Sports

Gallegos Drafted by MLB Atlanta Braves

Gallegos Drafted by MLB Atlanta Braves

Cibola Sports

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” might be playing on a music app in the background for former Pirate baseball player Isaac Gallegos—who always dreamed of playing for a Major League Baseball franchise.
NMAA Member Schools Approve New Sportsmanship Bylaw

NMAA Member Schools Approve New Sportsmanship Bylaw

NMAA Member Schools Approve New Sportsmanship Bylaw

Jp Murrietta
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The New MexicoActivities Association membership recently voted in favor of a proposed update to sportsmanship bylaws. NMAA high schools voted by nearly 80% in favor of Bylaw 7.7.4 – Crowd Control & Unsportsmanlike Conduct. The new policy will be enacted beginning with the 20232024 school year.
Acoma Athletes Triumph at Senior Olympics

Acoma Athletes Triumph at Senior Olympics

Acoma Athletes Triumph at Senior Olympics

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
ACOMA PUEBLO – Athletes from the Pueblo of Acoma made their mark on the New Mexico Senior Olympics, coming back home with 12 gold medals around their necks. First Place Bringing home the gold, there were seven athletes from Acoma that secured 13 collective gold medals.
From Left to Right: Cibola County Rodeo Queen Frances Lee, Cibola County Junior Rodeo Queen Gabriella Gutierrez, and Cibola County Novice Rodeo Queen Jemma Wengert Courtesy Photo

From Left to Right: Cibola County Rodeo Queen Frances Lee, Cibola County Junior Rodeo Queen Gabriella Gutierrez, and Cibola County Novice Rodeo Queen Jemma Wengert Courtesy Photo

Cibola County Rodeo Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Cibola County Rodeo Royalty
Grants High School alum Isaac Gallegos has a storied baseball career. From playing with the local Pirates to collegiate fame with the University of New Mexico Lobos, the homegrown athlete has been drafted to the Atlanta Braves. Gallegos was a 16th Round pick, coming in at 489 in the draft. He stands 6-foot, 3-inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. The athlete was born in 2002 and is a Junior at UNM. Look to next week’s edition for more information on the local athlete. Courtesy Photo

Grants High School alum Isaac Gallegos has a storied baseball career. From playing with the local Pirates to collegiate fame with the University of New Mexico Lobos, the homegrown athlete has been drafted to the Atlanta Braves. Gallegos was a 16th Round pick, coming in at 489 in the draft. He stands 6-foot, 3-inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. The athlete was born in 2002 and is a Junior at UNM. Look to next week’s edition for more information on the local athlete. Courtesy Photo

GHS Alum Isaac Gallegos Drafted to Atlanta Braves

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Diego Lopez, Reporter
Laguna Athletes Triumph at Senior Olympics

Laguna Athletes Triumph at Senior Olympics

Laguna Athletes Triumph at Senior Olympics

Diego Lopez, Reporter
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
LAGUNA PUEBLO – Athletes from the Pueblo of Laguna made their mark on the New Mexico Senior Olympics, coming back home with 12 gold medals around their necks. First Place Bringing home the gold, there were seven athletes from Laguna that secured 13 collective gold medals.

New Mexico United Fall to Phoenix Rising FC

Press Release
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - New Mexico United fell to rival Phoenix Rising FC by a 1-3 margin on Wednesday night. Justin Portillo’s assist on Amando Moreno’s 51st minute tally was the lone bright spot for the Black & Yellow, who remain in 10th place in the USL Championship Western Conference.