December 14, 2025
Sports

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.
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Sandhill crane and pheasant draw permits available
Applications are being accepted through Aug. 13 by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for draw Sandhill crane and pheasant permits.
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Fishing conditions remain stable in New Mexico
Fishing conditions remain fair to good at lakes and streams as July winds down across the state.
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Artesia volleyball camp is a success
Artesia assistant volleyball coach Mandi Lewallen conducted the camp. She had other coaches conduct strategy and skill sessions with the campers.
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Braxton Letcher wins High School State Finals
He also competed in Australia in the International Challenge against Team Australia. Letcher finished in second place at the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.
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G&F offers awards for big fish
Some anglers set out to catch a lot of fish, or maybe a variety of species – and some just want to land a big one. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has a fishing challenge just for them, the Master Angler Award Program.
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Summer rains don’t hurt fishing
Fishing for some of New Mexico’s favorite species have been unhampered by the summer monsoons as conditions are reported fair to good across parts of the state.
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Disc golf aids in sobriety for Artesia grad
For Turner, 44, working out and disc golf have been a life-changing experience since getting his second driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) offense in his Mustang at 10 p.m. October 30, 2022.
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New Mexico trout love caddisflies
All species of trout appreciate a good meal of caddisflies.
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