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The Artesia boys cruised to the championship game

If there was any doubt whether a week off might cool down the Bulldogs, they erased it fast and violently.

Confidence helps Artesia wrestlers place at state

Artesia wrestling coach Andy Olive is putting the wrestling program on the map.

Pacheco brothers chase another title together

Adversity has forged an unbreakable bond between brothers Daelon and Destin Pacheco.

The Lady Dogs basketball team stays alive in the tournament

Fighting to keep its season alive, the Artesia Lady Dogs basketball team edged No. 8-seeded Lovington Wildcats 40-37 Tuesday night.

Lawmakers pass 74 bills during session

The bills were forwarded to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has until March 11 to sign or veto all or part of each bill. Bills not addressed by the governor are considered automatically vetoed.

Artesia girls defeat Goddard to close out regular season

The Artesia girls basketball team didn’t just want to win; they needed to win. They earned a victory with a 57-41 decision against Goddard on Feb. 17.

Where are they now: Payton Chandler

As a former volleyball player and track star for the Artesia Lady ’Dogs, Payton Chandler wore No. 10 as proudly as she now wears the colors of the Marine Corps.

Letter to the Editor: Support for Nathan Ryno

 Nathan has been a teacher at Zia Intermediate School here in Artesia since 2023, where he brings dedication, structure, and a student-centered mindset into the classroom.

An early African American pioneer

In the fall of 1974, Roy Lawson, 69, later nicknamed “Rapid Roy,” put on an Artesia Bulldog football jersey with the number 80 stitched across the front.

Artesia accepts HF-Sinclar donation

A key employer in Artesia is paying to add multiple baseball features to Jaycee Park.

George Washington by George W. Bush

As America begins to celebrate our 250th anniversary, I’m pleased to have been asked to write about George Washington’s leadership. As president, I found great comfort and inspiration in reading about my predecessors and the qualities they embodied. Abraham Lincoln’s resolve, Harry Truman’s decisiveness, Ronald Reagan’s optimism, and others reminded me of the challenges America has faced – and of the values that have helped us overcome them.

Pacheco brothers chase another title together

Adversity has forged an unbreakable bond between brothers Daelon and Destin Pacheco, a connection that runs as deep as their roots in Artesia athletics.