James Yodice: A late audible allows fans to see Carlsbad play Artesia
And chalk this marriage up to a bit of serendipity. It was Friday morning in Hobbs, and the school district’s Superintendent, T.J. Parks, was having breakfast with some pals, all former educators. Only recently have they been able to eat together again, with restaurants being available for seating. They were discussing this and that. Eventually, the conversation swung to the football rivalry game to be played later that night between Carlsbad and Artesia. A game that wouldn’t have any fans, because of Eddy County’s “red” health status. New Mexico counties in a “red” stage cannot...