Sports

Cibola Fishing Report – April 28 – May 5

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BLUEWATER, N.M. – As April turned into May, fishing in Cibola County continued its steady spring pace—good enough to keep anglers coming back, even as the big story at Bluewater remains dry conditions and safety heading into fire season.Bluewater LakeAt Bluewater Lake State Park, fishing for trout...
Pirates Dominate Highland

Pirates Dominate Highland

Pirates Dominate Highland

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. “We went in with the goal of finishing the game in 5 innings and we played just enough to get it done,” said GHS head basebal. coach Mike Furbee.The Pirates handily defeated the Hornets 11-1. Highland scored their sole run in the first inning leading the Pirates 1-0.

Cibola County Sports Round-Up

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Lady Tennis team is district champion and cemented their status defeating district opponent Miyamura last week 9-0. Number 1 in singles, Emma Munson defeated Isseca Situ 6-4, 4-6, 10-3.
Bluewater Village resident Kristine Simonson reported seeing a bald eagle over Bluewater Lake on April 24. Photo by Eric Brinn

Bluewater Village resident Kristine Simonson reported seeing a bald eagle over Bluewater Lake on April 24. Photo by Eric Brinn

Cibola Fishing Report – April 15 – April 27

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. - Late April brought steady spring activity at both Bluewater Lake and the Grants Riverwalk Pond, with more people getting outside, more youth fishing in town, and wildlife sightings continuing to be part of the Bluewater experience.No new stocking was reported in Cibola’s...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – April 7–13

Diego Munoz, Nm State Parks
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Dry outlook persists as reservoir levels decline and river flow remains narrow SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico State Parks officials urge boaters to check water temperatures before hitting the lakes this spring, after several near-miss incidents in recent weeks involving boaters who underestimated how...
The Grants High School Baseball Team is on top of their district with a big game on April 21st that could determine if they stay on top of their district. Currently the Pirates are 14-8, 5-0. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Baseball Team is on top of their district with a big game on April 21st that could determine if they stay on top of their district. Currently the Pirates are 14-8, 5-0. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates 5-0 in District Play

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirate baseball team is cooking with grease – they are the top team in district 5A with a 5-0 record in district play.
Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. -Grants High School celebrated senior Savannah Ortiz during a signing ceremony held April 20 at Grants High School. Ortiz will be attending Midland University in Nebraska, marking an exciting next step in her academic journey.

2026 Village of Milan T-Ball Registration

Village Of Milan
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
MILAN, N.M. - Registration for the 2026 season will take place April 1, 2026 - May 21, 2026, Mondays - Thursdays from 7:30am to 5:00pm at the Recreation/Rockin' 66 Express Building located at 407 Airport Road, Milan, NM 87021.T-Ball will take place during the months of June and July and is for...