All Articles

By Misty Cryer At the Champagne Brunch en Blanc, which is an event hosted by the Carlsbad branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to celebrate women’s equality, an outstanding Carlsbad woman was recognized. “We as a branch are especially proud to recognize Mary Sandford, whose dedication to AAUW Carlsbad spans an incredible 50 years,” said Angie Barrios-Testa, Co-President of the branch. “Mary has served our branch in countless leadership roles, while al

By Jeff Campbell, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Carlsbad Economic Development Corporation Drive through Carlsbad on any given day, and you will find countless businesses looking for employees. Our community has experienced times when restaurants cannot be open during specific hours due to a workforce shortage. One thing we typically hear when we announce the prospect of a new business coming to Carlsbad is, “Who will work there?” And this problem is not uniq

During next month’s Community Giving Week celebrations, the Carlsbad Community Foundation will present its highest philanthropic honor, the Legacy Award, to the Carlsbad High School Class of ’62. The award recognizes substantial impacts on our community through philanthropic giving and/or service. This marks the first time the award has been given to a group or organization and demonstrates the importance of collective efforts by many to achieve a shared charitable purpose.

After an extensive search, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) has announced four finalists for the position of Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Engagement. The finalists are Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, Chris Spaulding, Samuel Soliman, and Dr. David Campbell. The finalists will visit SENMC throughout August as part of the final stage of the search process. Each finalist will participate in an open forum, providing community members, faculty, staff, and stude

For over 25 years, Angela Baca, Director of Radiation Oncology at Carlsbad Medical Center, has dedicated her career to helping patients and families navigate cancer treatment and recovery. While her role has always centered on supporting others, a rare cancer diagnosis at age 48 gave her a new perspective on the patient experience. For the first time, she wasn’t the caregiver; she was the patient. Having worked in oncology for more than two decades, Angela understood the road

Nearly 175 community leaders, business professionals, elected officials, family members, and friends gathered recently as Lakeview Christian Home to honor CEO Jody Knox for 50 years of faithful service to the organization and the residents she has dedicated her life to serving. The elegant evening brought together representatives from throughout southeastern New Mexico, including State Representative Catherine Brown, Eddy County officials, members of the Carlsbad City Council

Stepping Up for the Needs of Others By Rhonda Jones When I met the three gentlemen who are currently doing transportation for veterans in Eddy and Lea counties, I was impressed with their genuine concern for others. The three, Norbert Rimpe, Armando Luna, and Hiram “Hy” Laird, are all veterans and want to give back to fellow veterans who are unable to get themselves to doctor appointments or even to the airport. They do not drive just for medical appointments; they also want

Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO) announced today the company is now accepting grant proposals from non-profit agencies throughout Eddy and Lea Counties for its 2026 Employee Investment Advisory Committee program. The program is now in its fourth year. In 2025, the program awarded $75,000 in grants to eleven nonprofit organizations to enrich the lives of people in Southeast New Mexico. The program’s 2026 funding priorities are: • Arts & Culture/Community Vitali

By R. Gabriel Villalobos Seventy four years ago this month, a local photographer set a world record that still stands today. And city historian Jameson Lucas said it’s a piece of Carlsbad history that deserves another look. The photograph, taken by Tex Helm in August 1952, remains the Guinness World Record holder for the largest flash photograph ever taken. Helm, a Texas transplant who had previously documented Admiral Byrd’s Antarctic expeditions, settled in Carlsbad and bec

By Misty Cryer For the second year in a row, Colette Christian was awarded a $50,000 scholarship by Partners in Heart Health at the recent scholar reception. This scholarship is different than most because it isn’t limited to tuition and books. It can be used to help with the cost of living, making it more possible for returning students to pursue higher education in healthcare. Colette was born and raised in Carlsbad. She said she moved away to go to college in Texas, later

By Misty Cryer Southeast New Mexico Community Action Corporation (SNMCAC) has a Senior Citizen Program that provides services to individuals who are 60 years old or older. The services include a nutrition program and respite centers based in Carlsbad and Artesia, also serving other communities in the county, along with transportation services. “We do congregate meals, and then we do home-delivered meals,” said Rita Archuleta, Senior Citizen Program Director and CSBG Coordinat

By Misty Cryer Eddy County has a specialized, multidisciplinary team that handles domestic violence cases under one roof, bridging the gap between law enforcement and advocacy. The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT) is designed to allow the citizens of Eddy County to have specialized follow-up, advanced investigations, and victim advocacy, with coordinated services for domestic violence cases. While the concept of a domestic violence response team is not complet