RIO RANCHO – A total of four teams from San Juan County are packing their bags for Rio Rancho this week, each eyeing deep runs at the 2026 New Mexico Activities Association’s State Volleyball Championships.
Navajo Prep and Shiprock both secured spots in the 12-team Class 3A bracket, earning morning opening-round matchups Thursday at the Rio Rancho Events Center. Meantime, Kirtland Central and Piedra Vista will represent the region in Class 4A and Class 5A tournaments respectively.
A run at a state title for a local or area team has proven elusive for more than a decade. Since 2014, not a single team from San Juan County has made an appearance in a state championship volleyball match…