Sports

3 Artesia soccer players named to All-State squads

The New Mexico High School Coaches Association has named Moises Corza a first-team All-State forward. Cutter Summers made the second team as a defender, and Anton Wodarz was also named to the second team as a midfielder.

Winter storm benefits New Mexico ski resorts

A winter storm last week produced beneficial snowfall.

Trout remain popular in Lincoln County lakes

Trout-fishing conditions have not changed at the popular waters in and around Ruidoso this week.

Artesia basketball team remains No. 1

Bulldogs coach Michael Mondragon said he wanted to see his No. 1-ranked 4A-4 team continually improve throughout the season.

Vote now for Athlete of the Week

The Artesia Daily Press is letting you decide on the best local sports star each week. Go to ArtesiaNews.com and cast your ballot. You can also access the polling using the QR code.

NMSU loses at home for first time

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — NM State (9-6, 2-3 CUSA) fell for the first time at home this season as Middle Tennessee (10-6, 4-1 CUSA) defeated the Aggies by a score of 59-55 inside the Pan American Center.

Artesia bowlers extend undefeated season

Artesia’s No. 1 bowler Ayden Gomez set the tone with a first game of 225.

14 Bulldogs earn All-State football honors

The road to Artesia’s 33rd state football title was not without supreme effort from its players. Now, 14 of those players have made the New Mexico High School Coaches Association All-State team.

Artesia native named new director for kayak fishing tournaments

A fishing tournament in Carlsbad and a nighttime fishing tournament at Conchas Lake highlight the 2026 New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak Anglers schedule, said incoming tournament director Anthony Barrera.

Artesia’s Vega reaches 1,000-point milestone

For Braylon Vega, the silky-smooth-shooting guard on the Artesia boys basketball team, his life changed when he transferred from Hobbs to Artesia.

Trout remain popular in Lincoln County lakes

Trout-fishing conditions have not changed at the popular waters in and around Ruidoso this week.

Artesia wins in rout over Pojoaque Valley

Just 10 games into its season, the Artesia boys team made the game of basketball look easy. The Bulldogs pummeled Pojoaque Valley 72-34 on Saturday at the Bulldog Pit.

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