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.

Scenes from the Eddy County rivalry football game

Scenes from the Artesia vs. Carlsbad football game.

Bulldogs rally late, fall short against Cavemen in Eddy County War

The Bulldogs comeback bid falls short.

New Bulldogs, same championship standard

New season, new Bulldogs.

Three-pass plays: Carlsbad must stop to beat Artesia

Three pass plays Carlsbad must defend to win.

Scenes from the Artesia boys’ soccer game against Hobbs

Artesia boys soccer team in action against Hobbs on Monday.

Lady ’Dogs open soccer season with shutout, settle for draw in Silver City

Artesia girls soccer team open season with a win.

A new court, a new calling: Mondragon begins life after basketball

Mondragon walks into a new life.

Artesis boys’ soccer team loses to Hobbs 4-0 at home

Artesia boys soccer loses the home opener 4-0 to Hobbs.

Coach Maupin weighs in as Bulldogs open 2026 season

Coach Maupin speaks about keys to Carlsbad game.

Julius Acosta returns home to lead Artesia cross country program

There is nothing like coming home. When the Artesia cross country job opened after coach Nicholas Rivera left to become head cross-country coach at Lubbock Christian University, Julius Acosta knew he had to apply.

Ivans delivers when it matters most

Ivans leaves as two-time champion.

Future Bulldogs get Friday night feel at youth camp

Artesia footballl kids camp brings excitment.

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