11th Ranked Pirates over St. Pius, 57-46

GRANTS, N.M. - “Getting our first district win is always a positive– especially when it’s St. Pius,” said GHS boys head coach Landon Chavez.“We hadn’t beat them in 9 matchups leading up to last Friday night.

NMAA ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME ‘CLASS OF 2026’

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - The New Mexico Activities Association, in conjunction with the NMAA Hall of Fame Committee, announces the Class of 2026 for induction into the NMAA Hall of Fame.

Grants High School Football Coach Resigns

Franklin Romero, Sports CorrespondentGRANTS, N.M. - Through a social media post, Grants High School head football coach Steve Brown officially resigned last week as head coach.

Cibola Fishing Report – Jan. 21 – 27

Diego Lopez, EditorGRANTS, N.M. - As January wraps up, winter fishing in Cibola County continues to be defined by solid opportunities for trout.Bluewater LakeThe most recent fishing report from Bluewater Lake State Park was received Jan. 15.

United Fortifies Back Line and Goal with Two Key Signings Ahead of 2026 Season

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – With the 2026 USL Championship season fast approaching, New Mexico United has added two more pieces to its ever-evolving puzzle, announcing the signings of defender Maliek Howell and goalkeeper Raiko Arozarena.

Fourth Ranked Lady Hawks Poised to Make a Run at Districts

GRANTS, N.M. - Heading east in Cibola County to the “nest”, the Laguna-Acoma High School Lady Hawks are currently 11-4 and ranked fourth in 2A.“We have been really working hard in practice and during games to improve on our mistakes,” said Lady Hawk head coach Jolynn Martinez.

11th Ranked Lady Pirates 11-7 on Eve of Districts

GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Lady Pirates are having a winning season of their own at 11-7 and currently ranked 11th in 4A they are ready to open up their district season.

Athlete of the Week

This week's Athlete of the Week is Cardenio Chavez, 20, a senior on the Grants High School boys’ basketball team. Cardenio, a senior, has been a leader, tireless player and an athletic force for the team helping the Pirate success this season

Cibola Fishing Report – Jan. 13 – 20

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Winter fishing continued across Cibola County during the Jan. 13–20 period, with Bluewater Lake remaining under a boating closure due to ice at the ramp, while Grants’ Riverwalk Pond received another trout stocking to keep intown fishing opportunities fresh.