Sports

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.

The first College Days of the 2025-26 ski season wrapped up Tuesday, said Christy Germscheid, executive director of Ski New Mexico.

The Artesia swim team held its annual Christmas party at the Administration Building on Thursday, Dec. 18.

There are games you watch, and then there are games that stay with you long after the crowd clears and the stadium lights cool off.