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.

Kirkwood’s prayer leads to a home in Artesia 

Paul Kirkwood is grateful for a lot of things in his life. One of the biggest things is moving to Artesia 31 years ago.  

Ivans’ state title came down to final throw 

The 2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Class 4A-5A State Track & Field Championships, on May 17, came down to two rivals and one throw. 

Jack Byers is Bulldog of the Week

https://youtu.be/ZX_IeMDQQqc?si=pNBqosj9kZOV_yTH Artesia wide receiver Jack Byers is Bulldog of the Week. Byers has helped the Bulldogs stay undefeated by beating Hobbs 51-41 at the Bulldog...

Artesia’s Jacky Tovar is Lady ‘Dog of the Week

https://youtu.be/lSve_EcU3cw?si=a-y0Dlc_HTHQ6nhb Artesia senior volleyball player Jacky Tovar is the Lady 'Dogs Athlete of the Week. She is pictured with Ty Houghtaling of Seek 1st....

Last-minute goal propels Artesia over Ruidoso

Todd Fuqua Artesia Daily Press tfuqua@elritomedia.com https://youtu.be/-fzdssLa3NM?si=bWsftWDqIJ_tv1Em RUIDOSO – The Artesia and Ruidoso girls soccer teams got into a tight contest at Ruidoso Middle School on Aug. 2,...

Artesia Lady ‘Dogs overwhelm Roswell in the Den

https://youtu.be/ogyKv-HiP2E?si=BhQdLv-BkPNBkAej The Artesia Lady 'Dogs are off to a three game winning streak, after winning in three sets against Roswell 25-14, 25-8 and 26-24, in...

Sights from Artesia vs. Hobbs football game

Here are some photos from the Bulldogs' victory over Hobbs.

The Bulldog Standard, a way to leave a legacy on players

https://youtu.be/ugyKQKpAJgI?si=f8M2x2LhUYw3lJy9 JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com In the August 26 football poll, MaxPreps has the Artesia Bulldogs ranked No. 1 in 5A  followed by Class 5A-District 2 rivals...

Weather cannot stop a thriller in the Bulldog Bowl

JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com https://youtu.be/5IEEkK2dgrM?si=LVWIyOXDIfCkF3vf The only thing that stopped the back-and-forth scoring action between the Artesia Bulldogs' football team and the Hobbs Eagles was Mother...

The Hobbs Eagles football team looks to prevent big plays against the Artesia Bulldogs

https://youtu.be/ihue07r3Eqs?si=otSK5ZTVIefabjKi   JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com The Hobbs football team will face a murder's row of 5A football opponents in Lovington, Artesia, and Roswell before heading into...

Artesia girls’ volleyball wins in straight sets over Alamogordo

https://youtu.be/ogyKv-HiP2E?si=RUqI-IToOyKvzrFa Home cooking served the Artesia girls volleyball team well. The Lady 'Dogs did not start slow against the visiting Alamogordo Tigers. In fact, Artesia...

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