Hello Eddy County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Landry Jones hall of fame induction, the WIPP safety dispute, and free Hotel Transylvania screening + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Powering regional growth: A 137-mile transmission line in southeast New Mexico was commissioned, boosting reliability for the Permian Basin and ranchers, connecting Roosevelt and Lea counties and delivering about $13 in monthly savings -- see the transmission line.
From star quarterback to honoree: Former Artesia High quarterback Landry Jones will enter the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame on June 27 after leading the Bulldogs to consecutive state titles in 2006 and 2007 -- meet the hall of famer.
State-federal dispute intensifies: Federal officials rejected New Mexico’s safety allegations at the WIPP site near Carlsbad, after the state flagged degraded hoists and cited federal oversight reports in a 2025 compliance order -- see the WIPP dispute.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Plant-therapy, anyone? CARC, Inc. Country Store & Greenhouse is the low-stress way to green up your porch or office, with sturdy starts, houseplants, and blooms that actually handle our desert mood swings. Stop in this week, support a homegrown spot, and let your succulents feel slightly less judged.
Inclusive fun for everyone: Need something easy and local this week? Friendship Park delivers an all-abilities playground right off the Riverwalk, built so every kid can play together. When the temps spike, the neighboring splash pad keeps the smiles going, and there are shady spots for the grown-ups to supervise without melting.
Arcade meets axes: Whether your crew wants button-mashing nostalgia or to test their aim, Juar’axe packs a legit mix of video games, axe throwing, baseball simulators, billiards, and a rage room. Round up friends this week, blow off steam, and let someone else worry about keeping score.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍝 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Free Summer Kids Series @ La Cueva 6 (Carlsbad) | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:00 AM – Summer Kids Series screens Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, free for all ages, every Wednesday. With morning showings, sip coffee, let the food weather babysit, and call it air-conditioned parenting; seats are first come, capacity is limited, and schedules can shift.
🪗 Polkas Party with Mike @ Artesia Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:30 AM – Whether you grew up sneaking polkas at family weddings or you just like music you can actually dance to, Mike is throwing a proper oom-pah party. Bring the kids, expect lively dancing, accordion-driven earworms, and some clean comedy that earns real chuckles.
🦣 New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies-Ice Age America @ Artesia Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 8:15 AM – Give the kids a break from screens and let Ice Age bling steal the show. The New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies brings artifacts and stories from ancient America, so your little mammoth hunters can gawk, learn, and briefly forget to ask for snacks.
🦖 Library -- Dino Fun Run @ Artesia Public Library | Friday (6/26) at 8:00 AM – Unleash your inner T. rex at the library’s Dino Fun Run, with relay races, outdoor games, and prizes. Costumes encouraged, short arms welcome. Free, family friendly, and open to everyone, it is a fine way to tire out the kids and test your knees.
🐎 $250 Added- ECSP/DSBR 2026 Barrel Races & Pole Bending - Series #1 @ Eddy County Sheriff's Posse (Carlsbad) | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – This barrel racing and pole bending series kicks off with $250 added, free admission, and horses that corner faster than your cousin on gossip. Concessions are open, dust will fly, and you get the thrill without the saddle, the entry fees, or the chiropractor.
🤸 Stars & Stripes Tumbling Camp/Aerial Tumbling Camp/ Parent Night Out @ Kingdom Elite Tumbling and Performance Cheer (Carlsbad) | Monday (6/29) at 9:00 AM – Summer energy to burn calls for Kingdom Elite, where tiny tumblers and fearless tweens channel their sugar-fueled chaos into Stars & Stripes cheer and a 4-day aerial tumbling tune-up. You get Parent Night Out, they get games, crafts, and cartwheels, your couch survives.
🎭 Performing Arts Camp @ Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (Artesia) | Tuesday (6/30) at 1:00 PM – Performing Arts Camp is taking the stage with local pro Shannonogon, turning shy kids into scene-stealers and giving parents an excuse to clap like it’s opening night. Expect improv, songs, and a final showcase, plus that warm, hometown theater buzz, no ticket drama.
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07 — The Eddy County report Weather forecastToday — High: 107°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 107. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 106°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 9%
Sunny, with a high near 106. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. This house is wildThis 4-acre homestead blends comfort and utility with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and multiple living spaces, including a formal dining room and separate sitting room. A finished 2-car garage, 2021 roof, and new 2025 A/C add peace of mind. Outside, mature pecan trees, a 25x40 insulated steel shop, and a towering barn make it stand out.
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