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By Don Eskins Well, it’s here, and to nobody’s surprise, it’s going to be a big one! On Friday night, February 6, in the Cavern City, the Cavemen and Hobbs Eagles will face off for sole possession of first place in this year’s race for the District 4/5A crown. The Class 5A 10th-ranked Cavemen are 15-6 on the year and, following a 64-51 victory over Roswell and a 65-59 win over Clovis, are 2-0 in conference play. The seventh-ranked 14-8 Eagles, having posted victories over Clo

By Don Eskins The Carlsbad High School Cavegirls will compete at the NMAA Southern Regionals on Friday and Saturday, February 6-7, in Roswell. With the regular grappling season now behind them, the Cavegirls’ dreams of competing in this year’s state tournament will start and end at the regional meet. The top seven placers in each weight class, plus a wild card, will advance to the state tournament. For all others, the season will be over. “No doubt, this will be a tough one.

By Don Eskins The New Mexico prep swim season is winding down, but not over. On Saturday, February 7, Carlsbad High’s Cavemen and Cavegirl aquatic squads will compete at the District Championships in Artesia. It will be the final outing of the season for CHS swimmers to qualify for state. This year’s state championships will be held at Albuquerque Academy on Friday and Saturday, February 20-21. “As we head into district, our kids are looking strong and focused. However, it ha

Southeast New Mexico College has been added as a participating higher education institution for the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) initiative, “Advancing a Bilingual and Indigenous Early Childhood Workforce,” funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Eligible students enrolled in Early Childhood Education associate degree programs may apply for a one-time $1,500 stipend for Spring 2026. The stipend is intended to support students pursuing career

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library One of the greatest joys of reading is its power to transport us—beyond borders, cultures, and even time. Historical fiction does this with a unique blend of storytelling and research, plunging readers into vividly reimagined pasts that feel both authentic and emotionally compelling. At the library, we like to think of historical fiction as the ultimate time machine: no tickets, no luggage—just a good book and your ima

By Don Eskins Both the Cavemen and Cavegirl wrestling teams posted victories over the Roswell Coyotes in a dual meet on Thursday, January 22, in Roswell. The Cavemen outdueled the Coyotes 34-28, while the Cavegirls downed the Lady Otes 42-30. En route to their six-point victory, Cavemen Phenyx Meier, at 113 lbs., and Francisco Calderon, at 150 lbs., won by falls. “I was really proud of the effort we got from our boys. We were without four of our starters. Justin Owens, Juan R

By Don Eskins The Cavegirl basketball team was originally scheduled to open up conference play on Tuesday, January 27, against the Clovis Wildcats. However, due to bad weather, their game was canceled. The game has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 3, in Clovis. The JVs will open up play vs. the Wildcats at 4 p.m., with the varsity taking the floor at 5:30 p.m. Due to the cancellation, the Cavegirls will now open up District 4/5A play against the Roswell Coyotes in Carls

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is proud to announce the swearing in of its newly elected and returning board of trustees members following the 2025 general election. Congratulations to Dr. Ned Elkins, who will continue his dedicated service to the college, and to newly elected board member, Lee White, who will serve district II and proceeds Bill Murrill. Both members ran unopposed during the election. “It is an honor to be elected to my second term on the board. I am lo

By Don Eskins CHS was supposed to open conference play against the Clovis Wildcats in Carlsbad on Tuesday night, January 27. However, due to severe weather moving across New Mexico, their game with the Cats was canceled. CHS’s tipoff with Clovis has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 3, in the Cavern City. As a result, the Cavemen will now take on the Roswell Coyotes in their District 4/5A inaugural in Roswell on Friday night, January 30. “It would have been nice to open

This year’s lineup for “Dancing with the Eddy County Stars” includes an all-star softball player, the warden of the Eddy County Detention Center, and a popular local DJ. The United Way of Eddy County is holding the fundraiser March 20, 2026, at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center in Carlsbad. The fundraiser is modeled after several popular competition television shows. Professional dancers from the Utah Ballroom Dance Company will be partnering with eight Eddy County c

By Jeff Campbell, Director of Marketing and Business Development Carlsbad Department of Development Planning in economic development requires sound strategy. Many factors play a role in determining which businesses are recruited and how efforts are directed to maximize results. What often goes unnoticed are the many tools used behind the scenes to formulate strategies that can be carried out through actionable plans. Focusing on Recruitment People often look around Carlsbad a

By R. Gabriel Villalobos Rockabilly veterans The Booze Bombs are gearing up for a tour of the sun-bleached towns and neon-lit cities of the American Southwest. They’re coming in from Germany, but this isn’t their first rodeo. Their rockabilly odyssey stretches back 20 years! Having toured all over Europe, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Croatia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, Canada, and Australia, there’s a special place in their hearts for