Sports

Michael Sage caught four trout using Salmon Peach PowerBait on May 26. “My pole was bending like crazy on the initial takedown, so I thought I landed a catfish or even a muskie,” he said. “It was pulling drag hard on the reel-in. The sheer girth of this fish was astonishing.” Courtesy Photo

Michael Sage caught four trout using Salmon Peach PowerBait on May 26. “My pole was bending like crazy on the initial takedown, so I thought I landed a catfish or even a muskie,” he said. “It was pulling drag hard on the reel-in. The sheer girth of this fish was astonishing.” Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – May 28 – June 5

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Big Trout and Bright Baits Make a Splash at BluewaterDiego Lopez, EditorTrout fishing surged this past week at Bluewater Lake, with anglers reporting very good results using Salmon Peach PowerBait, as well as steady action on spinners and Berkley Gulp Minnows.
Pirates and Hawks Close Out 2024–25 Athletic Year

Pirates and Hawks Close Out 2024–25 Athletic Year

Pirates and Hawks Close Out 2024–25 Athletic Year

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, New Mexico’s high school athletes have left their mark on courts, fields, and tracks across the state — and Cibola County’s own student-athletes were right there in the fight.
Melonas GHS Athlete of the Year

Melonas GHS Athlete of the Year

Melonas GHS Athlete of the Year

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
“I was ready for whatever came my way,” said recently graduated Grants High School senior Boudy Melonas when asked to sum up his high school sports playing career. Students play for a variety of reasons, Melonas, plays for adrenaline. That’s right a good old fashioned adrenaline rush.
Owen Silva caught a 23-inch Rainbow Trout at Bluewater Lake on May 24, 2025. Standing in the picture with his Tata and Nana. Courtesy Photo

Owen Silva caught a 23-inch Rainbow Trout at Bluewater Lake on May 24, 2025. Standing in the picture with his Tata and Nana. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – May 27 – June 3

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Late May Brings Big Trout and Bigger Smiles at BluewaterAs May gave way to June, Bluewater Lake continued to deliver memorable trout catches— even as stocking slowed and water levels dropped.
Senior Andres Lazos (22) powers through a tackle to score a rushing touchdown, igniting celebration from teammates, coaches, and fans on the sideline. The Pirates defeated Moriarty 19–6 in the 2024 homecoming game—one of the season’s most memorable moments. Franklin Romero - CC

Senior Andres Lazos (22) powers through a tackle to score a rushing touchdown, igniting celebration from teammates, coaches, and fans on the sideline. The Pirates defeated Moriarty 19–6 in the 2024 homecoming game—one of the season’s most memorable moments. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Wrap Up 2024–2025

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The GHS boys and girls’ sports programs wrapped up their season and another year in Cibola County Sports heads off to the sunset.
Bluewater Lake: Charles Cissna caught a trout using Salmon Peach Glitter PowerBait as part of a trip for the Albuquerque North Valley Senior Fishing Club on May 19. The group caught 19 fish in total, with most measuring between 14-16 inches long. Courtesy Photo

Bluewater Lake: Charles Cissna caught a trout using Salmon Peach Glitter PowerBait as part of a trip for the Albuquerque North Valley Senior Fishing Club on May 19. The group caught 19 fish in total, with most measuring between 14-16 inches long. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – May 20 – 27

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Trout Season Slows, but Stories Keep Reeling in at BluewaterFishing for trout at Bluewater Lake has started to taper off as water temperatures rise and fish settle deeper into the lake. Anglers reported slow to fair action this past week, with Salmon Peach Glitter PowerBait offering the most luck.
Second baseman Estevan Barela with an out against St. Pius last week in the Nusenda 4A state baseball playoffs. Despite a rally in the 7th inning the Pirates lost in this quarter final game by 1 run for a 3rd time to St. Pius, 3-2. Franklin Romero - CC

Second baseman Estevan Barela with an out against St. Pius last week in the Nusenda 4A state baseball playoffs. Despite a rally in the 7th inning the Pirates lost in this quarter final game by 1 run for a 3rd time to St. Pius, 3-2. Franklin Romero - CC

Pirates Come Up Short at State, 3-2

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Pirates for a third time this year, came up short (3-2) against St. Pius in the Nusenda 4-A baseball quarterfinal game this last Thursday in Albuquerque. This quarterfinal game was the most intense of the three matchups for its sheer importance.
Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent

Martinez Shines at State

News Staff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Junior Laila Martinez took the limelight in the 800-meters with a time of 2:13.65 to place first in that event. “I was very excited and very happy with the results,” said Martinez.“I had an off-season last year—it was hard on me–coming into this season it did help me to get mentally stronger.