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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

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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!
Estevan Barela, a 2026 Grants High School graduate celebrates with his team, ABA, after qualifying to play in the Connie Mack World Series to be held later this summer. Franklin Romero - CC

Estevan Barela, a 2026 Grants High School graduate celebrates with his team, ABA, after qualifying to play in the Connie Mack World Series to be held later this summer. Franklin Romero - CC

Barela Off to Connie Mack World Series–then to Cowboys

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The 250th 4th of July went off with a sky full of fireworks, and for one local resident a dream came true with a bat full of hits and a glove full of catches.
Pirate Football Hosted 7 on 7

Pirate Football Hosted 7 on 7

Pirate Football Hosted 7 on 7

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Football Team hosted a recent 7 on 7 with Miyamura and Laguna-Acoma last week. GHS head football coach Gene Riedinger said of the four games that were played, “We played well – we improved and everybody played – we had a varsity and JV team.
The Grants High School Boys Soccer Team is hard at work honing their skills this summer as the prepare for the upcoming season. GHS head coach John Malcolm said, 'I am looking forward to our season.' Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Boys Soccer Team is hard at work honing their skills this summer as the prepare for the upcoming season. GHS head coach John Malcolm said, 'I am looking forward to our season.' Franklin Romero - CC

Malcolm Instilling his Vision

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - Second year head coach John Malcolm, who has been involved with Pirate boys soccer for over 6 years, feels this year the team is buying into his vision.“They are coming together —starting to see the vision that I have been instilling,” he said.
Shaun Sanchez second year head coach of the Grants High School Girls Soccer Team is preparing to his team this summer to meet the upcoming 'challenges' when the season starts in August. GHS Media

Shaun Sanchez second year head coach of the Grants High School Girls Soccer Team is preparing to his team this summer to meet the upcoming 'challenges' when the season starts in August. GHS Media

Lady Pirates Rebuilding

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Lady Pirates soccer team has been busy rebuilding this summer in anticipation of a tough upcoming season.
The Grants High School Boys’ Basketball Team recently competed at the University of New Mexico Lobo team camp and were crowned champions in their division. 'We had a great summer competing in 3 team camps and finishing with a 11-7 record,' said GHS head boys basketball coach Landon Chavez of the summer basketball competitions. GHS Media

The Grants High School Boys’ Basketball Team recently competed at the University of New Mexico Lobo team camp and were crowned champions in their division. 'We had a great summer competing in 3 team camps and finishing with a 11-7 record,' said GHS head boys basketball coach Landon Chavez of the summer basketball competitions. GHS Media

GHS Boys Basketball Wraps Up Team Camps

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
GRANTS, N.M.The Grants High School Boys’ Basketball team recently wrapped up skill camps with a bang after winning the championship at the Lobo Camp last week at the University of New Mexico.