Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week
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Athlete of the Week
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Sports
Pirates and Hawks Close Out 2024–25 Athletic Year
Pirates and Hawks Close Out 2024–25 Athletic Year
Diego Lopez, Editor
As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, New Mexico’s high school athletes have left their mark on courts, fields, and tracks across the state — and Cibola County’s own student-athletes were right there in the fight.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Melonas GHS Athlete of the Year
Melonas GHS Athlete of the Year
Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
“I was ready for whatever came my way,” said recently graduated Grants High School senior Boudy Melonas when asked to sum up his high school sports playing career. Students play for a variety of reasons, Melonas, plays for adrenaline. That’s right a good old fashioned adrenaline rush.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Athlete of the Week
Athlete of the Week
Sponsored By Tom Fitzsimmons State Farm Insurance
This week's Athlete of the Week is Suri Kiyite who played for the Lady Pirates. She showed strong leadership and great rebounding for the Lady Pirates.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Owen Silva caught a 23-inch Rainbow Trout at Bluewater Lake on May 24, 2025. Standing in the picture with his Tata and Nana. Courtesy Photo
Cibola Fishing Report – May 27 – June 3
Diego Lopez, Editor
Late May Brings Big Trout and Bigger Smiles at BluewaterAs May gave way to June, Bluewater Lake continued to deliver memorable trout catches— even as stocking slowed and water levels dropped.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Senior Andres Lazos (22) powers through a tackle to score a rushing touchdown, igniting celebration from teammates, coaches, and fans on the sideline. The Pirates defeated Moriarty 19–6 in the 2024 homecoming game—one of the season’s most memorable moments. Franklin Romero - CC
Pirates Wrap Up 2024–2025
Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
The GHS boys and girls’ sports programs wrapped up their season and another year in Cibola County Sports heads off to the sunset.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Bluewater Lake: Charles Cissna caught a trout using Salmon Peach Glitter PowerBait as part of a trip for the Albuquerque North Valley Senior Fishing Club on May 19. The group caught 19 fish in total, with most measuring between 14-16 inches long. Courtesy Photo
Cibola Fishing Report – May 20 – 27
Diego Lopez, Editor
Trout Season Slows, but Stories Keep Reeling in at BluewaterFishing for trout at Bluewater Lake has started to taper off as water temperatures rise and fish settle deeper into the lake. Anglers reported slow to fair action this past week, with Salmon Peach Glitter PowerBait offering the most luck.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Second baseman Estevan Barela with an out against St. Pius last week in the Nusenda 4A state baseball playoffs. Despite a rally in the 7th inning the Pirates lost in this quarter final game by 1 run for a 3rd time to St. Pius, 3-2. Franklin Romero - CC
Pirates Come Up Short at State, 3-2
Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
The Pirates for a third time this year, came up short (3-2) against St. Pius in the Nusenda 4-A baseball quarterfinal game this last Thursday in Albuquerque. This quarterfinal game was the most intense of the three matchups for its sheer importance.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Martinez Shines at State
News Staff
Junior Laila Martinez took the limelight in the 800-meters with a time of 2:13.65 to place first in that event. “I was very excited and very happy with the results,” said Martinez.“I had an off-season last year—it was hard on me–coming into this season it did help me to get mentally stronger.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Saniko Nunez caught three tiger muskie using Pautzke Fire Balls on May 7. Courtesy Photo
Cibola Fishing Report – May 14 – 19
Diego Lopez, Editor
Tiger Muskie Active as Boating Season Takes OffFishing at Bluewater Lake held strong this past week, especially for anglers targeting tiger muskie.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025