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After sharing his prostate cancer diagnosis and successful radiation and hormone treatment, Cal Thomas urges men over 50—and younger people at higher risk—to schedule regular checkups and PSA screenings. Highlighting survival rates, risk disparities, and the importance of early detection, he argues that overcoming embarrassment and denial can save lives.

A pastor’s column contrasts a grudge rooted in Sherman’s Civil War destruction with a story of two feuding brothers. When a carpenter is asked to build a fence, he builds a bridge instead, restoring their relationship. The lesson is clear: our lives are measured not by possessions or barriers, but by how many people we help and bridges we build.

The 1945 atomic bombings remain morally controversial, but this opinion argues they were neither demonic nor primarily a warning to Stalin. It examines fears of a costly invasion, Japan’s continued resistance, and proposed conventional alternatives, concluding Truman’s administration used Hiroshima and Nagasaki to force surrender quickly and potentially save many more lives, despite lasting ethical questions.

Looking for something to do in Artesia?

Create an impressive Southwest charcuterie board with smoked cheeses, cured meats, artisan breads, Hatch green chiles, pickles, olives, fruit, nuts, and flavorful dips. Bruce Lesman shares simple assembly tips for balancing textures, colors, and bold flavors, plus wine, beer, and cocktail pairings. Perfect for summer gatherings, cocktail parties, wine nights, and relaxed entertaining.

Roswell Shorts Film Fest launched last year as a sister event to the Puerto Aventuras International Film Festival, held near Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

United Way of Eddy County’s Ninth Annual Day of Caring takes place Sept. 17, bringing more than 250 volunteers together for 19 projects benefiting local nonprofits. Businesses, industry partners and community groups will paint, clean, repair and provide services across Carlsbad, Artesia and Loving, with kickoff events and a simultaneous Facebook broadcast launching the countywide effort.

Toothman brings more than 20 years of environmental science, project management and federal oversight experience to the position.

Federal officials issued a notice on Aug. 11 that the FBI is looking for information on the deaths of Kent Hoffman, 56, on June 14, Andrew Lujan-Huerta, 46, on July 14 and Karl Affsprung, 50 on July 29.

God puts us on this earth for reasons that lie on the other side of understanding. We do not know the who, the where or the what of the world.

“Free” universal childcare is estimated to cost taxpayers $850 million annually with the price tag rising quickly over time according to the Legislative Finance Committee.

County commissioners voted unanimously at their Tuesday, Aug. 18, meeting in Carlsbad to schedule a public hearing and a possible vote to adopt an ordinance dealing with the issue.