Sports

Banner Photo by Diego Lopez

Banner Photo by Diego Lopez

United Finding Its Identity as 2026 Season Reaches ucial Stretch

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As New Mexico United enters June with the season approaching its summer turning point, the Black & Yellow find themselves in a familiar position: battle- tested, still evolving, and very much in the fight within a crowded and competitive USL Championship Western Conference.

Cibola Fishing Report – May 26 - June 1

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – As we close out May, the Cibola Fishing Report hits an important milestone: we now have roughly six months of weekly notes and local observations on the water, from winter ice at Bluewater to spring stocking and the start of fire restrictions.
Academic All-District, Zeth Villasana

Academic All-District, Zeth Villasana

Academic All-District, Zeth Villasana

News Staff
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. – Grants High School senior Zeth Villasana was recognized this year with First Team All-District honors in baseball and Academic All-District recognition. His family said they are proud of all he has accomplished as he graduates and moves on to the next chapter.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Illegal Harvest

Nm Department Of Wildlife
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - The day before muzzleloader season opened, a hunter scouting for mule deer made a stunning discovery through his spotting scope. He observed the buck of a lifetime and then moments later, its illegal harvest.
Emilio Romero caught eight chubs, three trout and one 25.5-inch, 9.04-pound channel catfish on May 8. Courtesy Photo

Emilio Romero caught eight chubs, three trout and one 25.5-inch, 9.04-pound channel catfish on May 8. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – May 20 - 25

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Memorial Day weekend brought classic late-May conditions to Cibola County’s waters: more boats on Bluewater, more people outside, and plenty of bird activity at both the lake and the Riverwalk.
The Grants High School Baseball Team earned many All District accolades in 2026. Estevan Barela, pictured, was named District Player of the Year for District 5 4A. GHS Media

The Grants High School Baseball Team earned many All District accolades in 2026. Estevan Barela, pictured, was named District Player of the Year for District 5 4A. GHS Media

Baseball Coach and Players Shine

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. Though the Grants High School baseball season ended with a quick one and done at the 4A state tournament the team and head coach received several district accolades in district 5-4A.Mike Furbee, the GHS head baseball coach was named District Coach of the Year.