Opinion: What's wrong with boredom? Sep 9, 2008
"This is dull," he declared on the way to Carlsbad Caverns along lonely state Highway 54. The next day, struggling against his seat belt, he wailed that he "couldn't take much more of this," before melting into cries of "Arrrghh!". (Christian Science Monitor)
Lobo Radio Network Affiliates Sep 8, 2008
KKOB (770 AM) - Albuquerque, N.M. KCLV (1240 AM) - Clovis, N.M. KATK (740 AM) - Carlsbad, N.M. KYVA (1230 AM) - Gallup, N.M. KMIN (980 AM) - Grants, N.M. KWMW (105. 1 FM) - Hobbs, N.M. KNMX (540 AM) - Las Vegas, N.M. KRUI (1490 AM) - Ruidoso, N.M. KSSR (1340 AM) - Santa Rosa, N.M. KMXQ (92. (Golobos.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 3, 2008 Sep 4, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. How bad can Cruisin' Grand get. (North County Times)
Richardson signs $200 million highway bill Sep 4, 2008
17; U.S. 62 from the Texas state line to Carlsbad; U.S. 381 from Capitan to Hondo, including bridge construction; N.M. 11 from Columbus to Deming, including bridge construction; Interstate 10 improvements at the N.M. 404 interchange; U.S. 180 from Deming to Bayard; U.S. 64 from Raton to Clayton; U.S. 64 from Rio Arriba County line to U.S. 84; and U.S. 491 from Tohatchi to Shiprock. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
John Ropp returns to Iowa from Carlsbad, New Mexico Sep 4, 2008
John and Violet had three children, Ruth Ann, a teacher in Carlsbad, New Mexico; Leland, a doctor in Detroit; and Lowell, a computer consultant with IBM. They moved to Carlsbad in 1989 for Violet's health. Violet passed away this last year. (Kalona News, IA)
Lions Start Season at MCM Elegante Lobo Classic Aug 29, 2008
Sequin HS), (Carlsbad, Calif. Carlsbad HS), (Portland, Ore. (Lmulions.com)
Rams football team No.7 in first Coaches Poll Aug 24, 2008
Two other 5A teams on the Rams schedule, Hobbs, which received 25 points from coaches, and Carlsbad (8), just missed the top 10. Hobbs is here in the opener Friday, while Carlsbad visits on Oct. 17. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
New Veterans Museum finds home in Las Cruces Aug 22, 2008
The task force heard presentations in July from six communities vying for the museum: Angel Fire, Carlsbad, Fort Stanton, Las Cruces, Las Vegas and Rio Rancho. Richardson said the decision is important because it reflects the wishes of veterans. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
SEASON OUTLOOK: Lions Set Sights on Another Winning Season Aug 14, 2008
was a three-year varsity letter winner at Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, Calif. An All-League selection in each year of play, she was named League MVP after both her junior and senior campaigns. (Lmulions.com)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 12, 2008 Aug 13, 2008
Fallbrook, San Marcos and parts of Carlsbad are outside the district and are not assessed to pay the bond ... It reminds me of the time I came upon a horrific crash in Carlsbad and I stopped to check out a car in the bushes. (North County Times)
A lifelong match: Pat Poiset and the 'perfect sport' Aug 12, 2008
Coco Vandeweghe of Carlsbad joined Jamie Hampton of Alabama to capture the doubles title at the USTA National Girls 18 Championships at Berkeley. In the final, the Vandeweghe-Hampton amalgam, seeded No. 2, defeated the top-seeded team of Gail Brodsky of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mallory Cecil of Spartanburg, S.C., 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Let's Get Physical... Aug 7, 2008
Carlsbad native Bubba Forrest delivered a jarring hit on WR Bryant Williams during the live scrimmage today without even intending to do so. One has to wonder what the result would've been had Forrest been in full pads and traveling at full speed. (TheRedMenace.com)
MFA's Town Hall addresses housing concerns Aug 4, 2008
"Community leaders in Carlsbad say they have 1,000 jobs available, but nowhere to house employees," said Jay Czar, executive director of the MFA. "There is a critical shortage of affordable housing -- both rental and for sale -- throughout southeastern New Mexico. Five new hotels are being built in Hobbs just to have places to put people.". There is a lack of affordable housing in the Santa Fe, Espanola and Taos areas, said New Mexico State Treasurer James Lewis, a member of the MFA board of... (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Wild Georgia goes caving! Aug 2, 2008
Until last weekend, my "caving" experience was limited to tromping through easily accessible, touristy caves such as Ruby Falls Cave near Chattanooga, Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Last weekend, I went on my first trek into a "wild cave" the rugged Sitton's Cave in Cloudland Canyon State Park in northwest Georgia's Dade County. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nuke waste to roll through Ga. Jul 19, 2008
