McKibben, Bielstein Hit State Qualifying Marks
By Don Eskins Carlsbad’s Colton McKibben and Cassie Bielstein turned in exceptional performances at the Rolla Buck White Sands Track and Field Invitational held in Alamogordo on Friday, March 20. On the day, McKibben, with a toss of 51’5,” qualified for state in the shot put, and Bielstein, with a time of 16.64, qualified in the 100 hurdles. Both of their efforts were good enough to earn gold medals for first-place finishes. Bielstein, with a leap of 33’6,” also placed first
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Cavemen 2-2, Cavegirls 1-3 at Rural NM Invite
By Don Eskins Carlsbad High’s Lucas Bluth logged an overall record of 3-1 in singles play to lead the Cavemen to a 2-2 overall record at the Rural New Mexico Tennis Invitational. The meet took place in Las Cruces on Friday and Saturday, March 20-21. Also picking up wins in singles play for the Carlsbad boys were Sean Erosido, 2-2, Steven Pham, 2-2, Alex Burns, 2-2, and Grayson Reed, 1-3. The Cavemen competed with only five players at the Invitational. In girls’ divisional pla
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Libraries: The Heart of Community Building
By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Libraries have always been more than buildings filled with books. They are places where people come together—to learn, to connect, and to belong. In every town and city, the public library quietly serves as one of the strongest foundations for community building. At their core, libraries embody accessibility and inclusion. They welcome everyone, regardless of age, background, or income. A library card is often the firs
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