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Diego Lopez - CC

Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Fishing Report – September 14–20

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Diego Lopez, EditorBLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – As summer comes to an end and early signs of fall begin to stir across the high desert, fishing at Bluewater Lake has entered a quiet stretch.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
This week's Athletes of the Week is : Laila Martinez, a senior on the Grants High School Pirate Cross Country team; and Cardenio Chavez, a wide receiver with the GHS Pirate Football team. Laila took first place in the at the Presteguis Rio Rancho Jamboree with a time of 21:13.0.

CIBOLA COUNTY SPORTS ROUND-UP

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Volleyball Team is 5-6 after two recent losses: On September 9 they lost to Bernalillo 3-2 (12-25, 2522, 17-25, 25-18, 18-20), and then lost 3-0 (2525,25-20,25-150). Next up for the Pirates will be Del Norte (1-5) on the road on September 17.
LAMS Volleyball Shines

LAMS Volleyball Shines

LAMS Volleyball Shines

News Staff
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. - The Los Alamitos Middle School 7th-grade volleyball team captured 1st place at the Eagle Ridge Tournament, capping a standout weekend of disciplined play and teamfirst energy.
The Grants High School Pirates handily defeated the Espanola Sundevils 54-0 last week to improve to 31. They will host Kirtland Central (1-3) this Friday at the Port of the Pirates in their next game. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Pirates handily defeated the Espanola Sundevils 54-0 last week to improve to 31. They will host Kirtland Central (1-3) this Friday at the Port of the Pirates in their next game. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Storm Espanola 54-0

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The fourth game of the season for the Grants High School Pirates was almost over as fast as it started, however, mother nature had a thing or two to say about that. A mini tornado, hail and lightning postponed the game after the Pirates went up 26 in the first quarter.
Here is the updated Bluewater Lake elevation chart, showing the steady decline from over 10,000 acre-feet in March to just 4,985 acre-feet as of September 12, 2025. Diego Lopez - CC

Here is the updated Bluewater Lake elevation chart, showing the steady decline from over 10,000 acre-feet in March to just 4,985 acre-feet as of September 12, 2025. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Fishing Report – September 7–13

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY Fishing activity at Bluewater Lake has slowed in recent weeks, with no new reports submitted to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish as of mid-September.
Pirates over Dexter, 44-22

Pirates over Dexter, 44-22

Pirates over Dexter, 44-22

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
GRANTS - NM The Pirates earned their second “W” of the season after defeating high scoring Dexter on the road this past weekend.“The defense rose to the challenge,” said GHS head football coach Steve Brown.
The chart illustrates the full trajectory of the lake’s dramatic seasonal drawdown— falling from over 10,000 acre-feet in early spring to just 5,065 acre-feet by early September. Diego Lopez - CC

The chart illustrates the full trajectory of the lake’s dramatic seasonal drawdown— falling from over 10,000 acre-feet in early spring to just 5,065 acre-feet by early September. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Fishing Report – August 31 to September 6

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY As Labor Day weekend arrives and students settle into the new school year, fishing activity has slowed across Cibola County, with no new reports coming in from Bluewater Lake or Grants Riverwalk Park.

Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon Gears Up for 43rd Year

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. — The wait is over. Registration is officially open for the 43rd Annual Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon — one of the most unique endurance races in the country. The beloved “Quad” will once again challenge athletes to bike, run, ski, and snowshoe their way up and down Mt.