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.

Artesia’s Brooklynne Ivans wins state title on last throw

JT Keith Artesia Daily Press jtkeith@elritomedia.com https://youtu.be/ykTqiBoFAvk The 2025 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico Class 4A-5A State Track & Field Championships, on May 17, came...

Morillon continues winning ways as she leaves for college

JT Keith  Artesia Daily Press  https://youtu.be/a07HB9Ggi5c?si=MINZobY4cIjzOC8y Makaylee Morillon, who graduated this year from Artesia High School, showed she is still in shape when it came to winning...

Artesia High School hires a new tennis coach

JT Keith   Artesia Daily Press  jtkeith@elritomedia.com  Artesia High School has hired Melissa Warren as the new boys' and girls' tennis coach. Warren teaches Algebra I and II...

Artesia High School names Adrian Olivas as its new track coach

JT Keith  Artesia Daily Press  jtkeith@elritomedia.com  Adrian Olivas has been named the Artesia boys’ and girls’ track and field coach by Artesia athletic director Jeremy Maupin.   "It means...

Artesia girls’ softball season ends in the consolation round 

The only thing Artesia needed for a rematch with Silver City and a chance to win the District 4-4A state softball championship was a shutout inning against the Lovington Wildcats. 

The Artesia boys and girls track teams have success at the state meet 

The Artesia boys and girls track teams went to the 2025 track and field state championships in Albuquerque on Friday and Saturday looking to make the podium individually and as team medalists. 

Artesia Bulldogs baseball are state champs

Bulldogs are state champs 

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