The transports to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, N.M., are expected to take three years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The shipments are awaiting approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cold War-era radioactive waste to go through Birmingham on way to salt mine Jul 18, 2008
along Interstates 59, 20 and 459 and on to Carlsbad, N.M.. In Carlsbad, the estimated 60 to 120 truckloads a year of waste from Tennessee will be buried a half-mile deep in containers in an old salt mine ... The transports to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad are expected to take three years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. (AL.com)
Nuclear Highway: Radioactive On The Road Jul 16, 2008
Bobby St. John at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in Carlsbad, N.M., describes a container on a tractor trailer for shipping nuclear waste during a stop in Oak Ridge, Tenn ... The U.S. Department of Energy estimates it will take 60 to 120 shipments a year for three years to move all the material from Oak Ridge to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad, N.M. There are about 74,000 cubic feet of waste to be moved out of Oak Ridge, enough to fill 10 buildings ... across Mississippi and... (CBS News)
Manhattan Project waste leaving Tenn. for N.M. Jul 15, 2008
across Mississippi and Arkansas to Pecos, Texas, and north to Carlsbad. The route avoids Memphis and Nashville. (AL.com)
LETTERS: NCT, July 13, 2008 Jul 14, 2008
Houses powered by solar panels, and new electric cars such as the Aptera being produced locally, in Carlsbad ... Carlsbad church makes history ... On Sunday, June 22, Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Carlsbad helped to make California history by performing marriage ceremonies for four pairs of same gender. (North County Times)
City for sale Jul 14, 2008
All 366 acres at the turnoff for Carlsbad Caverns National Park are being auctioned today ... "It has all the amenities that you would want to have in a small city," says Jerry Stanley, a retiree from Carlsbad who visited Saturday ... White's City sits astride the only road into and out of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. (USA Today -- News)
Glacier National Park installs new superintendent Jun 26, 2008
He has also served as acting superintendent at Carlsbad Canyons National Park in New Mexico and Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah, and has been an associate to the National Park Service deputy director in Washington, D.C.. Cartwright will be responsible for the management of more than a million acres at Glacier, a staff of more than 150 and an annual operating budget of more than $12 million. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pipeline for Pecos River settlement finished Jun 26, 2008
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) - The completion of a 10-mile pipeline near Carlsbad will help New Mexico meet its obligations under a settlement over Pecos River water ... It stretches from the Seven Rivers area 18 miles north of Carlsbad to Brantley Lake on the Pecos River. (KSLA.com, LA)
Editorial: McCain’s right on N-power Jun 26, 2008
EDS wrote on Jun 23, 2008 9:39 PM:" Barefoot, there are already nuclear waste disposal sites in Nevada and Carlsbad, NM. Took care of that problem. And, If the nuclear plant gave free electricity to any citizen living within a 1 mile radius of the nuclear power plant, you liberals would dive in to get first dibs on the free housing there!And, I believe under the right circumstances, most nuclear power plants would explode, but I may have to defer to an expert... ". Jules wrote on Jun 24, 2008... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
New chief of Glacier sworn in Jun 26, 2008
Cartwright has also served as acting superintendent at Carlsbad Canyons National Park in New Mexico and Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah, and been an associate to the National Park Service deputy director in Washington, D.C.. We loved our time in Virginia, Cartwright said. (Missoulian, MT)
John Mayer On the Big Screen in Theatres Around the Country for One Night Only, June 30th Jun 24, 2008
Source: Access Integrated Technologies, Inc.. Exclusively Presented by The Bigger Picture, an AccessIT Company, on Digital Cinema Movie Screens Nationwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Firefighters Battle Blazes Burning in Remote Areas Jun 24, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 3:46 pm MDT June 23, 2008. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Only On KFOX: Wildfire Rips Through Southeastern New Mexico Jun 22, 2008
CARLSBAD, N.M. -- Firefighters called it the worst fire New Mexico has seen all year -- more than 40,000 acres have been destroyed by a wind-whipped blaze along the foothills of the Guadalupe Mountains. The fire, within the Lincoln National Forest, is so far from any towns or roads that firefighters have dubbed it the Rocky Fire, because of the rugged, lonely terrain it covers. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Fire Burns 20,000 Acres Northwest Of Carlsbad Jun 21, 2008
