Cardenio Chavez Courtesy Photo from Bemidji State
From Grants to Bemidji: Cardenio Chavez Begins College Football Journey
Natasha Valles
GRANTS, N.M.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Julian Fernandez, sophomore, celebrates with teammate Elijah Marquez following a Pirates play. Jay Langford- Student Journalist
Pirates Sail Through Rio Grande, 47-6
Franklin Romero, Sports Correspondent
GRANTS, N.M.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Micaela Hidalgo, a Valencia County native who now calls Grants home, was crowned the 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen Saturday, Sept. 19, during a coronation ceremony at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, according to the New Mexico State Fair. Hidalgo competed for the title representing Rodeo de Santa Fe. Courtesy Photo
Grants Resident Crowned 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A Grants resident has been crowned the 2027 New Mexico State Fair Queen.Micaela Hidalgo, 21, received the title Saturday, Sept. 19, during a coronation ceremony at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, according to an announcement from the New Mexico State Fair.News
Gccs Meetings Begin Providing Monthly Reports
GRANTS, N.M. - The GCCS district has implemented a monthly data review process with its safety committee to track and compare safety incidents reported at the…
Diego Lopez, Editor
GRANTS, N.M. – The Grants Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved two conditional use permits Sept. 16.The commission renewed a permit for Helping…
Diego Lopez, Editor
Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Celebrate America's 250th anniversary and National Public Lands Day by giving back to your public lands! Join…
Sports
Emilio Hernandez caught a large tiger muskie using swim baits on Sept. 12. Courtesy Photo
Diego Lopez, Editor
BLUEWATER LAKE, N.M. – Mid-September is bringing a familiar transition to Bluewater Lake: cooler mornings, a slower pace around the shoreline, and continued…
Courtesy Photo
New Mexico Department Of Wildlife
SANTA FE, N.M – Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Sept. 26 and 27 as part of the state’s Free Fishing Weekend.Anyone can fish without a license in…
Kelbey Cash, Ghs Student Journalist
GRANTS, N.M. - The Grants Lady Pirates hosted the Valley Vikings on Saturday, September 19th. And not only was the dress up theme “superheroes,” but the Lady…
Obituaries
Roseanne Lopez
News Staff
Roseanne LopezRoseanne Lopez, 66, born on February 9, 1960, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her family at her side after a…
Kathryn Marie (Murphy) Orozco
News Staff
Kathryn Marie(Murphy) OrozcoKate was born December 17, 1959, in Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on September 13, 2026, at Campbell County Health in the same…
Teofilo M. Sanchez
News Staff
Teofilo M.Sanchez Teofilo M. Sanchez passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4th at the age of 93. He was born on March 30, 1933, in Clayton New Mexico to…