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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

By R. Gabriel Villalobos For the first time in two decades, the baton for the Carlsbad Wind Symphony’s annual holiday concert will be wielded by a new pair of hands. But for those in the ensemble, the face leading them will be a familiar one. Melanie McDowell, a local band director and a decade-long veteran of the community ensemble, has stepped into the role of director following the retirement of Paul Cosand last spring. She will make her directorial debut at the symphony’s

By Michele Robertson Area mail carrier Stephen Austin was recently added to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Million Mile Club. Admittance to this club requires either 30 years of service to the USPS or a million miles of safe driving for the USPS. Austin’s calculations for his total number of miles driven in his 30-year tenure as a mail carrier in Carlsbad are over 800,000 miles; he also walks eight miles a day. “It is an impressive accomplishment because it requires

By Misty Cryer The Carlsbad Combat Wrestling Club hosted Chaos at the Cave, a New Mexico Junior Wrestling tournament, at Carlsbad High School at the end of November. The event drew over 400 wrestlers from all over New Mexico and West Texas, with over 50 from Carlsbad competing. The individual results for Carlsbad Combat wrestlers reflected multiple placements, with the local team placing third in the tournament. Three out of four outstanding wrestler awards went to Carlsbad C

By Misty Cryer Christmas on the Pecos is well underway, with many locals and tourists enjoying boat rides down the Pecos River to check out the amazing display of lights and delighting in the events and enhancements added over the years that make this a uniquely incredible experience. The First Flume Flight has been added to this year’s events, with special features that collectors, photographers, and balloon enthusiasts will appreciate. The sunrise flight is set for December

By Don Eskins The Carlsbad Cavemen battled the Highland Hornets for four tough quarters in Albuquerque on Monday, December 1. However, in the end, Highland prevailed as they slipped past CHS by the narrowest of margins, 51-50, to pick up the win. The Cavemen jumped on the Hornets early in the contest, outscoring them 15-12 during the first quarter and 18-10 during the second, to grab a 33-22 halftime lead. However, the Hornets bounced back to win the second half 29-17 en rout

By Rhonda Jones So, we have Thanksgiving behind us and on to Christmas. I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving and tried some of the recipes leading up to Thanksgiving. It is hard to stay compliant when we are faced with so many foods that we cannot eat. It is always best to find out what will be served before you go to a dinner or party and then bring some food that you can enjoy if you are concerned about what you can eat. I watch the Hallmark Christmas movies regularly this ti