Sports

Cibola Fishing Report – May 6 – 11

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - The second week of May brought a mixed bag for local anglers – good muskie activity for those throwing spinners but slower trout reports.Stage II fire restrictions still in effect at Bluewater Lake State Park, this is also the time of year when fishing trips come with an extra...
The GHS boys baseball team is off to the state tournament as an 8th seed and will host the 9th seed St. PIus Sartans in a best of 3 series starting May 8th at 6:00pm at the Port of the Pirates. Courtesy Photo

The GHS boys baseball team is off to the state tournament as an 8th seed and will host the 9th seed St. PIus Sartans in a best of 3 series starting May 8th at 6:00pm at the Port of the Pirates. Courtesy Photo

Baseball and Tennis Off to State

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. Spring sports at Grants High School are swinging their way to state tournaments.The GHS boys baseball team ranked 7th in 4A received an 8th seed to the state tournament and will play a familiar foe, the St. Pius Sartans (9th seed) in a best of 3 game series starting on May 8 at 6 pm at...

Cibola Fishing Report – April 28 – May 5

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
BLUEWATER, N.M. – As April turned into May, fishing in Cibola County continued its steady spring pace—good enough to keep anglers coming back, even as the big story at Bluewater remains dry conditions and safety heading into fire season.Bluewater LakeAt Bluewater Lake State Park, fishing for trout...
Pirates Dominate Highland

Pirates Dominate Highland

Pirates Dominate Highland

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. “We went in with the goal of finishing the game in 5 innings and we played just enough to get it done,” said GHS head basebal. coach Mike Furbee.The Pirates handily defeated the Hornets 11-1. Highland scored their sole run in the first inning leading the Pirates 1-0.

Cibola County Sports Round-Up

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Lady Tennis team is district champion and cemented their status defeating district opponent Miyamura last week 9-0. Number 1 in singles, Emma Munson defeated Isseca Situ 6-4, 4-6, 10-3.
Bluewater Village resident Kristine Simonson reported seeing a bald eagle over Bluewater Lake on April 24. Photo by Eric Brinn

Bluewater Village resident Kristine Simonson reported seeing a bald eagle over Bluewater Lake on April 24. Photo by Eric Brinn

Cibola Fishing Report – April 15 – April 27

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. - Late April brought steady spring activity at both Bluewater Lake and the Grants Riverwalk Pond, with more people getting outside, more youth fishing in town, and wildlife sightings continuing to be part of the Bluewater experience.No new stocking was reported in Cibola’s...

Cibola Water Monitoring Report – April 7–13

Diego Munoz, Nm State Parks
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Dry outlook persists as reservoir levels decline and river flow remains narrow SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico State Parks officials urge boaters to check water temperatures before hitting the lakes this spring, after several near-miss incidents in recent weeks involving boaters who underestimated how...