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Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library In today’s digital world, information travels faster than ever. Social media, websites, videos, and even text messages can spread news within seconds. While this makes it easier to stay connected and informed, it also means misinformation can spread just as quickly. Learning how to spot false or misleading information online is an important skill for readers of all ages. One of the easiest ways to identify misinformation

By Misty Cryer Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is offering students the opportunity to spend two weeks studying abroad, exploring Spain while earning academic credit. The application deadline is October 16. Eight students will be selected to participate in the 2027 summer trip. “This is something totally new, not just for the college, but for Carlsbad in general,” said Dr. Luis Anchondo, Study Abroad Director. While working at the University of Texas in El Paso, Anchondo

By Misty Cryer As adventure seekers gather at the Fifth Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival, they will experience enchantment and revelry with bountiful food and drink, captivating music, master artisans, roaming and stage performers, and unique experiences like the armored combat tournament. The festival will be held on Friday, September 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lake Carlsbad Beach Park area. Returning for the fi

By R. Gabriel Villalobos In a world of pinging notifications and endless scrolling, Carlsbad offers a number of ways to unplug from devices and focus on skills and experiences that can enrich one’s life and foster new friendships. Jill Balderama runs Jill’s Fabric and Design, a downtown fabric shop that has been in business for more than 50 years. She teaches quilting classes starting at $15, with projects ranging from maple leaf patterns to Christmas table runners. Up the ro

Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Not every great book arrives with blockbuster movie deals, endless social media buzz, or towering displays at bookstores. Some of the most memorable reads quietly wait on library shelves, discovered only when a curious reader takes a chance on something unfamiliar. These “hidden gems” may not always dominate bestseller lists, but they often become the books readers recommend most passionately to friends and family. One of

By Dr. Kevin Beardmore In pursuit of my first teaching position, I interviewed with more than a dozen school districts. Getting through that initial interview opened the door to meeting the principals who typically made the final decision. Several interviewers used the same standardized instrument where they asked a question, listened to your response, then turned to another page in the manual based on your answer. Sometimes the interview continued; other times it ended rathe

By Misty Cryer The tradition of making memories by gathering around the campfire, at mealtimes, and on the trails has been going on for 53 years at the annual Sammie Hughes Cowboy Camp. Over Labor Day weekend, this three-day event was hosted at Guadalupe Christian Camp to celebrate faith, friendship, and the cowboy way of life. Speaking from a unique perspective as part of the Hughes family and a representative of Guadalupe Christian Camp, Kyla Hughes shared the details. The

By Misty Cryer Carlsbad September Fiestas is a celebration of the cultures and customs of the Latino community. It features free entertainment, including live music, and is designed to be a family-friendly event with artisans, retail, and food vendors. This year, the fiesta will be on September 12 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Beach Bandshell, located on East Riverside Drive. “This year, we are starting like we normally do with our opening ceremonies. We will have a few spea

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