Sports

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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Smokin’ Hot Bull Riding is a success 

The grandstands were packed at the 80th annual Eddy County Fair as rodeo fans watched bull rider Noah Lee.

Standefer, Sepulveda named to Hall of Honor

Two individuals whose names are synonymous with high school sports in Alamogordo and across the state were honored recently with inductions into the New Mexico High School Coaches Association (NMHSCA) Hall of Honor.

Holloman personnel donate time to Ruidoso recovery

RUIDOSO – Volunteers from Holloman Air Force Base were out in force at the White Mountain Athletic Complex July 25.

Artesia freshman Braxton Norman is a jiu-jitsu champion 

On June 21, he competed at the USA Grappling (USAG) Team Trials to earn a spot on Team USA Teen Division, which will represent the United States at the World Tournament in Greece in the fall of 2025. 

5 Artesia baseball players make first team All-State squad 

The Bulldogs finished the season with a 25-6 overall record and were 9-0 in District 4-A-4. The ’Dogs went on a 14-game winning streak after suffering a 2-0 loss to Carlsbad on the road. 

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