Jonathan's Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This week’s In Memoriam segment honors those who lived or died in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with an abridged obituary reading from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Denton-Wood Funeral In Memoriam: Adan Martinez, Silvia Nava Acevedo, Juana Ortiz Gonzalez, Barbara Gayle Moore, Lucia “Lucy” Lopez, Laura Garcia, Danny Bob Knight, Eliseo “Cheo” Moreno Jr., Guillermo V. Hinojos, Charles “Charlie” Don Kierkes Sr., David Wilson, Reynaldo “Rey” Galindo Montejano, and John W. Coleman.
These recitations reflect the information available at the time of recording and may not be the most current. For detailed, unabridged obituaries, visit Dentonwood.com.
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This week’s In Memoriam segment honors those who lived or died in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with an abridged obituary reading from West Funeral Home, LLC.
West Funeral In Memoriam: Eddie Joe Reza & Robert “Bobby” Tipton.
These recitations reflect the information available at the time of recording and may not be the most current. For detailed, unabridged obituaries, visit westfuneralhomellc.com.
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This week’s Mid-Week Matters covers a stretch of triple-digit heat through next week, a busy slate of weekend events, and the countdown to KCCC’s 60th birthday.
The show carries an invitation: KCCC 930 AM turns 60 this year, and the station wants listener memories for the Anniversary Oral History Project, with sessions at the Carlsbad Public Library August 8 and 11. Also on the calendar: SENMC’s Second Annual Safety Conference, a free event August 21 with hard-hat tours and a safety simulation lab.
Eddy County Quickies rounds out the show with a pistachio butter recall, WIPP’s resumed transuranic waste shipments, and an update on the Otis Community Center rebuild. This month’s Local Spotlight looks at SIMCO’s third annual Southeast New Mexico Business Forum in Carlsbad.
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This week’s Mid-Week Matters covers Eddy County’s ongoing heat wave, a busy slate of weekend events from casting calls to golf scrambles, and the push toward the new school year in Carlsbad, Loving, and Artesia.
The Eddy County Health Council hosts a Roadrunner Foodbank food distribution Thursday, July 30, at 3:00 PM at the SENMC Workforce Training Center, 505 Alta Vista Rd. at Lea Street.
The show also carries an invitation: KCCC 930 AM turns 60 this year, and the station wants to hear listener memories for an Anniversary Oral History Project, with sessions at the Carlsbad Public Library running through mid-August.
Eddy County News Quickies rounds out the show with news on regional land and energy decisions, a new statewide Courts HelpLine for people representing themselves in legal matters, and local civic updates.
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This week’s In Memoriam segment honors those who lived or died in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with abridged obituary readings from West Funeral Home, LLC.
West Funeral Home In Memoriam: Consuelo “Connie” D’Oporto, Margie Salazar, Donald “Don” John Barnett, Jesus Vasquez, Margarita F. Villa.
These recitations reflect the information available at the time of recording and may not be the most current. For detailed, unabridged obituaries, visit westfuneralhomellc.com.
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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This week’s In Memoriam segment honors those who lived or died in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with an abridged obituary reading from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Denton-Wood Funeral In Memoriam: Patricia Ann Anguish.
These recitations reflect the information available at the time of recording and may not be the most current. For detailed, unabridged obituaries, visit Dentonwood.com.
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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In this episode of Community Forum, host Hattie Quinn sits down with teammates Joe Garza and David Baber of the new Eddy County Drone Soccer League.
Garza and Baber walk through what it took to get the league off the ground — a marathon training video, fourteen hand-built drones, and hours spent learning to fly them, complete with two very different piloting styles the team now calls "Joe mode" and "David mode." Hattie describes drone soccer as something like a combination of BattleBots and Quidditch.
Joe Garza and David Baber in the learning process, March 2026.
The teams looks ahead to the league’s first all-team scrimmage this October, the volunteer coaches, referees, and scorekeepers still needed to make it happen, and a few of Southeast New Mexico College’s other programs, including a free commercial driver’s license course for Eddy County residents.
Click for more Drone Soccer Information or email lkimbell@senmc.edu with any questions.
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This week: triple-digit heat, the Eddy County Fair, and news from around the community.
This week’s Mid-Week Matters, hosted by Endymion, brings Eddy County the latest on a scorching heat wave, the 81st Annual Eddy County Fair, and happenings from around the community.
Temperatures climb into the triple digits through the weekend and hold there into next week, with no rain in the forecast. The Eddy County Fair continues through Saturday with carnival rides, livestock shows, and bull riding, alongside a full slate of library programs and civic meetings across Carlsbad and Artesia.
In the Eddy County Quickies, New Mexico regulators raise bonding requirements for oil and gas wells, and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant targets a return to underground waste shipments after two hoist failures sidelined operations since May. (Sources: POLITICO; ExchangeMonitor)
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In this episode of Community Forum on KCCC 930 AM, owner Jonathan Chandler sits down with Ann Halford, known throughout Eddy County as the $2-Bill Lady, for a conversation on love, compassion, and community.
At 97, Ann reflects on the family history that shaped her, the decades-long tradition of handing out $2 bills that grew out of a Reader’s Digest article, and the two mission trips to Swaziland that left, in her words, “a big piece of her heart” in Africa.
Ann shares what she hopes her small acts of kindness leave behind, saying,
“It’s not about me. It’s about what can I do to help to ease other people’s lives.”
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Every life leaves an imprint on the people and places it touches. On this episode of In Memoriam, the community pauses to honor residents who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, through abridged obituaries provided by Denton-Wood Funeral Home. These tributes offer a moment of collective remembrance, while extended life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences remain with the funeral home.
In this episode, the community honors the memory of Juana Ortiz Gonzalez, Bentura “Guero” Salcido, Charles (Chuck) Alan Lane, Helen Munselle, and Mary Ruth Mitchell.
For additional details or to leave a message for the family, visit Denton-Wood Funeral Home’s memorial page:https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
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Community Forum host Johnny Chandler sits down with Dr. Peter Jewell, a primary care family medicine doctor at Artesia General Hospital, known around the community as “the jewel of Artesia General.”
Dr. Jewell talks about his path from a career in radio and journalism to medicine, 18 years practicing in Roswell, and what drew him to rural, community-based care in Eddy County.
He also opens up about his own type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 11, his passion for treating diabetes in the community, and his advice for staying healthy — plus how to reach his office if you’re looking for a new doctor.
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In Case You MIssed It: Eddy County has a busy stretch ahead, and Mid-Week Matters rounds up what’s worth knowing (that we can find) — from family events and library programs to a few pieces of news that might catch residents off guard.
SENMC is launching a new Eddy County Drone Soccer League this fall, WIPP’s Safety Significant Confinement Ventilation System is now operating after final regulatory approval, and Artesia has a new interim police chief following Kirk Roberts’ retirement.
Add in a carnival, a dinner theater run, library programs, and a benefit gala for first responders, and there’s something for nearly everyone this week.
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Community Forum host Johnny Chandler welcomes back Joe Gurrola, chief operating officer of Artesia General Hospital, and Kush Ghadial, the hospital’s director of public relations, both returning to the show for the first time in about two years.
The conversation covers the hospital’s $30,000 sign-on bonus for new nurses, a new family medicine residency program launching with Texas Tech, and a mobile clinic set to expand care into underserved parts of Eddy County later this year.
Gurrola and Ghadial also talk about the hospital’s new da Vinci surgical system arriving in August, the advanced MRI technology already in use, and how the nonprofit hospital’s Carlsbad locations fit into the bigger picture.
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Every life leaves an imprint on the people and places it touches. On this episode of In Memoriam, the community pauses to honor residents who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, through abridged obituaries provided by Denton-Wood Funeral Home. These tributes offer a moment of collective remembrance, while extended life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences remain with the funeral home.
In this episode, the community honors the memory of Nathaniel Gordon, Rosemary Ogas, Dallas D. Martin, Betty Jo Crutcher, and Adán Martínez.
For additional details or to leave a message for the family, visit Denton-Wood Funeral Home’s memorial page:https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
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Community Forum picks back up with Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation, recorded in the same sitting as Part 1.
This half turns to Albuquerque’s gross receipts tax fight, a minimum wage debate tied to inflation, and the rise of data centers in New Mexico — including Project Jupiter and the role produced water could play in powering them.
Missed Part 1? It’s linked below.
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Eddy County has a busy stretch ahead, and Mid-Week Matters rounds up what’s worth knowing (that we can find) — from family events and library programs to a few pieces of news that might catch residents off guard.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park has a new way to watch its bat colony, oil and gas production numbers put Eddy County at the center of the state’s economy, and a proposed reclamation facility near Highway 62 is now in front of regulators.
Add in a stacked calendar of theater showtimes, library programs, blood drives, and community fundraisers, and there’s something for nearly everyone this week.
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Community Forum host Johnny Chandler welcomes Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, into the studio for the first time in person — and the conversation doesn’t hold back.
Part 1 digs into the fallout from New Mexico’s recent primary election, the state’s oil-and-gas-fueled budget surplus, and a wave of business owners weighing whether to leave New Mexico altogether.
Part 2 airs Thursday. Catch it here on the KCCC Eddy County Dispatch or on KCCC 930 AM.
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Every life leaves an imprint on the people and places it touches. On this episode of In Memoriam, the community pauses to honor residents who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, through abridged obituaries provided by West Funeral Home.
In this episode, the community honors the memory of Donald “Don” Barnett, Adan Montez Ortega, Candelario Flores, Brenton Lee Rutherford, and Priscilla Faye Ortiz.
For additional details or to leave a message for the family, visit West Funeral Home’s memorial page:https://westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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Every life leaves an imprint on the people and places it touches. On this episode of In Memoriam, the community pauses to honor residents who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, through abridged obituaries provided by Denton-Wood Funeral Home. These tributes offer a moment of collective remembrance, while extended life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences remain with the funeral home.
In this episode, the community honors the memory of Jaime S. Olivas and Ignacia de la Rosa Villa.
For additional details or to leave a message for the family, visit Denton-Wood Funeral Home’s memorial page:https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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It’s Independence Day week in Eddy County, and Mid-Week Matters has the holiday weekend forecast, upcoming events from today through mid-July, civic notices, and micro-news from across the region. The heat is coming, fireworks conditions look good, and a lot is happening between now and the Fourth.
Events this week open with a free family movie this afternoon at La Cueva 6 Cinema and run through a Fourth of July weekend in both Carlsbad and Artesia — live music, parades, pickleball, glow mini golf, a watermelon eating contest, a drone show over the Pecos, skydiving, and fireworks by Adobe Rose. Looking further into July: Missoula Children’s Theatre brings Rapunzel auditions to P.R. Leyva, Mayor Lopez’s Read-A-Thon comes to Halagueno Arts Park on July 11th, Carlsbad Community Theatre opens with a melodrama and an ice cream social, the 81st Eddy County Fair runs July 21–25, and Walker Hayes plays the fairgrounds on the 24th. SENMC has a July lineup of workforce and journalism courses as well.
In the Eddy County Quickies Micro-News: Artesia police are investigating a June 28 shooting involving two teenagers on South Second Street. Carlsbad city councilors discussed a proposal to run an oilfield wastewater line through the Cavern City Air Terminal — no vote yet, and it is worth watching. Governor Lujan Grisham signed an emergency order directing state resources to wildfire response. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has opened a formal investigation into the DEA following reports that federal agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills into the state between 2023 and 2025. The Department of Energy is targeting late July for resumption of transuranic waste shipments to WIPP, ahead of a previously reported mid-August timeline. And Artesia’s Dennis Davis, 23 years in the city’s Purchasing Department, retired this week — remembered for his wit, his card tricks, and an encyclopedic knowledge of local history.
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Community Forum welcomes Shannon Newton, the new Life Skills instructor for community education at Southeast New Mexico College. The conversation covers a three-part course she’s built from the ground up — and why she believes the skills it teaches are ones most people had to figure out the hard way.
The program is divided into soft skills, financial literacy, and digital literacy. Newton told Hattie that soft skills come first for a reason — how someone manages themselves under pressure, reads a room, or responds rather than reacts in a tense workplace moment shapes everything else. The class tackles empathy, servant leadership, work-life balance, and what Newton calls the “Triggered” game: real workplace scenarios where participants practice staying grounded when things go sideways.
Day two moves into adaptability, the elevator pitch, and the physical mechanics of confidence — body posture, nonverbal communication, and how to walk into an interview without freezing. The financial literacy section speaks directly to a local reality Newton named plainly: workers entering the oil and gas fields with strong incomes and no framework for managing them. The digital literacy portion covers resume-building, Microsoft Office, and how to use AI tools without losing the human element.
The in-person workshop runs Wednesday and Thursday, July 22 and 23, from 8 AM to 5 PM at Southeast New Mexico College. The online portion begins Monday, July 6, and remains accessible for up to a year. The course fee is $100.
To register or for more information, contact Maria at communityeducation@senmc.edu or call 575-234-9268.
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This week, the Eddy County community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by West Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM.
Today, we honor the memory of Antonio Gomez Fuentes.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by Denton-Wood Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM.
Today, we honor the memory of Terry Lynn Parker, Sammy Porras, and Evelyn Inez Worley.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages.
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
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This week’s Mid-Week Matters is packed. The days ahead are full — senior center bake sales, a golf tournament with the Mayor, three thousand rubber ducks hitting the water for a very good cause, and a calendar’s worth of summer reading programs at both the Artesia and Carlsbad libraries. And looking further out, the Fourth of July is shaping up to be something special as America marks 250 years.
Then there’s the news you’ll want to hear in full. A flesh-eating parasite has reached New Mexico’s doorstep, and Carlsbad’s City Council just received a formal briefing on it — what it means for Eddy County’s ranching and dairy families, what to watch for, and exactly who to call. Plus a state surplus tied to global events, road work in Artesia, and a project update or two closer to home.
There’s also a quick look at where to find the record of your local government’s most recent meetings, and the usual check on weather — including the heat heading our way.
Press play for the whole rundown.
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In Part Three of the culinary series, Community Forum continues the discussion with three Carlsbad High School ProStart students — Camille, Avery, and Myka — for a wide-ranging conversation about the year behind the program’s state championship sweep. Camille competed on the management side; Avery and Myka on the culinary team. What unfolds is less a victory lap than an honest look at what a championship season actually costs, and what it gives back.
The conversation wanders in the best way. A first-ever trip to Whole Foods turns into a full-blown fruit expedition — a mystery melon that looked more like a dragon egg than anything edible, and a reveal stranger than any of them expected. There’s talk of quenelles becoming an unlikely superpower, of learning to do the exact thing you’re most afraid you’ll ruin, and of what it actually feels like to defend the management side of the house when someone’s face falls at the word “management.”
But the students don’t shy away from the hard parts, either — the early mornings, the late-night equipment orders, the tears of frustration, the disagreements that come when there’s no break and no extra time. They talk about the teamwork math of it all: how a group of strong, very different individuals learns to pull together without butting heads. And one senior reflects on why the program won’t die when this class graduates — there will always be someone coming up behind them.
Running underneath all of it is something teacher Amanda Hale keeps returning to: It has to be theirs.
The skills, the wins, the growth — the program can help them get there, but the students have to pick it up and run.
For anyone who’s ever wondered what these students actually carry home from a competition, this conversation is the answer.
Anyone interested in supporting the Carlsbad High School culinary program can reach Amanda Hale at amanda.hale@carlsbadschools.net, or send a donation check with a letter or memo directed to Culinary Arts via the Carlsbad High School central office.
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Before The Conjuring made audiences afraid of antique furniture, the Perron family actually lived that horror movie. Their “dream farmhouse” in Harrisville, Rhode Island, came with creaky floors, creepy ghosts, and (allegedly) a witch named Bathsheba who did not come with the deed.
This week, Sarah and Faren continue digging into what really went down at the Perron home — from ghostly pranks and paranormal investigators to the kind of supernatural chaos that'll make you rethink your Zillow alerts. Was the house truly haunted...or just in desperate need of a sage smudge and an exorcism-level deep clean?
Listen to the full episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/twistedandmysterious/2285337
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Carlsbad High's state-champion teams sat down with Hattie again — this time with management competitor Camille Martin, and culinary team members Avery Padilla and Micah Char, alongside instructor Amanda Hale.
The team breaks down exactly what goes into a ProStart competition — the rules, the roles, and what it’s actually like to pitch a fictional restaurant to judges who can’t say a word back to you until it’s over.
The full menu behind the state-winning dish gets unpacked, from a delicate crepe roulotte to a blue corn hush puppy appetizer that almost didn’t survive practice rounds.
Camille opens up about what it felt like watching the culinary team succeed while management’s placement didn’t land where she wanted it to, and the lesson she took from that disappointment.
A conversation about chocolate tempering gone wrong, the techniques nobody warns you about, and what it means to give your best effort even when the outcome doesn’t match the work.
Part 3 of this series airs next Tuesday, June 23rd.
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It's a scorcher out there, Eddy County. A Heat Advisory is in effect through 9 PM tonight, with highs reaching 108°F, so check on elderly neighbors, keep pets and livestock hydrated, and never leave anyone in a parked car. Full details on this week's forecast and fire danger are in the episode.
