As we welcome fall in Carlsbad, there is an energy that comes with this time of year. Cooler weather, community traditions, and a full calendar…

Ask longtime Carlsbad coach Larry Dodson how many years he has been coaching, and you might expect an exact answer. A number. A season. Maybe…

For a farming family like ours, fall is a season of harvest. After months of working through the arduous days of summer, we get to…

The Artesia Arts Council is proud to provide opportunities for local and regional artists to share their work with our community. Through rotating exhibitions in…

Focus on Carlsbad Fall 2026 is now published and is being distributed! You’ll be able to find it on stands near you! Or if you…

An Artesia Main Street mainstay, Bennie’s Western Wear and Gun Shop has been serving our community since 1947. The foundational values of God, family, and…

When I think of having “Hometown Hustle,” a couple pictures come to mind. I picture an economic development team huddled around a boardroom table or…

David Brunson has been bringing character and craftsmanship to the Artesia community since 1983. With the encouragement and support of local businessman Wess Johnson and…