Local Stories

By Kevin Beardmore, Ed.D., President, Southeast New Mexico College In 1588, an English child was born prematurely during a panic as the Spanish Armada approached. The son, Thomas Hobbes, later said that his “mother gave birth to twins: myself and fear.” While England successfully repelled the Spanish fleet, a deep concern for security permeated the writings of Hobbes, including his foundational text in Western political philosophy, Leviathan. Hobbes was one of the first propo

By Sarah Jones, Library Director, Carlsbad Public Library Libraries are places of discovery, creativity, and connection. Whether you are visiting to check out a book, attend a program, use a computer, or simply enjoy a quiet place to read, libraries are designed to welcome everyone. But have you ever wondered how libraries make sure their spaces remain safe, fair, and welcoming for the entire community? One of the most important ways we do that is through library policies. At

Permian Resources teamed up with Eddy County Fire and Rescue, the Eddy County Sheriff’s Department, and the Carlsbad Fire Department to host training to familiarize first responders with its production operations and provide an H2S safety overview. Firefighters, EMS personnel, and the Sheriff’s department were given in-depth tours of a Permian Resources production facility to provide insight into safety measures and help acquaint first responders with the components of the lo

Eddy County has adopted a new domain name: eddycountynm.gov. A .gov website address signals to residents that they are dealing with their official county government. Unlike .com, .org, or .us domains, .gov domains are available only to verified government entities. The county’s new domain name also means that email addresses for all county personnel will change from the prior format of [staff name]@co.eddy.nm.us to the new format of [staff name]@eddycountynm.gov. Residents wh