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The Grants High School Lady’s Basketball team received a 13 seed and will play on the road against the 4th seed the Hope Christian Huskies (23-6, 7-1). They will play this Friday at Hope High School at 6pm. Courtesy Photo

The Grants High School Lady’s Basketball team received a 13 seed and will play on the road against the 4th seed the Hope Christian Huskies (23-6, 7-1). They will play this Friday at Hope High School at 6pm. Courtesy Photo

13 Seed Lady Pirates Face Hope

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. March Madness is working its madness like the devil down in Georgia this year.
GHS Boys 15th Seed

GHS Boys 15th Seed

GHS Boys 15th Seed

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School boys basketball team received a 15th seed to the NUSENDA boys 4A state basketball tournament and will travel this Saturday to play district rival and the number one seeded team the Highland Hornets (234, 8-0).The Pirates who played Highland two times earlier in...
The Laguna-Acoma girls basketball team were crown district champs after defeating Ramah 60-28 last week. They received a four seed in the NUSENDA state 2A girls basketball tournament and will host Legacy Academy (17-10, 80) this Friday at 6 PM at 'The Nest'. Courtesy Photos

The Laguna-Acoma girls basketball team were crown district champs after defeating Ramah 60-28 last week. They received a four seed in the NUSENDA state 2A girls basketball tournament and will host Legacy Academy (17-10, 80) this Friday at 6 PM at 'The Nest'. Courtesy Photos

The Laguna-Acoma

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Laguna-Acoma
Coaches of the Year

Coaches of the Year

Coaches of the Year

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
LAGUNA/ACOMA, N.M. - L-A girls basketball head coach Jolynn Martinez (L) was named the prestigious Coach of the Year for district 1 2A girls’ basketball.Martinez was very flattered to receive the award.

Cibola Fishing Report – February 25 – March 3

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - As February turned into March, fishing in Cibola County took another step toward spring.Bluewater Lake is OPEN and ICE-FREE, which is the biggest practical change from earlier in the season, and even when reported catches were limited, anglers were back on the water casting...
Courtesy Photos

Courtesy Photos

Pirate Wrestling at NMAA

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Franklin Romero, Sports CorrespondentGRANTS, N.M. - A total of 13 boys and girls participated in the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) state wrestling tournament this past weekend for the GHS Pirates wrestling team.Antonio DeVargas lost (11-4) by a fall at 2:07 to Jesus Olvera of Deming in...

Game Commission Reform Bill Becomes Law

James Mccook
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
After unanimous votes in both chambers, legislation will create a new removal process for the State Wildlife Commission SANTA FE, N.M. – Feb. 19, 2026 – Today wildlife advocates issued the following statement after SB104 was enshrined into law.
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Sponsored By Tom Fitzsimmons State Farm Insurance
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
This week's Athletes of the Week are Antonio DeVargas who placed fifth in 4A in the 215-pound weight class and Paizlyn Turley who placed sixth in the 135-pound weight class at the NMAA state wrestling tournament held this past weekend.