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Bluewater Lake elevation from April to August 2025 shows a steady seasonal decline, dropping from over 10,000 acre-feet in early spring to just 5,816 acre-feet by mid-August. The sustained drawdown reflects ongoing drought, evaporation, and limited inflow across the summer season. Diego Lopez - CC

Bluewater Lake elevation from April to August 2025 shows a steady seasonal decline, dropping from over 10,000 acre-feet in early spring to just 5,816 acre-feet by mid-August. The sustained drawdown reflects ongoing drought, evaporation, and limited inflow across the summer season. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Fishing Report – August 10–16

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
It was another slow week at Bluewater Lake, as anglers reported little success with even the most time-tested baits.From worms to PowerBait, chicken liver to hot dogs and shrimp— nothing seemed to turn the bite on.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
This week's Athlete of the Week isLaila Martinez of the Grants High School Cross Country Team. Laila is a senior and top athletic performer for the Pirates.
Franklin Romero - CC

Franklin Romero - CC

Pirate Football To Scrimmage Thursday

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The GHS football team will test their talents this Thursday as they travel to Santa Rosa High School to scrimmage just before the start of the regular season.“Our focus over most of the summer was getting bigger, faster and stronger,” said GHS head coach Steve Brown.“Most positions have been locked...
Mounted Guillotine Does it for Valdez

Mounted Guillotine Does it for Valdez

Mounted Guillotine Does it for Valdez

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Last Saturday night in Duke City, Revel Abq was the place to be.Revel could have been mistaken for a Roman gladiator pit, as hundreds of MMA fans packed the sold-out venue and surrounded the cage for Fight Night 40.In his amateur debut, San Rafael native son, Dion Valdez, representing Grants and...

GHS August Football Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
AUG 22 - 7 PMGrants Pirates @ Miyamura PatriotsAUG 23 – 10 AM Miyamura Patriots @ Grants Pirates AUG 29 - 7 PMSt. Pius Sartans @ Grants Pirates