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Erwin Sice and Ninja caught a golden-colored rainbow trout using worms on July 26. “We always have a great time whether we’re lucky or not,” Erwin said. Courtesy Photo

Erwin Sice and Ninja caught a golden-colored rainbow trout using worms on July 26. “We always have a great time whether we’re lucky or not,” Erwin said. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – July 25–August 2

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Fishing has entered its quietest phase of the summer at Bluewater Lake, as trout activity slowed once again this week.Anglers using Power-Bait reported little success, and shoreline action overall was subdued.
Reeled in: A fishing story….2019

Reeled in: A fishing story….2019

Reeled in: A fishing story….2019

Roger Siegmann
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
This adventure started the summer of 2019 in Horca, Colorado where we were camping and fishing with our daughters Elisa and Regina, son-in-law Tim, and granddaughters Isabella 9, Mia 7, Lila 3, Nora 5, and Autumn 1.
Baseball Putting in Work over Summer

Baseball Putting in Work over Summer

Baseball Putting in Work over Summer

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Grants High School Pirate Baseball Team has been busy this summer conditioning and preparing for next season.“We have been mostly focusing on the weight room and the strength part of our offseason,” said GHS head coach Mike Furbee.“We are starting to amp up our throwing and field work as we...
Water levels steadily declined from over 10,000 acre-feet in early spring to just over 6,400 acre-feet by late July, reflecting seasonal drawdown due to evaporation, water demand, and drought conditions. Courtesy Photo

Water levels steadily declined from over 10,000 acre-feet in early spring to just over 6,400 acre-feet by late July, reflecting seasonal drawdown due to evaporation, water demand, and drought conditions. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – July 18-24

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Fishing quieted down a bit at Bluewater Lake this week, with few angler reports and no photos submitted.Trout fishing was slow but overall ranked FAIR, with PowerBait producing only minimal bites.
A mature channel catfish, commonly stocked in New Mexico’s warm-water ponds. Known for their whiskered appearance and strong fight, these bottomdwelling fish thrive in summer conditions and are a favorite among local anglers. Courtesy Photo

A mature channel catfish, commonly stocked in New Mexico’s warm-water ponds. Known for their whiskered appearance and strong fight, these bottomdwelling fish thrive in summer conditions and are a favorite among local anglers. Courtesy Photo

Stocked for Success

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Inside Cibola’s 2025 Fish Releases CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — As the sun climbs higher and the shoreline at Bluewater Lake draws farther back with each dry summer week, one thing remains clear: the fish are still biting, and it’s thanks in large part to a busy and strategic fish stocking season across...
4-H Archery Team Makes History

4-H Archery Team Makes History

4-H Archery Team Makes History

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Cibola County has gained recognition for its Grants 4-H Recurve Archery team’s achievements that made local history.James Ward, a two-time State Champion, Ralph Ortega, a three-time State Champion and two-time high point individual, Brandi Bassett, a two-time State Champion, and Jayden Patcigo, a...
Old school meets new school as the Grants High School softball team hosted an Alumni game earlier this summer. “It was a big success,” said GHS head coach Victor Aldaz. Franklin Romero - CC

Old school meets new school as the Grants High School softball team hosted an Alumni game earlier this summer. “It was a big success,” said GHS head coach Victor Aldaz. Franklin Romero - CC

Summer of Softball

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Take me out to the ballgame!