Michel, now 26, is set to perform a show 7 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Cavern Theater in downtown Carlsbad. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for children. The post Magician Zach Michel prepares to ‘enjoy the moment’ at Cavern Theater show appeared first on Carlsbad

The first and most important tip is simple: read together every day. Even just 15 to 20 minutes of shared reading can have a tremendous impact on a child’s literacy development. For babies and toddlers, this might mean looking at picture books and talking about the illustrations. For older children,

Happy Valley and La Huerta residents say rapid oil and gas development has disrupted their rural way of life with heavy truck traffic, noise, odors and bright lights. They’re seeking stronger setbacks and local action after Permian Resources received city approval for 10 wells, highlighting regulatory gaps between Carlsbad and

Brodie Allen steps into the spotlight as Loving’s new starting quarterback when the Falcons open the 2026 football season Friday night at Estancia. After contributing as a passer, runner and receiver last year, Allen says he’s ready for the added responsibility of leading a team that went 8-4 and reached

This New Mexican Shrimp Gumbo puts a Southwest spin on a Louisiana classic, blending Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, the Cajun holy trinity, and roasted Hatch green chiles in a rich dark roux. Served over rice with cornbread, it delivers hearty, smoky flavor with a distinctly New Mexico twist. The post

New Carlsbad soccer coach Aaron Babcock remains encouraged after the Cavemen opened the 2026 season with a 3-0 loss to experienced Santa Teresa. Babcock highlighted positives, freshman defender John Tupper’s performance and lessons from the opener. Carlsbad, 0-1, will host Mayfield Friday night and Centennial Saturday at Ralph Bowyer Cavemen

New Mexico’s wildfire season is now year-round, placing rural electric cooperatives and the communities they serve under constant threat. Otero County Electric Cooperative is investing heavily in vegetation management, fireproof infrastructure and fault detection, but rising insurance and litigation costs demand action. Mario Romero urges lawmakers to modernize wildfire liability

An environmental group has appealed a federal court ruling that vacated endangered species protections for the dunes sagebrush lizard, a tiny species native to the Permian Basin in New Mexico and Texas. The fight centers on whether federal safeguards are needed to curb oil and gas development and prevent the

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Lea County to spotlight Permian Basin energy production during the Trump administration’s Great American Energy Comeback Tour. He toured Urenco’s uranium enrichment facility, celebrated an expansion that will double capacity, and visited Mewbourne Oil operations, where officials discussed faster permits, water reuse and methane

Mary Sandford, the Carlsbad branch’s longest continuous American Association of University Women member, was honored with the Empowerment Award at the group’s annual Champagne Brunch en Blanc. A member since 1976, Sandford has spent decades mentoring others, supporting women’s education, and advocating for greater opportunities and leadership roles for women.