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The Grants High School Baseball Team is on top of their district with a big game on April 21st that could determine if they stay on top of their district. Currently the Pirates are 14-8, 5-0. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Baseball Team is on top of their district with a big game on April 21st that could determine if they stay on top of their district. Currently the Pirates are 14-8, 5-0. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates 5-0 in District Play

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirate baseball team is cooking with grease – they are the top team in district 5A with a 5-0 record in district play.
Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Grants High School Senior Signs with Midland University

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. -Grants High School celebrated senior Savannah Ortiz during a signing ceremony held April 20 at Grants High School. Ortiz will be attending Midland University in Nebraska, marking an exciting next step in her academic journey.

2026 Village of Milan T-Ball Registration

Village Of Milan
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
MILAN, N.M. - Registration for the 2026 season will take place April 1, 2026 - May 21, 2026, Mondays - Thursdays from 7:30am to 5:00pm at the Recreation/Rockin' 66 Express Building located at 407 Airport Road, Milan, NM 87021.T-Ball will take place during the months of June and July and is for...

Cibola Fishing Report – April 15 – April 21

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Mid-April has brought steady springtime activity across Cibola County’s local fishing spots, with wildlife sightings continuing at Bluewater Lake and the first notable “intown” catch report of the season at the Grants Riverwalk Pond.Angler reports suggest the trout bite is...
Boys of summer are sizzling with 8 wins in a row and a big 3-2 win over district rival, the Belen Eagles, last week. Currently the Grants High School Pirates Baseball Team is number 1 in district 5 4A with a record of 13-8 and 4-0. The team is ranked 9th in the maxpreps.com rankings and 9th in the NMPREPS.com coaches poll. . Franklin Romero - CC

Boys of summer are sizzling with 8 wins in a row and a big 3-2 win over district rival, the Belen Eagles, last week. Currently the Grants High School Pirates Baseball Team is number 1 in district 5 4A with a record of 13-8 and 4-0. The team is ranked 9th in the maxpreps.com rankings and 9th in the NMPREPS.com coaches poll. . Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Rising, Defeat Belen in Tight Game

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The boys of summer are sizzling with 8 wins in a row and defeating two competitive district teams in the past 2 weeks.
New Mexico United Navigates Early Season Tests While Strengthening Roster for 2026 Campaign

New Mexico United Navigates Early Season Tests While Strengthening Roster for 2026 Campaign

New Mexico United Navigates Early Season Tests While Strengthening Roster for 2026 Campaign

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The 2026 season has presented both promise and early challenges for New Mexico United, as the club continues to build chemistry, integrate new signings, and compete across multiple competitions in the opening weeks of the campaign.Following a dramatic 3– 2 home opening victory...

Cibola Fishing Report – April 7–April 14

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – While there weren’t confirmed fish catches reported to the Cibola Citizen this week, the Bluewater Lake delivered in wildlife sightings.Bluewater LakeNo fish catches were reported to the Cibola Citizen during the April 7–14 window, though several visitors reported success...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – April 7–13

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Early April conditions continue to show limited change in Cibola County’s water outlook, with Bluewater Lake gradually declining, the Rio San Jose holding steady, and precipitation forecasts pointing toward another relatively dry week.With the winter snow season now behind the...