WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Aztec Ace to College Standout: Nizhoni Yellow’s Legacy Still Impacts the Tigers
By Wally D For years, San Juan County has produced outstanding student-athletes who have gone on to find success beyond high school. In our newest “Where Are They Now?” feature, we catch up with former Aztec High School softball standout Nizhoni Yellow, who continues to make her mark at the collegiate level while representing
Piedra Vista senior J.W. Bayless saved his best baseball for the biggest stage of the season. This Weeks Graphic Designer Athletes of the Week
By Wally D Photos by Chuck Cook dustdevil505 Photography After leading the Panthers through an unforgettable postseason run and helping deliver the 2026 Class 5A state championship, Bayless has been named the San Juan County Athlete of the Week. Bayless was the driving force behind Piedra Vista’s championship season both on the mound an
J.W. Bayless Named Athlete of the Week After Dominant Performance Against Rio Rancho
The Graphic Designer Athlete of Week J.W. Bayless By Wally D Photos By Chuck Cook 505dustdevil Photography When the moment called for a big-time performance against one of New Mexico’s top baseball teams, J.W. Bayless delivered exactly that for Piedra Vista Panthers. The Piedra Vista left-hander turned in one of his strongest outings of
Bloomfield Bobcats Ready to Defend 4A Crown After Perfect 13-0 Season
By Walter Dorman – San Juan County SportsBloomfield, NM — A season ago, the Bloomfield Bobcats reached the pinnacle of New Mexico high school football, storming to a perfect 13-0 record and capturing the Class 4A state championship. It was their second title in three years, cementing the program as a powerhouse under head coach [&hell
Prep Teams Eye Postseason as District Races Wrap Up
As the high school baseball and softball regular seasons wind down in San Juan County, several teams are making final pushes toward the postseason. From Class 5A powers in Farmington to small-school contenders, local squads are closing out district play and positioning for state tournament bids with only a few games left on the schedule.
