Sports

Cibola Fishing Report – April 28 – May 5

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BLUEWATER, N.M. – As April turned into May, fishing in Cibola County continued its steady spring pace—good enough to keep anglers coming back, even as the big story at Bluewater remains dry conditions and safety heading into fire season.
Pirates Dominate Highland

Pirates Dominate Highland

Pirates Dominate Highland

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. “We went in with the goal of finishing the game in 5 innings and we played just enough to get it done,” said GHS head basebal. coach Mike Furbee.The Pirates handily defeated the Hornets 11-1. Highland scored their sole run in the first inning leading the Pirates 1-0.

Cibola County Sports Round-Up

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Lady Tennis team is district champion and cemented their status defeating district opponent Miyamura last week 9-0. Number 1 in singles, Emma Munson defeated Isseca Situ 6-4, 4-6, 10-3. Number 2 Marli Prendergast defeated Tatum Cowboy 76, (7-3), 6-1.
Bluewater Village resident Kristine Simonson reported seeing a bald eagle over Bluewater Lake on April 24. Photo by Eric Brinn

Bluewater Village resident Kristine Simonson reported seeing a bald eagle over Bluewater Lake on April 24. Photo by Eric Brinn

Cibola Fishing Report – April 15 – April 27

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. - Late April brought steady spring activity at both Bluewater Lake and the Grants Riverwalk Pond, with more people getting outside, more youth fishing in town, and wildlife sightings continuing to be part of the Bluewater experience.
The Grants High School Baseball Team is on top of their district with a big game on April 21st that could determine if they stay on top of their district. Currently the Pirates are 14-8, 5-0. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Baseball Team is on top of their district with a big game on April 21st that could determine if they stay on top of their district. Currently the Pirates are 14-8, 5-0. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates 5-0 in District Play

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirate baseball team is cooking with grease – they are the top team in district 5A with a 5-0 record in district play. The Pirates also are 9th in the state rankings and jumped to 8th place in the nmovertimesporots.com coaches poll.
Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. -Grants High School celebrated senior Savannah Ortiz during a signing ceremony held April 20 at Grants High School. Ortiz will be attending Midland University in Nebraska, marking an exciting next step in her academic journey.