Sports

Kai Sandoval battled and caught two catfish using worms on June 7. Courtesy Photo

Kai Sandoval battled and caught two catfish using worms on June 7. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – June 5 – 13

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The action on Bluewater Lake continued this past week, with anglers reporting fair to good success on catfish and tiger muskie—a sign that early summer conditions are reshaping the bite.Those casting from shore found worms to be the go-to bait for catfish, particularly in warmer afternoon hours.
Michael Sage caught four trout using Salmon Peach PowerBait on May 26. “My pole was bending like crazy on the initial takedown, so I thought I landed a catfish or even a muskie,” he said. “It was pulling drag hard on the reel-in. The sheer girth of this fish was astonishing.” Courtesy Photo

Michael Sage caught four trout using Salmon Peach PowerBait on May 26. “My pole was bending like crazy on the initial takedown, so I thought I landed a catfish or even a muskie,” he said. “It was pulling drag hard on the reel-in. The sheer girth of this fish was astonishing.” Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – May 28 – June 5

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Big Trout and Bright Baits Make a Splash at BluewaterDiego Lopez, EditorTrout fishing surged this past week at Bluewater Lake, with anglers reporting very good results using Salmon Peach PowerBait, as well as steady action on spinners and Berkley Gulp Minnows.
Pirates and Hawks Close Out 2024–25 Athletic Year

Pirates and Hawks Close Out 2024–25 Athletic Year

Pirates and Hawks Close Out 2024–25 Athletic Year

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, New Mexico’s high school athletes have left their mark on courts, fields, and tracks across the state — and Cibola County’s own student-athletes were right there in the fight.
Melonas GHS Athlete of the Year

Melonas GHS Athlete of the Year

Melonas GHS Athlete of the Year

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
“I was ready for whatever came my way,” said recently graduated Grants High School senior Boudy Melonas when asked to sum up his high school sports playing career. Students play for a variety of reasons, Melonas, plays for adrenaline. That’s right a good old fashioned adrenaline rush.
Owen Silva caught a 23-inch Rainbow Trout at Bluewater Lake on May 24, 2025. Standing in the picture with his Tata and Nana. Courtesy Photo

Owen Silva caught a 23-inch Rainbow Trout at Bluewater Lake on May 24, 2025. Standing in the picture with his Tata and Nana. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – May 27 – June 3

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Late May Brings Big Trout and Bigger Smiles at BluewaterAs May gave way to June, Bluewater Lake continued to deliver memorable trout catches— even as stocking slowed and water levels dropped.