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ESPN broadcasters usually have a field day when they make time to salute outstanding coaches. They especially seem to have a great time when they list their picks for Mt. Rushmore-caliber coaches, all iconic in stature. On such days, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Jefferson, and old honest Abe Lincoln himself are respectfully given the day off for the purpose of inserting some big-time coaches, at least for a few minutes anyway, in their spots on South Dakota’s

By Misty Cryer Eddy County has a specialized, multidisciplinary team that handles domestic violence cases under one roof, bridging the gap between law enforcement and advocacy. The Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team (DVERT) is designed to allow the citizens of Eddy County to have specialized follow-up, advanced investigations, and victim advocacy, with coordinated services for domestic violence cases. While the concept of a domestic violence response team is not complet

By Don Eskins As Carlsbad well knows, the Cavemen football team took a significant step forward during 2025. Posting an overall record of 6-6, becoming a player in the state playoffs once again, logging a victory in the first round of the state tournament for the first time in 15 years, and closing out the season as Class 6A’s eighth-ranked team were all positive movements forward for CHS. In the Cavemen’s effort to take another step forward in 2026, shoring up the defensive

Getting older is something we all must learn to deal with, at any age. That’s especially true for seniors, and how they deal with it can take a variety of forms. One way is to buy into an old adage that simply says, “Age is a matter of mind; if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” For them, every moment of every day is one to be cherished. In Carlsbad, nobody exemplifies this adage more than long-time Rio Pecos Tennis Shop pro Charlie Jurva. Jurva, now 80, continues to live li