This week's lineup runs from book clubs and toddler splash time to a golf tournament for the Boys & Girls Club, plus the latest on a few stories developing close to home: the New World Screwworm reaching New Mexico, a federal rollback that could affect protections in the Permian Basin, a new WIPP deadline, and an update in the investigation into a fatal hit-and-run on Standpipe Road.
And out in the field, SENMC podcasting student Joe Enriquez got his first taste of mobile reporting, grabbing interviews at the library's summer reading launch while Hattie was out on her own first remote broadcast.
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Carlsbad High School didn’t just win a state title this year. They won two — culinary and management, the first time CHS has swept both ProStart categories in the same year.
Hattie went straight to the source: the Mountain Lion Studio hit the road to the CHS Culinary Arts Department the day after school let out, sitting down with instructor Amanda Hale and two of the students who helped get them there, Joslyn Frintz and David Balderrama.
In this episode:
Amanda Hale breaks down what ProStart actually is — Iron Chef rules for the culinary side (a 10-foot kitchen, two butane burners, no running water, no refrigeration), Shark Tank rules for management (pitch a fictional restaurant to judges like real investors)
Joslyn talks through the dish that helped put Carlsbad on top, and the steep learning curve from her first year competing to this one
David explains his role in keeping the team on time and on track during competition, and what changed in the team’s chemistry this year
A conversation about long mornings, a first plane ride, a first trip to Whole Foods, and what it means to give teenagers a real taste of where their skills could take them.
Part 2 of this series airs next week.
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by West Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by Denton-Wood Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages.
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
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It’s hot, it’s busy, and a lot is going on in Eddy County this week. Today’s Mid-Week Matters covers a CavernFest-packed weekend at Lake Carlsbad Beach Park — free admission, live music, a 5K, a volleyball tournament, and a yoga class before the vendors even open. There are also free family events at the library and Cavern Theatre, a Father’s Day dance for the 40-and-up crowd, and a plant swap for the gardeners among us.
The Quickies this week touch on federal legislation affecting Permian Basin oil and gas operations, Idaho resuming radioactive waste shipments to WIPP, a New World screwworm detection in neighboring Lee County, and a fatal hit-and-run on Standpipe Road that Carlsbad Police are asking the public to help solve.
And for this week’s Weekend Wanderer, Hattie went to Silver City. She has opinions about the Murray Hotel, the sopapillas at Jalisco Cafe, and a pop-up chef who trained at Escoffier and whose food is absolutely that good. There are photos in the gallery.
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Mid-Week Matters is produced in partnership with Southeast New Mexico College Workforce and Community Education.
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Community Forum | Tuesday, June 9, 2026
There’s a lot happening in downtown Carlsbad right now, and Denise Green, director of Carlsbad Main Street, stopped by the Mountain Lion Studio to break it all down on Communnity Forum. From a beach stage headliner to a neon alley project funded by the Creative Industries Division, the organization that quietly powers much of what makes downtown worth visiting is having a big year.
CavernFest — This Weekend at the Beach
CavernFest, now in its ninth year, is moving to the beach area along the river this year — a shift driven by courthouse facade work and the simple reality that more trees mean more shade. It’s still a free community event, and the lineup is stacked.
Friday, June 12
A local young singer opens at 1 PM. Charlie and the Rangers perform later in the afternoon. The main stage kicks off at 6 PM with Zach Wilkerson as a solo act, followed by Slade Coulter. Headliner Rae Lynn closes out the night at 8:30 PM. Food trucks will be on-site Friday. Check the CavernFest Facebook page for the complete Friday schedule.
Saturday, June 13
The day starts early with a 5K at 8 AM in partnership with the local Road Runners running group. Registration is still open — sign up on the CavernFest page or through the Road Runners’ Facebook. The race runs through Lower Townsville and finishes at the new Carlsbad sign before walkers head back toward the beach.
At 9 AM, Desert Days studio owner Talissa leads a free yoga class at the beach.
Vendors open at 10 AM. Noisy Water and Milton’s will both be set up in a beer garden near the stage. The Chamber of Commerce will have their train on site, courtesy of Permian Resources. Title sponsor: Chevron. Stage sponsor: Bad Bass Barbecue.
Main stage Saturday: Zaki returns from Las Cruces, followed by Gannon Freeman and the CC Revs opening for headliner Easton Corbin, who takes the stage at 8:30 PM.
Need a cool-down break from the heat? The Cavern Theater will be showing The Patriot at 2 PM and 6 PM on Saturday.
Volunteers are still needed for the weekend. Contact Carlsbad Main Street to sign up.
Farmers and Makers Market — Returning June 27
After a three-week break around CavernFest, the Farmers and Makers Market returns Saturday, June 27, at a new location: Halagueno Arts Park by the Carlsbad Public Library and Museum. The market runs June through October.
The schedule this season: Saturday morning markets every week except the third week of each month, when a Thursday evening market takes the Saturday slot instead.
Carlsbad Main Street is also actively looking for new vendors through the rest of the season.
Coming Soon: The Neon Alley Project
Carlsbad Main Street received a Creative Industries Division grant to develop the alleyway between Canyon and Canal and Fox and Mermod streets — the section in front of Milton’s. Plans include murals, neon LED signage, and QR codes linking to the history behind each piece of art. RFPs for muralists will be coming out soon.
All this and more on Community Forum today at noon and 11 PM. Will you be there this weekend? What is your favorite part of CavernFest?
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Our apologies. The dates were first listed as Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th.
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ICYMI due to our post-monsoon technical issues at noon: Today’s Mid-Week Matters is here!
Mid-Week Matters is live for Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — covering Eddy County from Artesia to Carlsbad and everywhere in between.
This week’s event calendar is stacked. The Rumble on the Pecos Car Show kicks off Friday with a cruise, a free screening of American Graffiti, and a full judging day Saturday. CavernFest returns June 12th and 13th at Lake Carlsbad Beach Park with RaeLynn Friday night and Easton Corbin Saturday — free admission both days. Plus CASA’s Project Playhouse, Kenny’s Comics pop-up shop, a seed swap, a flag day celebration, and more.
The June primary is in the books, and this week we have the unofficial local results — from the governor’s race to County Clerk. Listen now for the full breakdown of who won, who ran unopposed, and what comes next. All counts remain unofficial until the canvass board certifies the results.
KCCC was on the ground at Halagueno Arts Park for the launch of the Carlsbad Public Library’s Unearth a Story Summer Reading Challenge. In this week’s spotlight, you’ll hear directly from readers in the community — young and adult alike — sharing what summer reading means to them in their own words.
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Hannah Ornelas has been doing this work long enough to know that the kids in the room might look like they’re not listening. She keeps going anyway — because if even one of them walks up to her at Walmart ten years from now and says it changed their life, that’s enough.
On this episode of Community Forum, host Hattie sits down with Hannah from Teens in Action — the youth arm of the Carlsbad Anti-Gang Anti-Drug Coalition — to talk about what drug prevention looks like when it’s done with compassion instead of fear. From free cabinet locks to classroom curriculum to a community-wide scavenger hunt coming this June, the Coalition is doing more than putting up signs.
This is a conversation worth sharing — especially if you have kids in Eddy County schools.
Find resources, upcoming events, and a donate button at carlsbadcoalition.com.
Please note that the after-school event mentioned in the recording has already happened.
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by West Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by Denton-Wood Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages.
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
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With the June 2nd primary one week away, Hattie Quinn sits down with Eddy County Clerk Cara Cooke — who has worked in the Bureau of Elections since 2007 — for a conversation about process, not candidates.
How does a candidate get on the ballot? What happens when your ballot goes into the tabulator? Why do two locks with two different keys matter? Cara walks through all of it — same-day registration, the new semi-open primary, absentee and permanent absentee voting, and what election workers actually experience on a day that starts at 6 AM and does not end until well after 7 PM.
There is also a frank conversation about voter turnout. The Artesia mayoral race was decided by around 20 votes out of more than 8,000 eligible voters. That conversation is worth your time.
A few things to know before June 2nd: New Mexico does not require a photo ID to vote, unless there is an address discrepancy. Ballots are printed on demand when you check in. And if you see two election officials approach the tabulator at a polling site, that is not tampering — it is simply keeping the tabulator running by freeing up space in the write-in ballot bin.
Early voting runs Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM and Saturdays 8 AM to 4 PM through May 31st at the Eddy County Clerk’s Office, 325 South Main Street, Carlsbad, and the Artesia Sub Office at 602 South 1st Street. Election Day is Tuesday, June 2nd, 7 AM to 7 PM. Sample ballots at nmvote.org.
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Hattie brings this week’s community roundup from Carlsbad, the seat of Eddy County — what’s happening around the area, micro-news that affects your daily life, and a special community corner honoring Southeast New Mexico College’s inaugural Mountain Lion Student of the Month class.
This week’s events run from a grand opening ribbon cutting and free summer movies at La Cueva to a veteran resource fair, a lineman camp for young adults considering a trade, cops and goats on a Friday morning, a throwback photo studio at Milton’s Brewing, and the return of Caffeine and Cultivation at the Carlsbad Public Library. Cavern Fest is on the horizon at Lake Carlsbad Beach Park, and Eddy County CASA’s Project Playhouse raffle kicks off June 5th with custom-built playhouses up for grabs — all proceeds supporting children in foster care.
In the news, vehicle registration fees increase 25% for most passenger vehicles on July 1st — state-mandated through Senate Bill 2. You may be able to renew for up to two years before the deadline. The June 2nd primary is one week away with five candidates competing for governor and early voting underway now at the Eddy County Clerk’s office. And Steve Pearce of Hobbs is now Director of the Bureau of Land Management, confirmed by the Senate 46-43.
The community corner this week belongs to SENMC. Six students were recognized in the inaugural year of the Mountain Lion Student of the Month program — Elida Sotelo, Rita Mariana Moreno Urquidy, Antonia Robledo, Sammy Lopez Jr., Charlie Beardmore, and Wei Rongxian. Mariana was named the inaugural Mountain Lion Student of the Year for a disability support group that began as a class project and grew into something lasting. Six students, one inaugural year, all of them rooted right here in Eddy County. Southeast New Mexico College, you should be proud.
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Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, joins Johnny Chandler on Community Forum to discuss the constitutional lawsuit challenging Governor Lujan Grisham's universal free childcare program, the decline of New Mexico's film subsidy industry, and a federal school choice tax credit currently awaiting the governor's decision. Recorded ahead of the June 2nd primary.
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Bestselling author and legal thriller legend William Bernhardt joins Book Crew hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely for a conversation about his newest book, The Superman Wars — a narrative nonfiction account of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel's decades-long battle for recognition and ownership. Bernhardt also reflects on his own journey as an author of more than sixty books, the ethics of the publishing industry, and the importance of writer community through WriterCon.
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by Denton-Wood Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages.
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by West Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Eddy County Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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Christina Mann, the Bee Lady, returns to Community Forum to discuss the near-complete takeover of Eddy County by Africanized killer bees, the disappearance of European honeybees, the absence of USDA bee inspections in New Mexico, and a 2024 fatality at an oil field site she believes was preventable. Recent callouts include a swarm at Christian Prep Academy and a wasp emergency at Slaughter Cave. Contact: 575-885-0258 or Facebook at Christina HuntonLady.
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Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and Eddy County has a full slate — from foam parties to flag placements to a free concert festival at the lake. This week's Mid-Week Matters also has an Eddy County Quickies Micro News segment that ranges from WIPP records to a local case that landed on national television.
The weekly events listing runs from today through June, with Memorial Day observances, live music, a farmers market, a film screening, and two major summer events further on the horizon worth marking now.
The Eddy County Quickies Micro News this week covers politics, the courts, public safety, and one Carlsbad story that drew a CBS News story. It’s a dense news week for a county that rarely slows down.
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Real estate is likely the single largest transaction most people will ever make — and Eddy County has someone in the field who understands it from the inside out. In this Community Forum, host Johnny Chandler sits down with Dominic Longoria, associate broker for Century 21 Associated Professionals and president of the Carlsbad Board of Realtors, for an honest conversation about buying, selling, and building in Eddy County.
Longoria came to real estate in 2020 after years in oil and gas, and he brings a straight-talking perspective on what buyers get wrong, how commercial and residential transactions differ, and where Eddy County’s growth is actually headed. He also shares his role in Carlson Ranch, the 1,200-acre master plan community along National Parks Highway.
The conversation covers the retail leakage study showing nearly $700 million leaving the local zip code annually, why the 285/62/180 Y intersection — the third busiest in New Mexico — deserves more attention from the state, and what it will take for Eddy County to attract the development it is ready for.
To reach Dominic Longoria: Century 21 Associated Professionals
1205 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
505-681-4657
dominic@longoriarealty.net
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In May 2005, Natalee Holloway vanished during her senior trip to Aruba — a vacation that was supposed to be all beaches, pina coladas, and flip-flops, not one of the most infamous missing persons cases in modern history. Last week, we began the story. This week, Twisted and Mysterious brings it home.
In Part II of this episode, we continue digging into Joran van der Sloot’s endless lies and confessions-that-weren’t, the investigators who refused to let it go, and the case’s strange place in both true crime history and pop culture. Equal parts tragic and baffling, this is a story that still grips people two decades later.
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Draft2Digital announces a one-time $20 activation fee for new accounts and a $12 annual maintenance fee for authors earning under $100 in yearly book sales. Barnes and Noble Press implements a 100-title limit per account effective May 14, 2026. Dirk and Beth break down what both changes mean for indie authors and map out the full landscape of self-publishing platforms available in 2026.
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This week, the Eddy County community pauses for a special tribute — an extended remembrance of a man whose life became inseparable from the story of the region he served for more than nine decades.
In this special edition, the community honors Robert “Bob” H. Forrest — former mayor, businessman, rancher, philanthropist, and inductee of the Dale Janway Hall of Fame — who passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home in Carlsbad. He was 90 years old.
Bob Forrest served four terms as mayor of Carlsbad, a tenure of 16 years that stands among the longest and most influential in the city’s modern history. Whether through his family’s business at Forrest Tire Company, his decades in public office, his work alongside former State Representative John Heaton advocating for Eddy County in Washington, D.C., or his co-founding of CARC Inc. in 1973 to serve individuals with developmental disabilities across southeastern New Mexico — Bob Forrest gave his time, his resources, and his name to the place he loved.
Late in life, when asked what advice he would offer younger generations, his answer was simple: “Be honest.”
Those who knew him say that quiet directness captured everything about who he was.
Full tributes, service details, and family condolences are maintained through Denton-Wood Funeral Home. To read the complete life story or to leave a message for the Forrest family, please visit:
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
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Southeast New Mexico College is launching something new this fall — and it’s been a long time coming. Instructor of Business Raymond Dominguez and Dr. Luis Anchondo, Director of First Year Experience and Foreign Languages, sat down with Johnny Chandler on Community Forum to talk about the college’s first-ever bilingual English and Spanish business course, why it exists, and who it’s really for.
The short answer? More people than you might think. Whether Spanish is a first language, a second language, or something spoken at home but never formally studied, SENMC has a path in — and the barriers around cost and language proficiency may be smaller than most people assume.
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BODY COPY:
Mid-Week Matters is live for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — bringing you the best of Eddy County from the North Rim to the state line.
It’s one of those weeks where almost every day has something going on. From free comedy tonight in Artesia to a brunch DJ, a ladies retreat, a golf scramble, a plant swap, and Field of Dreams on the big screen — the events slate has real range. There’s also a look ahead at what’s coming in June, including the Rumble on the Pecos Car Show, CavernFest, and the Carlsbad Public Library’s Summer Reading Program launch.
The Eddy County Quickies are dense this week. Energy expansion, produced water policy, spill data, buffer zones, housing costs, WIPP's public comment period — and some news from right here at KCCC 930 AM that we're proud to share. Listen for the what or check out yesterday’s Community Forum for the why.
In the SENMC Spotlight, student worker Endymion DeVere covered the April 23rd STEAM Expo at Southeast New Mexico College, sitting down with participants, students, and exhibitors to capture what made the event special.
And in today’s Community Corner — early voting is open in Eddy County ahead of the June 2nd Primary Election, and today’s show walks through every race on your ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House District 2, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Public Lands, State House District 66, and all of the Eddy County local races including County Assessor, County Clerk, County Commissioner Districts 1 and 4, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, and a special election for the 5th Judicial District. If you’re voting in Eddy County, this segment is worth your time.
Listen now.
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Last December, KCCC 930 AM owner Johnny Chandler sat down with news director Hattie Quinn to talk through something the station had been quietly building toward — a mobile studio that could go where the news actually happens. The recording got mislabeled on an SD card and disappeared for months. When it turned up, the holiday and matching campaign references had to be edited out before the conversation could stand on its own. It airs today, and the timing could not be better.
The conversation was recorded at the tail end of a transformative year. In the spring of 2025, KCCC 930 AM was selected as one of 14 New Mexico newsrooms to participate in the LMA Lab for Journalism Funding — a six-month program run in partnership with the New Mexico Local News Fund and supported by the Google News Initiative. The training that followed shaped something much larger than a fundraiser. It deepened the station’s vision for what community journalism in Southeast New Mexico could look like — certified correspondents serving every corner of Eddy County, educational pathways through Southeast New Mexico College, and an information infrastructure that connects people to resources, services, and each other. The mobile studio is one tool inside that larger vision, and the capital campaign is how it gets on the road.