CARLSBAD, N.M. -- Firefighters are trying to corral a lightning-caused blaze that has scorched 20,000 acres in southeastern New Mexico. Eddy County emergency manager Joel Arnwine said the Rocky Fire, 36 miles northwest of Carlsbad, began Tuesday in the Lincoln National Forest when two smaller fires merged. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Trigon provides update on Intercontinental Potash Corp. Jun 17, 2008
Ochoa Project: The area of interest of the Delaware Basin Ochoa project is located in Lea County, New Mexico about 60 miles southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico where potash was discovered in 1925. The federal prospecting permit applications are for approximately 37,000 acres. (Canada Newswire)
LETTERS: NCT, June 9, 2008 Jun 10, 2008
Although I am not a resident of Carlsbad, I felt strong opposition toward the May 16 editorial, I frequently visit Carlsbad for a nice day on the beach, and am more than ecstatic to hear there is finally a ban on smoking at the beaches and the city parks. Strangely, some do not seem to be as thrilled about the new law as I personally am. (North County Times)
OCEANSIDE: City cheers start of cross-country bike race Jun 9, 2008
Dan Marks of Carlsbad and fellow members of the North County Cycle Club were on their bikes to escort the visiting racers through Oceanside. He said that biking has become less difficult, even when it comes to steep terrain. (North County Times)
Man gets 24 years for running Ponzi scheme May 31, 2008
NTN Buzztime, a Carlsbad maker of a game network for restaurants and bars, said Chief Executive Dario Santana has resigned and has given up his board seat. He was replaced by Michael Fleming, a former Sony Pictures Entertainment executive and interactive-gaming pioneer, who was named board chairman and interim chief executive. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Rams softball wins two, loses two in Farmington May 28, 2008
The No. 1 Cougars (30-1) rolled through the bracket, with shutouts in their first three games over Albuquerque High, Mayfield and La Cueva and then beat second-seeded Carlsbad 6-1, sending the Cavewomen into the losers bracket. There, Carlsbad defeated Las Cruces, setting up another meeting with the Cougars, where a Carlsbad victory would mean an if game ... Carlsbad 4, Rams 3: For the third game in a row, the Rams scored in their first at-bats and even out-hit Carlsbad 14-9. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Knights knock off Rams in semifinals, 9-8 May 28, 2008
Extra innings: In Wednesday s other quarterfinal games, Oate used a six-run seventh, including a walk-off grand slam by Perez, to edge Carlsbad 8-7 while La Cueva whipped Santa Fe 11-0 in five frames and Eldorado held off Valley, 5-2. The Rams are now 1-2 in state semifinal games, winning for the only time in 2007 and dropping a 10-5 contest to Alamogordo in 1999, also at Lobo Field, the year they finished fourth. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams girls falter, finish ninth May 23, 2008
25), Albuquerque High (14), Valley (13), Sandia and Highland (12 apiece), Las Cruces (7), and Gallup, Hobbs and Carlsbad (6 apiece). Pilar Saiz and Katrina Trout finished 2-3 in the pole vault, each clearing 9-9. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Full story..... May 16, 2008
"King and Bartee both noted that the concept involves service for the entire Big Bend, focused at Alpine's airport. Similar methods have been used in New Mexico at Carlsbad and Roswell.City Attorney Ponton interjected, saying that Texas Department of Transportation officials had indicated substantial state money was available to pay for terminal improvements or a new terminal. In an aside, Ponton also said Alpine's airport is the oldest in Texas.The current terminal is a one-room affair with a... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Softball team faces Hobbs Eagles first May 16, 2008
If it was placement, we would be seeded above everyone else except Cibola and Carlsbad ... Bunts: In other first-round games Friday, also at 10 a.m., No. 1 Cibola meets No. 16 Albuquerque High, No. 2 Carlsbad faces No. 15 Rio Grande, No. 3 Sandia faces No. 14 Eldorado, No. 4 La Cueva tackles No. 13 Alamogordo, No. 5 Oate faces No. 12 Manzano, No. 7 meets No. 10 West Mesa, and No. 8 Los Lunas faces No. 9 Mayfield. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Storm tabs Potter as its first football coach May 13, 2008
The big thing about Kirk is he has eight years as a head coach, Carver said, which included six years at Carlsbad High, where the Cavemen beat the visiting Rams 21-14 in the first round of the 2000 Class 5A football playoffs, preceded by two seasons at Las Cruces High School ... I got to see him up close down there, kicking our butt when he was at Carlsbad they spanked us at our place, 31-0 ... Carlsbad teams haven t been the same since he left. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams end Cougars’ 33-game winning streak May 13, 2008
