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The GHS softball team wrapped up their season 14-10,3-5. They lost to district rival, the lady Eagles of Belen (14-12,6-2) by a score of 18-6. No Franklin Romero - CC

The GHS softball team wrapped up their season 14-10,3-5. They lost to district rival, the lady Eagles of Belen (14-12,6-2) by a score of 18-6. No Franklin Romero - CC

Lady Pirates Finish with Best Season in 18 Years

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
“It was a truly memorable season for the Lady Pirates—we came into this year with a different mindset,” said GHS Lady Pirate softball head coach Victor Aldaz.“It was a mindset to compete.”Aldaz added, “We had some really good games and some where we struggled.
Elias Maes holds up one of his rainbow trout after reaching his limit on April 26 at Bluewater Lake. Kastmasters and Rapalas proved to be the winning combination for this successful morning outing. Courtesy Photo

Elias Maes holds up one of his rainbow trout after reaching his limit on April 26 at Bluewater Lake. Kastmasters and Rapalas proved to be the winning combination for this successful morning outing. Courtesy Photo

Fishing Report – April 28 – May 5

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Trout Still Active as Bluewater Lake Levels DropTrout fishing remains steady at Bluewater Lake, though lake levels continue their seasonal decline heading into May. Anglers reported good action throughout the past week, with PowerBait, Kastmasters, and Rapalas producing solid results.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
This week’s Athletes of the Week are members of the Cibola county 4H-Club who placed first in the Air Rifle High Point Team are from L to R: James Ward, Hannah Ward, Coach Damon Landshoot, William Ward and Michael Gifford.
Los Alamitos Track Runner Runs his Best PR in the 1600-Meter Run

Los Alamitos Track Runner Runs his Best PR in the 1600-Meter Run

Los Alamitos Track Runner Runs his Best PR in the 1600-Meter Run

Aaron Pino
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Nathaniel Saltclah a 8th grader at Los Alamitos Middle School ran his best PR in the 1600 meters at Crownpoint Middle School track meet yesterday. Nathaniel ran a 5:02 and hoping to run a sub 5 minute mile, his first meet in March, Nathaniel ran a 5:23.
Pirates Come Up Short, 2-1

Pirates Come Up Short, 2-1

Pirates Come Up Short, 2-1

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
If ever there was a close one, it was this past April 22, our very own Grants High School Pirates baseball team, was unable to seal the deal and defeat visiting district rival, the St. Pius Sartans in a nail biter that ended with a 2-1 score.“The St.
Los Alamitos Track Ends on Positive

Los Alamitos Track Ends on Positive

Los Alamitos Track Ends on Positive

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Diego Lopez, EditorThe last meet of the season for Los Alamitos Middle School students came on a day that had nice weather and triumph for the local middle schoolers. The Lady Buccaneers team took first place and the Boys team took fourth place.
Gabriel Figueroa (above right) caught a 48-inch tiger muskie using Garlic PowerBait on April 15. “Surprisingly, I caught him with 10-pound mono, a No. 6 hook and PowerBait,” he said. “I fought him for four minutes before I got him on shore.” Courtesy Photo

Gabriel Figueroa (above right) caught a 48-inch tiger muskie using Garlic PowerBait on April 15. “Surprisingly, I caught him with 10-pound mono, a No. 6 hook and PowerBait,” he said. “I fought him for four minutes before I got him on shore.” Courtesy Photo

Fishing Report – April 23 – 28

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Trout Action Good, Tiger Muskie Bite Slows at Bluewater LakeDiego Lopez, EditorSpring fishing remains lively at Bluewater Lake, although conditions are beginning to show the subtle shifts of late April.
Take me out to the ball game! The Pirate baseball team is sitting in second place in the state standings just behind Artesia (14-6-0). The Pirates just came off a 5-2 district win of the Valencia High School (913, 1-4) last week. In this file photo pitcher senior Niko Young shows off his talent at the mound. Franklin Romero - CC

Take me out to the ball game! The Pirate baseball team is sitting in second place in the state standings just behind Artesia (14-6-0). The Pirates just came off a 5-2 district win of the Valencia High School (913, 1-4) last week. In this file photo pitcher senior Niko Young shows off his talent at the mound. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Beat Valencia, 5-2

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
“We played well enough to win but still haven’t put it all together yet,” said Grants High School head baseball coach Mike Furbee about the Pirates district win last week over Valencia High School (9-13,1-4) a team they handily defeated 251 on April 1.