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Selection Saturday and the NMAA’s Criteria While most of us prep football fans have a pretty good idea as to just how the selection process for the state football playoffs works, we really aren’t aware of all the particulars that go into the actual selection of teams. So, for those who may be interested, the following are all of the particulars. Playoff Procedures and Selection/Seeding for 12-Team Format for Classes 8-Man, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A 1. Twelve teams advance to t

By Michael Bromka Veteran José Aldas, age 92, enlisted in the USMC in the spring of 1953. He’d grown up farming in Eddy County. “It was rough, nine of us in a poor family. Dad was a hard worker with no schooling. During harvest, we able-bodied kids got pulled out of school into fieldwork for months,” he said. Leaving school to enlist as a Marine was no issue for José. The Korean Conflict had gone badly for the US. The Chinese were backing up the North Koreans, driving allied

By Don Eskins Carlsbad High, ranked ninth in Class 6A football, will take on the third-ranked Hobbs Eagles in their final regular-season game of the year on Friday night, October 31, in Hobbs. Kickoff is set to get underway at 7 p.m. The Cavemen will take the field at 5-4 on the season and 3-2 in rugged District 3/6A play. Hobbs is 7-2 overall and 4-1 in conference play. Although it may be the last game on CHS’s 2025 schedule, in no way is it less important. With state tourn

“Keep Moving Forward” Carlsbad’s Daughters of the American Revolution chapter is a proud sponsor of Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom. This year’s theme is “Keep Moving Forward.” Each year, millions of volunteers and patriots gather in local, state, and national cemeteries across all 50 states and abroad to pay tribute to area service members an

By R. Gabriel Villalobos This month, after 27 years on the board, the Carlsbad Public Library says goodbye to its president, Robert Chavez. He leaves his role as board president after leading the board in a number of achievements over the years, including the development of a number of programs that serve the community in ways beyond what most might think of when they talk about libraries. Chavez addressed a gathering in his honor. “I got my first library card in 1963; that’s

By Misty Cryer Two gentlemen, Glenn R. Heard Sr. and Mark Miller, from Carlsbad High School’s Class of ’62, recently shared their stories of life after high school. Glenn said he was born and raised in Carlsbad and has enjoyed all of his years here. Swimming in the Pecos was among his favorite memories of growing up in Carlsbad. Like many Carlsbad natives, he said he lived away while pursuing an education and developing a career before returning to his hometown in 1981, where

By Misty Cryer Members of the Assistance League of Carlsbad are busy preparing for their annual Christmas Tree Auction, a fundraiser that helps them provide much-needed services to communities in Eddy County. Prior to the auction, interested buyers can attend an open house for a sneak peek of what will be up for bid. The open house is scheduled for November 9 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the Christmas Tree Auction beginning at 6 p.m. on November 14. Both events are at the Assi

By Don Eskins After dropping a 3-2 match to the Clovis Wildcats and a 3-1 match to the Roswell Coyotes, one might have wondered if the Cavegirl volleyball team had any fight left in them. The two losses got them off to a 0-2 start in district play and left them sitting at 5-14 on the season. However, for those who might still be wondering, stop! Carlsbad’s girls have more than a lot of life left in them! On Tuesday night in Carlsbad, the Cavegirls rolled over the District 4/5

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on lifestyle and risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammogram screenings are the best way for women to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before there are symptoms. However, according to the CDC, at least 25% of women ages 50-74 have not been screened for breast cancer in the past two years. Carlsbad Medical Center is scheduling m

By Sarah Jones Libraries have long been seen as places of knowledge, discovery, and community. But beyond books and research, they also play an important role in promoting mental health and well-being. In an era where stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges are increasingly common, libraries offer a unique and accessible space for people to find comfort, resources, and support. Libraries as Safe Spaces For many, the library serves as a refuge—a quiet place where individ

By Don Eskins The Cavemen and Cavegirl cross country teams recently returned from the Albuquerque Academy Extravaganza. Overall, the Cavemen placed 11th in a field of 21. The Cavegirls finished 17th in a field of 18. Top performers for the Cavemen were Kaleb Vasquez, who placed 55th with a time of 17:56.81, and Aiden Mendez, who placed 58th with a time of 18:18:01. Leading the way for the Cavegirls were Rainelle Ruiz, who placed 62nd with a time of 22:23.13, and Soledad Mart

By Don Eskins After a week off to rest up and fine-tune their offense, defense, and special teams, the Carlsbad High Cavemen will return to the turf on Friday, October 24, to entertain the state’s top-ranked and District 3/6A leader, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs. The game, designated as Senior Night for the Cavemen, is set to kick off at 7 p.m. at the Ralph Bowyer Cavemen Football Stadium. With only two games remaining on this year’s schedule—No. 1 Las Cruces and No. 3 Hobbs—the