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Bluewater Lake water levels continued to drop through early May, falling from 10,280 acre-feet on April 1 to 9,439 acre-feet by May 12, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Despite the decline, access and spring fishing remain good. Courtesy Photo

Bluewater Lake water levels continued to drop through early May, falling from 10,280 acre-feet on April 1 to 9,439 acre-feet by May 12, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Despite the decline, access and spring fishing remain good. Courtesy Photo

Fishing Report – May 5 – 13

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Trout and Tiger Muskie Keep Anglers Busy at BluewaterFishing remained GOOD at Bluewater Lake throughout the past week, with anglers reporting success on both trout and tiger muskie.
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.”Aldaz indicated that last year the...
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.
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.
Cibola County Lightning Volleyball 13u

Cibola County Lightning Volleyball 13u

Cibola County Lightning Volleyball 13u

Daniel Garcia
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Cibola County Lightning is a team made up of student/athletes from Grants area, Laguna and Cubero.1st place at Rio Rancho Spring Fling 14u's (1st Pic) 2nd Place at Cactus Volleyball Club Spring Classic 15u'sTeam Members:Mariah Malonas Aubry Aragon Isabella copeland Martika Sanchez-Garcia Chase...
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. Pius' game obviously wasn’t the outcome we...
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.