By Rhonda Jones Sometimes, life gets in the way, and that happened to me, so I apologize for my absence. But I am always doing research, so, as usual, I do have some tips to pass along. I know the plant-exclusive journey can be hard at times, but the results make it so worth it. I am still concerned about some of the changes being made to the food pyramid and how it will affect the health of so many in our country. It is a fact that no long-term studies have been done on eati

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Research is something we all do, whether we realize it or not. From planning a vacation, to writing a school paper, to comparing products before making a big purchase—research is part of our daily lives. But the truth is, with so much information available online, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start or how to separate reliable sources from misinformation. That’s where your library comes in. At the Carlsbad

The Board of Trustees of Southeast New Mexico College will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:00pm in room 153 in the Instructional Building. Or join through Zoom https://senmc-edu.zoom.us/j/5043955605?pwd=eW96WDRySWhjSDFaNE5rSWkrd1NtZz09 Meeting ID: 504 395 5605 Passcode: SENMC In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, copies of the agenda will be made available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting and accessible on our website at https://senmc.edu. Pub

By Michael Bromka LVSG in Carlsbad represents local folks with vision impairments and outright blindness. Some have had such challenges since birth. Others have ongoing macular degeneration. At least one is blind due to an industrial injury. They’ve banded together as the Low Vision Support Group. LVSG meets monthly, either at “home” (Church St. Church of the Nazarene) or “away” on a field trip. Anyone local who deals with limited vision or blindness would benefit from the fe

By R. Gabriel Villalobos When Ethan Waddington and his brothers take the stage, the music that emerges is bluegrass, it’s cowboy music, but also something more. It’s the sound of four brothers from the North Dakota plains who have forged a unique musical identity from a lifetime of ranching and family harmony that ended up conquering Nashville’s biggest bluegrass stage. “We have this western vibe in our group,” said Ethan, the banjo player for The Waddington Brothers. “It’s k