JT Keith

JT Keith is the regional sports editor for El Rito’s southeastern New Mexico newspapers, leading coverage in Carlsbad and Artesia and directing sports content for the Roswell Tribune. Based in Artesia since February 2025, he reports on Bulldogs athletics.

For Artesia coach Michael Mondragon, both Pits feel like home

Artesia boys' basketball team takes on its coach's personality.

Scenes from the Bulldogs 80-19 rout

Scenes from the Bulldogs 80-19 rout.

Bulldogs’ Braylon Vega pours in 40 in quarterfinal rout

Artesia guard Braylon Vega has embraced coach Michael Mondragon's motto.

Sights from opening day ceremonies for Little League baseball

A player takes a mighty swing during the home run competition on Saturday.

Artesia Bulldogs baseball team open the season with a pair of wins

The Artesia Bulldogs baseball team won its doubleheader 10-5 and 18-0.

Scenes for Artesia’s 73-33 win over Bloomfield at the Bulldog Pit

Artesia is moving on to the Pit in Albuquerque after beating Bloomfield 73-33.

Artesia boys’ basketball team reclaim district title

The Artesia Boys’ Bulldog basketball team missed out on this moment a year ago.

Scenes from the Artesia boys basketball game

The Artesia Bulldogs boys basketball team reclaims district championship.

The Artesia girls basketball team lose district title

The Artesia girls’ basketball team had come so far.

Sights from the Artesia girls District 4-4A championship game vs. Goddard

The Boys and Girls 4-4A 2026 Basketball trophies.

Here’s the Smoke – Just Saying

The Lady Bulldogs’ basketball team didn't take the easy road this season.

The Artesia boys cruised to the championship game

If there was any doubt whether a week off might cool down the Bulldogs, they erased it fast and violently.

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