Bloomfield Bobcats Head to Artesia for State Tournament Opener
Interview with Coach Richardson The season continues for the Bloomfield Bobcats. Bloomfield earned the #15 seed in the Class 4A State Tournament and will travel to face #2 Artesia in the opening round. The Bulldogs enter as defending state champions, making it one of the toughest road tests in the bracket. But for head coach […]
Lady Panthers Embrace Underdog Role in State Tournament Showdown at Hobbs
Interview with coach Joe Reed Young Piedra Vista Team Gains Valuable Experience on the Road The postseason road doesn’t get much tougher than this. The Piedra Vista Panthers enter the Class 5A State Tournament as the #16 seed and will travel across the state to face top-seeded Hobbs Lady Eagles at the always-intimidating Tasker Arena. [
ExpectationsNewcomb Skyhawks Earn No. 7 Seed, Carry Community Pride into State Tournament
In a place like Newcomb, a state tournament berth isn’t just about basketball. It’s about community. The Newcomb Lady Skyhawks have earned the No. 7 seed in this year’s 2026 New Mexico State Tournament, a milestone that reflects months of hard work, growth, and resilience. For a small, tight-knit community in northwest New Mexico, t
Kirtland Central Enters State Tournament With Familiar Expectations
Lady Broncos Open Title Pursuit Friday Night The calendar has flipped to March, and once again the Kirtland Central Broncos find themselves exactly where they expect to be — at the top of the bracket. Kirtland Central enters the Class 4A State Tournament as the #1 seed, opening play Friday night at home against #16 […]
SCORPIONS DOMINATE RIO RANCHO 74-61, TIE FOR FIRST IN DISTRICT
Story by Walter Dorman Photos by W. Dean Howard Photography FARMINGTON, NM – The Farmington Scorpions turned a heartbreaking one-point road loss into a statement home victory Thursday night, defeating the Rio Rancho Rams 74-61 at Scorpion Arena in a battle of the top two teams in 5A girls basketball. The win moves Farmington into [&hell
Vista Holds Off Farmington Rally in 61–55 District Battle at Scorpion Arena
Story by Walter Dorman Photo by Charles Cook 505dustdevil Photography FARMINGTON — Farmington High School erased a double-digit deficit and took a late lead, but Volcano Vista closed the game with clutch shooting and free throws to escape Scorpion Arena with a 61–55 district victory Wednesday night. The loss drops the Scorpions to 1â€
Built for November: Inside the Minds of Bloomfield’s Playmakers
Join us for an exclusive sit-down interview with three of the Bloomfield Bobcats’ biggest playmakers — quarterback Manuel, running back and defensive back Peyton Duncan, and standout wide receiver and linebacker Caleb. Fresh off a dominant 9–1 season and the #1 playoff seed, these leaders break down their journey, their mindset duri
farmington Lady Scorpions Find Their Spark with Rival Win
Story by WallyD Photo by Cyndi Cnergy IMAGES It was a night of redemption and determination for the Farmington Lady Scorpions soccer team, as they claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory over their crosstown rivals, the Piedra Vista Panthers, on Wednesday night. The win not only carried emotional weight but also marked a crucial moment in [&helli
Athlete of the Week: Santiago Gonzales
Story by Walter Dorman Photos by W. Dean Howard Photography The Farmington Scorpions earned their first win of the season Friday night with a hard-fought 21-17 victory over the Falcon Falcons, and the heart of the defense, senior Santiago Gonzales, was right in the middle of it all. The middle linebacker turned in a huge […]
Athlete of the Week: Junior Reuban Marquez
Story by Walter Dorman Photos by Chuck Cook 505dustdevil Photography When Piedra Vista needed someone to step up and deliver against rival Bloomfield, Reuban Marquez answered the call in a big way. The junior quarterback turned in a performance that will be remembered all season, racking up 240 yards rushing on 27 carries with a […
