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Dion Valdez (155lbs.) advances to 2-0 after defeating his opponent Paul Robinson at Fightworld41. 'I was way more confident for sure...' said Valdez about this bout. Franklin Romero - CC

Dion Valdez (155lbs.) advances to 2-0 after defeating his opponent Paul Robinson at Fightworld41. 'I was way more confident for sure...' said Valdez about this bout. Franklin Romero - CC

Valdez defeats Robinson, Rear Naked Choke: 2-0 at Fightworld41

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
What a match! Revel Entertainment was the place and Fightnight 41 was the event. The 9th fight of the night featured Cibola’s very own Dion Valdez of San Rafael who came in 1-0, squaring off with an Alamogordo fighter named Paul Robinson, at 1-1.Valdez, who dropped from 155 lbs. to 145lbs.

Basketball Season Is Here!

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. Turkey, red chile with mashed potatoes and basketball are around the corner. November brings us Thanksgiving and also kicks off prep basketball season and both the Grants High School Boys’ and Ladys’ Teams are practicing hard for their first games.
Cody Melonas,7, with a catch in the 2nd quarter that later in that same drive led to a touchdown by Melonas. That touchdown was the only score for the Pirates in the 48-7 loss to St. Pius in the quarterfinals of the 4A state championships.

Cody Melonas,7, with a catch in the 2nd quarter that later in that same drive led to a touchdown by Melonas. That touchdown was the only score for the Pirates in the 48-7 loss to St. Pius in the quarterfinals of the 4A state championships.

Pirates Unable to Overcome Sartans

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - A memorable Pirate football season ended last week under the Friday night lights of Nusenda Community Stadium as the Pirates succumbed to the second ranked St. Pius Sartans 48-7.
Congratulations to Laguna’s own Brianna Filmer! We’re proud to share that Brianna will be continuing her softball career after officially committing to El Paso Community College. Her hard work, dedication, and love for the game have opened the door to this next chapter, and we couldn’t be more excited for her future. Best of luck, Brianna — go make us proud! Courtesy Photo

Congratulations to Laguna’s own Brianna Filmer! We’re proud to share that Brianna will be continuing her softball career after officially committing to El Paso Community College. Her hard work, dedication, and love for the game have opened the door to this next chapter, and we couldn’t be more excited for her future. Best of luck, Brianna — go make us proud! Courtesy Photo

Congratulations to Laguna’s own Brianna Filmer

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Congratulations to Laguna’s own Brianna Filmer
Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
This week's Athletes of the Week are the Grants High School Football Seniors, who were instrumental in the success that the team had this season. The Pirate seniors provided leadership, motivation and determination that was essential in their playoff run.

Cibola Fishing Report – November 11–18

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Late fall has settled in at Bluewater Lake, and fishing has slowed a bit as water levels continue their gradual drop.The most recent New Mexico Game & Fish report, from Nov. 6, noted SLOW to FAIR catfish action for anglers using chicken liver near the dam.
Senior Coudy Melonas,7, with a touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the Pirates win over Silver last week. The Pirates advance to the quarterfinals in the NUSENDA 4-A State football tournament. They will play St. Pius next Friday at NUSENDA community Stadium in Albuquerque at 7 PM. Franklin Romero - CC

Senior Coudy Melonas,7, with a touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the Pirates win over Silver last week. The Pirates advance to the quarterfinals in the NUSENDA 4-A State football tournament. They will play St. Pius next Friday at NUSENDA community Stadium in Albuquerque at 7 PM. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Win First Round of State,14-7

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants High School Pirates defeated the visiting Silver Colts by 7 points last Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals in the Nusenda 4A state football tournament. “We knew coming in Silver plays a tough disciplined brand of football,” said Steve Brown GHS head football coach.