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:

* Dates: June 1–4, 2026 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily

* Ages: 7–12 (by age, not grade)

* Cost: $65

* Location: SENMC – Community Education Area (left side of the main building from the parking lot)

* Evening Events:

* June 2 – Family Night at the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (hands-on activities)

* June 4 – Family STEM Night at SENMC (prize drawings, giveaways, educational booths)

* 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:

* Date: Friday, May 1st

* Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Saturday)

* 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:

* 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).

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.

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 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:

* The Mayor’s Showdown: Hear about the friendly competition brewing between Mayor Rick Lopez and Mayor Jeffrey Youtsey.

* Course Secrets: Learn the trick to navigating the tournament’s unique water feature for a potential hole-in-one.

* Get Involved: Understand registration details for the tournament, which is open to children ages 6 to 15 for a $5 entry fee.

* Tournament Perks: Discover how event sponsor Intrepid is supporting participants by providing custom putters for everyone to take home.

Essential Event Information:

* Register at the golf course

* $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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