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).

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).

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.

In this episode:

* A Fire Weather Watch is in effect through 8 PM — here’s what to watch for the rest of the week

* Events and library programs across Artesia and Carlsbad, plus a packed SENMC Community Education schedule running through late April

* A significant signing from the governor that affects New Mexico’s oil and gas landscape

* A Carlsbad murder warrant, WIPP returns to operation after its annual maintenance, and a local hotel is making national headlines for its generous spirit.

* 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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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).

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).

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.

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).

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).