Grants Mainstreet Project, Inc

06/13/2026

🚗✨ New Artwork Alert on Historic Route 66! ✨🚗

We’re excited to unveil the newest addition to our community—a vibrant and modern tribute to the legendary Route 66!

Special Shoutout to Nazario Sandoval, who did an amazing job on this piece!

Featuring the iconic highway shield set against a colorful backdrop, this piece celebrates the rich history, adventure, and spirit of the Mother Road that continues to connect generations of travelers.

Whether you're a longtime local, a Route 66 enthusiast, or just passing through, be sure to stop by, snap a photo, and experience this beautiful new landmark for yourself.

📸 Don’t forget to share your pictures and tag us!

❤️ What does Route 66 mean to you? Tell us in the comments below.

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

🇺🇸🎆 Get ready, Grants! Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the 86th Annual 4th of July Parade and the Wild West Days Rodeo! 🤠🐂

📍Parade will kick off at Wayne Street and march down Santa Fe Ave. and First Street, finishing at the Grants Public Library

🗓 Saturday, July 4th, 2026
⏰Line-up at 7:00AM; parade starts at 9AM

Follow the below link or scan the QR code on the flyer to register your float:
https://form.jotform.com/260815822995165

Thanks to our sponsors, registration is free! Deadline: June 24th

Then head over to the Grants Rodeo Grounds for an action-packed weekend of:
🔥 Bull Riding
🏇 Barrel Racing
🤠 Roping Team Events
🍔 Great Food
🎡 Family Fun & More!

📅 Rodeo Dates:
• Friday, July 3rd
• Saturday, July 4th
• Sunday, July 5th

Bring your family, friends, and patriotic spirit as we celebrate freedom, community, and 250 years of America! 🇺🇸❤️💙

📣 Don’t miss one of New Mexico’s favorite Independence Day traditions!
Learn more at:
🌐 [email protected]

06/11/2026

🇺🇸✨ SNEAK PEEK. PART 2! ✨🇺🇸

Time is running out to get your street pole banner!

The first designs for our America 250 Celebration Banners are here, and soon these patriotic banners will be proudly displayed throughout Historic Downtown Grants as we celebrate 250 Years of America (1776–2026)!

This is your opportunity to be part of something visible, lasting, and community-driven while supporting Grants MainStreet revitalization efforts.

Your customized banner will be displayed on downtown light poles in the heart of our community, and when the banners come down, YOU GET TO KEEP YOURS!

⭐ Showcase your business, organization, family, veteran, or community pride
⭐ Be part of the Route 66 Centennial and America 250 celebrations
⭐ Support ongoing downtown revitalization projects
⭐ Leave a lasting legacy in our community

💰 Banner Cost: $250
Current Friends of MainStreet:
✔️ Business Members: $225
✔️ Personal Members: $240

Not a Friend of MainStreet yet?
🔹 Business Membership: $100
🔹 Personal Membership: $50

These banners are expected to create a stunning patriotic display throughout downtown Grants, but space is limited and sponsorships will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

📞 505-658-2450
📧 [email protected]
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260609015636152

🇺🇸 Your Banner. Your Community. Your Legacy. 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

🇺🇸✨ SNEAK PEEK! ✨🇺🇸

The first designs for our America 250 Celebration Banners are here, and soon these patriotic banners will be proudly displayed throughout Historic Downtown Grants as we celebrate 250 Years of America (1776–2026)!

This is your opportunity to be part of something visible, lasting, and community-driven while supporting Grants MainStreet revitalization efforts.

Your customized banner will be displayed on downtown light poles in the heart of our community, and when the banners come down, YOU GET TO KEEP YOURS!
⭐ Showcase your business, organization, family, veteran, or community pride
⭐ Be part of the Route 66 Centennial and America 250 celebrations
⭐ Support ongoing downtown revitalization projects
⭐ Leave a lasting legacy in our community

💰 Banner Cost: $250
Current Friends of MainStreet:
✔️ Business Members: $225
✔️ Personal Members: $240

Not a Friend of MainStreet yet?
🔹 Business Membership: $100
🔹 Personal Membership: $50

https://pci.jotform.com/form/260609015636152

These banners are expected to create a stunning patriotic display throughout downtown Grants, but space is limited and sponsorships will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

📞 505-658-2450
📧 [email protected]

🇺🇸 Your Banner. Your Community. Your Legacy. 🇺🇸

06/09/2026

We are excited to celebrate with you! Stay with our page and look to our local paper for more exciting things to come!

06/09/2026

🎉UPDATE: LOCATION CHANGE!🌳🌳🚂

We will be at City Hall Park (right next to Fire & Ice Park) till further notice! Fire & Ice Park is getting some TLC before the 4th of July. See you this Saturday under the trees!🥰

(Vendors, remember to bring a canopy or umbrella for some shade if you'd like.)

06/09/2026

🎉🚗 THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE 3RD ANNUAL SPOKES ON 66 CAR SHOW A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS! 🚗🎉

What an incredible weekend in Historic Downtown Grants! On behalf of Grants MainStreet and our event partners, thank you to everyone who helped make the 3rd Annual Spokes on 66 Car Show one of our best events yet.

A huge thank you to:
✅ Our car show participants who traveled near and far to showcase their amazing vehicles
✅ Our sponsors whose support helped make this event possible
✅ Our vendors, food trucks, and performers
✅ Our volunteers who dedicated countless hours behind the scenes
✅ Our community partners, city staff, and public safety personnel
✅ And most importantly, the thousands of spectators and families who came out to celebrate with us

Your enthusiasm, support, and community spirit continue to make Spokes on 66 a premier Route 66 event and a highlight for Grants and Cibola County.

As we celebrate another successful year, we're already looking forward to making next year's event even bigger and better!

📅 Mark your calendars now:
4th Annual Spokes on 66 Car Show
Downtown Grants, NM
June 5, 2027!

We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Historic Downtown Grants for another unforgettable celebration of classic cars, community, and Route 66 heritage.

06/08/2026

⛏️🎉 YOU'RE INVITED TO A HISTORIC CELEBRATION! 🎉⛏️

Join us as we celebrate "A New Chapter: Legacy Uranium Contamination Reclaimed" with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at the New Mexico Mining Museum.

This event marks an important milestone in the ongoing efforts to reclaim and restore lands impacted by legacy uranium mining across New Mexico through the Uranium Mine Cleanup Initiative.

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 New Mexico Mining Museum
100 Iron Avenue
Grants, NM 87020

🎀 Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
🚚 Food Trucks On-Site
🍔 Clems
🌮 Anytime Eats
🥐 Badlands Bakery

Learn about the progress being made to address historic uranium contamination and help celebrate a cleaner, healthier future for our communities.

Parking will be available in the designated highlighted areas.
We look forward to seeing community members, partners, and stakeholders come together for this important occasion!