In December 2025, the station launched its capital campaign and raised $5,000 from the community. The New Mexico Local News Fund matched it. Yesterday, KCCC 930 AM was awarded a $25,000 grant by the New Mexico Creative Industries Division — one of ten creative businesses selected statewide. The grant covers the van and a year of Starlink connectivity. The campaign now stands at $35,000 of the $93,000 needed for the full mobile studio setup and fulfillment of participant rewards. The station is also now participating in the 2026 News Sustainability Accelerator, run jointly by the Google News Initiative, the New Mexico Local News Fund, and Blue Engine Collaborative — continuing the work the LMA cohort started.
None of this would be possible without Southeast New Mexico College, whose partnership has been essential from the beginning, or the community sponsors who believed in the vision before there was anything to show for it. Soon, the community that has made this possible will be able to see the dream in action — at the fair, at the grand opening, at the event down the road they almost did not know was happening.
But today’s episode is not really about any of that. It is about the why — why a small station asks who is not being heard, why a grandmother in Loving should not have to navigate digital chaos to find a senior van twenty miles away, and why rural communities do not just deserve sustainable journalism but can build it themselves. That conversation happened last December. It is more relevant today than it was then.
Event organizers across Eddy County are welcome to invite the team for remotes — or may simply find them showing up.
Related Topics
Learn more about the organizations and programs making this work possible:
The New Mexico Local News Fund:
https://www.nmlocalnews.org
2026 News Sustainability Accelerator (GNI, NMLNF, and Blue Engine Collaborative): https://www.nmlocalnews.org/accelerator
KCCC 930 AM named to 2025 LMA Lab for Journalism Funding New Mexico cohort: https://localmedia.org/2025/03/meet-the-14-newsrooms-selected-for-the-2025-lma-lab-for-journalism-funding-new-mexico-cohort/
2025 New Mexico LMA Lab for Journalism Funding — Pitch Day winners: https://localmedia.org/2025/10/announcing-pitch-day-winners-from-the-new-mexico-cohort-of-the-lma-lab-for-journalism-funding/
Mid-Week Matters — KCCC 930 AM initiatives spotlight: https://open.substack.com/pub/kccc930am/p/mid-week-matters-february-4-february?r=6xidwr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
New Mexico Creative Industries Division grant announcement: https://www.edd.newmexico.gov/press-releases/245000-awarded-to-fuel-new-mexicos-creative-business-economy/
Support the capital campaign: https://chandler-broadcasting-llc.fundjournalism.org/kccc930am/
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- Denton-Wood Funeral Home: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
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She led a World of Warcraft raid team for ten years. Now she's president of the SENMC board and coordinating health programs that are quietly changing lives in Eddy County. From produce distributions to cancer screening barriers to community gardens, Sarah Bowman is one of those people making things happen behind the scenes — and she stopped by the Mountain Lion Studio to talk food access, women's health, and what it really takes to get things done in a small town.
At the Eddy County Health Council, Bowman oversees subcommittees tackling food insecurity, women's health, and harm reduction. The Council has partnered with Roadrunner Food Bank to distribute produce to families in need, is exploring a travel fund for patients who test positive for breast or cervical cancer and can't afford the trip to Lubbock, El Paso, or Albuquerque, and is working with local gun safety educators on free gun lock distribution. A community garden at SENMC is growing — literally — with hands-on classes, volunteers, and grant applications in the works to expand it. To get involved, visit www.eddycountyhc.org or find them on Facebook by searching Eddy County Health Council.
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There’s a lot going on in Eddy County this week, and Mid-Week Matters has you covered.
Mother’s Day weekend is packed with markets, teas, and family events across Carlsbad and Artesia. There’s a History Garden grand opening, a hiring fair, a free comedy night, and SENMC’s commencement ceremony. The events calendar alone is worth a listen.
On the news side, early voting is open for the June primary, a proposed change at WIPP has local officials watching closely, and the Carlsbad Current-Argus is making a significant shift in how it publishes.
And this week, independent journalist Jonny Coker of the Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative reports on a Roswell organization taking a supportive and novel approach to homelessness — the kind of story that deserves more attention than it gets.
Give it a listen.
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In this episode of Community Forum on KCCC 930 AM, host Hattie sits down with Deena Annaporta of Inspired by Science to talk about the organization’s most anticipated event of the year — their annual summer STEM camp — and why families from as far away as Texas make the trip.
Deena shares a peek at what’s planned for this year’s camp, including roller coasters, chemistry, physics, and electricity, though she’s keeping a few surprises under wraps. She also explains how platinum sponsors Simco, Devon Energy, ExxonMobil, and XL Energy Foundation make it possible to keep the full four-day camp at just $65 — a price the organization has held for several years running.
Hattie adds her own perspective as a camp parent, recalling her son’s solar baking project, his first camp nickname, and the friendship that outlasted the week. The conversation also makes a case for STEM-hesitant parents: Inspired by Science’s Family Lab Partner Workshops are designed so that any adult — parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle — can show up without experience, because Deena and her volunteer team are there to help every step of the way.
Camp at a Glance:
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Dates: June 1–4, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily
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Ages: 7–12 (by age, not grade)
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Cost: $65
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Location: SENMC – Community Education Area (left side of the main building from the parking lot)
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Evening Events:
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June 2 – Family Night at the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (hands-on activities)
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June 4 – Family STEM Night at SENMC (prize drawings, giveaways, educational booths)
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Registration Opens: May 1 at inspiredbyscience.org
Platinum sponsors making accessible STEM education possible: Simco, Devon Energy, ExxonMobil, and XL Energy Foundation. Additional sponsors listed at inspiredbyscience.org.
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Happy Wednesday, Eddy County. The halfway point of the week brings a fresh slate of community gatherings and a trip back to the golden age of Hollywood, right from our own backyard. This week's episode of Mid-Week Matters covers what's happening around the county and shines a light on a Carlsbad legend most people may not know.
The episode highlights a busy week of upcoming events, including the Pan-Asian Celebration at SENMC today, the Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Walk tomorrow morning, the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair at the Cascades Center, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and Jordan Allen's New Mexico debut at the Cavern Theater benefiting Creative Carlsbad.
In Community Corner, podcasting student Endymion DeVere delivers his first class project and the spotlight turns to Bruce Cabot — born Etienne de Pellissier Boujac Jr. right here in Carlsbad in 1904 — who went from oil fields and boxing rings to Hollywood stardom, facing King Kong on the silver screen and riding the range alongside John Wayne across nearly 100 films. His story ends where it began, buried here in Carlsbad.
FORECAST FOR NEXT WEEK: We will bring the interviews from the SENMC Steam Expo and Open House to the airwaves!
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The community is preparing to walk for hope and healing. This Friday, May 1st, the Eddy County Relay for Life returns to the beach band shell, inviting all neighbors to participate in an overnight event dedicated to celebrating survivors and honoring those lost to cancer.
In this interview, Summer and Angela join the show to discuss the deep roots of this event in Carlsbad. Listeners gain insight into the significance of the Relay for Life, the personal motivations of the organizers, how local businesses and families can contribute to the cause, and how participants can come from all over the region.
Event Details:
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Date: Friday, May 1st
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Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Saturday)
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Location: Beach Band Shell
Resources & Registration: Register your team or sign up as a survivor at the official event website: www.relayforlife.org
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- Denton-Wood Funeral Home: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- West Funeral Home, LLC: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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The putting greens are being prepped and the scorecards are ready for action. As the Mayor’s Mini Golf Tournament approaches, community members have gathered to discuss the details and the goals of this unique local event. This forum episode dives into what participants can expect and the friendly competition brewing among town leadership.
Why listen to this episode:
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The Mayor’s Showdown: Hear about the friendly competition brewing between Mayor Rick Lopez and Mayor Jeffrey Youtsey.
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Course Secrets: Learn the trick to navigating the tournament’s unique water feature for a potential hole-in-one.
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Get Involved: Understand registration details for the tournament, which is open to children ages 6 to 15 for a $5 entry fee.
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Tournament Perks: Discover how event sponsor Intrepid is supporting participants by providing custom putters for everyone to take home.
Essential Event Information:
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Register at the golf course
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$5 per child, free putter for the first 72 participants.
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Happy Wednesday, Eddy County. The halfway point of the week brings a fresh slate of news, community gatherings, and important updates to the airwaves. This week’s episode of Mid-Week Matters takes a closer look at what is happening right in the neighborhood, from the excitement of Energy Day at Southeast New Mexico College to the friendly competition hitting the mini-golf course.
The episode explores the connection between local geology and energy production, featuring the opportunity to hear insights into recent seismic activity from experts at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. It also highlights the fun side of life in Carlsbad, with details on the upcoming Mayor’s Mini Golf Tournament—pitting the mayors of Carlsbad and Artesia against each other—and a community-wide Shred Day for Earth Day.
Beyond the local events, the broadcast features a spotlight on the 2026 gubernatorial primary, providing a clear look at where the candidates stand as the race heats up. For anyone looking to stay connected with the pulse of the county, this episode serves as the perfect companion for the week ahead.
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In this episode of Book Crew Podcast, hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely welcome science fiction romance author Kathleen Osborne for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and practical.
Kathleen shares how retirement finally opened the door to a lifelong dream of writing — and what happened when she actually sat down to do it. One chaotic first manuscript became the foundation for multiple novels, and short fiction anthologies became a powerful strategy for reaching readers who prefer bite-sized stories. The conversation explores the creative challenge of blending romance, mystery, and science fiction, how tools like AutoCrit fit into a working writer’s process, and why Kathleen even composed original songs inspired by scenes in her books.
Whether just starting out or deep into the publishing journey, this episode offers something for writers at every stage.
Kathleen Osborne
https://asbpub.com/authors/kathleen-osborne
Beth A. Freely
https://bethannefreely.com/
https://themusesfunhouse.com/
https://x.com/bafreely
https://www.instagram.com/bafreely/
https://linktr.ee/BAFreely
Dirk Hooper
https://www.writeworks.dirkhooper.com/
https://allmylinks.com/dirkhooperwriting
https://asherlake.net/
https://themusesfunhouse.com/
https://x.com/dirkhooperplus
https://www.facebook.com/dirk.hooper
About Book Crew
Book Crew, hosted by indie authors Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper, was crafted to help writers get their book written, edited, published, and promoted. Book Crew features interviews with writers currently in the trenches, deep-dive tutorials, hot topic panels with experts, and copious tips, tricks, and personal insight to help on the author journey.
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Community Forum co-host Hattie Quinn welcomed Jessica Barnes, owner of The Tattoo Shop in Carlsbad, NM — with podcasting student Joe Enriquez sitting in as a studio visitor. The conversation was as vibrant as the art on the walls.
Jessica Barnes is the kind of person who makes you want to listen. Delightful, creative, and deeply dedicated to her craft, she opened up about what makes The Tattoo Shop more than just a place to get ink. Customer experience is one of their greatest values, and that philosophy shapes everything about how clients are welcomed and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.
And if you’ve been thinking about getting a tattoo, April is the time to act. One of The Tattoo Shop’s artists is celebrating a birthday this month and is offering black-only flash tattoos for just $45 — well below the normal $100 minimum. It’s a limited-time opportunity worth knowing about.
The Tattoo Shop is located at 704 N. Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM.
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Eddy County is moving forward with several local projects this week, including a significant groundbreaking ceremony and progress on a major elementary school rebuild. This episode covers these developments and highlights upcoming local events, such as a workshop at the college for those interested in home organization. Listeners can tune in for the specifics on these community updates and learn more about regional efforts affecting Southeast New Mexico.
This week’s local spotlight features the “Weekend Wanderer” segment, which takes a trip to Ruidoso. The segment explores how a visit to the Sacramento Mountains supports local businesses as they continue to recover from recent environmental challenges. From local craft shops to gear for the slopes, it highlights why spending time in this neighboring community makes a tangible difference.
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Rick Wiedemann, chair of the science and engineering department at Southeast New Mexico College, joined Community Forum this week to talk about three free events happening on campus this Thursday, April 23.
Energy Day (noon–7 PM) features a Munch & Learn panel with sandwiches provided, energy and seismic speakers, and a keynote by Dr. Kayla Kroll of Lawrence Livermore National Lab on subsurface operations, energy production, and earthquakes.
STEAM Expo (4–6 PM, SENMC Gym) brings together science exhibitors, local organizations, and hands-on activities — with pizza.
Open House (4–7 PM) has the labs open, liquid nitrogen ice cream, and drone soccer demos. And the Workforce simulator lab will be open to the public — climb into an 18-wheeler, run a forklift, or try the underground mining cart. Full motion, air brakes, weather conditions. These simulators are not usually open to visitors, so don’t skip this one.
Have time between the speakers and the Expo? The bookstore and library are worth a stop, or take a walk on the Ocotillo Trail and check out the Hidden Garden.
Hear the full conversation with Rick Wiedemann in this week’s episode of Community Forum on KCCC 930 AM at noon and 11 PM or on Substack, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
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In this episode of Book Crew, Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely dive deep into one of the biggest questions writers face: should you plot your book or write by the seat of your pants? Dirk reveals his evolving plotting system, complete with notebooks, note cards, character arcs, and beat sheets, while Beth explains how outlining transformed her from a slow writer into a prolific one capable of finishing novels in weeks. Along the way they discuss market research, writing habits, finding your creative “sweet spot,” and why even the most famous “pantsers” still understand story structure. If you want to write faster, build stronger stories, and turn ideas into finished books, this episode is packed with practical advice from two working authors.
Links
Beth A. Freely
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https://bethannefreely.com/
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https://themusesfunhouse.com/
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https://x.com/bafreely
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https://www.instagram.com/bafreely/
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https://linktr.ee/BAFreely
Dirk Hooper
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https://www.writeworks.dirkhooper.com/
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https://allmylinks.com/dirkhooperwriting
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https://asherlake.net/
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https://themusesfunhouse.com/
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https://x.com/dirkhooperplus
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https://www.facebook.com/dirk.hooper
About Book Crew
Book Crew, hosted by indie authors Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper, was crafted to help writers get their book written, edited, published and promoted.Book Crew features interviews with writers currently in the trenches, deep-dive tutorials, hot topic panels with experts, and copious tips, tricks, and personal insight to help you on your author journey.
The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe
This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- Denton-Wood Funeral Home: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe
This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- West Funeral Home, LLC: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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The economic disconnect between Santa Fe and Southeastern New Mexico takes center stage as Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, examines the growing friction in Lea and Eddy counties. This discussion explores the historical and legal complexities of the “Texas” succession movement while highlighting the “Curley Effect,” a political phenomenon where leadership potentially alienates dissenting taxpayers.
Beyond local tensions, Gessing provides a sobering analysis of New Mexico’s ranking as the worst state in the nation for taxpayer return on investment and explains how a federal tax credit could expand educational opportunities for families if state leadership agrees to participate.
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
Let’s Ask
What are your thoughts on joining Texas?
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Today on KCCC930am at noon and 11 pm, we list the upcoming events and interesting micro-news that affects our daily lives. A lot is going on in Eddy County this week, coming out of the Spring Holiday!
Also, features spotlight segments from students at the SENMC Spring Break Podcasting Camp! Congratulations to the finishing participants. It was a great week!
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Dirk recounts some big life-changing events that have been challenging and ultimately rewarding. Beth has several new projects to talk about. Plus, the Book Crew talks about spice levels and what’s coming up this year.
Book Crew, hosted by indie authors Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper, was crafted to help writers get their book written, edited, published, and promoted.Book Crew features interviews with writers currently in the trenches, deep-dive tutorials, hot topic panels with experts, and copious tips, tricks, and personal insight to help you on your author journey.
Beth Anne Freely
https://bethannefreely.com/
https://themusesfunhouse.com/https://x.com/bafreelyhttps://www.instagram.com/bafreely/https://linktr.ee/BAFreelyDirk Hooper
https://www.writeworks.dirkhooper.com/https://allmylinks.com/dirkhooperwriting
https://asherlake.net/https://themusesfunhouse.com/https://x.com/dirkhooperplushttps://www.facebook.com/dirk.hooper
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- West Funeral Home, LLC: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe
This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- Denton-Wood Funeral Home: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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ICYMI: Aired today at noon, thanks to our heroic engineer, and repeating at 11 PM on KCCC 930 AM. From community classrooms to a murder warrant, this week's Mid-Week Matters has range. With spring holidays this week, the community calendar is lighter than usual — but there's still plenty ahead. Plus, a practical ten-point measles guide worth keeping handy, and a few news items that might surprise you.
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A Fire Weather Watch is in effect through 8 PM — here’s what to watch for the rest of the week
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Events and library programs across Artesia and Carlsbad, plus a packed SENMC Community Education schedule running through late April
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A significant signing from the governor that affects New Mexico’s oil and gas landscape
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A Carlsbad murder warrant, WIPP returns to operation after its annual maintenance, and a local hotel is making national headlines for its generous spirit.
