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Los Lunas and three 6A teams enter revamped District 1-5A

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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Summary

The newly configured District 1-5A incorporates four previous Class 6A programs, including Los Lunas, which reached the 6A quarterfinals in November. Joining are Piedra Vista, Cibola, and Santa Fe, all of whom dropped a class under recent state realignments. Los Lunas features a strong roster with quarterback Luke Cieremans and receiver Tayxon Gaxiola. Piedra Vista's Reuben Marquez returns at quarterback after an injury-plagued season. Cibola looks to rebuild after the graduation of several key players. Los Alamos, Highland, Capital, and Miyamura remain competitive in the district alongside these newcomers.

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Status Watch

•Los Lunas reached the 6A quarterfinals last season.
•Piedra Vista returns a strong junior core.
•Cibola graduated nine starters but aims for continued success.
•Los Alamos' Jordan Herrera led New Mexico in rushing yards last season.
•Highland features experienced running backs and a solid offensive line.

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Four previous 6A programs, led by state contender Los Lunas, join District 1-5A ranks

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The newly configured District 1-5A will be a hybrid of teams that know each other well, and teams that don’t. Four holdovers — Los Alamos, Highland, Capital and Miyamura — are joined by four previous Class 6A programs in Los Lunas, Piedra Vista, Cibola and Santa Fe who all dropped a class under the state’s latest realignment and classification. “It’s a much tougher district now,” Los Alamos ...
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