Sports

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.

The Artesia High bowling team opened the second half of its New Mexico High School Bowling Association season by traveling to Rio Rancho with the idea of continuing its strong year.

New Mexico ski resorts are hopeful snow may be on the way, according to an online ski forecasting service.

The boys soccer season ended with a loss for the Artesia Bulldogs in the Class 4A state semifinals, but Bulldog coach Phillip Jowers has something to celebrate.

During Artesia’s game against Taos on Saturday, Brooklyn Fuentes made a mistake and threw the ball out of bounds right in front of Lady ’Dogs basketball coach Candace Pollard.

Artesia senior Kailee Padilla plans to continue her playing career after signing a letter of intent to attend Western Colorado University and continue her education and volleyball career.

With 15 bowlers competing in just their second tournament, it was great to see the Artesia No. 6 Rookie team win its second event of the season.

The New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame will welcome five new members to its ranks on June 29, with Artesia’s Landry Jones highlighting the list.

Before the year concludes, the Daily Press is looking back at the 10 best Artesia sports moments of 2025.