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Local Spotlight: A practical ten-point guide to navigating the 2026 measles situation in New Mexico — the kind of information worth keeping handy
Coming up soon:
Heights Lions Club Spaghetti Fest, April 11th, and the SENMC STEAM Expo on April 23rd, with some serious prizes on the line.
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Beth A. Freely gives her presentation on balancing research and imagination in historical fiction, using her recent bestselling book, Love of a Samurai, as an example. Dirk talks about finishing the first draft of his new novel and how it went a lot faster this time.
Book Crew, hosted by indie authors Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper, was crafted to help writers get their book written, edited, published, and promoted.
Book Crew features interviews with writers currently in the trenches, deep-dive tutorials, hot topic panels with experts, and copious tips, tricks, and personal insight to help you on your author journey.
Beth Anne Freely
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https://bethannefreely.com/
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https://themusesfunhouse.com/
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https://x.com/bafreely
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https://www.instagram.com/bafreely/
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https://linktr.ee/BAFreely
Dirk Hooper
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https://www.writeworks.dirkhooper.com/
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https://allmylinks.com/dirkhooperwriting
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https://asherlake.net/
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https://themusesfunhouse.com/
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https://x.com/dirkhooperplus
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https://www.facebook.com/dirk.hooper
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- West Funeral Home, LLC: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- Denton-Wood Funeral Home: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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This week’s Mid-Week Matters highlights a literal shift in the landscape with a 3.1 magnitude earthquake tremor reported near White’s City. The community should also prepare for a dramatic weather swing; following record-approaching highs of 97°F today and 100°F tomorrow, a major cooldown arrives this Friday with a high of only 66°F.
Additionally, due to a city water main break, today’s Transfer and Career Fair and Women’s History celebration at Southeast New Mexico College have been postponed.
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The weekend is packed with local gatherings, starting with the 27th Annual Main Event Car Show and Cruise in Downtown Artesia this Friday at 1:00 p.m., followed by the Downtown Cruise at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, the community can enjoy a Car Show Paint Party at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and an Outdoor Skills Workshop at Halagueno Arts Park at 9:30 a.m. For film fans, the Cavern Theatre will host two screenings of the 1951 classic Alice in Wonderland at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The “Local Spotlight” for Women’s History Month honors two Eddy County legends: Josephine “Grandma” Anderson, the “Angel of the Pecos” who led the fight against the 1918 pandemic, and Barbara “Ma’am” Jones, a self-taught medic who once saved her son’s sight with a common needle. Looking ahead, the Spring Break Kids Camps begin this Monday, March 30, at Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC), featuring sessions in cooking, art, podcasting, and STEM starting at 10:00 a.m.
Finally, we give a brief forecast of the upcoming STEAM Expo and Open House on April 23rd at SENMC.
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Johnny Chandler welcomes Eddy County Manager Mike Gallagher and Commissioner Bo Bowen to the Community Forum to discuss the strategic initiatives currently shaping the region. Gallagher recently transitioned into his current role on January 1, 2025, following a fourteen-year tenure as the County Manager in Lea County. Alongside him, Commissioner Bowen reflects on his 2022 election and the personal experiences during the pandemic that motivated him to seek a role in local government to better advocate for families and the community.
The leaders outline a major $15.5 million investment derived from a general fund surplus to catalyze workforce housing across Carlsbad, Artesia, and Loving. Unlike traditional subsidized housing, this initiative focuses on supporting "shovel-ready" developments to help the county and local school districts recruit essential personnel, including teachers, sheriff's deputies, and healthcare workers. By expanding the local housing stock, the commission aims to transition commuters from neighboring counties into permanent Eddy County residents to strengthen the local tax base.
Infrastructure management remains a primary focus, with the Eddy County Road Department currently maintaining a network of more than 1,200 miles. Public Works Director Hazer Archer and Road Superintendent Nathan are overseeing an $8 million investment to improve over 64 miles of roadway in the coming months. The interview details specific projects scheduled for Pipeline Road, Carrasco Road, and Kelly Road that are designed to ensure long-term safety and connectivity for the traveling public.
View Eddy County Road Department Updates:
https://www.co.eddy.nm.us/485/Special-Road-Projects
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This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- West Funeral Home, LLC: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe
This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our community.
In this episode, the community remembers those served by:
- Denton-Wood Funeral Home: Recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents.
To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages:
Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries
Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).
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The story of the 1971 skyjacking only gets stranger after the jump. This second installment explores the forensic puzzles that have stumped investigators for over fifty years and the local impact of a case that refused to go cold. The episode moves beyond the flight itself to look at the physical evidence left behind in the mud and the theories that suggest the hijacker might have been closer to home than anyone realized.
In this interview:
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Explore the bizarre “Tena Bar” discovery where thousands of dollars in ransom money were found along the Columbia River.
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Hear about the local search efforts that turned the Pacific Northwest wilderness into a treasure hunter’s map.
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Analyze the shifting theories on whether the man known as Cooper survived the jump or became a permanent part of the landscape.
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Understand why this case continues to fascinate the community and the world decades after the FBI closed its files.
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The Heights Lions Club is preparing for one of its most beloved traditions: the annual spaghetti dinner. In this episode of Community Forum, Jay and Rhonda share how a simple meal of pasta and sheet cake fuels decades of local and international service. From building wheelchair ramps for neighbors to providing vision exams, the impact of this club stretches far beyond the Carlsbad High School cafeteria.
Why listen to this episode:
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A Taste of Tradition: Discover the history of a 20-year-old fundraiser and the “secret sauce” that keeps the community coming back for seconds.
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Knights for the Blind: Learn about the global mission inspired by Helen Keller to recycle eyeglasses and provide sight preservation for those in need.
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Local Impact: Hear how the club supports local non-profits like the Boys and Girls Club, Jonah’s House, and provides scholarships for “later in life” students.
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Upcoming Fun: Get the early scoop on the 11-day carnival arriving in April and how it partners with local events like Hogfest.
Event Details - Spaghetti Dinner
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Date: Saturday, April 11th
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Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Location: Carlsbad High School Cafeteria (Church Street entrance)
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Cost: $7 per ticket or 3 for $20 (All-you-can-eat!)
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Community updates, local library highlights, and an interview with Carlsbad Mainstreet
The latest episode of Midweek Matters for March 18, 2026, explores the vibrant events and essential news shaping Eddy County. Host Hattie Quinn shares critical updates for the community and features a special segment highlighting local leadership downtown.
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Dancing with the Eddy County Stars: A reminder about this Friday’s fundraiser at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center.
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Spotted in Carlsbad: A conversation with Denise Green, Director of Carlsbad Mainstreet about the activity and growth in the downtown district.
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Campus Updates: Information on upcoming Spring Camps at SENMC, including podcasting, STEM, and beginner Spanish.
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Local Health & Safety: Brief reminders regarding recent measles cases in Southern New Mexico and a proposed update to the county weed ordinance.
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Library Calendar: A look at the STEM activities and book clubs scheduled at the Carlsbad and Artesia public libraries.
Why listen to this episode:
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Get the meeting details for the Support Group for Families with Disabilities held at SENMC.
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Hear a quick update on the 26th Street project progress in Artesia.
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Find out about the upcoming public hearing regarding the “three-acre exemption” for overgrown weeds in the county.
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Register for SENMC Community Education: https://senmc.edu/community-education
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The Carlsbad Public Library is evolving far beyond traditional book-lending to meet the modern needs of the community. In a recent interview, Director Sarah Jones discussed how the library is integrating advanced technology and high-profile national exhibits to remain a cornerstone of local innovation and connection.
Why listen to this episode:
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The “Secret” Behind the New Library Sound: Visitors may have noticed a new “ding” at the entrance. Director Jones clarifies that this is part of a sophisticated RFID security system and door counter, rather than a metal detector, which helps the library accurately track its high attendance numbers and protect its collection.
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Bringing National History to Our Front Door: Carlsbad achieved a significant milestone as one of only 50 libraries nationwide chosen to host the “Americans and the Holocaust” traveling exhibit. Building on this success, the library is currently applying for a prestigious Pulitzer Prize-themed exhibit to celebrate excellence in radio, film, and literature.
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High-Value Resources for Every Resident: The library offers several specialized services at no cost, including mobile hotspots for internet access and the tech-equipped Bob Scholl Meeting Room for teams of up to 22 people.
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Modern Convenience through Technology: Neighbors can now manage their accounts and reserve facilities directly through the “My Libro” mobile app, streamlining access to the library’s diverse resources.
Whether looking for specialized technology or a connection to national cultural events, this conversation highlights why the library remains a vital, open space for every member of the Carlsbad community.
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In our ongoing effort to keep the community connected, we are sharing the weekly update for obituary notices from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Honoring the lives of those who have passed is a vital part of our neighborhood’s fabric. To view the full tributes, service times, or to leave condolences for the families, please use the link below to access the official obituary registry.
View Recent Denton-Wood Obituaries
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November 24, 1971: A man in a suit, sunglasses, and a clip-on tie (yes, really) boards a plane, orders a bourbon, and politely tells a flight attendant he has a bomb. Fast-forward a few hours: he’s handed $200,000 in ransom money, straps on a parachute, yeets himself out of a Boeing 727… and completely disappears.
Welcome to the mystery of D.B. Cooper—the most legendary unsolved skyjacking in U.S. history. In this episode of Twisted & Mysterious, we’re breaking down exactly what happened that night, the FBI’s decades-long investigation, the stash of ransom cash found in the sand, and the main suspects who’ve kept this case alive for over 50 years.
Did Cooper pull off the ultimate getaway… or did his big leap end badly? Did he fake his death and retire somewhere sunny? Was he inspired by a French-Belgian comic book hero? We’ve got the facts, the theories, and all the strange little details that make this one of the wildest true crime cases ever.
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Welcome to Mid-Week Matters, your source for the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County.
In today’s episode, we discuss the latest news affecting life in Eddy County. We also look at the Abó Mission near Mountainair, NM.
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Johnny Chandler certainly set the tone for a fun night at the Walter Gerrells Center! Now, we want you to be there to see who wins the Mirror Ball this year.
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Today on Community Forum, we explore the path to inner quiet with Shawna Hicks of Aligned Energy Healing.
In this episode, we discuss the vital role of nervous system regulation in our daily lives and how to find balance when the world feels overwhelming. Shawna shares practical techniques for self-regulation and provides a live sound bath demonstration during the interview. Afterward, we discuss her upcoming local classes and events designed to help you deepen your personal healing journey.
In this episode, we discuss:
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Simple techniques for immediate nervous system regulation.
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Finding balance in an overstimulated world.
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A live sound bath experience mid-show.
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Information on Shawna’s upcoming workshops and community events.
Connect with Shawna Hicks: Visit the Aligned Energy Healing Square Site to view her full schedule of classes and special events.
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Today at noon and 11 pm, we remember those who lived and died in Carlsbad, NM, who had funerals at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
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We remember those who lived and died in Carlsbad, NM, who had funerals at West Funeral Home, LLC.
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In 1897, Zona Heaster Shue of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, died under “mysterious” circumstances—which is old-timey speak for “her husband’s story didn’t make sense, but everyone was too polite to push it.” That is, until Zona came back as a ghost and told her mama the real tea: she’d been murdered. This supernatural testimony led to one of the weirdest murder trials in U.S. history—because when your key witness is dead, you’d think that’s a bit of a problem… unless you’re in West Virginia in the 1890s. Join us as we dig into the ghostly gossip, Appalachian folklore, and the man who thought he could get away with murder—only to be outwitted by his very dead wife.
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Welcome to Mid-Week Matters, your source for the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County.
In today’s episode, we discuss the latest news affecting life in Eddy County. We also look at the Abó Mission near Mountainair, NM.
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We’re sitting down with the leadership from the New Mexico Creative Industries Division to talk all things CreativeCon Carlsbad! This Saturday’s event at the Cavern Theater is a huge opportunity for our local makers, artists, and entrepreneurs to get the resources they need to grow.
Don’t miss out on the panels, networking, and expert advice coming to town.
🎟️ Grab your tickets for Saturday here: https://startupspace.app/detail-normal-events/68549
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Iowa’s Most Infamous Fixer-Upper
This week, we dive back into Iowa’s most infamous fixer-upper: the Villisca Axe Murder House. In 1912, a horrific and unsolved murder left eight people dead—and ever since, the ghosts have apparently been auditioning for their own reality show.
Join us as we discuss the legends, the cold case, and the number of times ghosts have slammed the door in Zak Bagans’ face. We’ll examine all the burning questions: Is it haunted? Who did it? Why is there always one guy who thinks challenging the ghost to a fight is a good idea?
Spoiler alert: It never is.
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Jon Strahan, Department Chair, and newest instructor Raymond Dominguez from the SENMC Business and Information Technology program join the program to discuss the latest updates. Learn all about the new opportunities for Eddy County students and residents to excel in these high-demand career paths.
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Welcome to Mid-Week Matters, your source for the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County.
In today’s episode, we discuss the new federal CDL requirements impacting New Mexico’s trucking industry and the state’s push for the federal government to prioritize Los Alamos waste shipments to WIPP. We also look at regional growth with construction updates on the EM Smith Middle School in South Carlsbad and the ongoing work on the Jaycee Park pickleball courts in Artesia.
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Plus, we have a full rundown of community events, from YDI Head Start Open Houses to the CVE Annual Meeting, and a final reminder to head to the polls for the Artesia Municipal Election next Tuesday.
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Today at noon and 11 pm on KCCC 930 AM, Johnny Chandler is joined by Paul Gessing from the Rio Grande Foundation. Paul is one of the sharpest minds in the state when it comes to following the money and the mandates. They didn’t just talk about the headlines; we dug into the bills that affect your daily life:
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Healthcare: Will HB 99 actually keep doctors from leaving New Mexico?
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Childcare: The state is moving toward a universal system—but who pays for it?
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Energy & Roads: We break down the “Clear Horizons” Act (SB 18) and the $1.5 billion road bill.
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We remember those who lived and died in Carlsbad, NM, who had funerals at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
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Neglected to Death: The Lacey Fletcher CaseOne of the most horrifying and heartbreaking cases we’ve ever covered.Lacey Fletcher lived and died in unimaginable conditions… right inside her family home. What happened behind closed doors? And how did it go unnoticed for so long?
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Hattie Quinn and Johnny Chandler speak with Amy Anaya, program head, on the new in-house Radiological Control Technician certificate program at SENMC. Learn all about the opportunities for students and Eddy County residents in this high-demand field.
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Today on KCCC930AM Radio:
Hattie Quinn brings us Mid-Week Matters, an events listing and micro-news show for Eddy County. This week, we draw your attention to two food distributions set up in the county:
United Way - Thursday, February 19th, at 9:00 am at the Loving Community Center at 602 South 4th Street.
Eddy County Health Council - Thursday, February 19th, 3:00 pm at the SENMC Workforce Training Center at 505 Alta Vista Street
We also look a bit closer at the ongoing conversation about the industrial and agricultural use of "produced water."
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Today on KCCC930am at noon and 11 pm, Michelle Martinko, the conclusion.
Twisted and Mysterious with Eddy County Creators Sarah and Feran Bearowitz.
In December 1979, 18-year-old Michelle Martinko was found brutally stabbed to death in her family’s Buick, parked outside a shopping mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The attack was personal, violent — and seemingly without motive. With no robbery, no sexual assault, and no obvious suspects, Michelle’s murder baffled investigators for decades.
But while the case went cold, the rumors didn’t. Especially about her ex-boyfriend Andy, who raised eyebrows when he reportedly climbed into her casket at the funeral, sobbing and begging to know who Michelle really loved. Was he a heartbroken teen… or something more sinister?
In these two episodes, we follow the tangled threads of the investigation — from high school gossip and suspicious behavior to the decades-later DNA breakthrough involving a discarded straw that finally brought justice for Michelle.
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Today at noon and 11 pm on KCCC930 AM Radio:
Shannon Newton stops by to tell us about Angelman’s Syndrome, growing up with a developmentally challenged sibling, and why it is so important to recognize the humanity in each other.
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Today at noon and 11 pm on KCCC930am:
Hattie Quinn brings us upcoming events and relevant micro-news for Eddy County for the next week. Plus, this week, a review of the minutes from the meetings of the Carlsbad, NM City Council and the Eddy County Commissioner Meetings from January 2026.
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Today on KCCC930 AM at noon and 11 pm:
Johnny Chandler and Hattie Quinn were honored to speak with Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez. We discuss short- and long-term housing initiatives, the suit against the State of New Mexico, and working to attract commerce and industry to Carlsbad, NM.
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Today on KCCC930am at noon and 11 pm.
Twisted and Mysterious with Eddy County Creators Sarah and Feran Bearowitz.
In December 1979, 18-year-old Michelle Martinko was found brutally stabbed to death in her family’s Buick, parked outside a shopping mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The attack was personal, violent — and seemingly without motive. With no robbery, no sexual assault, and no obvious suspects, Michelle’s murder baffled investigators for decades.
But while the case went cold, the rumors didn’t. Especially about her ex-boyfriend Andy, who raised eyebrows when he reportedly climbed into her casket at the funeral, sobbing and begging to know who Michelle really loved. Was he a heartbroken teen… or something more sinister?
In these two episodes, we follow the tangled threads of the investigation — from high school gossip and suspicious behavior to the decades-later DNA breakthrough involving a discarded straw that finally brought justice for Michelle.
