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By Misty Cryer Prep is underway for “Dancing with the Eddy County Stars” of 2026. The lineup has been announced, and ticket sales, donations, and sponsorships are steadily rolling in to support the work United Way of Eddy County does to benefit the county’s residents and communities. This entertaining and impactful event is scheduled for March 20 at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center. Cocktail Hour is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with the competition running

By Misty Cryer Garth Grizzle and Corina Yrigollen are not strangers to the Janell Whitlock Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance. In 2024, they were crowned King and Queen. By popular vote, this now happily married couple was named King and Queen again at the fifth annual event held on Valentine’s Day this year at the Pecos River Conference Center. Hosted by the Age Friendly Communities Council of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, this event pays tribute to the late Janell Whitloc

By R. Gabriel Villalobos If you live in Carlsbad and own a dog, this might not come as a surprise to you, but after winter passes, you can expect to have to make your pet’s grooming appointments a month or two out. For one local groomer, Theresa Chism, that busy season is a familiar rhythm. While the wait might not be so long in the cooler months, she confirms, “as the weather warms up...a lot of people get booked out farther. We have a pretty high demand for dog groomers rig

By Misty Cryer William A. Brooks (aka Bill Brooks) was born and raised in Carlsbad, graduating from Carlsbad High School with the Class of 1968. He is well known in the community, primarily for his contributions to the performing arts, including music and theatre. From performing with his brother as The Brooks Brothers, to performing in and producing musicals, including The Promise, Brooks said, "We toured the world, had music hits, and performed for several million people."

By Misty Cryer Talent abounds at Carlsbad Community Theatre, with a dedicated cast and crew bringing entertainment and laughs in a farce by Michael McKeever, Suite Surrender. The show, directed by Donia Dunlap, opens just in time to celebrate the season of love. Showtimes are February 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22. The Friday and Saturday shows start at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees beginning at 2:30 p.m. Set in the World War II era at a glamorous Palm Beach hotel, two rival perf

By R. Gabriel Villalobos What began eight years ago as a mother’s mission to satisfy a “very girly” daughter’s love for custom tutus and bows has blossomed into a full-fledged, in-house apparel business serving schools, teams, and individuals across the community. Jessica Ontiveros, the founder and creative force behind the custom print shop, Custom Chaos, started her venture as a hobby to keep her daughter, Joselyn, happy. When her youngest son started school, she faced a ch

Jewel Monroe is the daughter of Jeff and Jo Lynn Munro and the sister of Jennifer Wenner (24) and Jessica Munro (21). Jewel plans to attend Texas Tech University, with a major in Sports Media with a minor in Early Childhood Education. She is involved in Cavegirl Soccer, the Educators Rising Program, and sports photography. Jewel is a member of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society and has earned A-Honor Roll recognition throughout high school. She is be

By Rhonda Jones I have never questioned the efficacy of a plant-exclusive diet, as my results have been great. When I decided to cut out all animal products back in 2009, my health improved drastically in just a matter of weeks. I lost weight, my digestive issues came to a stop, my blood pressure stabilized, my cholesterol went down, and my energy level increased. But lately, I am seeing posts on social media and headlines on TV that say Vegans and people not eating animal pr

Carlsbad Medical Center recently presented several awards at its annual Employee Celebration, held January 23. In addition to service awards, Employees and Directors of the Year were recognized. These awards are the highest honors bestowed on hospital employees each year. “We have an incredible staff at Carlsbad Medical Center,” said Carlsbad Medical Center CEO Matthew Banks. “It’s a pleasure to recognize our employees for their dedication to our patients and the community, a

Artesia General Hospital (AGH) recently announced an expansion of its specialized healthcare services in Carlsbad. This move introduces dedicated Cardiology services with Elizabeth Madison, ACNP, and brings highly sought-after consultations with Board-certified General Surgeons Dr. Michael Mann and robotic expert Dr. Shyamal Pansuriya directly to the Carlsbad community. The expansion underscores AGH’s unwavering commitment to enhancing access to expert medical care across Sou

Southeast New Mexico College students, Keily Medina, Sammy Lopez, and Colette Christian received the New Mexico All-State Academic Team Recognition on January 28 at the State Capitol in Santa Fe. The recognition is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the New Mexico Independent Community College Association. To qualify for the Academic All Stars Team, a student must be a PTK member in good standing, have a 3.5 GPA or above, be graduating in the Spring Semester, and be nomin

Sunvapor, Inc., a leading developer of low-carbon industrial process plants, and Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) have commenced joint operations of the country’s first solar desalination facility located at a commercial saltwater disposal well. The saltwater disposal well is operated by NGL Water Solutions Permian LLC, the largest produced water management company in the Permian Basin. “By hosting the Sunvapor pilot, we are evaluating how their technology can cost-effect