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Introduction to Grants, New Mexico
Grants, New Mexico, in Cibola county, is 65 miles W of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and 68 miles W of Albuquerque, New Mexico. About 8,806 people people live in Grants.
Grants History
Grants was first home to the Anasazi Native Americans. Don Jesus Blea was the first permanent European resident in the area. He established his home here in 1872 and named it “Alamitos.” Three brothers from Canada came to establish a railroad camp here in the late 19th century, and the town was eventually named after them.
Grants and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Grants
The First United Methodist Church, Grants Mission and Bible Baptist Church are the local houses of worship.
Grants Transportation
Albuquerque International is the nearest major airport.
Grants Higher Education
Facilities for higher education are provided by New Mexico State University-Grants, San Juan College, New Mexico Highlands University and Fort Lewis College.
Grants strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Grants to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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