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Gene Riedinger, the new GHS head football coach, is 'building' the team under the mantra of 'toughness' as they work out twice a week over the summer. Franklin Romero - CC

Gene Riedinger, the new GHS head football coach, is 'building' the team under the mantra of 'toughness' as they work out twice a week over the summer. Franklin Romero - CC

Riedinger Readying Pirates

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

GRANTS, N.M. - Gene Riedinger, the newly minted Pirate head football coach, is “building” this summer as he and his staff work out next season’s players through their drills twice a day in preparation for the upcoming season.

News 

Cibola County Voters Set November Ballot

Diego Lopez, Editor
Recount in Probate Judge Race CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Final primary election results are now in for Cibola County and New Mexico’s June 2 primary, setting…
Housing tax credits to fund energy upgrades for 39 Laguna homes

Housing tax credits to fund energy upgrades for 39 Laguna homes

Housing tax credits to fund energy upgrades for 39 Laguna homes

Diego Lopez, Editor
Housing New Mexico approval expected to generate about $9.2 million in equity for Pueblo of Laguna rehabilitation project CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Thirty-…
Health officials urge parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula

Health officials urge parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula

Health officials urge parents to stop using recalled Nara Organics infant formula

By; Nmdoh
SANTA FE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health is alerting the public to stop use of any Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant formula products…
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Sports 

Cibola Fishing Report – June 9 - June 154

Cibola Fishing Report – June 9 - June 154

Cibola Fishing Report – June 9 - June 154

Diego Lopez, Editor
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Mid-June brought one of the more interesting fishing reports of the season at Bluewater Lake, with local anglers reporting strong tiger…

Court Sides With Game and Fish in Catron County Elk Lawsuit

Diego Lopez, Editor
Appeals court rules state not liable for damage caused by wild elk CATRON COUNTY, N.M. — A New Mexico Court of Appeals ruling could have major…

New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Set To Induct Its Illustrious Class of 2025

New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Set To Induct Its Illustrious Class of 2025

New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Set To Induct Its Illustrious Class of 2025

John Hauser, Nmshof Board Member
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame is set to induct its distinguished class of 2025, celebrating five legendary figures who have left an…
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Obituaries 

Hilario "Larry" Garcia

Hilario "Larry" Garcia

Hilario "Larry" Garcia

News Staff
Hilario 'Larry' GarciaHilario 'Larry' Garcia, a beloved resident of Seboyeta, New Mexico, passed away on June 4, 2026. Born on February 7, 1952, in Seboyeta,…

Joe Ray Leyba

Joe Ray Leyba

Joe Ray Leyba

News Staff
Joe Ray LeybaJoe Ray Leyba, born March 3, 1951, in Tinaja, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, in Grants, New Mexico. He was a man deeply…

Daniel M. Bland

Daniel M. Bland

Daniel M. Bland

News Staff
Daniel M. BlandDaniel M. Bland, a distinguished artist, passionate educator, and devoted family man, passed away on May 31, 2026. Born on February 1, 1950, in…
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