Appeals Court Upholds State’s Elk Management Authority

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The New Mexico Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and the New Mexico State Game Commission in a lawsuit brought by Catron County landowners who argued the state’s management of elk damaged their private property.

United Building Momentum as Midseason Form Begins to Take Shape

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After an uneven start to the 2026 season, New Mexico United appears to be gaining momentum at just the right time.

Cibola Fishing Report – June 2 - June 8

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early June is when Cibola County’s fishing pattern starts to shift. This week’s reports fit that seasonal turn, with catfish showing as the bright spot at Bluewater and bluegill continuing to provide steady action at the Grants Riverwalk Pond.

Hunting Season Planning Begins for Cibola County Residents

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The first week of June may not feel like the heart of hunting season, but for many New Mexico hunters, this is when the real planning begins.

United Finding Its Identity as 2026 Season Reaches ucial Stretch

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As New Mexico United enters June with the season approaching its summer turning point, the Black & Yellow find themselves in a familiar position: battle- tested, still evolving, and very much in the fight within a crowded and competitive USL Championship Western Conference.

Cibola Fishing Report – May 26 - June 1

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As we close out May, the Cibola Fishing Report hits an important milestone: we now have roughly six months of weekly notes and local observations on the water, from winter ice at Bluewater to spring stocking and the start of fire restrictions.

United Building Momentum as Midseason Form Begins to Take Shape

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After a difficult start to the 2026 campaign, New Mexico United appears to be finding its footing as the season moves deeper into spring, combining improved defensive play with late-match resilience that has become a hallmark of the club in recent years.

Emergency Safety Maintenance Closes All Fields at Candelaria Sports Complex This Week

GRANTS, N.M. – All fields at the Candelaria Sports Complex, also known locally as Wells Park, are closed this week for emergency safety maintenance, according to a public notice issued by city officials.The closure runs from Tuesday, May 26, through Friday, May 29.

Illegal Harvest

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - The day before muzzleloader season opened, a hunter scouting for mule deer made a stunning discovery through his spotting scope. He observed the buck of a lifetime and then moments later, its illegal harvest.