The four teams ahead of the Rams in the latest coaches association poll, Cibola, Carlsbad, Sandia and La Cueva, all have better records than the Rams, who should expect no better than the 5. District 3-5A champion Las Cruces (14-10) could slip ahead of the Rams with its district laurels, relegating the Rams, the 1-5A runner-up, to 6. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
LETTERS: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 May 8, 2008
Her husband, Clarke Vollbrecht, a former administrator in the Carlsbad school district for many years, is now a volunteer policeman for the city of Carlsbad. Barbara Williams. (North County Times)
Rams finish run of 1-5A table May 8, 2008
It s unknown if they can match their three-game playoff run last season, when they beat Carlsbad, Onate and Mayfield and didn t commit any errors, but their hitting can t be questioned ... Other teams nailing down playoff berths by going 1-2 in their districts are La Cueva and Valley in 2-5A, Oate and Mayfield in 3-5A, Carlsbad in 4-5A, and Eldorado and Rio Grande in 5-5A. Hobbs and Clovis are below. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Wind blows away Rams-Cougars’ diamond clash May 4, 2008
The Cougars and Rams are separated by Carlsbad, La Cueva and Oate. West Mesa is No. 6, followed by Mayfield, Los Lunas and Las Cruces. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
New Mexico pitcher joins Pioneers 04-29-2008 May 2, 2008
Weldon, a 2006 graduate of Carlsbad (N.M.) High School, is a sophomore at New Mexico Junior College where he is 1-0 with a 4 ... At Carlsbad High, Weldon had a 9-1 record in both his junior and senior seasons. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Softball team nails down second place May 2, 2008
Cibola was No. 1, followed by Onate, La Cueva, Carlsbad, Sandia and Alamogordo, then the Rams. West Mesa, Mayfield and Las Cruces rounded out the top 10. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Final Round Recap Apr 20, 2008
Freshman (Carlsbad, Calif. maintained her spot in the final individual standings, tying for 24th place along with Kazarian with a 54-hole score of 241, including a final round 7-over 80. (Goaztecs.com)
El Paso Rail Yard Moves to Santa Teresa Apr 19, 2008
New Mexico will also receive $5 million for a seven-mile reconstruction of the New Mexico truck bypass in Carlsbad. Copyright 2007 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Tourism Commission town hall scheduled for Roswell Apr 17, 2008
The Commission has held similar meetings around the state in Red River, Carlsbad and at the in Mescalero. "It is an opportunity for the people of New Mexico and the southeast region in particular to meet one-on-one with state tourism officials and express their views," said Al Lucero, Commission chairman. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
A Killer, A Bubba, and McQueen Apr 16, 2008
Bubba Forrest of Carlsbad drew praise from Lobo defensive coordinator Troy Reffett as well as his safety position coach Danny Gonzales with his aggressive play from the wolf safety position ... The former Carlsbad Caveman showed the toughness, aggressiveness, and speed that is required of the wolf safety position in Rocky Long's defense throughout the day. (TheRedMenace.com)
Ancient Plant Matter Found in Waste Dump's Salt Walls Apr 16, 2008
The compound was discovered in water locked in tiny cubes of clear and reddish-brown salt crystals at the federal government's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad. The crystals were taken from newly mined areas 2,000 feet (610 meters) below WIPP's desert surface last fall and a couple of years ago, Griffith said last week. (National Geographic)
Nobody does it better: catching fly balls on the Tope slope Apr 16, 2008
The Marlins have Carlsbad native Cody Ross, who is versatile enough to play anywhere in the outfield, plus Alfredo Amezaga. The Marlins signed veteran Luis Gonzalez as a fourth outfielder, and one-time Isotopes catcher Josh Willingham was converted to the outfield a few seasons ago. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams vs. Cougars softball game blown out’ Apr 16, 2008
Between No. 1 Cibola and the Rams are, in order, Oate, La Cueva, Carlsbad, Sandia, Alamogordo and Los Lunas. Mayfield rounds out the top 10. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Ancient cellulose found in New Mexico Apr 15, 2008
The cellulose the same microscopic stuff in wood or cotton was in water locked in tiny cubes of clear and reddish-brown salt crystals at the federal government's Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Mary Lee Miller Apr 10, 2008
Mary spent most of her childhood in the Wilburton area of Oklahoma until her family relocated to Carlsbad, N.M. In the summer before her senior year of high school, her family moved back to Wilburton, Okla. where she completed her senior year of high school. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
A mission of mercy leaves from Rio Rancho Apr 1, 2008
