The Eddy County Dispatch presented by KCCC930AMRadio

Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, joins Johnny Chandler on Community Forum to discuss the constitutional lawsuit challenging Governor Lujan Grisham's universal free childcare program, the decline of New Mexico's film subsidy industry, and a federal school choice tax credit currently awaiting the governor's decision. Recorded ahead of the June 2nd primary. Get full access to KCC...

Bestselling author and legal thriller legend William Bernhardt joins Book Crew hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely for a conversation about his newest book, The Superman Wars — a narrative nonfiction account of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel's decades-long battle for recognition and ownership. Bernhardt also reflects on his own journey as an author of more than sixty books, the ethics of the pu...

This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our commu...

This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our commu...

Christina Mann, the Bee Lady, returns to Community Forum to discuss the near-complete takeover of Eddy County by Africanized killer bees, the disappearance of European honeybees, the absence of USDA bee inspections in New Mexico, and a 2024 fatality at an oil field site she believes was preventable. Recent callouts include a swarm at Christian Prep Academy and a wasp emergency at Slaughter Cave. C...

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and Eddy County has a full slate — from foam parties to flag placements to a free concert festival at the lake. This week's Mid-Week Matters also has an Eddy County Quickies Micro News segment that ranges from WIPP records to a local case that landed on national television . The weekly events listing runs from today through June, with Memorial Day observances,...

Real estate is likely the single largest transaction most people will ever make — and Eddy County has someone in the field who understands it from the inside out. In this Community Forum, host Johnny Chandler sits down with Dominic Longoria, associate broker for Century 21 Associated Professionals and president of the Carlsbad Board of Realtors, for an honest conversation about buying, selling, an...

Today at noon and 11 PM on KCCC 930 AM Radio. In May 2005, Natalee Holloway vanished during her senior trip to Aruba — a vacation that was supposed to be all beaches, pina coladas, and flip-flops, not one of the most infamous missing persons cases in modern history. Last week, we began the story. This week, Twisted and Mysterious brings it home. In Part II of this episode, we continue digging into...

Draft2Digital announces a one-time $20 activation fee for new accounts and a $12 annual maintenance fee for authors earning under $100 in yearly book sales. Barnes and Noble Press implements a 100-title limit per account effective May 14, 2026. Dirk and Beth break down what both changes mean for indie authors and map out the full landscape of self-publishing platforms available in 2026. Get full a...

This week, the Eddy County community pauses for a special tribute — an extended remembrance of a man whose life became inseparable from the story of the region he served for more than nine decades. In this special edition, the community honors Robert “Bob” H. Forrest — former mayor, businessman, rancher, philanthropist, and inductee of the Dale Janway Hall of Fame — who passed away Tuesday, May 12...

Southeast New Mexico College is launching something new this fall — and it’s been a long time coming. Instructor of Business Raymond Dominguez and Dr. Luis Anchondo, Director of First Year Experience and Foreign Languages, sat down with Johnny Chandler on Community Forum to talk about the college’s first-ever bilingual English and Spanish business course, why it exists, and who it’s really for. Th...

BODY COPY: Mid-Week Matters is live for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — bringing you the best of Eddy County from the North Rim to the state line. It’s one of those weeks where almost every day has something going on. From free comedy tonight in Artesia to a brunch DJ, a ladies retreat, a golf scramble, a plant swap, and Field of Dreams on the big screen — the events slate has real range. There’s also a...

Last December, KCCC 930 AM owner Johnny Chandler sat down with news director Hattie Quinn to talk through something the station had been quietly building toward — a mobile studio that could go where the news actually happens. The recording got mislabeled on an SD card and disappeared for months. When it turned up, the holiday and matching campaign references had to be edited out before the convers...

This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our commu...

Today at noon and 11 PM on KCCC930AM Radio: She led a World of Warcraft raid team for ten years. Now she's president of the SENMC board and coordinating health programs that are quietly changing lives in Eddy County. From produce distributions to cancer screening barriers to community gardens, Sarah Bowman is one of those people making things happen behind the scenes — and she stopped by the Mount...

There’s a lot going on in Eddy County this week, and Mid-Week Matters has you covered. Mother’s Day weekend is packed with markets, teas, and family events across Carlsbad and Artesia. There’s a History Garden grand opening, a hiring fair, a free comedy night, and SENMC’s commencement ceremony. The events calendar alone is worth a listen. On the news side, early voting is open for the June primary...

In this episode of Community Forum on KCCC 930 AM, host Hattie sits down with Deena Annaporta of Inspired by Science to talk about the organization’s most anticipated event of the year — their annual summer STEM camp — and why families from as far away as Texas make the trip. Deena shares a peek at what’s planned for this year’s camp, including roller coasters, chemistry, physics, and electricity,...

Happy Wednesday, Eddy County. The halfway point of the week brings a fresh slate of community gatherings and a trip back to the golden age of Hollywood, right from our own backyard. This week's episode of Mid-Week Matters covers what's happening around the county and shines a light on a Carlsbad legend most people may not know. The episode highlights a busy week of upcoming events, including the P...

The community is preparing to walk for hope and healing. This Friday, May 1st, the Eddy County Relay for Life returns to the beach band shell, inviting all neighbors to participate in an overnight event dedicated to celebrating survivors and honoring those lost to cancer. In this interview, Summer and Angela join the show to discuss the deep roots of this event in Carlsbad. Listeners gain insight...

This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our commu...

This week, the Carlsbad community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute to those who helped build and shape the local area. While these summaries offer a moment of collective remembrance, the full life stories, service details, and spaces for family condolences are maintained by the funeral homes serving our commu...

The putting greens are being prepped and the scorecards are ready for action. As the Mayor’s Mini Golf Tournament approaches, community members have gathered to discuss the details and the goals of this unique local event. This forum episode dives into what participants can expect and the friendly competition brewing among town leadership. Why listen to this episode: * The Mayor’s Showdown: Hear a...

Happy Wednesday, Eddy County. The halfway point of the week brings a fresh slate of news, community gatherings, and important updates to the airwaves. This week’s episode of Mid-Week Matters takes a closer look at what is happening right in the neighborhood, from the excitement of Energy Day at Southeast New Mexico College to the friendly competition hitting the mini-golf course. The episode explo...

In this episode of Book Crew Podcast, hosts Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely welcome science fiction romance author Kathleen Osborne for a conversation that’s equal parts inspiring and practical. Kathleen shares how retirement finally opened the door to a lifelong dream of writing — and what happened when she actually sat down to do it. One chaotic first manuscript became the foundation for multiple...

Community Forum co-host Hattie Quinn welcomed Jessica Barnes, owner of The Tattoo Shop in Carlsbad, NM — with podcasting student Joe Enriquez sitting in as a studio visitor. The conversation was as vibrant as the art on the walls. Jessica Barnes is the kind of person who makes you want to listen. Delightful, creative, and deeply dedicated to her craft, she opened up about what makes The Tattoo Sho...