By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Roswell recently hosted their annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk. This year in honor of Teresa McCreary, who passed away in February. This event is a fundraiser for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. Babies born with an extra chromosome in the 21st pair have Down Syndrome, resulting in…
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From Quiet Town to Boomtown: Carlsbad’s New Reality
By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco Carlsbad, New Mexico runs on more than oil. Long before sunrise, diesel engines rumble down the highway, rigs light up the dark desert, and workers grab breakfast before another twelve-hour shift. People come here chasing opportunity, but it changes the town in ways most don’t see. Rent has doubled in just a…
Daylight Savings Time
By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton You have heard the phrases “spring forward” and “fall back.” For me, it brings dread. Can we just stop changing our clocks forward and backward? The Uniform Time Act was signed by President Johnson in 1966. Much has changed since then, and the reasons for changing the time twice a year seem obsolete. Arizona and Hawaii have already stopped the…
A Taste of California in New Mexico
By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco Every two weeks, a familiar red truck rolls into New Mexico, loaded down with crates of fresh oranges, avocadoes, and much more. The words Martinez & Sons Produce & Moving Equipment are painted across the side. They’re a small family business that travels more than 1,200 miles from Ivanhoe, California to sell produce in towns like Carlsbad, Artesia, Roswell, Hobbs, and…
A Carlsbad Classic Reborn: The Return of the Cavern Theater
By Staff Writer: Trinidad Carrasco After sitting dark for decades, the lights of Carlsbad’s historic Cavern Theater are glowing once more. Built in the 1950s, the downtown landmark was once the place where families gathered, teenagers met for first dates, and movie lovers lined up all the way downtown. Now, thanks to a community restoration effort, the Cavern Theater has…
Why You Should Be Resistance Training
By Staff Writer: Jamiliere Luranc Sweeney Weightlifting isn’t just for athletes; it’s one of the most effective ways to build strength, protect your body, and improve overall health. Simply starting with what feels comfortable and gradually progressing to heavier loads has lasting health benefits. One of the biggest advantages is its impact on aging. According…
What I’d Tell My Younger Self About Time
By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher-Reichenbach I found an old photograph the other day, the corners curled and fading. My face looked familiar and foreign at once, the same eyes but brighter. I could almost smell the perfume I wore then, that mix of vanilla and uncertainty, and hear the hum of a song I used…
Terror in the Clouds
By Staff Writer: Shawna Hamilton The spooky season is upon us. If you want to experience fear and fun, you must check out the Haunted Village in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Follow the path of skeletons and screams. Beware of Michael Myers. He is lurking around in the shadows waiting to catch you unaware. Do not miss the skeleton rock band jamming out in the…
Homecoming Week for the Greyhounds
By Staff Writer: Cristina Boluda Piqueras Last week was homecoming for the Greyhounds. This year’s theme was “Greyhounds in Paradise,” and it ran from October 20 to 25. Various activities took place throughout the week, culminating on Saturday with an athletic event. The athletic events that took place on campus last week began with women’s…
ENMU’s The Giver Success
By Staff Writer: Julia Simmons ENMU’s Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Giver” as their fall performance, written by Lois Lowry and adapted for the stage by Eric Coble. “The Giver” is a story about a supposed utopian society that has stripped life down to its bare bones, taking all choice away from…