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.

Pacheco brothers chase another title together

SportsFebruary 25, 2026

Adversity has forged an unbreakable bond between brothers Daelon and Destin Pacheco.

The Lady Dogs basketball team stays alive in the tournament

SportsFebruary 25, 2026

Fighting to keep its season alive, the Artesia Lady Dogs basketball team edged No. 8-seeded Lovington Wildcats 40-37 Tuesday night.

Sights from Artesia girls basketball

SportsFebruary 3, 2026

Sights of the Artesia girls basketball game against Lovington's 41-30 loss.

Sights of Aretesia basketball

SportsFebruary 3, 2026

Sights from Artesia's 80-48 victory over Lovington on Friday night.

Scenes from the Artesia swim meet

SportsFebruary 2, 2026

A look at the sights of the Artesia swim team in competition.

Emergency Declared in New Mexico as Winter Storm Continues

NewsJanuary 25, 2026

Artesia and Carlsbad schools closed Monday; ENMU–Ruidoso also closed

Artesia Cardiac Kids earn 33rd state title

SportsNovember 29, 2025

With four minutes left and their team down 24-11 in the Class 5A state championship game on Saturday, Artesia Bulldog fans started leaving the stadium in droves.