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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

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library In today’s fast-paced world, taking time to care for our mental wellness is more important than ever. While there are many ways to support a healthy mind, one of the most accessible and rewarding tools is also one of the simplest: reading. Books offer more than entertainment or information—they provide comfort, connection, and a meaningful way to recharge. Reading can be a powerful form of stress relief. Even just a fe

By Michael Bromka Carlsbad City Historian Jameson Lucas was more than a decent docent, leading Carlsbad’s LVSG on a museum tour of John Van Hamersveld’s bedazzling artwork. For legally blind members of the Low Vision Support Group, hearing Lucas’s engaging descriptions and cultural contexts conveyed worthy enthusiasm. Vast colorful illustrations, album covers, posters, and canvases ranged from movies and music to the artist’s love of surfing. One LVSG septuagenarian recalled

By Dr. Kevin Beardmore Earlier this year, Robert Serrano, a Brown University Professor of Economics, gave a take-home, closed-book midterm exam in an advanced course. Out of 86 undergraduates taking the test, nearly half scored a perfect 100. Dozens of students made a similar argument in their response, the same overly complex one that ChatGPT made when prompted with the exam question, even though a much simpler proof would have sufficed. The professor, a game theorist, confr

By Hattie Quinn Also to be broadcast on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as part of “Mid-Week Matters” on KCCC 930AM Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) invited regional business leaders from Southeast New Mexico and West Texas to gather in Carlsbad from July 28 through July 30 for the third annual Southeast New Mexico Business Forum, built this year around the theme of construction and fabrication. The event was billed, according to SIMCO’s event materials, as “an opportun