with judging results,
including Best of Show
2:00 p.m.
Market steer and breeding cattle shows
4:00 p.m.
4-H public speaking contest
September 5, 2010
08:00 a.m.
Pet show and stick horse race
10:00 a.m.
Horseshoes pitching contest
11:00 a.m.
Buyers Luncheon
11:30 a.m.
Awards Presentation
1:00 p.m.
Junior livestock sale followed by the pig plop
September 6, 2010
09:00 a.m.
Fiddler’s contest and raffle
10:00 a.m.
Paperwork due for all livestock
Noon
Release of entries
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September
Local Ranger Programs
El Malpais National Conservation Area
The BLM Ranger Station is located 9 miles south of I-40/ Exit 89 on Hwy 117.
The NPS Information Center is located 23 miles SW of I-40/ Exit 81 on Hwy 53.
Meet at the visitor centers and caravan to trailheads.
Bring water, sack lunch, sturdy hiking shoes, long pants, hat, sunscreen
and be prepared for changing weather.
Optional: binoculars, camera and hiking poles.
For more information, call the BLM Ranger Station
505-280-2918
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Saturday, September 4, 2010
El Malpais
National Conservation Area
Dinosaurs Rule.
Oil and Coal Brew.
Ranger Station 4, Nature Trail
This 1.3 mile 2 hour easy stroll climbing 200 feet seems tame, but it traverses rocks of the wildest climatic changes in our planet’s last 150 million years. Walk into the time of dinosaurs and see firsthand the evidence for a major shift from hot deserts to even hotter seas. Stroll easy. Look for bear sign. Fun for all ages.
Meet at the BLM Ranger Station at 10:00 a.m.
(9 miles south of Exit 89 on State Road 117)
Bring 1 quart of water, sturdy shoes, protection from the elements, fox walk and owl eyes and optional: binoculars, camera and hiking poles.
For more information, call the BLM Ranger Station 505-280-2918 or Contact pyoder@blm.gov, 505-287-6607
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Hike from petroglyphs to homestead to forest shade.
5 miles, 5 hours, moderate slope, off trail.
Meet at the BLM Ranger Station at 9:00 am.
For more information, call the BLM Ranger Station 505-280-2918 or Contact pyoder@blm.gov, 505-287-6607
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
Looks like Hawaii. Hike its fissure to the vista.
4 miles, 5 hours, rugged climb off trail.
Meet at the NPS Information Center at 9:00 am.
For more information, call the BLM Ranger Station 505-280-2918 or Contact pyoder@blm.gov, 505-287-6607
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Learn about the hearty resourceful people of New Mexico.
Hike 2 miles, 3 hours, moderate slope, off trail.
Meet at the BLM Ranger Station at 9:00 am.
For more information, call the BLM Ranger Station 505-280-2918 or Contact pyoder@blm.gov, 505-287-6607
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September 25, 2010
Double Six Gallery
1001 W. Santa Fe Ave.
505-287-7311
2:00 p.m.
The Double Six Gallery will present the award winning film,
“Genetic Chili” by Chris Dudley.
New Mexico Filmmakers named this film this year’s top documentary film. There will be a Chili Roast in the parking lot of the Double Six Gallery and you are invited to enjoy a bowl of freshly roasted green chili.
There will be a $5.00 fee to cover the expenses of the filmmaker.
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Cibola County Fourth Annual Cultural Fair
The fair will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010.
Grants/Cibola Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Star Gonzales invites everyone to enjoy our 4th Annual Cultural Fair. Star Gonzales said, “This annual event is dedicated to the children of Cibola County and their families. It is free, fun and educational.” This year’s fair will be held in conjunction with the Grants Fire Department Fire Safety Fair. The Cultural fair will have several exciting exhibitors from around N.M. All exhibitors are welcome.
For more information please call 1-800-748-2142 or 505-287-4802.
Fire Safety Fair begins at 9:00 a.m.
Cibola County Cultural Fair begins at 10:00 a.m.
Fair ends at 4:00 p.m.
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Volunteers wanted!
El Malpais
National conservation area
Volunteer at Blm ranger station
Independently operated
visitor center & bookstore.
Gain knowledge on local resources & share information with visitors.
Please contact Paul Yoder,
505-287-6607
Paul_yoder@blm.gov
Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.
~ Author Unknown
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