Sports

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – July 22–28

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Monsoons bring active weather to Cibola in late July CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – One week can tell two very different stories about water in western New Mexico.Across Cibola County, repeated rounds of monsoon thunderstorms prompted flood watches, flash flood warnings, road washouts and localized flooding...
Kristl Walker landed a tiger muskie while on a camping trip on July 11, using nothing more than a hot dog for bait. Courtesy Photos

Kristl Walker landed a tiger muskie while on a camping trip on July 11, using nothing more than a hot dog for bait. Courtesy Photos

Cibola Fishing Report – July 21–28

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Fishing continued at Bluewater Lake this week, with boats on the water Saturday and at least one reported muskie catch. New Mexico State Parks has posted that algae is present in the water and that visitors should swim or recreate at their own risk.
Emmett Serensits Courtesy Photo

Emmett Serensits Courtesy Photo

Goatheads Continue Building Inaugural Roster Ahead of October Debut

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — The New Mexico Goatheads are no longer just a logo, a schedule date and a promise of professional hockey’s return.The state’s new ECHL franchise has begun building its first roster and coaching staff ahead of its inaugural 2026-27 season, announcing its first wave of players and...
The Candelaria Sports Complex sign stands off Sakelares Boulevard in Grants. The Grants Recreation Department is preparing for the upcoming school year after updates to fencing and lighting for public safety purposes. Diego Lopez - CC

The Candelaria Sports Complex sign stands off Sakelares Boulevard in Grants. The Grants Recreation Department is preparing for the upcoming school year after updates to fencing and lighting for public safety purposes. Diego Lopez - CC

You’ll Know Me When I Come Through Your Town

Wesley Allen
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
New Mexico Author to Embark on Epic 38,000-Mile Pan-American Journey in Vintage 1952 Chrysler New Yorker. THOREAU, N.M. — While most people look at a 74-year-old classic car and see a museum piece, Thoreau resident and author Wesley J. Allen sees a vessel for an adventure of a lifetime.
Children climb a playground rope structure beyond the outfield fence during a Little League game in Grants, N.M., on Thursday, July 9, 2026. While the action unfolds on the field, siblings and friends enjoy the evening at the park. PHOTOS by Jay Langford, AJJ Student Jounralist

Children climb a playground rope structure beyond the outfield fence during a Little League game in Grants, N.M., on Thursday, July 9, 2026. While the action unfolds on the field, siblings and friends enjoy the evening at the park. PHOTOS by Jay Langford, AJJ Student Jounralist

City of Grants Highlights Safety, Upgrades at Candelaria Sports Complex

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – The Candelaria Sports Complex is open and active again, with Grants Recreation baseball games underway as city leaders point to recent improvements and a broader push to upgrade parks across Grants.During a July 14 visit to the complex with Grants Mayor Erik Garcia, he pointed to...
NMSP takes first place in Grants Battle of the Badges Bull Riding Event

NMSP takes first place in Grants Battle of the Badges Bull Riding Event

NMSP takes first place in Grants Battle of the Badges Bull Riding Event

Nmsp
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - Congratulations to New Mexico State Police Sergeant Edward Archie for taking first place in the Annual Grants Wild West Rodeo Battle of the Badges bull riding competition over the Fourth of July weekend in Grants, NM!Competing against officers from the Milan Police Department, Grants...