Cibola Fishing Report – June 16 – 22

988 Tiger Muskie Released to Bluewater Lake, New Statues Near Riverwalk BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Bluewater Lake’s summer story continues to be a mix of steady fishing opportunity, low-water concerns and long-term investment in the lake’s tiger muskie population.

New Mexico Goatheads Announce Zack Stortini as First Head Coach in Team History

RIO RANCHO, N.M. - The New Mexico Goatheads announced today that Zack Stortini has been named the first head coach in franchise history ahead of the organization’s inaugural 2026–27 season.Stortini brings more than a decade of professional hockey experience as both a player and coach to New Mexico.

Mexican Gray Wolves in Western New Mexico

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – The Mexican gray wolf is a major wildlife issue for western New Mexico as herds steadily grow.For years, most of the debate over the endangered wolf has centered in Catron County, the Gila National Forest and eastern Arizona.

NMAA Eligibilty Changes To Go Into Effect for 2026-2027 School Year

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Starting with the 2026-2027 school year, students may now transfer schools without penalty and be immediately eligible at the school of their choice on a first transfer (home school/charter school statutes still apply as do recruitment and undue influence rules).

United Climbs into Top Five, Building Momentum Ahead of July 4 Showdown

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – After spending much of the early season finding consistency with a roster that featured significant offseason changes, New Mexico United appears to be hitting its stride as summer arrives.

Cibola Fishing Report – June 16 - June 22

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Bluewater Lake was packed this weekend, with lots of people, lots of campers and many visitors staying through Monday to enjoy time on the water.

Riedinger Readying Pirates

GRANTS, N.M. - Gene Riedinger, the newly minted Pirate head football coach, is “building” this summer as he and his staff work out next season’s players through their drills twice a day in preparation for the upcoming season.

New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Set To Induct Its Illustrious Class of 2025

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame is set to induct its distinguished class of 2025, celebrating five legendary figures who have left an indelible mark on the Land of Enchantment’s sports legacy on June 27th at the Clyde Hotel.

Court Sides With Game and Fish in Catron County Elk Lawsuit

Appeals court rules state not liable for damage caused by wild elk CATRON COUNTY, N.M. — A New Mexico Court of Appeals ruling could have major implications for ranchers, hunters and landowners across Western New Mexico.

Cibola Fishing Report – June 9 - June 154

BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Mid-June brought one of the more interesting fishing reports of the season at Bluewater Lake, with local anglers reporting strong tiger muskie action even as the state’s broader report described the bite as slower.