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Today at noon and 11 pm on KCCC930am:
Hattie Quinn brings us upcoming events and relevant micro-news for Eddy County for the next week. Plus, this week, a replay of the current KCCC Initiatives.
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Today on KCCC930AM at noon and 11 pm:
Hattie Quinn speaks with Mike Antiporda of Rotary Club about the history, joy, and Carlsbad tradition of eating pancakes to power philanthropy.
This Saturday, February 7th, 6 am - 12 pm at the Carlsbad High School cafeteria. All-You-Can-Eat pancakes for $5.
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Donya Claxton is a photographer specializing in fitness, fashion, events, and book covers. Donya Claxton loves to read, so she creates photos that try to tell stories.
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Today on KCCC930am at noon and 11 pm.
Twisted and Mysterious with Eddy County Creators Sarah and Feran Bearowitz.
In December 1979, 18-year-old Michelle Martinko was found brutally stabbed to death in her family’s Buick, parked outside a shopping mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The attack was personal, violent — and seemingly without motive. With no robbery, no sexual assault, and no obvious suspects, Michelle’s murder baffled investigators for decades.
But while the case went cold, the rumors didn’t. Especially about her ex-boyfriend Andy, who raised eyebrows when he reportedly climbed into her casket at the funeral, sobbing and begging to know who Michelle really loved. Was he a heartbroken teen… or something more sinister?
In these two episodes, we follow the tangled threads of the investigation — from high school gossip and suspicious behavior to the decades-later DNA breakthrough involving a discarded straw that finally brought justice for Michelle.
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Today at noon and 11 pm on KCCC930am:
Hattie Quinn brings us upcoming events and relevant micro-news for Eddy County for the next week. Plus, this week, our Local Spotlight shines on Kirsten Mauritsen, an artist from Artesia, New Mexico.
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ICYMI today on KCCC930am at noon, or can’t make the replay at 11 pm, you can listen now online.
Twisted and Mysterious with Eddy County Creators Sarah and Feran Bearowitz.
If you’ve ever wanted to hear about a haunting that included a ghost nun, flying bricks, and a rector’s wife possibly faking poltergeist activity to cover up an affair, welcome to the Borley Rectory! In this episode of Twisted and Mysterious, we dive into the messiest haunting in England’s history. With wall scribbles, self-moving objects, and a psychic researcher who treated ghost hunting like a stage show, Borley has it all. But was it truly haunted...or just a 1930s soap opera with paranormal flair? Either way, the drama is very real.
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Today at noon and 11 pm on KCCC930am:
Hattie Quinn brings us upcoming events and relevant micro-news for Eddy County for the next week. Plus, this week, Mid-Week Matters features library events and community highlights.
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Johnny Chandler sits down with Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation to discuss the latest State of New Mexico legislative session. They touch on the budget surplus, state roads, and medical malpractice.
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Today on KCCC930am at noon and 11 pm: Twisted and Mysterious with Eddy County Creators Sarah and Feran Bearowitz.
If you’ve ever wanted to hear about a haunting that included a ghost nun, flying bricks, and a rector’s wife possibly faking poltergeist activity to cover up an affair, welcome to the Borley Rectory! In this episode of Twisted and Mysterious, we dive into the messiest haunting in England’s history. With wall scribbles, self-moving objects, and a psychic researcher who treated ghost hunting like a stage show, Borley has it all. But was it truly haunted...or just a 1930s soap opera with paranormal flair? Either way, the drama is very real.
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Hattie Quinn speaks with Alex Sanchez, Chief Experience Officer for BeWell, New Mexico’s health insurance marketplace.
Today (January 15th) is the LAST DAY for open enrollment. Do not miss the opportunity for state subsidies to help with your insurance expense.
https://bewellnm.com/
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Today at noon and 11 pm on KCCC930am:
Hattie Quinn brings us upcoming events and relevant micro-news for Eddy County for the next week. Plus, this week, Mid-Week Matters features a day-trip destination, Lincoln, NM, home of the Lincoln County War and site of Billy the Kid’s escape from the law before his death.
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Join host Hattie Quinn for your essential guide to Carlsbad and Eddy County! This week: upcoming events, “Eddy County Quickies” micro-news, and our special local spotlight segment on the KCCC Mobile Studio Capital Campaign.
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Feature Interview: Veronica LeighI think our next guest will present an opportunity for us to get to know an author who, like Beth, has done the writer’s journey the old fashioned way, starting with getting published as a short story writer and then getting a couple of traditionally published novels. Veronica Leigh, welcome to Book Crew…A. Tell us how long you’ve been writing and how you started writing short stories.B. What was your first short story that was published?C. How many short stories have been published and what magazines and anthologies.D. You’ve obviously submitted a lot of stories for publication, what is your advice in submitting work?E. Tell us about your work with Black Cat Weekly and what is that magazine.F. You have three novels coming from Level Best Books, please tell us about the deal first and then about the three books.G. Have you ever considered publishing your own stuff?H. What is the advantage of being published traditionally?I. How are you with social media and do you have any advice for other writers?J. What’s next for you?K. Is there anything else you’d like to say or push?
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Join host Hattie Quinn for your essential guide to Carlsbad and Eddy County! This week: upcoming events, “Eddy County Quickies” micro-news, and our special local spotlight segment on the KCCC Mobile Studio Capital Campaign. One day left on the matching funds!
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This week [and next], we check into the famously haunted Stanley Hotel—where the views are stunning, the ghosts are active, and the walls have definitely heard things. Built by Freelan Stanley, inventor, entrepreneur, and overachiever with a mustache to match, the hotel was originally a luxurious mountain escape for the well-to-do (and unwell-to-do—Stanley himself came to Estes Park for tuberculosis recovery). Unfortunately, like most great American landmarks, the hotel sits on land forcibly taken from Native American tribes, because history is nothing if not deeply haunted. As we wander the echoing halls, we explore how an actual explosion in 1911 nearly took out a maid (who now reportedly haunts Room 217 while folding towels with passive-aggressive energy), how the hotel inspired Stephen King’s "The Shining," a novel that proves isolation and '70s carpet patterns are a deadly combo.
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Join host Hattie Quinn for your essential guide to Carlsbad and Eddy County! This week: upcoming events, “Eddy County Quickies” micro-news, and our special segment on Event Submission Guidelines to be considered for listing on “Mid-Week Matters” radio show and podcast, and on the “Events of Interest - Eddy County” public calendar on our website.
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In this episode of Twisted and Mysterious, we dive into the chilling case of Michael Wayne McGray—a Canadian serial killer whose crimes stretched across provinces and spanned decades. From hitchhiking horror stories to grim confessions behind bars, McGray’s case is as disturbing as it is baffling.
Along the way, we discovered an unsettling coincidence: one of your hosts (hi, it’s me—Sarah) shares a birthday with McGray—July 11. That doesn’t mean anything… probably. But after recapping murder after murder, it started to feel a bit like he just treated these like regular Saturday night activities.
We close the episode with some twisted trivia about zodiac signs and serial killers—and guess what? Cancer and Pisces are two of the top four signs most commonly associated with them. So between Sarah (Cancer) and Faren (Pisces), let’s just say… we’re keeping an eye on each other.
It’s dark, it’s weird, and just a little too close to home. Hit play and let’s get into it.
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Jonathan Chandler interviews Gil Karson of Karson City Rebels about their latest single, “Barrel Racing Granny,” its availability on Spotify, the singles released since he was last in the studio, and more.
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Today at noon on KCCC930 AM Radio, Hattie Quinn brings us the upcoming events and relevant micro-news for Eddy County for December 17-24, 2025. Today’s spotlight segment provides instructions for submitting your own “Something I Spotted in Eddy County” for potential publication.
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Jonathan Chandler speaks with Paul Guessing from the Rio Grande Foundation on Albuquerque’s “Sweatshirt-Gate” Scandal, the future of oil and gas revenues in New Mexico, and much more.
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In this inspiring and deeply human episode of Book Crew, hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely welcome author and activist Grinnell “Buzz” Desjarlais, whose powerful novel Saving KC imagines an alternate fate for the late Karen Carpenter. With heartfelt honesty, Buzz shares how the pandemic, a YouTube rabbit hole, and his own personal recovery journey led him to explore themes of love, addiction, and redemption. From Native spirituality to reincarnation, from the horrors of war to the tenderness of artistic connection, this episode unfolds as an emotional conversation about healing, storytelling, and the unseen bonds that connect us all.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from West Funeral Home, LLC, for the first half of December 2025.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from Denton-Wood Funeral Home, for the first half of December 2025.
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Hattie Quinn speaks with Karla Niemeyer about the longtime Carlsbad facility, CARC, Inc., which began with parents' love for their developmentally disabled child and has since become a nationally recognized facility that improves clients' health outcomes. Learn about their services and consider giving time, quality clutter, or donations to this Carlsbad marvel of the human heart.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the upcoming events and relevant micro-news for Eddy County for December 10-17, 2025. Today's spotlight segment is a replay of the June 11, 2025, episode of "Weekend Wanderer," where we explore Sitting Bull Falls in Lincoln National Forest.
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In 1874, a group of 21 men set off into Colorado's unforgiving San Juan Mountains in search of gold. On one man, Alfred Packer, stumbled back out, looking suspiciously well-fed. This week on Twisted and Mysterious, we chew over the legendary tale of the so-called Colorado Cannibal: Was he a hapless guide just trying to survive? Or the hungriest tour leader in history?
Join us for a tale of snowstorms, shady storytelling, and the only man in U.S. history whose name became both courtroom fodder and a cafeteria punchline.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the latest Eddy County event listings and relevant micro-news that affects our daily lives. Today's spotlight segment is a replay of the first episode of "Weekend Wanderer" featuring Cloudcroft, NM.
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Author Johnna Dee is a fantasy romance writer. Her creative journey began with poetry, where she honed her skills in crafting evocative, lyrical verses. As her passion for storytelling grew, she ventured into the realm of novels, weaving intricate plots and enchanting worlds that transport readers to extraordinary realms.
She is the writer for the Ascelin Series, the Gorgo Series, and is the co-writer with Fleur DeVillainy on the fantasy romance The Calpa Series. She is also part of the Anthology Series – Beautifully Bloody, Not So Guilty Pleasures, Something Something IV, and As Above So Below.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from West Funeral Home, LLC, for the second half of November 2025.
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In 1874, a group of 21 men set off into Colorado's unforgiving San Juan Mountains in search of gold. On one man, Alfred Packer, stumbled back out, looking suspiciously well-fed. This week on Twisted and Mysterious, we chew over the legendary tale of the so-called Colorado Cannibal: Was he a hapless guide just trying to survive? Or the hungriest tour leader in history?
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Hattie Quinn brings us events and news for Eddy County, NM. This week's spotlight is a replay of her first interview with local artist and organizing maven, Jean Prominski.
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Johnny Chandler gets us all the details on this year's Christmas on the Pecos event running from November 28 to December 31, 2025. Get ready to take their magical boat tour through our winter wonderland of twinkling light displays along the Pecos River in Carlsbad, NM.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from Denton-Wood Funeral Home, for the first half of November.
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24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk was found dead inside a garbage chute—but police didn’t even check for signs of life. They called it an accident, and that was that.
Today, we’re digging into the strange details, the timeline of her final days, and why so many people believe this case deserves a second look.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the public events in Eddy County and SENMC for the week, November 19-25, plus micro-news that affects our lives. This week's spotlight is "Weekend Wanderer," which provides an overview of the offerings at Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan, NM.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from West Funeral Home, LLC., for the second half of October 2025.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from Denton-Wood Funeral Home, for the second half of October 2025.
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24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk was found dead inside a garbage chute—but police didn’t even check for signs of life. They called it an accident, and that was that.
Today, we’re digging into the strange details, the timeline of her final days, and why so many people believe this case deserves a second look.
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Howard Danforth stops by the studio to discuss his recent 133-day cruise from pole to pole.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the public events in Eddy County and SENMC for the week, plus micro-news that affects our lives. This week's local spotlight is a special edition of "Taste of the Pecos Valley" with a food review of Steakhouse Tokyo in Carlsbad with guest Sherri McLaughlin.
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Endymion brings us the obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad for the first half of October 2025.
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Endymion brings us the obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad for the first half of October 2025.
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Four teenage girls, a strip mall frozen yogurt shop, and one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Texas history. In this episode, we dive deep into the 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders—and the tangled mess of false confessions, unanswered questions, and lingering grief left in their wake.
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Today we speak with General Manager Vashal at Advanced Medication about the importance of vaccines during the winter and everything else this local pharmacy offers our community.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the public events in Eddy County and SENMC for the week, plus micro-news that affects our lives. This week's local spotlight is on the Daughter of the American Revolution - Thomas Jefferson chapter, and their upcoming fundraiser for Wreaths Across America. News focuses on Eddy County election results.
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We interview Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation about the latest in state politics.
We speak:
Holtec
MLG on LNG in Japan
and much more.
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Four teenage girls, a strip mall frozen yogurt shop, and one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Texas history. In this episode, we dive deep into the 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders—and the tangled mess of false confessions, unanswered questions, and lingering grief left in their wake.
We also take a quick detour into mall nostalgia (raise your hand if you miss Sam Goody) and the surprisingly dramatic lawsuit between TCBY and I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt. But at the heart of it all is a call for change: why police reform must include trained mental health professionals in interrogations—especially when lives and justice are on the line.
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Hattie Quinn speaks with Veronica Salazar and Yvette Mendoza, two of the numerous skilled educators on the SENMC Adult Education team, which was recently recognized for its excellence, presented in English and Spanish.
Hattie Quinn habla con Verónica Salazar e Yvette Mendoza, dos de los numerosos educadores capacitados del equipo de Educación para Adultos de SENMC, que recientemente fue reconocido por su excelencia, presentado en inglés y español.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the public events in Eddy County and SENMC for the week, plus micro-news that affects our lives. This week's spotlight segment is "Community Corner," which lists the upcoming library schedules for November, details the remaining SENMC Community Education classes for the season, and highlights from the most recently posted minutes from Eddy County and the cities of Artesia and Carlsbad.
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Mick Heyman, CFA, is the author of “Mellow Your Money: How to Surf the Market and Build Wealth without Stressing Yourself Out” and the Founder of Heyman Investment Counseling. Has a distinguished 40-year career in wealth management, Mick has built a reputation for helping individuals and institutions grow and preserve their wealth through a stress-free approach to investing.
Mick began his career at a small firm in Cincinnati before advancing to a role in Louisville, where he managed equity portfolios for a prestigious team overseeing billions in assets. Eventually, he transitioned to San Diego, where he now works closely with individual investors, some of whom have been with him for over three decades. Mick holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Northwestern University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Although his formal education is in economics, Mick’s passion for philosophy and psychology has greatly influenced his understanding of market dynamics, emphasizing the role of human emotion in financial decision-making.
In addition to his book, Mick shares his insights on sound money management through articles on LinkedIn and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and other financial publications. His work highlights the importance of a balanced approach to wealth, viewing financial health as integral to overall well-being. Residing in San Diego, Mick enjoys an active lifestyle, engaging in tennis, golf, surfing, and practicing meditation, yoga, and qigong. He also has a deep appreciation for mystery novels and Russian literature. To learn more about Mick’s approach to investing, visit Home - Mellow Your Money.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from Denton-Wood Funeral Home, for the second half of September, 16th-30th, 2025.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from West Funeral Home, LLC., for the second half of September, 16th-30th, 2025.
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Dr. Paul D. Corona, MD, is a Southern California-based physician reshaping the future of psychiatry and family medicine with his pioneering approach, “Mind and Body Healing.” He is the host of “The Dr. Paul Show”, available on Roku, Amazon Fire, and YouTube. A leading voice in mind-body medicine, his latest book, “The Corona Protocol: A Scientifically Proven Medical Solution to STOP Addiction, Bullying, Homelessness, School Shootings, and Suicide 30 Years in the Making”, is available in print, ebook, and audiobook formats. In it, he unveils groundbreaking insights into mental health treatment, challenging conventional approaches that have stagnated progress.
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Obituaries for those who lived or died in Carlsbad, NM, from Denton-Wood Funeral Home and West Funeral Home, LLC., for the first half of September 2025.
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This week, Faren takes us deep into the disturbing case of Sean Lannon—a man from New Mexico who confessed to multiple murders, including his own ex-wife. There were bodies in a truck. Multiple states are involved. And somehow… no one smelled anything?
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Hattie Quinn brings us the public events in Eddy County and at SENMC for the week, plus micro-news that affects our lives. This week's spotlight segment is "This Week in Eddy County History," with a look back at Carlsbad Caverns National Monument.
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The second half of the Carlsbad, New Mexico Candidate Forum held at SENMC by the Carlsbad Local and Women for a Better Carlsbad, as streamed live on Facebook by Red Rocket Media on October 7, 2025.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the public events in Eddy County and SENMC for the week, plus micro-news that affects our lives. This week's spotlight segment is "Something I Spotted in Carlsbad," with a reflection on the importance of voting.
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Mothman: Harbinger of Doom...or Misunderstood Goth...
Point Pleasant, West Virginia. 1966.
