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The Lady Pirates basketball team has been busy working on skills, attending camps and hosting kids camps all summer in getting ready for next year's season. Recently they held a car wash as a fundraiser. Courtesy Photo

The Lady Pirates basketball team has been busy working on skills, attending camps and hosting kids camps all summer in getting ready for next year's season. Recently they held a car wash as a fundraiser. Courtesy Photo

Lady Pirates Beating the Heat on the Court

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Second year coach Jesi Mandagaran has had her team busy on the court this summer getting ready for next season.“We had effective open gym session–inegrating newcomers and getting some great fitness in while always working on individual skills,” said Mandagaran.
Jared Fishburn caught a tiger muskie using a spinnerbait on June 25. Courtesy Photo

Jared Fishburn caught a tiger muskie using a spinnerbait on June 25. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – June 24 to July 1, 2025

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Fishing roared back to life last week with solid action for tiger muskie.Anglers reported success using spinnerbaits, especially in the cooler hours of the morning and just before dusk.
Photo by Roger Siegmann

Photo by Roger Siegmann

Fishing Fly circa 1987

Roger Siegmann
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Recently, as I was rummaging through my cigar box turned treasure chest, and not looking for anything special, I happened upon a fishing fly that I had placed here years ago and had forgotten about.

GHS Fight Song

News Staff
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
All Hail all HailTo Dear Old Grants HighThe Pride of All the West(All the West)We’ll Sing Out the Story as WeYell Out the GloryOf the School We Love the Best(Love the Best)All Hail and All HailTo Dear Old Grants HighForever Will be True(Will be true)And We’ll All Extend EveryHeart and HandTo the...
Youth Sports Scores

Youth Sports Scores

Youth Sports Scores

Grants Recreation Department Facebook
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Acoma Warriors. 4-0 Gators 2-1 Pirates 2-1 Mariners. 2-2 Tigers. 2-2 Dream Slayers. 1-3 Wildcats. 1-3 Yankees. 1-39-12 Girls Softball Standings 6/20/25 Laguna Tigers I. 4-0 Bad Company. 4-1 Pink Venom. 2-1 Dragonflies. 1-3 Laguna Tigers II. 1-3 Lady Sluggers.
This chart shows the steady drop in Bluewater Lake’s water level from early April to late June 2025. The lake’s volume has fallen from over 10,000 acre-feet in April to just under 7,830 acre-feet as of June 23. As temperatures rise and drought conditions persist, monitoring lake elevation is important for anglers, boaters, and state officials alike. Courtesy Photo

This chart shows the steady drop in Bluewater Lake’s water level from early April to late June 2025. The lake’s volume has fallen from over 10,000 acre-feet in April to just under 7,830 acre-feet as of June 23. As temperatures rise and drought conditions persist, monitoring lake elevation is important for anglers, boaters, and state officials alike. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – June 14–20

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Trout Fishers Were the Winner this WeekAnglers continue to find success at Bluewater Lake this week, especially those using PowerBait, which has proven to be a top performer for hungry trout.
Young golfers gather at the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course in Grants for the annual Kids 4 Golf Clinic, hosted by staff and volunteers to teach the fundamentals of the game and share a love of the sport.

Young golfers gather at the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course in Grants for the annual Kids 4 Golf Clinic, hosted by staff and volunteers to teach the fundamentals of the game and share a love of the sport.

Young golfers gather at the Coyote Del Malpais Golf Course in Grants for the annual Kids 4 Golf Clinic, hosted by staff and volunteers to teach the fundamentals of the game and share a love of the sport.

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Students Join Former Pros for All-Star Football Camp at GHSStudents from across Cibola County gathered at Grants High School earlier this month for the football portion of the 22nd Annual DYFL All-Star Weekend, hosted by the Grants/Milan Rotary Foundation.
Kai Sandoval battled and caught two catfish using worms on June 7. Courtesy Photo

Kai Sandoval battled and caught two catfish using worms on June 7. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – June 5 – 13

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The action on Bluewater Lake continued this past week, with anglers reporting fair to good success on catfish and tiger muskie—a sign that early summer conditions are reshaping the bite.Those casting from shore found worms to be the go-to bait for catfish, particularly in warmer afternoon hours.