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Bluewater Lake reservoir levels dropped steadily between Halloween 2024 and Halloween 2025, falling from over 11,000 acre-feet to just 4,763 acre-feet, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. The sharpest declines occurred between May and September, aligning with seasonal irrigation releases and warmer weather conditions. Data retrieved October 31, 2025. Diego Lopez - CC

Bluewater Lake reservoir levels dropped steadily between Halloween 2024 and Halloween 2025, falling from over 11,000 acre-feet to just 4,763 acre-feet, according to U.S. Geological Survey data. The sharpest declines occurred between May and September, aligning with seasonal irrigation releases and warmer weather conditions. Data retrieved October 31, 2025. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Fishing Report

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Season Change Brings Trout Surge and Winter Hours to Bluewater BLUEWATER LAKE , N.M. – The seasons have changed, and so have the hours at Bluewater Lake State Park.Starting Nov. 1 to Mar 31, the park will be open from 7am to 5pm for recreational purposes.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
This week's Athletes of the week are the entire Grants High SchoolLady Piratescross country team. Congratulations on being crowned district champs for 2025!!!
Fernandez’s 4 TD’s Lead Pirate over Spartans”

Fernandez’s 4 TD’s Lead Pirate over Spartans”

Fernandez’s 4 TD’s Lead Pirate over Spartans”

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - Julian Fernandez rushed 155 yards and scored 4 touchdowns in a crucial district game leading the Pirates offensive charge last week in a crucial district game last Friday at home on Senior Night.“The Bernalillo win was a big one for us!,” said GHS head football coach Steve Brown.
Cibola Fishing Report – October 18–25

Cibola Fishing Report – October 18–25

Cibola Fishing Report – October 18–25

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Bluewater sees stronger trout reports after stockings Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. Bluewater Lake had a lively week as fall temperatures began to settle across Cibola County.One of the standout reports came from Isaiah Gurule, who caught his limit of trout within an hour using PowerBait.
The Grants High School Pirates dropped a close game to Moriarty (13-12) last week in a tough district match-up. They will play on the road against Bernalillo this week in another tough game.

The Grants High School Pirates dropped a close game to Moriarty (13-12) last week in a tough district match-up. They will play on the road against Bernalillo this week in another tough game.

Pintos 13 points best Pirates,13-12

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirates had a tough loss in a close district game to Moriarty last Friday in Moriarty.“The loss really stings,” said Grants High School head coach Steve Brown as he summed up the one points loss.
Rainfall over the past month has far exceeded typical levels across Cibola County, with most areas receiving between 150 percent and 300 percent of normal precipitation. Data from UC Merced/Drought.gov. Data valid Oct. 14, 2025, data accessed Oct. 17. Diego Lopez - CC

Rainfall over the past month has far exceeded typical levels across Cibola County, with most areas receiving between 150 percent and 300 percent of normal precipitation. Data from UC Merced/Drought.gov. Data valid Oct. 14, 2025, data accessed Oct. 17. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Fishing Report – October 11–17

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Fishing picked up slightly this week with some mild activity on the shoreline.Anglers reported SLOW to FAIR catfishing using hot dogs, especially near the rocky outcroppings and parkside drop-offs.