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By Don Eskins On Saturday, August 29, the CHS cross country program will host the first-ever Jesus Fierro Invitational. Scheduled to get underway on Saturday at 9 a.m., the Invitational will take place at Alta Vista Junior High School. Ten teams will compete in both boys' and girls' varsity competition. Fierro, a longtime educator and coach in the Carlsbad Municipal School System, spent several years coaching both track and cross country at CHS. During his tenure as head of t

By Don Eskins Carlsbad High's Cavemen soccer team battled a very tough Las Cruces Mayfield Trojan squad to a 0-0 tie on Friday, August 21, and then fell victim to the Centennial Hawks 2-0 on Saturday, August 22. Both games took place in the Cavern City. The two losses dropped Cavemen head coach Aaron Babcock's team to 0-2-1 on the year. Although coming up short for wins against both of the City of Crosses-based teams, Babcock said his kids continue to show improvement. "After

Hernias continue to represent one of the most prevalent medical conditions in the United States, affecting an estimated five million Americans living with the condition. Hernia repair is one of the most frequently performed surgeries nationwide. A hernia occurs when tissue or an organ pushes past muscle and pops out, creating a bulge. Hernias usually happen in the abdominal area or groin. The bulge can appear when a person’s body is in a certain position or when they’re perfo

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Kindness is one of the simplest—and most powerful—themes we can explore through reading. Whether it’s a quiet act of compassion, a courageous choice to stand up for others, or a reminder to be gentle with ourselves, books help us see kindness in action and inspire us to carry it into our daily lives. At the Carlsbad Public Library, our catalog is filled with titles that highlight empathy, inclusion, and the impact of s

By Don Eskins They didn’t get the win they were looking for in Lovington on Tuesday afternoon, August 18, but they didn’t get a loss either. What the Carlsbad Cavegirl soccer team did get was a 3-3 tie and a good start on the 2026 season. “After so much practicing during the off-season and this summer, it was really great to finally get to watch these girls compete in a match that had some meaning,” said Cavegirl head coach Misty Long. “The most important thing about our girl

By Don Eskins The Santa Teresa Desert Warriors spoiled the Carlsbad Cavemen soccer team’s 2026 season opener in Santa Teresa on Monday, August 17. The Warriors, 18-4 in 2025, scored one goal in the first half and two more in the second to close out CHS’s hopes for a victory, 3-0. (MaxPreps stats) However, first-year head coach Aaron Babcock, who inherited a team that posted a 3-15 record in 2025, remained optimistic about the future of his charges. “It was a better game than

Carlsbad SBDC Provides Business Counseling, Training, and Technical Assistance Starting and growing a business can be challenging, but entrepreneurs in Eddy County do not have to navigate the journey alone. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Carlsbad provides confidential business counseling, training opportunities, and technical assistance to help aspiring and established business owners make informed decisions and build stronger businesses. Hosted at Southeast

By Misty Cryer When people ask what there is to do in Carlsbad, my thoughts instantly jump to the parks. There are several in and around Carlsbad that offer days of enjoyment for people of all ages and walks of life. I do have a few favorites to recommend. Hiking at McKittrick Canyon during the fall is one of my favorite experiences. While the canyon is part of Guadalupe Mountains National Park in West Texas, it does expand into Eddy County. The place is so beautiful, especia

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 Don Eskins The Carlsbad Cavemen and Artesia Bulldogs, on a collision course since the end of the 2025 prep gridiron season, will clash under the Friday Night Lights of the Bulldog Bowl on August 21 in the City of Champions. The battle, historically the second-oldest prep football game in the Land of Enchantment, better known as the Eddy County War, will serve as both teams’ 2026 season opener. Oddsmakers, once again, are making the host Bulldogs a heavy favorite. The Dogs

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.