Homecoming was not too homely for the hosting Grants Pirates, as they lost their 2022 homecoming game to the fifth ranked Taos Tigers who came in with a 5-1 record to the Port of the Pirates last Saturday. The Pirates had to contend with Taos’ next level quarterback, Damien Ely, who stands all of 6” 7’, and is one of the more accomplished players in the state in that pilot seat.

This week's Athlete of the Week is Andres Lazos, 22, of the Grants Pirate Football Team. Andres had 130-yards rushing and an interception in the homecoming football game this past Saturday..

The Laguna-Acoma High School Volleyball Team is sitting on a special 12-0 record after defeating East Mountain High School this past weekend in three straight matches (25-12, 25-11, 25-10). The seven seniors on the team lead are stacked with experience and skills.

Tuesday September 27, 2022 Flag Football (7-9) Grants Broncos 8 Grants Pirates 0 Thursday September 29, 2022 Flag Football (7-9) Grants Steelers - 0 Grants Pirates - 16 Saturday October 1, 2022 Flag Football (7-9) Grants Broncos - 24 Gallup Dragons - 12 Grants Pirates - 0 Gallup Cowboys - 12 Grants Steelers - 22 Zuni Thunder - 0 Tackle Football (8-9) Grants Pirates - 13 Gallup Warriors - 6 Tackle Football (10-12) Laguna Acoma Hawks - 0 Gallup Bulldogs - 32 Grants Pirates Red - 31 Gallup Raptors - 7.

Reduced hours and closures are possible statewide into spring of 2023 Santa Fe, NM – Following a long-established practice, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) State Parks Division announces seasonal changes to services within state parks, including changes to operational hours and some comfort stations. Visitors are encouraged to “know before they go” by checking the New Mexico State Parks section of the EMNRD website as seasonal changes vary by park.

GRANTS, NEW MEXICO – Residents living in and around the Grants, New Mexico can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Cibola County Convention Center will host this community event on 10/17/2022. The site is located at 515 W High Street in Grants. Screenings can check

Santa Fe, NM – Autumn is welcomed in New Mexico with the smell of roasting green chile and warm days followed by chilly nights—it is Mother Nature’s way of coloring our world and preparing us for winter. Waterfowl are migrating, elk are bugling, and the salmon are spawning! The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) State Parks Division wants to remind hunters and anglers to keep safety as their number one priority during their fall adventures.

Thursday September 22, 2022 Flag Football (7-9) Grants Steelers - 6 Grants Broncos - 10 Saturday September 24, 2022 Flag Football (7-9) Grants Broncos - 20 Gallup Cowboys - 0 Grants Pirates - 18 Zuni Thunder - 12 Grants Steelers - 6 Hozho Academy (Gallup) Wolves - 12 Tackle Football (8-9) Grants Pirates - 20 Laguna Acoma Hawks - 0 Tackle Football (10-12) Laguna Acoma Hawks - 0 Grants Pirates Red - 33 Grants Pirates Black - 20 Gallup Bulldogs - 25.

The Grants High School Pirates came up a touchdown short this past weekend against the Kirtland Central Broncos (2-2) as the defense was able to hold the Broncos offense to 14 points, the lowest number of points the Pirates have held an opposing team this season. “Defensively, we were looking at creating winning matchups for ourselves—and we feel that worked well for us,” said GHS head football coach Brandon Hernandez. “Our defense played tough the entire game—they gave us a shot to win at the end,” The sole Pirate touchdown came in the fourth quarter when Julian Abeyta capped off a 15play drive in the fourth quarter with a one-yard rushing touchdown.

This week's Athlete of the Week is Douglas Mitchell of the Grants High School football team. Douglas has been a well-rounded and consistent player for the team..