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By Misty Cryer Carlsbad Elks Lodge No. 1558 is hosting an inaugural event that is open to the public. The event, “If It Has Wheels” Swap Meet, will be held at the Carlsbad Elks Lodge, 1558 Elks Drive, on April 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This buy, sell, or trade event will feature anything on wheels, related parts, and tools for projects, and accessories, including collectibles. Food will be available, and vendor spots are currently available. The idea for this event began small

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Libraries have always been more than buildings filled with books. They are places where people come together—to learn, to connect, and to belong. In every town and city, the public library quietly serves as one of the strongest foundations for community building. At their core, libraries embody accessibility and inclusion. They welcome everyone, regardless of age, background, or income. A library card is often the firs

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is proud to announce its highly anticipated STEAM Expo and Open House, taking place on campus on April 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year, the college is elevating the experience by combining two signature events into one immersive and interactive celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. With a creative “Open Map Game” theme, attendees will be invited to explore the campus like never before. Participants can n

By Rhonda Jones I have heard all of my life that milk builds strong bones and should be consumed every day. Now, after being plant-based for 17 years, my bones should be dust. Well, as it turns out, we may have been getting inaccurate information for a long time. According to archeologists, humans have been drinking milk for at least 9,000 years based on examination of ancient pottery shards found in Turkey. The shards contained traces of milk fats, suggesting it could have b

The United Way of Eddy County’s Cinco De Mayo Golf Tournament has been an important part of the local nonprofit’s annual fundraising effort for some time. Now, thanks to a partnership with ConocoPhillips, the UWEC’s festive three-person scramble will allow the nonprofit to add multiple scholarships aimed at supporting workforce development across Eddy County. This year’s tournament takes place on May 2 at the Riverside Country Club in Carlsbad, with ConocoPhillips serving as

By Michael Bromka Carlsbad Heights Lion (and ramp foreman) Tom Dugger is pleased to have finished a job in Loving last Saturday. And he’s glad to have begun a deck (plus soon a ramp) in Carlsbad on the same morning. On 4th Street in Loving, Tom and others had crewed for foreman Danny Palmer of nmramp.org on Saturday, January 10. For homeowner Moses Palomino, they’d built a long ramp off a high deck. However, there was no railing to finish off. “My funding and duty are to buil

The Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management’s (EM) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is once again accepting shipments and processing transuranic (TRU) waste following a successful annual maintenance outage that keeps the facility’s vital national mission going. The maintenance outage, at the nation’s only deep geologic repository for nuclear waste, spanned from January 5 to March 13, with 145 critical work activities completed, including 112 preventive maintenan

By Misty Cryer Jeri Lynn Strong grew up in Carlsbad, graduating from the class of ’89. She recently authored and published her second book, “Strong: The Word of My Testimony.” She shared the story of her journey to becoming an author. Jeri started writing poetry at a very young age as a form of therapy. “I had some things happen in my childhood, and it was a way for me to release some things,” Jeri said. “I never intended to share it with anybody, ever. It was very personal.”

By Misty Cryer The line of thinking that if an issue is observed, it is time to step up and do something about it is common in Carlsbad. Kristy Maley, State Chair for New Mexico’s Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), did just that. She is organizing the annual banquet that serves as a fundraiser for the foundation to help achieve its mission, with the assistance of Demetrio Rubio, the Texas Regional Director. From a family of hunters, Kristy said she has always hunted, and over the la

By R. Gabriel Villalobos For those who have caught live music around Carlsbad recently, there is a decent chance Cathy Queen was involved somehow. She might have been on stage, or she might have been the one who organized the whole thing. Queen, a native of Carlsbad, has quietly become one of the most prolific musicians in the Pecos Valley. Now freshly retired from a 41-year career with the Bureau of Land Management, she has traded her government job for a ukulele, a bass gui

Chloe Melvin is the daughter of Patrick and Elena Melvin and the sister of Chelsea Melvin (12). After graduation, Chloe plans to attend college and pursue a career in law. Chloe has been an inspiring leader at Carlsbad High School and has demonstrated her dedication to serving others through her roles as Color Guard Captain, Senior Class President, and Literacy Club President. She is also involved in Theater, Inspired by Science, Science Bowl, Quiz Bowl, Interact, Sources of

The Health Clinic at Southeast New Mexico College is piloting walk-in hours for the community, starting in April of 2026. Medical services are provided by Candace Byers, CNP. The Health Clinic is a teaching site for SENMC health programs so that patients may be cared for by students from our phlebotomy, nursing assistant, medical assistant, nursing, or health administration programs during their visit. The clinic sees adults for acute illnesses, flares of chronic illnesses, m