Cibola Fishing Report – June 16 - June 22

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Bluewater Lake was packed this weekend, with lots of people, lots of campers and many visitors staying through Monday to enjoy time on the water.

Riedinger Readying Pirates

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.

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

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 indelible mark on the Land of Enchantment’s sports legacy on June 27th at the Clyde Hotel.

Court Sides With Game and Fish in Catron County Elk Lawsuit

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 implications for ranchers, hunters and landowners across Western New Mexico.

Cibola Fishing Report – June 9 - June 154

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 muskie action even as the state’s broader report described the bite as slower.

Appeals Court Upholds State’s Elk Management Authority

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The New Mexico Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and the New Mexico State Game Commission in a lawsuit brought by Catron County landowners who argued the state’s management of elk damaged their private property.

United Building Momentum as Midseason Form Begins to Take Shape

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After an uneven start to the 2026 season, New Mexico United appears to be gaining momentum at just the right time.

Cibola Fishing Report – June 2 - June 8

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early June is when Cibola County’s fishing pattern starts to shift. This week’s reports fit that seasonal turn, with catfish showing as the bright spot at Bluewater and bluegill continuing to provide steady action at the Grants Riverwalk Pond.

Hunting Season Planning Begins for Cibola County Residents

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The first week of June may not feel like the heart of hunting season, but for many New Mexico hunters, this is when the real planning begins.