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Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
This week's Athletes of the week are the entire Grants High SchoolLady Piratescross country team. Congratulations on being crowned district champs for 2025!!!
Fernandez’s 4 TD’s Lead Pirate over Spartans”

Fernandez’s 4 TD’s Lead Pirate over Spartans”

Fernandez’s 4 TD’s Lead Pirate over Spartans”

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - Julian Fernandez rushed 155 yards and scored 4 touchdowns in a crucial district game leading the Pirates offensive charge last week in a crucial district game last Friday at home on Senior Night.“The Bernalillo win was a big one for us!,” said GHS head football coach Steve Brown.
Cibola Fishing Report – October 18–25

Cibola Fishing Report – October 18–25

Cibola Fishing Report – October 18–25

News Staff
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Bluewater sees stronger trout reports after stockings Diego Lopez, EditorCIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. Bluewater Lake had a lively week as fall temperatures began to settle across Cibola County.One of the standout reports came from Isaiah Gurule, who caught his limit of trout within an hour using PowerBait.
The Grants High School Pirates dropped a close game to Moriarty (13-12) last week in a tough district match-up. They will play on the road against Bernalillo this week in another tough game.

The Grants High School Pirates dropped a close game to Moriarty (13-12) last week in a tough district match-up. They will play on the road against Bernalillo this week in another tough game.

Pintos 13 points best Pirates,13-12

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirates had a tough loss in a close district game to Moriarty last Friday in Moriarty.“The loss really stings,” said Grants High School head coach Steve Brown as he summed up the one points loss.
Rainfall over the past month has far exceeded typical levels across Cibola County, with most areas receiving between 150 percent and 300 percent of normal precipitation. Data from UC Merced/Drought.gov. Data valid Oct. 14, 2025, data accessed Oct. 17. Diego Lopez - CC

Rainfall over the past month has far exceeded typical levels across Cibola County, with most areas receiving between 150 percent and 300 percent of normal precipitation. Data from UC Merced/Drought.gov. Data valid Oct. 14, 2025, data accessed Oct. 17. Diego Lopez - CC

Cibola Fishing Report – October 11–17

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. - Fishing picked up slightly this week with some mild activity on the shoreline.Anglers reported SLOW to FAIR catfishing using hot dogs, especially near the rocky outcroppings and parkside drop-offs.
The Grants High School Pirates lost a close game last week on the road to district rival, the Taos Tigers, 30-28. However, the bigger loss may be that senior quarterback Tristin Fernandez sustained a serious knee injury in that game and will not play this Friday against Moriarty in another tough district matchup. Franklin Romero - CC

The Grants High School Pirates lost a close game last week on the road to district rival, the Taos Tigers, 30-28. However, the bigger loss may be that senior quarterback Tristin Fernandez sustained a serious knee injury in that game and will not play this Friday against Moriarty in another tough district matchup. Franklin Romero - CC

Tigers Best Injured Pirates, 30-28

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
GRANTS, N.M. - The Pirates, well rested after their bye week, traveled the scenic “low road” following the Rio Grande River up the canyon to Taos to take on the Tigers last Friday.The Tigers (3-4, 3-1) were ready to take on the Pirates and give the third ranked Pirates a game.