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By Don Eskins Lady luck eluded the 16-7 Carlsbad Cavemen on Tuesday night, February 10, in a game that saw the 12-10 Clovis Wildcats slip past Carlsbad High 51-45. The clash took place in Clovis. “It was a tough game and tough environment, but we played even with the Wildcats throughout the game. With about 2:30 left on the clock, the score was all tied up,” said Cavemen head coach John Zumbrun. “But, down the stretch, Clovis was able to pull away.” Maliq Mills, with 12 point

Coach Matt Enloe Logs 100th Win By Don Eskins Down but not out, following a 70-24 loss to the talent-heavy and top-ranked Hobbs Eagles, the Carlsbad Cavegirls rallied to knock off the Clovis Wildcats 26-24 in Carlsbad on Tuesday night, February 10. Trailing at the half, 13-5, the Cavegirls regrouped to tighten up their defense and outscore the bewildered Cats 21-11 over the final two periods to pick up their 11th win of the season, versus 13 losses. "Holding Clovis to just 24

By Don Eskins The CHS swim team placed third at the District 3/4A swim meet held in Artesia on Saturday, February 7. CHS head coach Samantha Segura was more than happy with the effort she got from her team. “Our swimmers performed phenomenally at District, with many dropping time and several earning new personal bests. We are incredibly proud of every member of this team and the work they’ve put in to get here,” said Segura. “Now, for the next two weeks, our focus will shift

By Don Eskins Five Cavegirls, headed by regional champion Ellianna Campos, punched their tickets to this year’s state tournament at the Southern Regional Championships on February 6-7 in Roswell. Campos, only a junior, posted a glittering 5-0 record en route to claiming the Southern Regional title at 125 lbs. Also picking up passports to the Big Dance, which will take place at Rio Rancho on February 20-21, were, at 235, Atria Wells, 5-1, third; at 170, Sophie Westfall, 4-1, t

Sunvapor, Inc., a leading developer of low-carbon industrial process plants, and Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) have commenced joint operations of the country’s first solar desalination facility located at a commercial saltwater disposal well. The saltwater disposal well is operated by NGL Water Solutions Permian LLC, the largest produced water management company in the Permian Basin. “By hosting the Sunvapor pilot, we are evaluating how their technology can cost-effect

By Don Eskins Thirteen Cavemen wrestlers will be hoping to earn berths in this year’s state tournament at the Southern Regional Championships in Albuquerque on Saturday, February 14. The tournament will take place at the Duke City’s West Mesa High School. State tournament berths will go out to the top seven placers, plus a wild card selection in each weight class. Overall, the tournament will consist of 16 Class 5A teams, making the road to state a most difficult one for grap

A leading global travel booking site, Skyscanner, has selected Guadalupe Mountains National Park, home to the highest peak in Texas (8,751 feet), as one of only five U.S. destinations featured in its latest guide for tranquil solo travel, Elsewhereism. With January marking the peak travel-planning season, the guide highlights lesser-known destinations that help travelers avoid crowds and plan calmer trips for the year ahead. Google Trends data shows U.S. search interest in “s

By R. Gabriel Villalobos For architect Larry Mitchell, the landscape of Carlsbad is not just a collection of buildings, but a layered history book written in brick, tile, and terra cotta. Alongside his partner, Dean Cruse, Mitchell has spent over three decades weaving his professional life into the community’s fabric, with a growing passion for restoring the chapters that time has begun to fade. Their firm, founded in 2013 after each spent over 20 years with a local practice,

By Misty Cryer The Southern Eddy County Youth Program (SECYP) is a local non-profit organization that supports Eddy County youth who are members of the 4-H and FFA youth development organizations. SECYP will hold the Fifth Annual Dancing on the Pecos fundraising event from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on February 13 at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center in Carlsbad. The event features dinner, a dance, a raffle for door prizes, and both live and silent auctions. “W

By Misty Cryer The Jefferson Montessori Academy (JMA) is an established local charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The 2025-2026 school year has been filled with news. The new Head Administrator of the school, Dr. Katie Appling, provided an update. When asked about changes since she took the lead, Appling said, “I’m a little ambitious.” Starting the update with exciting news, she said, “We were awarded by Google, Best School for 2025.” Thr

By Kyle Marksteiner Advanced atrial fibrillation (AFib) treatment is now available to residents of Carlsbad and the surrounding area at a local surgical center, thanks to a growing collaborative effort between Dr. Amanda Ryan and a group of electrophysiologists. AFib is a common disorder involving different chambers of the heart beating irregularly. This increases the risk of blood clots and stroke risk. “Consequences to patients are devastating and can include strokes, demen

Carlsbad Elks Lodge #1558 announces a first-place win for Carlsbad student Kobe Morton, in the 10 to 11 age group at the New Mexico State level in Albuquerque, the third competition of five that leads to the National Elks Hoop Shoot competition to be held in Chicago, Ill. The regional competition will be held in Dallas, Texas, March 13 -15. The year was 1975 when Carol Tabor last took the National win for Carlsbad. A win at the National level will result in having his name in