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Atanacio Gallegos, freshman, throws the football during a game against Española Valley at Grants High School on Oct. 3, 2026. Gallegos extends his throwing arm as he sends the ball downfield. Jay Langford- Student Journalist

Atanacio Gallegos, freshman, throws the football during a game against Española Valley at Grants High School on Oct. 3, 2026. Gallegos extends his throwing arm as he sends the ball downfield. Jay Langford- Student Journalist

Fernandez Leads Pirates Charge Over Taos

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – The Pirates won a district away game in a crucial 4A District 1 matchup last Friday...
Pirate Homecoming 2026

Pirate Homecoming 2026

Pirate Homecoming 2026

News Staff
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The 2026 Grants High School Pirate Homecoming has come and gone, and students from GHS enjoyed the...

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Phlebotomy student Abriyah Urioste, and instructor Amanda Darling take a break from phlebotomy clinicals. Courtesy of NMSU

Phlebotomy student Abriyah Urioste, and instructor Amanda Darling take a break from phlebotomy clinicals. Courtesy of NMSU

NMSU Grants Recognized Among Nation's Leaders in Student Satisfaction

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NMSU Grants Earns Place on EdSights’ Inaugural 2026 Student Voice Score Honors List Ambrosia Knighton Title V Director NMSU GrantsNMSU Grants Earns Place…
All smiles, Filipino pride, outside the West Theater after "Forgotten Island". Courtesy Photo Anne Richie Balgos

All smiles, Filipino pride, outside the West Theater after "Forgotten Island". Courtesy Photo Anne Richie Balgos

Wayfinding

Anne Richie Balgos
I took my family to West Theatre in Grants for the first time. It was my third visit and my older son’s second. My first visit was with friends, and the second…
Catron County Renews Emergency Air Medical Membership Agreement with PHI Cares

Catron County Renews Emergency Air Medical Membership Agreement with PHI Cares

Catron County Renews Emergency Air Medical Membership Agreement with PHI Cares

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PHI Cares• Initiative approved by the Catron County Board of County Commissioners to cover vital air medical transport for Catron County residents • Medically…
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Sports 

Cibola Fishing Report – October 7 – 13

Diego Lopez, Editor
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. — Fishing reports remained quiet this week at both Bluewater Lake and the Grants Riverwalk Pond, but several important conditions remain…

N.M. Hunters Welcome Attorney General Opinion on Anti-Donation Clause Violations for Big Game Draw Licenses

New Mexico Wildlife Federation
SANTA FE, N.M. – Today a group of New Mexico hunters, small business owners, and tribal leaders welcomed news that Attorney General Raúl Torrez and the New…

Athlete of the Week

Photo by Jay Langford

Photo by Jay Langford

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Obituaries 

Timothy (Tim) Thomas Fife

Timothy (Tim) Thomas Fife

Timothy (Tim) Thomas Fife

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Timothy (Tim)Thomas FifeTimothy (Tim) Thomas Fife, PE, PMP, SCPM, 72, 1953-2026 of White Rock, N.M. passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and…

Anthony Brito (Tata)

Anthony Brito (Tata)

Anthony Brito (Tata)

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Anthony Brito (Tata)Anthony Brito, 05/15/57 - 09/28/26, born to Luciano and Tommie Brito on May 15th, 1957. On September 28th, 2026, he went home to be with…

Bella Marie Morris

Bella Marie Morris

Bella Marie Morris

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Bella Marie MorrisBella Marie Morris, a radiant light who graced the world for a brief time, was born on June 12, 2026, in the serene town of Grants, New…
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