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Gabriel Figueroa (above right) caught a 48-inch tiger muskie using Garlic PowerBait on April 15. “Surprisingly, I caught him with 10-pound mono, a No. 6 hook and PowerBait,” he said. “I fought him for four minutes before I got him on shore.” Courtesy Photo

Gabriel Figueroa (above right) caught a 48-inch tiger muskie using Garlic PowerBait on April 15. “Surprisingly, I caught him with 10-pound mono, a No. 6 hook and PowerBait,” he said. “I fought him for four minutes before I got him on shore.” Courtesy Photo

Fishing Report – April 23 – 28

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Trout Action Good, Tiger Muskie Bite Slows at Bluewater LakeDiego Lopez, EditorSpring fishing remains lively at Bluewater Lake, although conditions are beginning to show the subtle shifts of late April.
Take me out to the ball game! The Pirate baseball team is sitting in second place in the state standings just behind Artesia (14-6-0). The Pirates just came off a 5-2 district win of the Valencia High School (913, 1-4) last week. In this file photo pitcher senior Niko Young shows off his talent at the mound. Franklin Romero - CC

Take me out to the ball game! The Pirate baseball team is sitting in second place in the state standings just behind Artesia (14-6-0). The Pirates just came off a 5-2 district win of the Valencia High School (913, 1-4) last week. In this file photo pitcher senior Niko Young shows off his talent at the mound. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Beat Valencia, 5-2

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
“We played well enough to win but still haven’t put it all together yet,” said Grants High School head baseball coach Mike Furbee about the Pirates district win last week over Valencia High School (9-13,1-4) a team they handily defeated 251 on April 1.
Pirate Tennis Swinging Forward

Pirate Tennis Swinging Forward

Pirate Tennis Swinging Forward

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent The Grants High School girls’ and boys’ tennis team were in home action as they hosted St. Pius (5-5, 3-1) last Wednesday. The Lady Pirates 5-6, 3-3 lost 8-1 to St. Pius. The GHS boys’ tennis team are currently 3-9, 2-4 after their 7-2 loss to St.
Bluewater Lake elevation continues a gradual seasonal decline, falling from 10,280 acre-feet on April 1 to 10,030 acre-feet by April 21, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Despite the dip, water levels remain sufficient for active spring fishing and shoreline access. Courtesy Photo

Bluewater Lake elevation continues a gradual seasonal decline, falling from 10,280 acre-feet on April 1 to 10,030 acre-feet by April 21, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Despite the dip, water levels remain sufficient for active spring fishing and shoreline access. Courtesy Photo

Fishing Report – April 17 – 23

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Trout Action Steady, Tiger Muskie Active at Bluewater LakeSpring fishing remains productive at Bluewater Lake, with anglers reporting fair to good trout action and a noticeable uptick in tiger muskie activity.
The Grants High School Pirates are now ranked second in the state, just behind Artesia High School (11-6, 0-0) after defeating district rival, the Belen Eagles, on April 11 by a score of 3-2. Currently the Pirates are 12-5, 3-1 and 2nd in district 5 4A just behind St. Pius 10-11, 3-0. In this file photo, junior pitcher Estevan Barela on the mound at a recent home game. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Pirates are now ranked second in the state, just behind Artesia High School (11-6, 0-0) after defeating district rival, the Belen Eagles, on April 11 by a score of 3-2. Currently the Pirates are 12-5, 3-1 and 2nd in district 5 4A just behind St. Pius 10-11, 3-0. In this file photo, junior pitcher Estevan Barela on the mound at a recent home game. Franklin Romero - CC

Barela Slugs and Pitches Pirates over Belen, 3-2

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Picture this — it’s the top of the seventh inning, with the game tied 2-2 in a tough district game, and Grants High School junior Estevan Barela drills a hit to the fence to score the winning RBI.Picture perfect—does not get much better than that for some prep baseball action.
Jenna Gurule of the Grants High School Lady’s Track Team practices here technique. The GHS track season is picking up steam as the state track and field championship is only a month away. Franklin Romero - CC

Jenna Gurule of the Grants High School Lady’s Track Team practices here technique. The GHS track season is picking up steam as the state track and field championship is only a month away. Franklin Romero - CC

Jenna Gurule

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Jenna Gurule of the Grants High School Lady’s Track Team practices here technique. The GHS track season is picking up steam as the state track and field championship is only a month away.
Donkey Basketball

Donkey Basketball

Donkey Basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
On Wednesday April 9, City of Grants Police Department joined forces with members of the City of Grants Fire and Rescue, the Village of Milan Police Department, and the City of Grants Council to participate in a Donkey Basketball event.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
This week's Athlete of the Week is Estevan Barela who knocked in the winning run against Belen High School last week in a tough district baseball game where the Pirates won 3-2. Barela also pitched a pheromonal game against Belen where he had 13 strikeouts.
Chance Benton, a teen cancer survivor from Albuquerque, caught seven trout and this tiger muskie using hot dogs and worms on April 3. “He played hooky from work,” Stacey Turpen said. “Beautiful lake, beautiful time and well worth the day off.” Courtesy Photo

Chance Benton, a teen cancer survivor from Albuquerque, caught seven trout and this tiger muskie using hot dogs and worms on April 3. “He played hooky from work,” Stacey Turpen said. “Beautiful lake, beautiful time and well worth the day off.” Courtesy Photo

Fishing Report – April 9 – 16

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Trout and Tiger Muskie Biting Big at BluewaterCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Spring fishing is in full swing at Bluewater Lake, where anglers are reeling in impressive hauls of both rainbow trout and the elusive tiger muskie.