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By Dr. Kevin Beardmore The long-time chair of my previous college, Owensboro Community and Technical College in Kentucky, often told the story of the college’s origins. Owensboro had two private colleges, one Catholic that had been around for decades, one Methodist that was established in 1858. Because of this, the city had been bypassed when a dozen branch campuses of the University of Kentucky were established in the 1960s. By the 1980s, it was clear that Owensboro, desp

CMC Physicians Give Back on Doctors’ Day In celebration of National Doctors’ Day, the medical staff at Carlsbad Medical Center has once again chosen to give back to the community in a meaningful way. This year, physicians donated $6,000 to the Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter, in lieu of receiving traditional tokens of appreciation. National Doctors’ Day, observed annually on March 30, recognizes physicians for their dedication, skill, and commitment to improving the health

By R. Gabriel Villalobos Carlsbad is about to see something it has never seen before: its first K-pop concert. On April 11, the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center will host “K-POP WARRIORS: THE SHOW,” a high-energy performance that organizer Curtis McKinney says is part concert, part dance production, and part theatrical experience. “This is kind of a unique show,” McKinney said. “When I was first approached with it, I didn’t even know what K-pop was.” That changed after

By Misty Cryer Pilot workshops will begin this month at a new Career Center at Southeast New Mexico College. Preparations in motion include collaborations and evaluations of resources to best serve the college students and the community through the center. “We will be launching it completely in the fall,” said Rocio Esparza, Director of Grant Services and Special Projects. “For now, we are only doing pilot workshops, such as mock interviews, resume workshops, how to dress...

By Misty Cryer The Carlsbad Area Art Association is bringing new energy to the local art community and the downtown area with events, exhibitions, and art classes. The CAAA Pottery Studio is known for kicking off spring by hiding ceramic eggs around town just before Easter for people to find and keep, and this tradition continued this year. Jody Prell, an artist at the gallery, said that finders could take their egg to The Artist Gallery to enter a drawing for a chance to win

By Don Eskins The Carlsbad Cavemen will head into District 4/5A play against the Clovis Wildcats in the Cavern City on Tuesday, April 14. The first pitch is set to go out at 5 p.m. at the Tom Forni Cavemen Corral. Carlsbad, which had an unusually rough start to the season at 2-4, has won eight of its last 12 outings and currently owns an overall record of 10-8. The CHS hardballers’ most recent wins came via a 4-2, 4-2 sweep over the Goddard Rockets, in Roswell on Saturday, Ap

By Sarah Jones, Carlsbad Public Library Every year, readers across the country set goals to read more—sometimes joining a “52 Books in 52 Weeks” challenge, tracking progress on Goodreads, or checking off themed prompts like “a book set in another country” or “a book with a blue cover.” Reading challenges have become a fun and motivating way to stay engaged with books, but they’re also about rediscovering the joy of reading itself. Whether you’re hoping to reignite a lapsed re

By Michael Bromka Bernie Sanchez of Loving has worked and served in Carlsbad for decades. But fundamental to his identity was his duty to God and country during the war in Vietnam. Luck was with Bernie during his service. He grew up in Truth or Consequences, NM. Not long after high school graduation, he got word of his draft notice while traveling in Arizona. He showed up for his physical at Fort Ord, CA. “A sergeant looked at us men lined up and said, ‘You five that way, are

By R. Gabriel Villalobos As spring awakens across the high desert, something is taking root behind the Carlsbad Public Library. A fledgling community garden, spearheaded by volunteer Shiloh McCollum and supported by the library’s assistant director Michele Robertson, is preparing for its debut season—one that they hope will eventually yield not just tomatoes and arugula, but a deeper sense of connection. For McCollum, who moved to Carlsbad just last November, gardening is har

Southeast New Mexico College has received a 2025 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council's national conference in March in Washington, D.C. The award for logo wear celebrates the college's marketing team for its work on the SENMC button-up shirt sold in the SENMC bookstore. The short-sleeve button-up shirt features an all-over graphic print inspired by our diverse and desert landscapes in Southeast New Mexico. The des

By Kyle Marksteiner Without a miracle or two, this year’s “Class Act” celebration may be the organization’s final act. In the spring of 1989, five Carlsbad High School seniors lost their lives to alcohol-related accidents, many of them related to graduation celebrations. The following year, community members rallied to try to prevent such an unthinkable tragedy from occurring again. They established a post-graduation event aimed at providing a safe, alcohol-free way to celebr

By Misty Cryer Discount Tire is a reputable tire and wheel retailer with stores across the nation. On a warm day in early spring, March 30, the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to open the development project on the south side of Carlsbad, at 4015 National Parks Highway, the future home of Discount Tire. Community members, including representatives of the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, joined in welcoming the D