Carlsbad Current-Argus

08/26/2026

Carlsbad's sports calendar features football, volleyball, soccer and cross-country events Aug. 27-29, including the Carlsbad Cavemen's game at Roswell Goddard and the Jesus Fierro Invitational. Ongoing opportunities include outdoor workouts at the River... https://bit.ly/4zJcpgY

Carlsbad’s sports calendar features football, volleyball, soccer and cross-country events Aug. 27-29, including the Carlsbad Cavemen’s game at Roswell Goddard and the Jesus Fierro Invitational. Ongoing opportunities include outdoor workouts at the Riverwalk Fitness Court, trout and bass fishing ...

08/26/2026

Eddy County commissioners scheduled a Sept. 22 public hearing and possible vote on revised nuisance vegetation rules defining wildfire, vermin and access hazards. The proposal strengthens property-owner appeal rights, requires consent for inspections, a... https://bit.ly/4zJcp0s

Eddy County commissioners scheduled a Sept. 22 public hearing and possible vote on revised nuisance vegetation rules defining wildfire, vermin and access hazards. The proposal strengthens property-owner appeal rights, requires consent for inspections, and allows clean-and-lien action for imminent th...

08/26/2026

Fishing conditions varied across New Mexico as August ended, with the best action reported for largemouth bass at Santa Rosa Lake and white bass and catfish at Cochiti Lake. Catfishing was also productive at Bataan Lake, while trout, bass and catfish su... https://bit.ly/468Dk8t

Fishing conditions varied across New Mexico as August ended, with the best action reported for largemouth bass at Santa Rosa Lake and white bass and catfish at Cochiti Lake. Catfishing was also productive at Bataan Lake, while trout, bass and catfish success ranged from slow to fair at waters includ...

08/26/2026

Carlsbad Public Library offers students and families free educational support throughout the school year. With a library card, New Mexico residents can access Brainfuse live tutoring, bilingual study tools, test preparation, El Portal research databases... https://bit.ly/4xnVXkF

Carlsbad Public Library offers students and families free educational support throughout the school year. With a library card, New Mexico residents can access Brainfuse live tutoring, bilingual study tools, test preparation, El Portal research databases, and career assistance. Library staff also pro...

08/26/2026

Artesia is 0-1 on the season. While Carlsbad is 1-2. https://bit.ly/3SyYc5s

Artesia is 0-1 on the season. While Carlsbad is 1-2.

08/25/2026

🎨 CALLING ALL CARLSBAD PERSONS WITH CREATIVE TALENT AND ENERGY🎨

This year, we’re doing something special for our 2026 Best of Carlsbad Readers’ Choice Awards Special Edition! 🏆

We’re inviting YOU …our community to design the COVER!

This special edition will feature a glossy, magazine style cover printed in FULL COLOR, and we want to showcase the creativity of someone right here in our community.

✨ WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
A creative, eye catching cover design celebrating Best of Carlsbad 2026 and the businesses, people, and community that make Carlsbad the BEST!

🏆 The Best of Carlsbad 2026 logo shown below should be incorporated into your design.

📩 SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN TO:
[email protected]

📅 DEADLINE: AUGUST 28, 2026

The selected design will become the official cover of our 2026 Best of Carlsbad Special Print Edition! 🤩

Designers of all experience levels are welcome: professionals, students, artists, Canva lovers, graphic designers, and anyone who has a great idea! Sorry NO AI images of any kind, we want only natural talent showcased in this contest.

Please include your name and contact information with your submission.

✨ Carlsbad, show us what you’ve got! We can’t wait to see your creativity come to life on the cover! 🖤💙🏆

08/25/2026

Photos recap Carlsbad's 20-13 victory over in-county rival Artesia in the 2026 high school football opener at Bulldog Bowl. The gallery captures the Cavemen charging onto the field and the Carlsbad defense bringing down Artesia quarterback Lucas Atkins ... https://bit.ly/3UbzoRz

Photos recap Carlsbad’s 20-13 victory over in-county rival Artesia in the 2026 high school football opener at Bulldog Bowl. The gallery captures the Cavemen charging onto the field and the Carlsbad defense bringing down Artesia quarterback Lucas Atkins during the latest chapter of the Eddy County ...

08/25/2026

Carlsbad's August Third Thursday brought residents to Halagueno Arts Park for an expanded Farmers and Makers Market, local crafts and food vendors, and a pep rally for the Carlsbad Cavemen. The Cavemen Band and cheerleaders performed ahead of the rivalr... https://bit.ly/4gqSnPj

Carlsbad’s August Third Thursday brought residents to Halagueno Arts Park for an expanded Farmers and Makers Market, local crafts and food vendors, and a pep rally for the Carlsbad Cavemen. The Cavemen Band and cheerleaders performed ahead of the rivalry football game against Artesia, while shoppe...

08/25/2026

Hernias affect an estimated 5 million Americans and account for about 1 million repairs each year. Often appearing as a bulge in the abdomen or groin, they may require scheduled or emergency surgery if tissue becomes trapped and loses blood supply. Lear... https://bit.ly/3UxC5Nh

Hernias affect an estimated 5 million Americans and account for about 1 million repairs each year. Often appearing as a bulge in the abdomen or groin, they may require scheduled or emergency surgery if tissue becomes trapped and loses blood supply. Learn about risk factors, minimally invasive treatm...

08/25/2026

A Carlsbad man, Shay Louis Perez, was arrested nearly three months after police said he shot and killed Nicholas Lucero at The Chutes recreation area. He faces felony charges of voluntary manslaughter and evidence tampering, plus negligent use of a dead... https://bit.ly/4d1oGn0

A Carlsbad man, Shay Louis Perez, was arrested nearly three months after police said he shot and killed Nicholas Lucero at The Chutes recreation area. He faces felony charges of voluntary manslaughter and evidence tampering, plus negligent use of a deadly weapon. Perez told investigators he acted in...