Sports

Trout anglers have chance at immortality

A Hall of Fame induction awaits any angler who catches five species of trout across the state.

Fishing activity not slowing down

Kids headed back to school and temperatures soared above 100 degrees but anglers kept finding their way to New Mexico’s waters this week.

XTERRA Ruidoso is almost here

Months of planning and preparation are about to come to fruition as Ruidoso gears up for an XTERRA Gold off-road triathlon event Aug. 15-17.

Bowler honors his father, chases his dream

After his mother called him and told him that his dad had passed, he went to Lubbock, Texas, to pick up his sisters, Vicki McKay and Angela Martel.

Family’s love helps girl discover she’s got game

She was born with her left arm missing at the elbow, but she refuses to let that stop her.

Fish still biting with the start of school

A change of the calendar from July to August means school is starting at districts across New Mexico. Weekend fishing trips to lakes and streams could be considered essential as students start hitting the books.

Eddy County native finds angling success with kayak

Anthony Barrera picked up his first fishing pole 30 years ago while growing up in Artesia. He enjoyed fishing along the banks of the Pecos River but he wanted more – he yearned to fish in places he couldn’t get to by walking.

Football player takes first place at fair 

Colton Sandmann, a 15-year-old freshman at Artesia Junior High School, helps raise lambs and shows market lambs.

Artesia offensive lineman learns lessons from FFA 

Kyle Bean, a junior at Artesia High School, is more than just a football player.

Kathy Kolt takes self-defense for protection 

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