Something with wings, glowing red eyes, and a flair for the dramatic started terrorizing locals--and just might have predicted a major tragedy. But was Mothman a warning? A menace? A misunderstood cryptid trying to mind his mothy business?
This week, we're trading unsolved disappearances for winged weirdness, diving deep(ish) into the legend of Mothman. We'll cover the original sightings, the bridge collapse, the Men in Black (yes, those ones), and the lasting cultural impact of a creature who just might be the world's most ominous influencer.
Spoiler alert: there's a Mothman statue (with killer abs), a festival, and possibly a government cover-up.
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and consider subscribing to the show. You can find us on social media @twistedandmysterious and email us at twistedandmysteriouspodcast@gmail.com.
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The first half of the Carlsbad, New Mexico Candidate Forum held at SENMC by the Carlsbad Local and Women for a Better Carlsbad, as streamed live on Facebook by Red Rocket Media on October 7, 2025.
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Award-winning memoirist Sue William Silverman delivers her most distilled and emotionally vivid work yet in “Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader.” This collection of flash-length personal essays examines the often-messy ways we search for love, home, and meaning.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the public events in Eddy County and SENMC for the week, plus micro-news that affects our lives. This week's spotlight segment is "The Weekend Wanderer," with information on Rattlesnake Springs in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
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Join Hattie Quinn and Deena Antiporda, director and CEO of Inspired by Science, as they discuss the upcoming events offered by Inspired by Science, how you can attend, and how you can sponsor this great organization.
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About This Episode of Book Crew
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Our Feature Interview
Meet Bill Hulseman, the writer, ritual designer, and former educator who is challenging what it means to belong. In his deeply reflective debut book, “six to carry the casket and one to say the mass,” Hulseman explores queer identity, Catholicism, family, and personal agency with unflinching honesty.
Questions
1. Tell us how you went from being an educator to doing what you call ritual design, and also please explain that term.
2. Why did you write “six to carry the casket and one to say the mass” now?
3. Who did you write the book for?
4. What do you hope that readers take away from reading the book?
5. Is this the first book you’ve written?
6. What was your process for writing the book?
7. How are sales and what have you done to push the book?
8. You have two storefronts selling your book that I was not familiar with, Allstora and Pathway Book Service, can you tell us about those two platforms and if they have helped get you out a wider audience?
9. What would be your advice for others who want to write a non-fiction book?
10. Do you have other books in you?
11. What’s next for you? Is there anything else you’d like to cover?
https://www.billhulseman.com/
Beth Anne Freely
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Dirk Hooper
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Book Crew, hosted by indie authors Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper, was crafted to help writers get their book written, edited, published and promoted.
Book Crew features interviews with writers currently in the trenches, deep-dive tutorials, hot topic panels with experts, and copious tips, tricks, and personal insight to help you on your author journey.
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Endymion reads the abridged obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home and West Funeral Home, LLC for the second half of August. Go to their websites for the full obituaries.
dentonwood.com
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Hattie Quinn brings us the groundbreaking ceremony from SEMNC on the new Trades and Technologies Building.
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Hattie Quinn brings us the events for the week and micronews affecting life in Eddy County. This week's local spotlight is on the Cavern Theatre in Carlsbad, NM.
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In this episode of The Book Crew, host Beth A. Freely welcomes Regency romance author Elizabeth Donne, whose journey spans from her roots in Cape Town, South Africa, to the cornfields of Iowa. With Dragonblade Publishing as her home, Elizabeth has carved out a place in historical romance by bringing fresh twists to the Regency genre.
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With the fall semester well under way, we touch base with SENMC students and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society President Ciara Taff.
She talks about:
Top 100 Chapter in the nation
Expanding Opportunities
Victories from last year and goals for the next year.
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Mid-Week Matters with Hattie Quinn brings you both the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County. This week, our Community Corner features updates from SENMC, upcoming government meeting schedules, and highlights from the latest Eddy County Commission meeting.
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Hattie Quinn speak with Saul Navarette with SENMC HSI Grant Services about Hispanic Heritage Month, the SENMC hidden garden, their presentation in Hawaii and the Space Latina, Zaida Hernandez who is here to speak with the community on September 24, 2025 at noon at SENMC.
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At 17 years old, Brianna Maitland vanished without a trace after leaving her job in 2004. Her car was found crashed into the side of an abandoned farmhouse in rural Vermont—with no sign of her.
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Today is part 2 of our interview with Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing. Get in the know in your New Mexico community with Community Forum.
We talk:
Universal Childcare
The Growing Permanent Fund (It's huge)
The state of our roads in NM.
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Mid-Week Matters with Hattie Quinn brings you both the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County. This week, our Community Corner features updates from SENMC, upcoming government meeting schedules, and highlights from the latest Eddy County Commission meeting.
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We interview Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation. In Part 1, we discuss Charlie Kirk, 9/11 and the upcoming New Mexico Special Session.
Part 2 will air on Thursday.
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Birdy rivers/ brit leigh was born and raised in NJ and currently resides in GA with three daughters aka her baby dragons. Birdy/ brit had bern writing since her teens as away to cope with mental illness. Over the years birdy/ brit decided to persue her dream of being a published author with a dozen books wide and even more on reading apps
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In 2004, 21-year-old Maura Murray emailed her professors about a "death in the family," packed her car with snacks, booze, and more than a few secrets, and drove off into the snowy woods of New Hampshire...never to be seen again.
What followed was not your average missing persons case--it was full-on internet obsession complete with cryptic clues, shady phone calls, and a search party that somehow involved both cadaver dogs and conspiracy theorists with Reddit PhDs.
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United Way of Eddy County Day of Caring is September 18th. We speak with Executive Director Kyle Marksteiner about this day and what it means for our community.
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Mid-Week Matters brings you both the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County. This week, our Community Corner features updates from SENMC, upcoming government meeting schedules, and highlights from the latest Eddy County Commission meeting.
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Nuclear Medicine Physicist by day, urban fantasy author by night. Liz Cain has loved reading since her parents first gave her a book. Being an author is a dream come true, and she writes FMCs who certainly don’t need to be rescued. Found family and feel good vibe books with a hint of romance.
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Mid-Week Matters brings you both the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County. This week, our Community Corner features updates from SENMC, upcoming government meeting schedules, and highlights from the latest Eddy County Commission meeting.
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Desireé Duffy is the founder of Black Château, a marketing and public relations agency; Books That Make You, a Webby Award-winning multi-media brand that promotes books and authors through its website, podcast, and radio show; and The BookFest® Adventure, a biannual online event uniting book lovers worldwide.
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This week, we continue the episode about the famously haunted Stanley Hotel—where the views are stunning, the ghosts are active, and the walls have definitely heard things. Built by Freelan Stanley, inventor, entrepreneur, and overachiever with a mustache to match, the hotel was originally a luxurious mountain escape for the well-to-do (and unwell-to-do—Stanley himself came to Estes Park for tuberculosis recovery). Unfortunately, like most great American landmarks, the hotel sits on land forcibly taken from Native American tribes, because history is nothing if not deeply haunted. As we wander the echoing halls, we explore how an actual explosion in 1911 nearly took out a maid (who now reportedly haunts Room 217 while folding towels with passive-aggressive energy), how the hotel inspired Stephen King’s "The Shining," a novel that proves isolation and '70s carpet patterns are a deadly combo.
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This week we remember Carlsbad hero, David A. Perini.
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Mid-Week Matters brings you both the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County. This week, our Community Corner features updates from SENMC, upcoming government meeting schedules, and highlights from the latest Eddy County Commission meeting.
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In this episode, Hattie Quinn speaks with Eve Flanigan, who offers conceal and carry training classes monthly in Eddy County.
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Stephanie writes across genres. She lives with her spouse out in the country. She has chickens and cats and is passionate about all things flowers, food, bees, and trees.
All her romance is written under Stephanie Swann and you'll find her non-romance under S.L Swann.
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This week [and next], we check into the famously haunted Stanley Hotel—where the views are stunning, the ghosts are active, and the walls have definitely heard things. Built by Freelan Stanley, inventor, entrepreneur, and overachiever with a mustache to match, the hotel was originally a luxurious mountain escape for the well-to-do (and unwell-to-do—Stanley himself came to Estes Park for tuberculosis recovery). Unfortunately, like most great American landmarks, the hotel sits on land forcibly taken from Native American tribes, because history is nothing if not deeply haunted. As we wander the echoing halls, we explore how an actual explosion in 1911 nearly took out a maid (who now reportedly haunts Room 217 while folding towels with passive-aggressive energy), how the hotel inspired Stephen King’s "The Shining," a novel that proves isolation and '70s carpet patterns are a deadly combo.
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Obituaries from West Funeral Home, Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM
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Obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home, Carlsbad, Eddy County, NM
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Hattie Quinn brings us the latest from Carlsbad and Eddy County on this week's Mid-Week Matters. We celebrate the first day of college classes at SENMC and look ahead to their groundbreaking Safety Conference on Friday. From car seat safety stations to the Farmers Market's Back to School Block Party, plenty is happening around town. In our "Something I Spotted in Carlsbad" segment, Hattie reflects on how our diverse food truck scene is helping our community while bringing sweet moments of joy to families across Eddy County. Plus, we've got news on significant educational investments and important health updates for our region.
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About This Episode of Book Crew
- Dirk’s book on Tuesday
- Feature Interview: STARR with Angel Nyx and Patricia Bates
Patricia Bates' episode was on May 5th, 2025.
Angel Nyx was our first episode with the new format on 3/31/2025.
STARR (Specialist Tactical Armaments and Regional Recon) was initially put together by a select group of like-minded Military and Police officials who saw a need for counterterrorism and
security services that couldn’t be provided through the proper channels. They operate under the radar and with a grey moral code - their motto is “Save the Innocent - even if it means burning
down the world.”
Patricia Bates and Angel Nyx said they were looking for more authors for their project STARR, so we’re opening up our platform to help promote the project and hopefully get them some new authors and some ARC readers and anything else they need because they are awesome!
Links:
Patricia Bates
www.sultryreads.com - her bookstore site
https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaBatesauthor
Angel Nyx
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAngelNyx
Facebook Fan Page - http://bit.ly/AngelNyxFanPage
Website: https://authorangelnyx.com/
Amazon: http://bit.ly/angelnyxauthor
Beth Anne Freely
bethannefreely.com
themusesfunhouse.com +
X: @BAFreely
Instagram: @BAFreely
https://linktr.ee/BAFreely
Dirk Hooper
www.writeworks.dirkhooper.com
asherlake.net
themusesfunhouse.com
X: @dirkhooper
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This week for part 1, we check in to Colorado’s famously haunted Stanley Hotel—where the spirits are bold, the décor is cursed (looking at you, Room 217), and Stephen King got the idea for The Shining. Built by Freelan Stanley (tuberculosis survivor, inventor, and mustache icon), the hotel has seen explosions, eerie piano music, and some towel-folding ghosts with very specific energy. Also: the complicated history of the land it sits on, which, unsurprisingly, adds to the haunting.
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Hattie Quinn delivers upcoming events in Eddy County with a review of recent micro news that affects our daily lives.
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Kelly O’Hearn is the author of the acclaimed Arcanum series of novels, a sweeping, time-bending multi-book saga channeled through tarot cards. Inspired by her own past-life readings, O’Hearn weaves together multiple storylines of a powerful woman persevering across lifetimes in the quest for love, destiny, and self-discovery.
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This week, Faren dives into the very strange case of the Cirigliano family, who vanished from their Michigan home in 2022 under bizarre circumstances. Think: cryptic behavior, an unsettling 911 call, and a cross-country road trip that gave full Mr. Dursley-running-from-Hogwarts energy. No one was harmed… but no one really knows what happened either.
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Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation joined us again this month.
Topics:
- Film Industry Recession
- 51st in Education
- 18 & Under Population Decline
- Big Beautiful Bill
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Jay D. Falor's fiction emerges from a life spent exploring Earth's most evocative places. From summoning ceremonies in Scottish highlands to nights spent in Roman nunneries, they've gathered tales where magic seems possible. Their studies of ancient cultures, from Mayan ruins to London's historic towers, inform the complex societies in their works. Born in Louisiana and raised in Sydney, their agender perspective brings fresh insight to questions of identity and belonging in speculative fiction. Their worlds challenge readers to imagine possibilities beyond traditional boundaries, whether exploring distant planets or the depths of human experience.
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Hattie Quinn delivers upcoming events in Eddy County with a review of recent micro news that affects our daily lives.
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Southeast New Mexico College is hosting the 1st Annual SENMC Safety Conference at Southeast New Mexico College on August 22, 2025.
Registration starts at 7am. Conference is from 8am-2pm.
The conference is free, breakfast provided by Devon Energy and TSI.
Register today: https://senmc.edu/workforce/
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Fallon Raynes is a paper pusher by day, writer by night. Writing has been in Fallon's blood for as long as she can remember. Short stories and poems kept her mind at ease earlier on.
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National Night Out is coming to Eddy County! Eddy County Public Information Officer Savannah Cabezuela is in the studio for Community Forum with Johnny Chandler and Hattie Quinn as we learn all about the exciting event coming to Carlsbad Beach Bandshell on Saturday, August 9th, beginning at 8 am. Come out to meet your first responders and have a day full of fun activities!
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Every Wednesday, we read the recent local obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home and West Funeral Home in Eddy County, NM.
For more information on these fine folks, please visit www.dentonwood.com or www.westfuneralhomellc.com, as indicated.
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Upcoming events and a review of recent micro news that affects our daily lives.
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Hattie Quinn gives us the latest on everything Carlsbad, Eddy County and New Mexico.
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Paul G. Vecchiet is an author whose speculative fiction bridges U.S. government cover-ups, extraterrestrial phenomena, spirituality, and the future of humanity. Through his writing, Paul encourages readers to explore hidden truths and imagine new realities. A U.S. government civilian and former U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering Officer, Paul draws from real-life experiences in his novel, “The Disclosure Paradox.”
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The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Age-Friendly Committee has a new leader! As the first age-friendly city in New Mexico she has some big shoes to fill.
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Vic Leigh is an American Author and has worked in many fields throughout her life. She enjoys reading all authors, but romantic fiction and contemporary romance are her favorites. She a mother, grandmother, publisher, and teacher. Her small-town romance books are hot, spicy, and addictive
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Hattie Quinn announces this week's events and mirco-news of interest to residents in Carlsbad, NM and the greater Eddy County area.
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Are you a bit of pack rat? Could your home use some organizing help? If so, then Jean with Sparkle Home Organizing is your go to person. Listen now for tips and how to get your home or business in tip top shape.
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Local Author Beth A. Freely has a new book coming out - Love of a Samurai. Listen now for everything you need to know. Congrats to Beth.
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Every Wednesday we read the local obituaries from Denton-Wood and West Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM.
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Hattie Quinn announces this week's events and mirco-news of interest to residents in Carlsbad, NM and the greater Eddy County area.
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Donya Claxton is a photographer specializing in fitness, fashion, event, and bookcovers. Donya Claxton loves to read, so she creates photos that try and tell stories.
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Hattie Quinn announces this week's events and mirco-news of interest to residents in Carlsbad, NM and the greater Eddy County area.
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Every Wednesday we read the local obituaries from Denton-Wood and West Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM.
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Who doesn't need a course on soft skills these days! Southeast New Mexico College Community Education is offering a new soft skills course. Soft skills allow you to connect with and serve others, whether they are the customer, supervisor, or co-worker.
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Peter Gribble is a writer and a lifelong student of history whose work explores the intersections of knowledge, power, and the human condition. His fantasy series, “The City of the Magicians,” is set in a civilization that rejects traditional warfare. The series examines how intellect, psychological strategy, and telepathic abilities can be both a society’s greatest strength and its most dangerous vulnerability.
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Every Wednesday we read the local obituaries from Denton-Wood and West Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM.
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Hattie Quinn announces this week's events and mirco-news of interest to residents in Carlsbad, NM and the greater Eddy County area.
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Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing talks about the latest Kids Count Data - it's not good for NM, the proposed HEAT Rule and a very important update on electric vehicle mandates.
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All Things Blissful is owned and operated by Kris Riley. Kris has been involved in the Indie book world since 2015. She started out as a book influencer, reading and reviewing any book she could get her hands on. Kris then dipped her toes into the street team arena, helping her favorite authors get more eyes on their book babies.
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We have a energy healer right here in Carlsbad. Book some time with Shawna Hicks today.
Find her Alternative & Holistic Health Service at 213 S. Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM, United States, New Mexico or call (575) 706-4305
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The Carlsbad Public Library is one of only a few granted to host, Americans and the Holocaust. A unique exhibit at the library July 2nd. Library Director Sarah Jones gives us all the details!
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Hattie Quinn announces this week's events and mirco-news of interest to residents in Carlsbad, NM and the greater Eddy County area.
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Hattie Quinn reads the obituaries of the dearly departed who were born, lived, or worked in Carlsbad, NM, from Dentonwood Funeral Home and West Funeral Home, LLC.
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Sarah and Feran Bearowitz present the second half of their podcast episode on Gef the Talking Mongoose on this week's episode of Twisted & Mysterious: A True Crime and Mystery podcast.
