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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

By Misty Cryer Events that include a night out in Carlsbad are often tied to a worthy cause. This is true for Casino Night, hosted by Partners in Heart Health, a fun-filled evening coming up that features dinner, drinks, games, and prizes to benefit the local non-profit organization. Casino Night is scheduled for 6:30-9:30 p.m. on February 21 in the Carousel House of the Pecos River Village Conference Center, 711 Muscatel Ave. “The idea is to raise money and to also have fun,

By Misty Cryer Since 2020, Shawna Hicks has been sharing healthy tools and techniques with others to help them align their energy and cope with the everyday stresses of life. She started online part-time before having a physical space and began offering services at a local spa in March of last year. She recently achieved her dream of having a bigger space downtown where she can hold sessions, classes, and events. Aligned Energy Healing is now located at 217 S. Canyon St. in C

By Rhonda Jones How are the New Year’s resolutions going? Most of us make a commitment for the new year to get fitter and healthier. About three weeks into January, those resolutions are usually abandoned. I can relate to this because it often happens to me. Actually, I don’t usually get a good start until February. This year is no exception for me, as I have been out of town more than in town this month. Traveling is always a challenge, especially when you are meeting frien

By Don Eskins The Cavegirls basketball team, still on a slide, dropped their fourth game in a row to the Lovington Wildcats in Carlsbad on Tuesday night, January 20. Despite a 13-point effort from senior guard Serena Carrasco, CHS fell to the Cats 42-34. The loss left Carlsbad’s girls sitting at 8-11. The Cavegirls were scheduled to take on the 6-9 Santa Teresa Desert Warriors on the road on Thursday, January 22. It would serve as their final pre-district game of the 2025-26

By Don Eskins Down 13-7 to the Lovington Wildcats after first quarter play, the Cavemen basketball team turned on the jets in the second to outscore the Cats 20-5. The CHS surge put them out in front of Lovington 27-18 at the half. Trading buckets with the Cats during third and fourth quarter action, CHS held on to cage the Lovington 47-40. The victory upped the Cavemen’s record to 12-6 on the year. The game took place in Carlsbad on Tuesday night, January 20. Although losing

By Don Eskins On January 9, the Carlsbad Local posted its picks for the Top Ten sports stories at CHS during 2025. These picks were based on available information. Obviously, there were many more. This week, January 23, we’ll list several other noteworthy performances recorded by CHS athletes, teams, and former athletes during 2025. Readers should feel free to use these stories, along with the Carlsbad Local’s Top 10 picks, to construct a Top 10 list of their own. No doubt, t

By Don Eskins Carlsbad High School’s Cavemen and Cavegirl wrestlers registered another sound performance at the Joe Vivian Invitational in Albuquerque on Friday and Saturday, January 16-17. Recognized as one of the top grappling tournaments in the state, the Cavegirls placed fifth in a field of 30 teams. The Cavemen, in a field of 31, finished ninth. “This was one of the toughest weeks our kids have experienced,” said CHS head wrestling coach Mark Pratt. “We hosted a dual mee

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Public libraries have always been champions of lifelong learning. From story times that spark a love of reading in preschoolers to research databases that support college students, we strive to connect people of all ages with the resources they need to grow. One of the most exciting tools available to our patrons is Educate Station—a comprehensive, ready-to-use homeschool curriculum designed for children in pre-K throu

Submitted By Antonia Robledo The Terri Able Carlsbad Community Kitchen and volunteers have once again successfully shared their dedication and hard work to serve our community during the holidays; we had a great turnout providing 50-plus meals to patrons in Carlsbad. December 5 is recognized as “International Volunteer Day,” where we celebrate volunteers who devote their time and energy to serve in their communities. The Carlsbad Community Kitchen has just that, a group of v