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By Rhonda Jones In one of my previous columns, I touched briefly on the benefits of soy, especially in fighting breast cancer. Soybeans are so nutritious and a vital part of a well-balanced plant-based diet. However, I do know that learning to cook with tofu (probably the most popular form of soy) can be challenging. It looks weird and really has no taste on its own. But that is the beauty of tofu. It can be used in so many different ways. And, since it is so beneficial, I wa

By Don Eskins En route to their 5-3 record, the Cavemen have put up some pretty impressive offensive numbers, and with numbers, come names. Names like running back Brock Wright, who has rushed for 747 yards and seven touchdowns, wide receiver Robert Castaneda, who has caught 40 passes for 765 yards and 10 touchdowns, and quarterback Marley Munoz, who has completed 70 of his 118 pass attempts for 1029 yards and 10 TDs. But there’s another group of young men on the Cavemen offe

By Don Eskins The Cavegirl volleyball team took a step back in their race for this year’s District 4/5A championship after sustaining a 3-2 loss to the Clovis Wildcats in their conference inaugural. CHS’s clash with Clovis took place on Tuesday, October 14, in Carlsbad. After dropping the opening set 25-23, the Cavegirls rallied to capture the second set 25-22 and the third 25-18. Although up 2-1, Carlsbad’s young girls were unable to close out the Wildcats. The Cavegirls dro

By Don Eskins Carlsbad High’s hopes to push the Clovis Wildcats and Hobbs Eagles for this year’s district title were put to the test in Artesia on Friday, October 10. Unfortunately, for both the Cavemen and Cavegirls, their hopes came up a bit short. The Cavemen, behind Kaleb Vasquez’s seventh-place finish and Rex Reynolds’ eighth, placed sixth in a field of 13. Clovis placed third at the meet, and Hobbs fourth. Roswell finished 10th. In the girls’ division, the Cavegirls pla

Bits & Pieces by Don Eskins The Carlsbad Cavemen, on a roll for the past three weeks, will be idle on the Class 6A prep football circuit this weekend, Friday and Saturday, October 17-18. For the Cavemen, the break couldn’t have come at a better time. The week off will give them a few extra days to R&R, heal a few wounds, shore up on a few offensive and defensive areas of concern, and prepare for their next district opponent, which just happens to be the top-ranked Las Cruces

By Don Eskins The Carlsbad Cavemen pushed their seasonal record up to 5-3 and District 3/6A mark up to 3-1 with a 30-25 victory over the Alamogordo Tigers in Alamogordo on Friday night, October 10. Led offensively by quarterback Marley Munoz, running back Brock Wright, and wide receiver Robert Castaneda, the Cavemen collected 468 total yards to the Tigers’ 276. The victory marked the third straight time the Cavemen have gained over 450 total yards. En route to the win, Munoz

By Sarah Jones, Carlsbad Public Library Libraries have long been sanctuaries of knowledge, offering communities access to books, resources, and learning opportunities. However, with the rapid advancement of digital technology, libraries have had to evolve to remain relevant. Here are some of the ways libraries are adapting to the digital age. One of the most significant changes in modern libraries is the shift toward digital collections. Many libraries now offer extensive e-b

The Southeast New Mexico College Workforce and Community Engagement department is excited to host its first ever Apprenticeship Expo, that will be held on Friday, October 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SENMC Gym, 1500 University Drive. The Apprenticeship Expo is designed to connect aspiring electricians, industry leaders, training providers, and apprenticeship opportunities for a day of networking and career exploration. “SENMC is very excited to host the Apprenticeship Exp

By R. Gabriel Villalobos In an unassuming space on South Canal Street sits Grind Time coffee, where Antwane Huff is building an empire of wellbeing, one smoothie at a time. Walking into his business, a small RC race car track is the first thing that catches the eye. A man and a young boy are enthralled in a scaled-down race around perilous turns and straightaways. In the next room over, hard at work filling orders, is the man behind it all. Huff, a Carlsbad native who returne

By Misty Cryer Local business owners interested in doing business with one of the major industries in Carlsbad may benefit from attending the Southeast New Mexico Mining and Maintenance Procurement Forum at the end of this month. The forum is hosted by SIMCO, the management and operations contractor for the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). There is no fee for attending; however, it is important to RSVP prior to the event. The forum will be held at th

By Misty Cryer Dedicated to providing unique entertainment and family fun in Carlsbad, what Click N Pose has in store for the community is somewhat of a mystery. This time of year, their haunted house is the main attraction. Coupled with other appealing activities that people of all ages enjoy, the house of horrors is sure to be a hit. Click N Pose, 323 W. Mermod St., is a fairly new business in Carlsbad that opened earlier this year. “We have a few things going on,” said Pr

The Carlsbad Under 40 is a program that recognizes young up and coming leaders within our community. As part of the Elevate Carlsbad council with the Chamber of Commerce, the goal is to find the best of the best in their respective fields. Once individuals are nominated, they are then required to submit a short questionnaire that highlights their professional and community impact. Then the Elevate Carlsbad council grades these entries on a scale of 60% work and 40% community