High school football

Bayfield blanks Aztec in head coaching debut for Rocky Long

Aztec's Joseph Martin (1) looks to pass just before taking contact from Bayfield's Kole Domingos (3) during AHS' 2026 opener…

August 22, 2026

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Bloomfield opens Class 4A title defense outscoring Clovis 45-36

Bobcats overcome penalties and stubborn Wildcats offense in high-scoring win

August 22, 2026

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Panthers roll to 56-20 win over Scorps in annual Milk Jug clash

Piedra Vista's Kael Farley sheds a tackle attempt from Farmington's Colter Davis on his way to a first quarter touchdown…

August 22, 2026

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Prep football season opens Friday night across county

Five games top weekend slate; Class 4A champ Bobcats on road against Clovis; Piedra Vista and Farmington meet for 27th…

August 20, 2026

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Rocky Long hopes to instill new confidence in Bayfield football

Wolverines open season on the road Friday night at Aztec

August 19, 2026

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Scorpions prepared for tall task as prep football season opens

Farmington High's Camden Castelli reaches and leaps for a high snap from center during offensive drills, Wednesday, August 12. 2026…

August 17, 2026

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Panthers football navigates rocky return to Class 5A

PV played for Class 5A crown in 2022, returns from two-year stint in Class 6A

August 16, 2026

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Demons football building toward end of year with new coach, supporting cast

Sniffin, Feeney lead Durango into new league in 2026

August 14, 2026

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Bobcats set to carve new path on road to defending state title

Bloomfield's Julius Dixon (left) attempts to slow down Marius Benally during a tacking drill on Monday, August 10, 2026 at…

August 12, 2026

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Broncos, Tigers football teams aim for postseason in Class 3A

Head football coach Bob Shuttleworth watches during a series of drills at Kirtland Central High School, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.…

August 10, 2026

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Bobcats, Panthers top San Juan County teams in Maxpreps preseason football rankings

Piedra Vista's Kael Farley runs for added yards away from Alamogordo's Bryson Bloom during the first half of a football…

August 5, 2026

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Dove Creek dropping varsity football for fall season

Low numbers, player safety identified as contributing factors for district decision

August 2, 2026

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Bobcats celebrate title with championship ring ceremony

Players, coaches, administrators commemorate back-to-back state champs

June 24, 2026

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Rebuilding a dynasty is the goal for Aztec coach Colton Weaver

Aztec quarterback Joseph Martin throws a pass to one of his receivers during 7-on-7 football scrimmage drills on Monday, June…

June 10, 2026

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Bloomfield football uses 7-on-7 to reload for next year

Football districts realigned for next season

June 8, 2026

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Hopes are high as local, area football teams launch into summer training sessions

Kirtland Central football head coach Bob Shuttleworth watches his defensive team play against. Farmington during a 7-on-7 scrimmage on Monday,…

June 4, 2026

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Colton Weaver takes over as new coach for Aztec football

Weaver, who played football as a Tiger, returns to former stomping grounds

May 26, 2026

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Prep football classifications create intrigue with season approaching this summer

San Juan County teams will have new district rivals for upcoming season

May 22, 2026

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Trio of local athletes set to extend careers at college level

Pair of Kirtland Central athletes joined by Bloomfield senior as latest signees

April 1, 2026

Trio of Bloomfield seniors sign letters of intent to join New Mexico Highlands University

Bloomfield football head coach Mike Kovacs (second from right) poses for a photo with seniors Cole Gosnell (left), Cristian Medrano…

February 16, 2026

Evani Velasquez has her sights set on West Point to extend academic, athletic career

Multi-sport star accepts scholarship offer to join champion track & field team

December 18, 2025

Chavarria leaves lasting impression on New Mexico high school football record books

Quarterback guided Bloomfield to 12-1 overall record and second straight Class 4A state title, leading the state in passing yards…

December 15, 2025

Bloomfield High football team celebrates second state title

Bobcat football community honored by coaches, school and city leaders

December 9, 2025

Some late observations on a busy prep football season

Looking back and looking ahead at some of the bigger stories on the field

December 4, 2025