Sports

4-H Archery Team Makes History

4-H Archery Team Makes History

4-H Archery Team Makes History

Amerika Rougemont, Reporter
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Cibola County has gained recognition for its Grants 4-H Recurve Archery team’s achievements that made local history.James Ward, a two-time State Champion, Ralph Ortega, a three-time State Champion and two-time high point individual, Brandi Bassett, a two-time State Champion, and Jayden Patcigo, a...
Old school meets new school as the Grants High School softball team hosted an Alumni game earlier this summer. “It was a big success,” said GHS head coach Victor Aldaz. Franklin Romero - CC

Old school meets new school as the Grants High School softball team hosted an Alumni game earlier this summer. “It was a big success,” said GHS head coach Victor Aldaz. Franklin Romero - CC

Summer of Softball

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Take me out to the ballgame!
Cibola Fishing Report – July 12–18

Cibola Fishing Report – July 12–18

Cibola Fishing Report – July 12–18

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The catfish bite remained strong at Bluewater Lake this week, with anglers finding success along the shoreline using raw shrimp and Carolina rigs. Multiple catches were reported over the weekend, including several channel catfish over 20 inches.

Daniel Bruce Suffers Season Ending Injury

Ron Patel, Club President
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Club Legend Injures ACL & Meniscus in Training Session, Will be Sidelined for the Rest of the Season ALBUQUERQUE, NM - New Mexico United forward Daniel Bruce (More commonly known as ‘Brucey!’) recently suffered a season ending ACL & Meniscus injury during a training session.
New Mexico United Top Charleston Battery in Statement Win at Home

New Mexico United Top Charleston Battery in Statement Win at Home

New Mexico United Top Charleston Battery in Statement Win at Home

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a high-stakes interconference showdown on Saturday night at Isotopes Park, New Mexico United edged out Charleston Battery 1-0, handing the Eastern Conference contenders just their fourth loss of the season.A late second-half goal — one of the few clear opportunities in a...
New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates the Class of 2024 at Inauguration Gala

New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates the Class of 2024 at Inauguration Gala

New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame Celebrates the Class of 2024 at Inauguration Gala

Press Release
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Albuquerque, NM – June 25, 2025– The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting the class of 2024 on Sunday, June 29 at the Albuquerque Convention Center, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 6 p.m.Former rodeo star Roy Cooper, gold medal Paralympian Alana Nichols, former ENMU Greyhound football...
The water volume at Bluewater Lake has fallen to just over 7,000 acre-feet, down from more than 8,000 acre-feet in early June, according to provisional data from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. While boating conditions remain good, anglers and visitors should keep an eye on fire restrictions and lake conditions throughout the summer. Courtesy Photo

The water volume at Bluewater Lake has fallen to just over 7,000 acre-feet, down from more than 8,000 acre-feet in early June, according to provisional data from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. While boating conditions remain good, anglers and visitors should keep an eye on fire restrictions and lake conditions throughout the summer. Courtesy Photo

Cibola Fishing Report – July 5–11

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Fishing at Bluewater Lake has entered the heart of summer with mixed results.Anglers targeting catfish reported slow to fair activity, with worms and PowerBait producing a few solid bites. One local pair, Rose Sanders and Casey Jim, proved that patience pays off.
Football Putting in Work During Summer

Football Putting in Work During Summer

Football Putting in Work During Summer

Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
“Overall—we did very well,” said a spirited Steve Brown, head coach of the Grants High School football team, as he elaborated on the team’s summer workouts to date.On June 20, the team traveled to Valencia High School where they played in a 7-on-7 tournament.