They are Ron Sally of the Albuquerque Rotary Club, Jill McQuery of the Farmington San Juan Rotary Club, Dr. Bob and Monica Grossheim of the Farmington San Juan Rotary Club, Robbie Chacon of the Carlsbad Rotary Club, and Dr. Eileen Comstock of the Socorro Rotary Club. The main mission of the project is to supply several rural health clinics recently built in the Uspantan area with medical equipment and supplies. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Guatemala ambulances driven by volunteers Apr 1, 2008
The volunteers are from Farmington, Carlsbad, Espanola, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Socorro ... The participating clubs are Albuquerque Del Norte, Carlsbad, Farmington San Juan, Rio Rancho, El Paso, Espanola, Silver City, Tucumcari, Santa Fe Downtown, Albuquerque Downtown, Socorro, Angel Fire, Lovington, Albuquerque Rio Grande, Albuquerque Del Sol, Los Alamos, Fort Stockton, Rio Rancho Sunrise and the Guatemalan clubs of La Ciudad and Nordeste ... Participating volunteers are team leader Deborah... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
For the paper trail of life on Mars or other planets, find cellulose Mar 31, 2008
Griffiths study took him to the U.S. Department of Energys Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), the worlds first underground repository licensed to safely and permanently dispose of radioactive waste left over from nuclear weapons research and production, which is located near Carlsbad, N.M. ... D., geology and geological engineering department, University of Mississippi; Roger Nelson, U.S. Department of Energy, Carlsbad, N.M.; and Bonnie Baxter, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Aiken Scouting family commended Mar 30, 2008
The Ecklunds also are involved in cave restoration efforts at Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico and are fellows in the Cave Research Foundation. Reach J. Scott Trubey at (706) 823-3424 or. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tech signs New Mexico forward Mar 26, 2008
Hart Greenwood, a 6-foot-6 forward from Carlsbad, N.M., has signed a letter of intent to join the Montana Tech men s basketball program, Oredigger coach Nate Larson announced Tuesday. Greenwood was a three-year letterman for the Carlsbad High Cavemen, who compete in New Mexico s largest classification level (5A) ... In addition, Hart is the president of the Carlsbad Rodeo Team and a three time qualifier to the Texas High School Rodeo State championships. (Montana Standard, MT)
New Glacier chief at home in the West Mar 26, 2008
Cartwright also served as acting superintendent at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico and Natural Bridges. Chas brings a wealth of in-depth knowledge and broad experience to this vital position, Mike Snyder, director of the Park Service's Intermountain Region, said in announcing the Glacier appointment. (Missoulian, MT)
Winds spark fire concerns in New Mexico Mar 15, 2008
It was a warm afternoon Thursday with highs ranging from 50 degrees at Chama to 80 at Carlsbad. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Weather)
Fuzzballers off to great start Mar 15, 2008
His Rams finished second to Carlsbad after a hard-fought battle ... Anastasi-Lopez was the No. 4 doubles tandem at state, but was upset by the top-seeded team from Carlsbad in the semis before settling for third place ... Taking a quick look around the state, Douglas said he expects Mayfield s going to be tough again; I m sure La Cueva will be up there; Carlsbad will be in there and hopefully we ll be in there. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Playhouse adds 'Memphis' – get ready to rock Mar 10, 2008
The weekend music marathon will be held April 3-5 in San Diego and Carlsbad ... The April 4 performance will be at Carlsbad's Museum of Making Music and is open to all ages, as is the April 5 concert at the Kava Lounge in Middletown. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Letters to the Editor - 3/4/2008 Mar 5, 2008
Fueled by natural gas, it emits almost zero pollutants as compared with the Carlsbad plant fueled by oil ... Readers respond to our March 3 story on a government agency raising environmental concerns about a plan to take seawater out of the ocean off Carlsbad and turn it into drought-proof drinking water ... The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, the region's water-pollution police force, is the latest agency to raise environmental concerns about the Carlsbad plant. (North County Times)
New Airline Joins El Paso International Airport Mar 4, 2008
Starting Monday, passengers will be able to fly New Mexico Airlines, which offer flights to Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Ruidoso, and Albuquerque. "We are very pleased with the advance booking we are seeing, and with the assistance of the outstanding El Paso Airport's administration in making our entry so easy," said James Greg Kahlstorf, CEO, New Mexico Airlines. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Rams baseball off to another great start Mar 4, 2008
(And) Carlsbad always the unknown, the question mark, because they play the Texas teams. I hear they re young. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