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Events and micro news for Carlsbad & Eddy County, NM, May 21-28
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Obituaries from Dentonwood Funeral Home and West Funeral Home, LLC.
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Johnny Chandler interviews local healer Shawna Hicks about her services and new location.
Find her Alternative & Holistic Health Service at 213 S. Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM, United States, New Mexico or call (575) 706-4305
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Show Notes
About This Episode of Book Crew
1. Dirk has been nominated for an award, but needs your help to win.
2. Feature Topic: Developmental Editing
Developmental editing, also known as substantive or structural editing, focuses on the "big picture" of a manuscript, addressing issues like plot, character development, pacing, and overall structure, rather than grammar or punctuation.
- Focus: Developmental editing is a crucial stage in the book editing process that focuses on the core elements of a story or manuscript.
- What it addresses:
- Structure: Ensuring the story flows logically and has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
- Plot: Identifying and addressing potential plot holes, inconsistencies, or areas where the plot could be strengthened.
- Character Development: Helping ensure characters are believable, consistent, and well-developed.
- Pacing: Ensuring the story moves at an appropriate speed and maintains reader engagement.
- Tone and Style: Helping the author refine the overall tone and style of the writing to suit the genre and target audience.
- Benefits of developmental editing:
- Stronger Story: Helps authors create a more compelling and engaging story.
- Improved Structure: Ensures the story is well-organized and easy to follow.
- Enhanced Character Development: Helps authors create more believable and relatable characters.
- Clearer Focus: Helps authors ensure their story has a clear purpose and direction.
- When to consider developmental editing:
- Before copyediting: Developmental editing typically comes before copyediting and proofreading.
- For any type of writing: Novels, nonfiction books, short stories, and other types of writing can benefit from developmental editing.
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Get the latest on the Astronomical and Astrological happenings of the week with Sherri McLaughlin.
Covers: May 18 - May 25th. Return in two weeks for more.
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Do you pronounce it Gef or Gef? Either way, please fasten your safety belts as we fly to the Isle of Man to learn about a real alive but maybe dead and possibly not real talking mongoose. Listen to Part 1 now. Part 2 airs on May 23rd.
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Hattie Quinn shares what matters mid-week with a new segment every Wednesday on KCCC 930AM called, Mid-Week Matters. This is all the info you need from Carlsbad, Eddy County and New Mexico.
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Every Week we share the latest obituaries from Denton-Wood and West Funeral Home.
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Get the latest on the Astronomical and Astrological happenings of the week.
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It's a 5 Banana Alarm! We'd love to tell you to enjoy this story of Katherine Knight, but we're not sure "enjoy" is the correct word. There is A LOT going on in this bonkers bananas tale. Hang in there!
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Hattie Quinn shares what matters mid-week with a new segment every Wednesday on KCCC 930AM called, Mid-Week Matters. This is all the info you need from Carlsbad, Eddy County and New Mexico.
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Calling all Artists! The The Artist Gallery is hosting a Juried Art Show at the Carlsbad Museum. SHow start May 19th, entries are due May 17th. Pick up an application at The Artist Gallery in downtown Carlsbad.
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Patricia Bates is a Canadian romance author with a love of history, who combines her love of great stories and history to weave tales of love, passion, adventure, all set in the past.
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Have you heard of the Bermuda Triangle? That's not what we're talking about today. Today, we discuss the mysterious happenings in the Lake Michigan Triangle.
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Hattie Quinn shares what matters mid-week with a new segment every Wednesday on KCCC 930AM called, Mid-Week Matters. This is all the info you need from Carlsbad, Eddy County and New Mexico, including the latest Obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
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Join Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper as they talk about the release and pre-order of Dirk's second book, including much of the success and inspiration of his first book, and what he has planned for his next book. Plus we look at Beth's cover for the book she's working on right now, "Love of a Samurai."
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The Faren sisters are back with another episode of Twisted & Mysterious. Our local Eddy County podcasters tells us the story of Betty and Barney Hill's alien abduction. Do time lapses, skin removal, and needles in the head appeal to you? if so, you're in the right place! Have you ever heard of an alien with hair? We hadn't either. We hope you enjoy this bonkers story.
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We speak with Southeast New Mexico College President Kevin Beardmore about the first ever SENMC Foundation Gala. May 8th at SENMC.
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Hattie Quinn shares what matters mid-week with a new segment every Wednesday on KCCC 930AM called, Mid-Week Matters.
Also, the latest Obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
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SENMC is debuting a new Soft Skills course. Want to upskill your life? Taylor Gonzales will teach you the 12 principles of Soft Skills.
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Amy N. Kaplan is a lover of stories who brings boundless imagination to the page. As the author of children’s books, RPG supplements, memoirs, poetry, romance, and fiction, she revels in crafting vivid worlds that come alive in readers' minds.
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SENMC's Phi Theta Kappa Chapter is a top 100 in the country and raking in the awards. Chapter President Ciara tells us all about it.
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Obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Goldie Bradshaw
Frances Calderon
Ethel Cassady
Vernon Wesley Dunaway
Charlie Hurd
Carol L. Williams
Garry Hefner
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2025 Carlsbad Green Chile Cheeseburger Contest is all new for 2025. Visit a particpating local restaurant through May 31st to vote for the best!
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Sara Winokur is a geneticist, researcher, and author. Her historical fiction and cultural thrillers embody elements of DNA and forensic science, as she has a Ph.D. in molecular genetics. Her research helped identify mutations underlying muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s disease, and dwarfism.
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Robert Durst was accused of and ultimately convicted of the murder of his friend, Susan Berman and was also suspected, though not convicted, in the disappearance of his wife, Kathleen McCormack, and the death of his neighbor, Morris Black.
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The annual Heights Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner or Fest at Lunch is April 12th at the Carlsbad High School Cafeteria.
Listen now for all the details and all about the club.
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Here are this weeks obituaries from Denton Wood Funeral Home:
Ora Lee Coor
Linda G. Lujan
Goldie Bradshaw
John P. Redman
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We're back with a new episode chock full of terrible things, including, but not limited to, 1970s clothing, hairstyles, humor, and murder.
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Listen as we speak with the Carlsbad Calaveras Motorcycle Club about their 1 year anniversary celebration.
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Post 2025 NM Legislative session with Paul Gessing.
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3rd Annual Carlsbad Mayor's Mini-Golf Tournament in April 5th. 10am shotgun start. Listen now.
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Angel Nyx is an author of paranormal, contemporary, and post-apocalyptic romance as well as Reverse Harem and Why Choose romance. She's also a mom, furmom, nana, and an avid gamer chick.
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After losing an episode to the technology demons, we're back with a new episode chock full of terrible things, including, but not limited to, 1970s clothing, hairstyles, humor, and murder.
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Episode 4 of our Women's History Month series is
Sky Soto is the current Director of Marketing and Publications at Southeast New Mexico College and has worked at SENMC/NMSUC since 2017.
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Here are the latest obituaries from Denton Wood Funeral home:
Tomas C. Medina
Carl J. Hester
Jerry Hand
Dwyane B. Smith
Sharma Elmore
Ruth Brown
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Southeast New Mexico College is opening a new simulator lab to help with the local industries in the community. We interview the owner of Penasco Services immediately after jumping off the CDL sim.
Check out the episode and SENMC's state of the art technology.
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The St. James Hotel in Cimarron, NM has proven to be so haunted that it messed up our recordings several times.
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Samantha Villa is the current SENMC Library Director. She has worked in the library profession for over 20 years and has enjoyed every minute of it.
Samantha earned her Associates in Library Science and Bachelors degree in Applied Studies from New Mexico State University. She continued her education and earned her Masters in Library Science at the University of North Texas in 2012.
Organizations and Affiliations:
- Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin, Member
- New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries, Resource Sharing Committee Chair
- New Mexico Library Foundation, Trustee
- Phi Kappa Phi, Board Member
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This week's obituaries with Denton Wood Funeral Home:
Larry Henderson
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We interview local Carlsbad resident Clorissa Osborn about her new Career Ownership Coaching company.
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Sarah bums us all out with the Christmas Eve murder of Sameena Imam, then Faren tells us a tale of UFO landings past, with the Lonnie Zamora Incident that took place in Socorro, NM in the 1960s.
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Episode 2 of our Women's History Month series is with the Professor in charge of the English, Communications, Fine Arts and Digital Media Department at Southeast New Mexico College, Zane Biebelle.
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Here are the latest obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
This week:
Ludalph Edward Harris
Linda Sue Fry
Judy Waldrop
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New Mexico Governor Candidate Deb Haaland made a campaign stop in Carlsbad recently. Here is an interview with the candidate by a Carlsbad Current-Argus reporter and Aiden, a student at Southeast New Mexico College.
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This week Faren is "religiousizing" the podcast with the incredible story of the Miracle of Fatima. Sarah repeatedly mistakes "metrological" with actual meteors, and we're 'shopping names for what you should call a tweet now that it is no longer a tweet.
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Every Thursday this month, we are interviewing amazing women that work at Southeast New Mexico College. Today myself and marketing director Sky Soto interview Vice President of Academic Affairs Frosso Seitaridou. We are lucky to have her in Carlsbad.
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Here are the latest obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Ruben S. Carrasco
Pearl Calentine
Lemoyne Hayes
Roxanna Marie Franco
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Ryan Hemmler is a wellness coordinator with Southeast New Mexico College. This young man is inspiring in so many ways.
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oin us as we discuss Israel Keyes and the reasons why you should let YouTube teach you how to be your own handyman.
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Tarrant Blake is Carlsbad New Mexico's disbility advocate. She talks about her disability and how as a group you can make Carlsbad a better place for the disabled.
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Here are the latest obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home:
William "Pete" Lewis
Tommy William Hale
Danny V. Buendia
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Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation gives us an update on the halfway point of the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session.
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The Twisted & Mysterious podcast is back with episode 2.
This episode is all about the extraordinary reincarnation story of Dorothy Eady/Omm Sety.
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We interview Sarah Jones, Director of the Carlsbad Public Library on everything happening, which is a lot and a new Children's Director hire.
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Here are the latest obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home
Anastacio Terry (Tacho) Martinez
Anita Briones
Vickie Ann Davis
Jose L. Juarez
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Part 2 of the new Twisted & Mysterious Podcast:
Sarah tells the hometown story of Terry Clark and the children he brutalized in the mid-1980s.
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Obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home:
Les Warren
Beverley J. Florez
Jose D. Navarrette
Beryl E. Wayland
Betty K. Suggs
Brant Woolf
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Ciara is a full time nursing student at SENMC, an employee at the SENMC health clinic and President of the SENMC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. This student is a rockstar and infectious.
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In part 1 of this inaugural episode of Twisted and Mysterious, Sarah tells the hometown story of Terry Clark and the children he brutalized in the mid-1980s.
Twisted & Mysterious is a true crime and mystery podcast broadcasted by two sisters in southeast New Mexico. They produced this podcast after taking the SENMC Community Education podcasting class.
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Obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
This week:
J.E. Wilson
Raymond V. Neuman
Glenn Powell
Miguel "Mike B. Galindo
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Host Johnny Chandler and the wonderful Chair of the Age-Friendly Committee Jeannie Watson talk about the 40+ Valentine's Dinner Dance Party in Carlsbad, NM.
50's & 60's Music
Event Location: Pecos River Conference Center
Tickets are $30 & Available at:
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
North Mesa Senior Center
Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center
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Here are some of the latest obituaries from Denton-Wood Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM. We share the lives of our great citizens every Wednesday at noon on KCCC 930AM Radio.
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The City of Carlsbad Plastic Bag Ban start February 1, 2025. We speak with City Councilor and Keep Carlsbad Beautiful Coordinator Mary Garwood about the new ordinance.
Key Points:
1) Two year trial - addressed by Council again in February 2027
2) Enforcement in the form of "friendly reminders" for some time
3) Re-usable bags available around the county for free
4) 10 cents can be charged by business for recoup non-plastic bag costs
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Howard Danforth with Danforth Travel is going on a 133 day cruise. This is unique for anyone in our community. He tells about the world destinations he will see and how you can book a cruise yourself.
Danforthtravel.com is booking even while Howard is cruising!
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Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundations tells us what to expect and what should concern NM residents during the 60-day 2025 Legislative Session.
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Don't miss the Carlsbad MLK Jr. Celebration 2025 January 17th - 20th. Kyle Marksteiner with the MLK Jr. Scholarship Committee and United Way of Eddy County is here to tell us about it all!
Banquet
Musical Worship Service
Victory March
and much more.
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Open enrollment for Be Well New Mexico Insurance Marketplace ends January 15, 2025 at midnight. We speak with Chief Experience Officer (CXO) Alex Sanchez with Be Well New Mexico on why it is important to get health insurance and how affordable it is!
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Christina Mann helps the Bees and kills the Bees. She shares her immense knowledge of Bees and Bees in Eddy County.
Christina is the Eddy County Beekeeper on record.
You have a Bee problem, call Christina.
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We speak with a regular guest, Paul Gessing. Paul is the President of the Rio Grande Foundation. A non-profit by partisan organization holding our elected officials in NM accountable.
Today we talk:
NM's massive budget
Former UNM Coach Mendenhall
Future RV Sales in NM
etc.
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Today's Community Forum is all about Carlsbad's Top Event - Christmas on the Pecos. Listen to Jill Barkley, Assistant Chamber Director, Director of Tourism and Marketing and JW Sutphin, Retirement Director speak about the great events all month, including Balloons on the Pecos.
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We interview Lakeview Christian Home CEO Jody Knox. She has been with the organization, starting as a receptionist when she was 17.
Lakeview Christian Home does so much for Carlsbad retirees!
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66 Seasons Strong!
We sit down with Carlsbad Community Theatre Director Mannie Bemis and Assistant Director Sarah Jones on a wonderful community play. An O. Henry Christmas will have 6 showings starting December 6th through December 15th.
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We speak with the Inaugural Faculty Member at Southeast New Mexico College about the future of Oil & Gas Technical Education at SENMC. Jerry Brian is local, experienced and wants to know, what does your business need?
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Sarah and Faren Juarez debut their very first Twisted & Mysterious podcast. This one is all about Terry Clark. Convicted murdered and the last person put to death in New Mexico by the death penalty.
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Carlsbad Mainstreet Candy Land Electric Light Parade and so much more all day day and night on November 30th!
Kat Davis, Executive Director of Carlsbad Mainstreet gives us all the details on all the fun!
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Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation joins us for our first Tuesday episode since the election. He shares his insights on the National and Local Races here in NM.
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We speak with Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing on the Tuesday before election day.
We talk:
General Obliation Bonds
Constitutional Amendments
Legislative Tweet
and much more.
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The NAACP is holding their annual conference in Eddy County this year. We interviewed NAACP of Eddy County President and Carlsbad Municipal Court Judge Collis Johnson and NAACP Youth & AACT-SO Coordinator Yolando Jimenez. What's on tap for this year's conference. How can you attend and show you support to the African-American community in New Mexico.
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Important Public Forum Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm at Eddy County Fire & Rescue. We speak with Eddy County PIO Savannah Cabezuela about the mulitple plans to be laid out at Wednesday's meeting.
Option 1: New Courthouse at the Judicial Center
Option 2: Renovation and expansion of current Courthouse
Listen now for all details.
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We interview Ruben Aragon, Director of Donnelly Library at New Mexico Highlands and President of the New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries. Associate Library Director of NMHU April Kent joins us as does Samantha Villa, Southeast New Mexico College Library Director. We talk the GO Library Bond election on November 5th.
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We speak with Southeast New Mexico College President Dr. Kevin Beardmore about the upcoming GO Bond election on November 5th. What will voting for this bond bring to the Carlsbad community? Those questions and more answered in this episode.
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We interview Carlsbad Community Foundation Executive Director Mike Antiporda. His first interview with us. Check it out for an overview of what this great organization does for Eddy County.
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We spoke with Bureau of Land Management Public Affairs Officer Wendy Brown, Assistant Field Manager Ty allen and new Outdoor Recreation Planner Ashley Shreves.
We talked about the abundance of outdoor recreation in Eddy County and how you can help improve recreation on our public lands.
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The Freakshow Circus Broadcast is back with episode 2! Check out what The Jester and The Reaper are up to.
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Hannah Ornelas with the Carlsbad Coalition joins us to share about free cabinet locks to keep the youngs way away from adult stuff and to tell us about some amazing upcoming events in October.
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We sit down with Artesia General Hospital Chief Operating Office Jose Gurrola and Director of Public Relations Kush Ghadiali. They share all of the services they offer in Eddy County and announce plans for a new hospital.
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On today's episode, I interview the well known Eddy County Beekeeper, Christina Mann. She tells us about a recent and very scary killer bee attack in our community.
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We had the pleasure of interviewing two SENMC students who help with Community Education and have serious goals for their future. Listen now to check out everything Southeast New Mexico College has to offer for our community.
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We interview Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation and he has some interesting things to say about our state and the proposed plastic ban ordinance by Carlsbad City Council.
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On today's episode, we interview Carlsbad City Councilor and City of Carlsbad Beautification Coodinator Mary Garwood and Carlsbad Solid Waste Commissioner Michelle Perry. They discuss the new ordinance, how much time the public has to comment and why they believe it is a good step forward for our community.
