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The Alpha Rho Xi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) invites the community to attend “Conserve, Preserve, and Restore: Water, the Key to Life,” a water symposium on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. in Room 153 on the SENMC campus. The event is part of the chapter’s annual Honors in Action project, an international Phi Theta Kappa initiative that challenges students to connect academic research with real-world issues and develo

By Misty Cryer Since opening in May of 2025, the Bass Event and Conference Center has served multiple purposes. Located between Carlsbad and Loving at 2797 Pecos Highway, the center has a commercial kitchen and drive-thru from which Bad Bass BBQ caters and serves. The rental spaces for events, meetings, and conferences have been popular. The owners also host events from time to time. On Friday, October 23, a fun event is scheduled. “We are doing a dinner with a dance,” said M

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library With the new school year underway, students and parents are settling into homework routines, classroom assignments, and academic goals. Whether your child is just beginning kindergarten or preparing for college, Carlsbad Public Library offers a variety of free resources designed to support learning and help students succeed throughout the school year. One of the most valuable resources available to New Mexico residents

By R. Gabriel Villalobos For the fourth consecutive year, a delegation from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce traded the familiar Permian Basin landscape for the crisp autumn skies of Albuquerque, using the world’s largest hot air balloon festival as a launchpad to promote southeastern New Mexico tourism. “We’ve actually been participating in the balloon fiesta for a while,” said Chad Ingram, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber. “JW Sutphin, who is our retirement director,

By Teri Burns Let me begin by saying I am not great at hiking. I’m slow. I have bad knees and an even worse sense of direction. But I really enjoy the torture that is a good hike. Recently, I tried my hand at The Sitting Bull Falls Overlook Trail. The first trial was October 3, after all the rain, and the trails were…soggy. And I managed to get off the most direct trail to the Overlook Trail and wound up taking the long way to the loop and back around to the CCC Trail, which

By Michele Robertson A true oasis in the desert, Sitting Bull Falls is managed by the Lincoln National Forest-Guadalupe Ranger District and boasts a spring-fed waterfall that drops 150 ft (45.7 m) into a pool of water below. This location is popular in the hot summer months, as the water is refreshingly cool. With numerous shaded picnic structures to set up for the day, this is an incredibly popular place to visit, and space is limited. There is an ADA path to a viewing area

By Misty Cryer The Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad strives to ensure a great future for the youth in the community. Upcoming club events include a Trunk or Treat for the whole community on October 29 and the annual Keys for Kids fundraising event on November 7, which directly benefits the club and its members. “For Halloween this year, all of our staff is getting together, and we are hosting a trunk or treat here at the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad,” said MJ Chaparro, Dir

Ornate Box Turtles Interest Local Biologist Hi! My name is Christina Mann, and I’m a Wildlife Biologist. Now, as a big-game hunter for over 50 years, you might think I’ve keyed in on game species like deer and elk, but I’m actually a Herpetologist studying reptiles, amphibians, and Caecilians. Caecilians are a primarily fossorial (living underground) species that used to be in their own order, but have now been stuck with the amphibians. Amphibians should make you think of sp

Friday, October 16: Downtown Carlsbad Art Walk Hosted by the Carlsbad Area Artist Association 4-7 p.m. The Artist Gallery, 120 S. Canyon St. Free to participate Thursday, October 22: Puppy Pals Live Cavern Theatre 7 p.m. 210 N. Canyon St. Ticketed event Friday, October 23: Calavera Gathering 5-8 p.m. Carlsbad Museum Free Saturday, October 24: Trick or Treat Community Event Sunnyside Academy 9 a.m. - noon 201 N. Mesa St. Free Halloween Bucket Decorating McCoy’s Building Supply

Artesia General Hospital (AGH) is pleased to welcome Alieu Kanu, DPM, a fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon, as a new provider. Dr. Kanu is accepting new patients from Artesia, Carlsbad, and surrounding communities. Dr. Kanu completed a fellowship at HCA Methodist Hospital in San Antonio. He is board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and board-eligible with the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Dr.

By Sarah Jones, Carlsbad Public Library One of the greatest gifts a parent can give a child is a love of reading. Books open doors to new ideas, build vocabulary, strengthen imagination, and help children develop the skills they need to succeed in school and life. The good news is that raising a reader does not require expensive materials, special training, or hours of extra time. Small daily habits can make a lasting difference. The first and most important tip is simple: re

By Rhonda Jones October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There will be rallies, runs, dinners, and other events to signify that we are aware of the insidious nature of breast cancer and its effects on individuals and their families. Even though heart disease is more prevalent in women and has a higher mortality than breast cancer, most women still seem to be more fearful of breast cancer and still consider heart disease a man’s illness. Still, breast cancer sends panic for a