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Editor’s note: The following individuals were selected as the recipients of this year’s “Spirit of the Workforce” awards, honored at the Mayor’s Energy Summit on October 23. Aaron Burton, Integrity Engineer Lead ExxonMobil Nominated by Scott Buechler In addition to his leadership at ExxonMobil, Aaron has shown time and again his steadfast commitment to the community he calls home. Aaron is always the first to volunteer at events—whether it be for the United Way or for student

By Rhonda Jones It is that time again. The days are shorter, and a crispness is in the air. Hallmark has started the Christmas movies, and that always makes me ready to get in the kitchen to bake cookies and drink hot chocolate. But let’s face it. This is also the hardest time of the year to be plant-based. All the goodies are everywhere, and nothing is remotely healthy or free of animal products. Many just go ahead and indulge and pay for it in January. I have never been one

Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is proud to recognize its Mountain Lion Student of the Month, an honor established to celebrate students who embody the college’s core values. The Mountain Lion Student of the Month program was created to promote a culture of excellence, encourage active student engagement, and recognize outstanding achievements in academics, leadership, and community involvement. All currently enrolled SENMC students in good academic standing are eligible

By Don Eskins The Carlsbad Cavegirl volleyball team, on a high following a 3-1 victory over the league-leading Hobbs Eagles, dropped a 3-2 decision to the Clovis Wildcats in Clovis on Tuesday night, October 28. Carlsbad, off to a great start, won the first two sets of the match, 25-20, 25-26, but couldn’t put the Wildcats away. They lost the last three sets 22-25, 24-26, and 9-15. The loss dropped the Cavegirls to 5-15 on the year and 1-3 in District 4/5A. Clovis, with the wi