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By Michele Robertson The NMSU Eddy County Cooperative Extension Service has a new Extension 4-H Agent on board. Shiloh McCollum moved to Carlsbad from Colorado in November and is ready to connect with the community. McCollum explained that 4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) is a national program that provides opportunities to children ages six to 18. It teaches life and leadership skills, provides educational activities, and offers many other learning opportunities by allow

By Misty Cryer At the local Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 13, 401 remembrance wreaths were placed on the gravesites of veterans at Sunset Gardens Cemetery. The Thomas Jefferson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) sponsored the event, with many community members and organizations sponsoring wreaths, participating in the ceremony, and volunteering to make the local gathering special on National Wreaths Across America Day. When opening the cer

By Don Eskins Three Cavegirls have been named to the 2025-26 All-District 4/5A volleyball team. Selected for First Team post-season honors were senior Jazmariyah Sandoval and sophomore Elizabeth Tyndorf. Second Team honors went to senior Scarlett Haley. During the season, Sandoval and Tyndorf anchored positions in the middle. Haley occupied a right-side spot. “These girls proved to be integral parts of our team this season,” said Cavegirl head coach Taylor Hardison. “Ever pre

Carlsbad Medical Center is taking minimally invasive surgery to the next level with the addition of new robotic equipment. Minimally invasive techniques are advanced through the use of robotic assisted equipment, allowing surgeons to perform more complex procedures.The new equipment features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand. The robotic assisted technology allows surgeons to operate

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is proud to recognize its Mountain Lion Student of the Month for November, an honor established to celebrate students who embody the college’s core values. The Mountain Lion Student of the Month program was created to promote a culture of excellence, encourage active student engagement, and recognize outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and community involvement. All currently enrolled SENMC students in good academic standing

By Sarah Jones, Library Director When people think of libraries and literacy, they often picture children learning to read or storytimes filled with colorful picture books. But literacy doesn’t stop at childhood—and neither does the library’s role in fostering it. Adult literacy is a vital, and sometimes overlooked, part of our community mission. From helping adults improve their reading and writing skills to supporting digital and financial literacy, libraries are hubs of li

By Don Eskins Carlsbad High’s Holiday Invitational, hosted by the Cavemen and Cavegirl swimmers, will get underway on Saturday, December 13. But it won’t be taking place in the Cavern City. “Due to ongoing issues with our pool, the meet has officially been moved to Artesia. We’re so grateful to them for stepping in and allowing us the opportunity to host the meet without interruption,” said CHS head swim coach Samantha Segura. “Even though it won’t be in our home water, our s

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a contract modification to Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) for an additional three years to manage and operate the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in Carlsbad, NM. The extended performance period begins October 1, 2026 and continues through September 30, 2029. With this extension, SIMCO will continue advancing WIPP’s mission of safely disposing TRU waste while protecting workers, the public and the environment. DOE’s d

By Don Eskins Carlsbad High’s Cavemen and Cavegirl wrestling teams turned some heads at the Rio Rancho Invitational in Rio Rancho on Friday and Saturday, December 5-6. The CHS grapplers—in only their second meet of the new season—placed among the top wrestling squads at the tourney. Needless to say, when all was said and done in Rio Rancho, CHS head coach Mark Pratt was a very happy camper. The Cavemen participated in nine dual matches in Rio Rancho, while the Cavegirls compe

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT) have officially signed an articulation agreement that expands academic opportunities for students across New Mexico. The new partnership creates a seamless transfer pathway for SENMC graduates to continue their education toward bachelor’s degrees at NMT, one of the state’s most prestigious science and engineering institutions. At the signing ceremony, held at the SENMC campus, Tit

By Don Eskins The Gadsden Panthers proved to be no match for the Carlsbad Cavemen when the two schools squared off for a prep basketball game in Gadsden on Tuesday, December 9. In what proved to be a game of little resistance, the Cavemen rolled over the Cats 67-18. En route to the victory, 10 Cavemen wrote their names in the scorebook. Tops on the CHS scoring chart were Zenas Huerta, Tanner Cornum, and Shane Sullivan, each enjoying double-digit nights. Huerta led all Cavemen

By Don Eskins The Gadsden Panthers proved to be no match for the Carlsbad Cavemen when the two schools squared off for a prep basketball game in Gadsden on Tuesday, December 9. In what proved to be a game of little resistance, the Cavemen rolled over the Cats 67-18. En route to the victory, 10 Cavemen wrote their names in the scorebook. Tops on the CHS scoring chart were Zenas Huerta, Tanner Cornum, and Shane Sullivan, each enjoying double-digit nights. Huerta led all Cavemen