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By Don Eskins After reeling off three straight wins, the Carlsbad Cavemen, off to their best start in several years, tasted defeat for the first time this season on Friday night, September 11, in Las Cruces. In the City of Crosses, Carlsbad High dropped a tough 35-7 ballgame to the Centennial Hawks. The loss dropped Carlsbad to 3-1 on the year and 0-1 in District 2/6A play, as it was their 2026 conference inaugural. As a result of their loss, CHS has been ranked eighth by Max

Clarinet and Guitar Duo, Jaca, will perform at The Cavern Theater on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door for $25. For more information, please contact Stephanie Ybaben at 575-499-9032, email carlsbadcommunityconcert@gmail.com or visit the Carlsbad Community Concert Association at www.carlsbadcommunityconcerts.com Jaca is an award-winning clarinet/guitar duo that combines world music, virtuosity, and humor to bring an adventu

By Gregg Hull I have lived in New Mexico for 40 years. I came to Santa Fe as a young man, later settled in Rio Rancho, and built a life here. I am not running for governor because I want a title. I am running because I believe this state is capable of far more than we have been asked to settle for. In 2000, I started a packaging and crating company in Albuquerque. I signed the front of paychecks instead of the back. I learned what it feels like to deal with state government f

Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library In today’s digital world, information travels faster than ever. Social media, websites, videos, and even text messages can spread news within seconds. While this makes it easier to stay connected and informed, it also means misinformation can spread just as quickly. Learning how to spot false or misleading information online is an important skill for readers of all ages. One of the easiest ways to identify misinformation

By Misty Cryer Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is offering students the opportunity to spend two weeks studying abroad, exploring Spain while earning academic credit. The application deadline is October 16. Eight students will be selected to participate in the 2027 summer trip. “This is something totally new, not just for the college, but for Carlsbad in general,” said Dr. Luis Anchondo, Study Abroad Director. While working at the University of Texas in El Paso, Anchondo

By Misty Cryer As adventure seekers gather at the Fifth Annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival, they will experience enchantment and revelry with bountiful food and drink, captivating music, master artisans, roaming and stage performers, and unique experiences like the armored combat tournament. The festival will be held on Friday, September 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Lake Carlsbad Beach Park area. Returning for the fi

By Don Eskins Carlsbad High’s cross country teams continue to make strides during 2026. On Saturday, September 4, at the UNM Cross Country Invitational, the Cavemen, in a field comprised of 28 teams and 205 runners, placed among the meet’s top 10 teams. Led by Javion Scott, who turned in a time of 17:25.60 to place 32nd, the Cavemen scored 239 points to place eighth. Josiah Waddle, as with Scott, also finished among the meet’s top 30. Having posted a time of 17:41.03, he plac

Cavemen Notch 2nd Win The never-say-die Cavemen soccer team keeps battling tough opponents and the odds despite facing some stiff competition during a year in which new head coach Aaron Babcock continues to rebuild the program. On Saturday, September 5, during the Roswell High Invitational, the Cavemen notched their second win of the season with a 5-0 victory over the Valencia Jaguars. It was a big day offensively for the Cavemen, who have been struggling to put points on the

By Don Eskins District 2/6A gridiron play kicks off this weekend for Carlsbad High on Friday night, September 11. In one of the conference’s biggest openers, the Cavemen will take on perennial district power Centennial. Kickoff for the encounter has been set for 7 p.m. in Las Cruces at the Field of Dreams. Centennial will enter Friday night’s game with an overall record of 1-2. But looks can be deceiving, and as the Cavemen see it, no look could be more deceiving than the Cen

By Don Eskins Neither lightning delays nor the Lovington Wildcats could derail the Carlsbad Cavemen from picking up their third win of the season, versus no losses, on Friday night, September 4, in the Cavern City. And pick up their third win they did. Amassing 364 yards of total offense, 142 through the air and 222 on the ground, the Cavemen routed the Wildcats 48-14. Taking notice of the Cavemen’s perfect slate was MaxPreps. This week, September 6 through 13, the New Mexico

By R. Gabriel Villalobos In a world of pinging notifications and endless scrolling, Carlsbad offers a number of ways to unplug from devices and focus on skills and experiences that can enrich one’s life and foster new friendships. Jill Balderama runs Jill’s Fabric and Design, a downtown fabric shop that has been in business for more than 50 years. She teaches quilting classes starting at $15, with projects ranging from maple leaf patterns to Christmas table runners. Up the ro

Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Not every great book arrives with blockbuster movie deals, endless social media buzz, or towering displays at bookstores. Some of the most memorable reads quietly wait on library shelves, discovered only when a curious reader takes a chance on something unfamiliar. These “hidden gems” may not always dominate bestseller lists, but they often become the books readers recommend most passionately to friends and family. One of