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Our community has a lot of english as a second language community members. The Carlsbad Literacy Program is a free service helping adults learn english and improve their chances of economic success.
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The Carlsbad Public Library is doing great things. Sarah Jones runs the place and it is great. Here about all of the great things happening at the library and for this fall.
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Christina Mann, The New Mexico Bee Lady is back with more warnings about killer bees.
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Today's episode is all about the Desert Willow Wildlife Rehabilition Center 3D Archery Tournament brought to you by Top Nock Archery. Great event on August 10th.
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We interview United Way of Eddy County Executive Director Kyle Marksteiner. This is our second interview since he took over. How are things going? What is the United Way up to? How can the community help? All those questions and more.
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Carlsbad High School students Diego and Anthony worked this summer with KCCC930AM & SENMC to produce their very own podcast called, "The Freakshow Circus Broadcast."
These students have a great idea and are certainly worth putting on your listening list.
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Free Mini-Golf Tournament, Free Backpack Giveaway and Free Entry into the Carlsbad Water Park. All this and more on July 27th at the Carlsbad Golf Course. This is brought to you by the The kNOw Project & the City of Carlsbad.
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Interview with Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation in New Mexico. He keeps us updated on state politics. It's a nasty business and here at KCCC 930AM we don't like it very much, but it is important. That's why we turn to the Rio Grande Foundation to keep us information.
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The Easy Peasy podcast is hosted by Carlsbad Early College High School Student Anthony Timchenko. He interviews two Carlsbad High School students, Diego Dominguez and Anthony Driver (AD). They chat about the similarities and difference between the two local high schools.
Learn how you can enroll in a free electrical pre-apprenticeship class at Southeast New Mexico College.
We interviewed lead singer Gil Karson with the Karson City Rebels. He lives in Carlsbad and has put together a world class band from amazing artists throughout the country.
The Carlsbad Community Chorale is back with a Spring Concert at Southeast New Mexico College Thursday, June 27th at 7pm. This free spring concert features the Community Chorales, The Carlsbad Recorder Consort, and Barbershop Quartet Carlsbad Caverners. This is quite the local line-up. Don't miss this Free Concert.
Christina Mann, the official Eddy County Bee Keeper and The Bee lady speaks on bees, killer bees and everything bees in Eddy County.
Beth Anne Freely is a local author and novelist living right here in Eddy County. She has quite a few books to read. Listen to her inspiration for writing and why she loves to write steamy romances.
We speak with two wonderful people from the Skillpoint Alliance non-profit. They are teaming up with SENMC for a 4 week, completely free electrical apprenticeship class.
Guest host Sally Sifuentes and I sit down with Victoria Burkham with Eddy County CASA. They do so much for the youth in our community. Learn what that is and why that is and how you can help.
Listen to representatives of the Bureau of Land Management here in New Mexico talk about what they do, the land, and their passion for serving the community. BLM does so much for our county and offers a lot for recreation.
Christina Mann tells you the myth of bees and pollinators and also warns of the oncoming Africanized bee invasion coming to SE NM.
We speak with local Carlsbad author Mika who wrote The Nomad Girl. A story about a young woman in Kazakhstan. Mike tells us about her history and what inspired her to write this book.
Listen about all of the great opportunities for everyone to read this summer at the Carlsbad Public Library. Don't miss the summer reading kick off party May 31st 6pm at the Library.
In episode 1 of the Honeybee Hotline, Christina Mann The Bee Lady is the expert and is being interviewed by Sally Sifuentes. Listen now and learn all about bees!
Desert Willow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is hosting their first annual Spring Wing Ding. This event is teaming up with Wonder on Wheels Museum for a day of crafts, local vendors, music, beverages from Black Cock Brewery and more. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon.
There is a lot to do at SENMC in Carlsbad, NM this summer. Check out our interview with Guest Host Sally Sifuentes and all of the fun Continuing Education classes you can take.
We interviewed New Mexico United States Senate Candidate Nella Domenici. She is running against current New Mexico United States Senator Martin Heinrich.
Today at noon on Community Forum, we have a special podcast by SENMC student and soon to be graduate Jayda Galvan. She created this podcast at the college and it's all about hanging out and having fun. Today's topic was hobbies.
Howard, with Danforth Travel is one of my favorite people to interview. He just got back from hosting a 94 day cruise. What a life. Here about this wild trip and what is planned for next year.
We speak with our State expert Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation. Great conversation about LNG, electric vehicles, State Legislature and more.
Hannah Ornelas with the Carlsbad Anti-Drug/Gang Coalition sits down with us to talk about their annual Coalition Survey. They take this data and use it to make their work in the community better.
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Join us for the first episode of "The Sports Report" hosted by Mike Brunell, the Sports podfather. This show will be uploaded every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Next one is May 15th.
Come to SENMC this Thursday from 4pm to 6pm for the STEAM Expo.
Learn about Science, Technology, Education, Arts and Math and everything SENMC has to offer for your community.
The 20th Annual Heights Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner or Fest as it is called is Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 11am to 2pm at the Carlsbad High School Cafeteria. This is the must attend event of the year. Listen now for all the details and everything the Lions Club does for our community.
Mayor Rick Lopez is carrying on the tradition with the 2nd annual City of Carlsbad Mayor's Miniature Golf Tournament.
We speak with Christina Mann, the well known Eddy County Bee Lady. It's Spring and the bees are active. She tells about everything you need to know to stay safe and enjoy the pollination!
This episode features a guest host. Sally Sifuentes took a podcasting class at SENMC and this is Season 1, Episode of Social Synergy.
Today for our last Women's History Month Segment, we are interviewing Judy Cox, Student Development Advisor at SENMC. She has a long history in Carlsbad, listen to her story now.
Southeast New Mexico College is hosting a Transfer Fair for everyone in the community. Come on out on April 3rd from 4 to 6pm to learn about SENMC and how they are preparing our community for the future.
Our 3rd installment of the SENMC Women's History Month Series we interview longtime Carlsbad resident Margaret McClure.
In the second episode of our interview with new Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez, we talk economy, growth and his vision for the future of Carlsbad.
Juanita Fierro is the SENMC Assistant Library Director. She was born in Carlsbad, had an amazing life and has continually broken the glass ceiling her entire life.
We interview Carlsbad Municipal School Superintendent Gerry Washburn. They are proposing $300 million dollars in GO Bonds. Mail-in election ballots are already at your home.
We interview an amazing Carlsbad Leader during Women's History Month. Listen to Cassie Marrs tell us about her experience and how she is leading in Carlsbad.
We sit down with brand new City of Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez.
We talk about everything Carlsbad, Eddy County and New Mexico.
Part 1
RiverBlitz 2024 is Saturday March 2nd. Listen now to see the best way to help clean up your community!
The Carlsbad Community Concert Association kicks off their 2024 Season March 2nd. It's the 80th Anniversary. Listen to everything in store for 2024 now!
Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation recaps the 2024 New Mexico Legislative Session. They released the latest Freedom Index for our elected leaders and the rankings are out!
We interview two more amazing SENMC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Students. We talk about their trip to Orlando in April which they need money for and they talk about their goals and dreams and the potential SENMC, PTK and the Carlsbd Community have given them.
Southeast New Mexico College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is doing great things in our community and will represent us in Orlando this April! Oh...and they need to some donations to help get there.
www.kccc930am.com to donate. All tax deductible.
The United Way of Eddy County has a new Executive Director, a mission and big plans to help the community.
We speak with one of our favorite guests. Sarah Jones, Carlsbad Library Director gives us a 2023 year in review and all the great things on tap for 2024.
We interview Maria Quintana and talk about all of the great Community Educatio courses available at Southeast New Mexico College this spring.
Podcasting, Cooking and lots of stuff for the kiddos during spring break.
The came, they saw, they conquered...The Big Apple. The Southeast New Mexico College Early High Choir Students are back from their trip of a lifetime. Listen now to see how it went.
We speak with Southeast New Mexico College Grant Services Department Hispanic Serving Institution team members. This service is grant funded by the federal government is for all community members, not just the students. They do amazing things.
Today we interview the head of Community Education at Southeast New Mexico College, Maria Quintana. Maria Quintana is creating incredible programs at SENMC and is one of Carlsbad's 2023 40 under 40 Winners.
We speak with our favorite Carlsbad Public Library Director Sarah Jones on her collaboration with a local brewery to help put a dent in adult literacy. This new idea is so popular, she was invited to present it at a national conference.
Innovative!
The Southeast New Mexico College Hallowpalooza is Monday, October 30th from 3 to 6pm at the college main building. We interviewed 3 college students about all the great family friendly acitivties for the entire community.
The 11th Annual 2023 Carlsbad Mayor's Energy Summit is Thursday, October 19, 2023 at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Annex. It is free and open to everyone. Lunch will be served and great information about Energy in Carlsbad and Southeast New Mexico.
Focus of Carlsbad Fall 2023 issue has dropped! Get yours now anywhere you shop. They are free! We speak with Michele Robertson, Associate Publisher about the issue, what's in it and what you missed in the Summer 2023 issue.
The team from Faith Hope & Love Foundation came by to tell us all about their foundation and want everyone to participate in their 2nd Annual "dink VICTORIOUS" Pickleball Tournament. Lots of fun and benefits the Brittany's Hope Memorial Cancer Fund.
October 21 & 22, 2023
National Public Lands Week is coming up this year from September 9th to the 16th.
How can you get involved? Call Tracy Hughes at 575.988.2953 or Eamon Brennan at 575.361.2449 today. We'd love to have your help! There's something for everyone!
We interview Mary Garwood with CEHMM and Eamon Brannen with BLM.
We interview Maelene Soto, organizer of the September Fiestas. This year's celebration starts with a parade toward the bandshell where there is a full day of amazing cultural activities set up for family fun all day long.
We hear from Alan, Cindy & Crystal with the Denton-Wood Funeral home about GriefShare & the support this program offers to anyone who has suffered a loss. Listen to Alan, Cindy & Crystal talk about how you can join their group.
GriefShare group which will begin Tuesday, September 5th.
God definitely put it in our hearts to facilitate this group.
River Bend is having an open house on August 20th!
We speak with Lakeview Christian Home Sales and Marketing Director Jeannie Watson and River Bend resident JW Sutphin about the River Bend community, its foundations and why this community is unique and great for Carlsbad.
River Bend Retirement Community is an independent Community for 55+ and is for residents that are still active and want to maintain their independence.
The SENMC Early College Choir is one of a few selected to attend Carnegie Hall in New York with for a World Premiere performance with Norwegian Composer Ola Jgeilo. The concert is in November and they need to raise funds for the students to have this once in a lifetime experience.
KCCC 930AM is helping them raise money for their trip. Go to KCCC930AM.com. All proceeds go toward the trip.
The City of Carlsbad 4th of July Celebration starts July 1 all the way through July 4th with the best fireworks display in the region, let alone the state. Listen now for all the details.
We interview World Class Elvis Tribute Artist Michael 0'Conner and his partner in crime Patsy Cline. They will be performing at the Carlsbad 4th of July Celebration down at the bandshell.
We interview Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation. We talk post LGX, Chaco Canyon and amazing 529 plans for New Mexicans. We talk about more too.
June 15th is the day. The first day of the Carlsbad Mainstreet Farmers and Makers Market. Come downtown, shop for local crafts, produce, food, etc.
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2nd Annual Green Chili Cheeseburger Contest. Saturday, July 17th. Lots of fun. Listen now. Competition starts at 5pm.
CavernFest 2023 is this Friday and Saturday. Kat Davis and the Carlsbad Mainstreet team tell us everything there is to know about this year's signature event.
The Referendum Project is a constitutionally protected way to change laws. New Mexico Family Action Movement is rally for registered voters to stop laws from taking effect on July 1, 2023.
We speak with Library Director Sarah Jones, who tells us all about this years summer reading program for students and adults. Fun for all this summer with a kick off event June 2nd at the Halagueno Arts Park.
We interview life long musician Gil Karson about his latest single Freedom Guaranteed and a big Memorial Day Concert. The concert is at the Beach Bandshell for all day concert event with many bands.
Gil Karson will start playing around 3pm.
We speak with Hannah Ornelas with the Carlsbad Anti-Drug & Gang Coalition. It's been a year since we checked in with the organization. They are doing great things in our community.
Bring the whole family to the Walter Gerrells Civic Center on Saturday, April 29th from 9am to 1pm for the 2nd Annual Carlsbad Library Touch a Truck Event. We speak with Library Director Sarah Jones about the 2nd year event and how it helps the community.
We speak with Carlsbad Mainstreet Director Kat Davis and all around great community member Ken Britt on the Cavern Theatre. Fully funded, construction happening now. What's the plan for this iconic and historic theatre in downtown Carlsbad.
Two great events happening in Carlsbad thanks to the Chamber of Commerce.
The 1st ever Mayor's Miniature Golf Tournament & the 11th Annual Brews on the Pecos.
We speak with Carlsbad Municipal School Superintendent Washburn about the upcoming school bond election. The mail in ballots are due by 7pm on March 28, 2023.
We continue our conversation with APOA President Shaun Willoughby on state legislation regarding policing, barriers to becoming a police officer and why the profession is not viewed positively by so many young people.
This is part 1 of a two part series, where we interview the President of the Albuquerque Police Officers Association Shaun Willoughby. He talks about legislation in Santa Fe and some of the challenges with policing today.
The Carlsbad Public Library is having a donation book fair at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park March 25th and 26th. We interview Library Director Sarah Jones and Friends of the Library Treasurer Kelly Jones about the event, how you can get some great deals on books and help the community through the library.
In this episode we speak with the new Southeast New Mexico College President Kevin Beardmore. Here about his plans for the future of SENMC and dedication to growing the college and the Carlsbad community.
Riverblitz is back! We speak with Mary Garwood with Keep Carlsbad Beautiful and how you can help Keep Carlsbad Beautiful. March 4th at 7am at the Riverwalk Recreation Center.
In this episode of Community Forum, we interview Michele Robertson, new editor of Focus of Carlsbad and Jessica Addington, editor of Focus of Artesia.
These two are improving our community daily and focus the magazine on the best parts of the SE NM.
We speak with Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing with an update mid-way through the 2023 Legislative session.
We interview the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for about the 2nd Annual Janell Whitlock Valentine's Day 50+ Dinner Dance Party.
Director of the City of Carlsbad Library, Sarah Jones talks about a great 2022, shares some amazing visitor numbers and chat a little about what's on tap for 2023. Great things happening at the Library.
We spoke with Pearl on the Pecos Director Kat Davis about an important step in the application process to becoming a state designated Arts and Culture District. Important public meeting coming up this Thursday January 19, 2023.
Today's episode we interview Executive Director Becca Cannon and Associate Director Karey Jeffress with the Carlsbad Community Concert Association about the great performances they have coming up this year and how you can become a member.
Where to go this New Year's Eve in Carlsbad? Why the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center New Years Eve Party of course.
The holidays aren't over yet, but here is all the information you need to know about properly disposing of all the soon to come holiday trash. We interview Mary Garwood with Keep Carlsbad Beautiful.
The Carlsbad Literacy Program is up and running after their COVID break. They help locals learn English as a second language to help them succeed in our community - at no charge.
Did you know that Yvette Herrell could have won her congressional district? That is if voter turnout in SE NM was decent. Listen to Paul Gessing with the Rio Grande Foundation on the voting numbers and what can only be described as abysmal voter turnout in our region.
The holidays can be a hard time for loved ones who have lost relatives. Alan Wood with Denton Wood Funeral home in Carlsbad, NM gives some tips on how make the holiday as special as ever.
We interview Jeff Campbell, Director of Marketing and Business Development with the Carlsbad Department of Development. Today we speak with him about his recently published book.
There really is only one place you need to go for holiday shopping and that is downtown Carlsbad, NM. We talk with Carlsbad Mainstreet Executive Director Kat Davis about shopping local first.
Interview with City of Carlsbad Mayor Janway, Committee Chairman Danny Fletcher and Carlsbad City Official Kyle Marksteiner. This interview is all about the 2022 Mayor's Energy Summit happening on October 20th, 2022.
Interview with Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Guessing about Education and Fiscal responsibility in NM.
Interview with Director of the City of Carlsbad Public Library Sarah Jones. This one is all about the amazing online services they offer.
Interview with City of Carlsbad Director Sarah Jones on everything the library has to offer in person. This part 1 episode shares everything in person. Part 2 includes everything online. It is a lot of information.
Eddy County is a great place to work with a lot of open positions to help your career and your community. Listen Now!
Community Forum interview with City of Carlsbad Mayor Janway, City of Carlsbad PIO Kyle Marksteiner and City of Carlsbad 4th of July Chairman Danny Fletcher aka JD Strait.
Interview with the City of Carlsbad Anti-Drug and Gang-Coalition Program Manager Samantha Smith.
As they emerge from COVID restrictions they are working on expanding Teen Court, helping parents find drug and alcohol stash locations and helping youth stay out of gangs.
Carlsbad Mainstreet Director Kat Davis talks about the Thursdays Farmers Market and third Thursdays with KCCC 930AM owner and host Johnny Chandler with Chandler Broadcasting LLC.