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Artesia General Hospital is launching its “Catch It Early” campaign this month with a simple message for women 40 and older across southeastern New Mexico: when breast cancer is found early, the odds are strongly in your favor. According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer that is still confined to the breast is 99 percent. When the cancer has reached distant parts of the body before it is found, that figure drops to about 32

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Memoirs have a special way of staying with us long after we finish the final page. Unlike fiction, memoirs invite readers into real lives, real struggles, and real triumphs. They remind us that even in difficult seasons, people can find hope, resilience, and meaning. For many readers, memoirs are not just stories—they are companions that inspire courage, empathy, and reflection. One memoir that has deeply resonated wit

In Carlsbad, people know how to build big things. We drill deep, mine, raise crops, and raise cattle. We know how to turn hard work into something worth celebrating. Now Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) and Carlsbad Municipal Schools (CMS) are putting some of that same grit under the spotlight. The two education partners signed an agreement in April to create a new theatre partnership based at the CMS Performing Arts Center on the Carlsbad High School campus. Together, th

Carlsbad Museum will open José Guadalupe Posada: Legendary Printmaker of Mexico on September 1. The exhibition will remain on view through December 31. José Guadalupe Posada was one of Mexico’s most influential printmakers. Working during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he created thousands of illustrations depicting the news, politics, and everyday life in Mexico. Today, he is probably best known for his calaveras, or skeleton figures. More than a century later, thei

The end of summer is the perfect time for final pool parties, vacations, and beach days. However, it can also bring heat waves and the consequences of a summer spent barefoot and in the water. For the 38.4 million Americans living with diabetes, this final month of summer can be particularly challenging for the body, which has already endured too much sun and not enough hydration. The heat makes the beach, poolside, or patio ideal spots to celebrate warm summer nights. Howeve

By R. Gabriel Villalobos The downtown scene is set for a busy autumn as Milton’s Brewing prepares to host a series of events ranging from live music and food trucks to its signature Keg Olympics and a debut of October Fest ale. As five o’clock nears on a Tuesday, the bar starts filling up at Milton’s Brewery. Michelle Robertson, the manager on duty, gets pulled away a few times to pour glasses for the customers coming in to start their evening. For the interview, she is asked

By Misty Cryer Inspired By Science’s STEM After Dark event is scheduled for October 17, with tickets going on sale on September 8. The sponsorship opportunity supports the nonprofit organization’s 2027 STEM education events for youth in the community, including the summer STEM camp and the STEM workshops held throughout the year. Sponsorship donations received by September 20 will also be considered STEM After Dark fundraiser sponsors, with certain sponsorship levels receivin

By Misty Cryer For over 40 years, Crime Stoppers of Eddy County has provided a vital service to the county’s residents. With the growth of Carlsbad, the evolution of advertising, and rising costs, knowledge that the program exists is no longer as common as it used to be. “Crime Stoppers’ mission is to encourage the community to give information to help law enforcement solve crimes and provide the community an anonymous way of communicating to help protect them,” said Scott

The United Way of Eddy County’s Ninth Annual Day of Caring will be held on September 17. Local businesses and industry partners will again pick up a paintbrush, a shovel, or a pair of gloves and make a difference by assisting an area nonprofit with a wide variety of projects. This year’s event is being sponsored by Mewbourne Oil Company, Permian Resources, ConocoPhillips, Eddy County, Carlsbad Medical Center, Artesia General Hospital, and the Con Alma Health Foundation. Kicko

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library There’s a special kind of magic in experiencing a story twice—first through the pages of a book, and then on the screen. Book-to-film adaptations invite us to compare, imagine, and rediscover stories in new ways. Whether you’re someone who insists on “reading it before you watch it” or you enjoy seeing how filmmakers interpret a favorite novel, these adaptations offer something for everyone. Reading a book before watch

By R. Gabriel Villalobos In the heat of the day, kids are skittering all around the campus with various tasks to complete and friends and teachers to answer to. This is not a dull place to spend the day but, for some, it comes with decidedly less adrenaline than previous assignments. When officer Zach Bird returned to the Carlsbad Police Department in February, he didn't just come back to a job. He came back to a whole different type of police work. Bird, a school resource

By Misty Cryer This year's Ellienda began with mingling in the lobby of the Carlsbad Community Theatre (CCT), followed by a comical exchange between Al Tornabene and Rob Watson, who portrayed the quirky roles of bellhops Otis and Francis in one of the plays performed during the season. Contributions to the non-profit were recognized with awards presented to volunteers at the theater who bring the performances to life. The state of the theater was shared and plays for next sea