The Eddy County Dispatch presented by KCCC930AMRadio

Eddy County is moving forward with several local projects this week, including a significant groundbreaking ceremony and progress on a major elementary school rebuild. This episode covers these developments and highlights upcoming local events, such as a workshop at the college for those interested in home organization. Listeners can tune in for the specifics on these community updates and learn m...

Rick Wiedemann, chair of the science and engineering department at Southeast New Mexico College, joined Community Forum this week to talk about three free events happening on campus this Thursday, April 23. Energy Day (noon–7 PM) features a Munch & Learn panel with sandwiches provided, energy and seismic speakers, and a keynote by Dr. Kayla Kroll of Lawrence Livermore National Lab on subsurface op...

In this episode of Book Crew, Dirk Hooper and Beth A. Freely dive deep into one of the biggest questions writers face: should you plot your book or write by the seat of your pants? Dirk reveals his evolving plotting system, complete with notebooks, note cards, character arcs, and beat sheets, while Beth explains how outlining transformed her from a slow writer into a prolific one capable of finish...

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 economic disconnect between Santa Fe and Southeastern New Mexico takes center stage as Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, examines the growing friction in Lea and Eddy counties. This discussion explores the historical and legal complexities of the “Texas” succession movement while highlighting the “Curley Effect,” a political phenomenon where leadership potentially alienates...

Today on KCCC930am at noon and 11 pm, we list the upcoming events and interesting micro-news that affects our daily lives. A lot is going on in Eddy County this week, coming out of the Spring Holiday! Also, features spotlight segments from students at the SENMC Spring Break Podcasting Camp! Congratulations to the finishing participants. It was a great week! Aired on KCC930AM radio, and streamed th...

Dirk recounts some big life-changing events that have been challenging and ultimately rewarding. Beth has several new projects to talk about. Plus, the Book Crew talks about spice levels and what’s coming up this year. Book Crew, hosted by indie authors Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper, was crafted to help writers get their book written, edited, published, and promoted. Book Crew features interviews...

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...

ICYMI: Aired today at noon, thanks to our heroic engineer, and repeating at 11 PM on KCCC 930 AM. From community classrooms to a murder warrant, this week's Mid-Week Matters has range. With spring holidays this week, the community calendar is lighter than usual — but there's still plenty ahead. Plus, a practical ten-point measles guide worth keeping handy, and a few news items that might surprise...

Beth A. Freely gives her presentation on balancing research and imagination in historical fiction, using her recent bestselling book, Love of a Samurai, as an example. Dirk talks about finishing the first draft of his new novel and how it went a lot faster this time. Book Crew, hosted by indie authors Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper, was crafted to help writers get their book written, edited, publi...

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...

This week’s Mid-Week Matters highlights a literal shift in the landscape with a 3.1 magnitude earthquake tremor reported near White’s City. The community should also prepare for a dramatic weather swing; following record-approaching highs of 97°F today and 100°F tomorrow, a major cooldown arrives this Friday with a high of only 66°F. Additionally, due to a city water main break, today’s Transfer a...

Johnny Chandler welcomes Eddy County Manager Mike Gallagher and Commissioner Bo Bowen to the Community Forum to discuss the strategic initiatives currently shaping the region. Gallagher recently transitioned into his current role on January 1, 2025, following a fourteen-year tenure as the County Manager in Lea County. Alongside him, Commissioner Bowen reflects on his 2022 election and the personal...

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 story of the 1971 skyjacking only gets stranger after the jump. This second installment explores the forensic puzzles that have stumped investigators for over fifty years and the local impact of a case that refused to go cold. The episode moves beyond the flight itself to look at the physical evidence left behind in the mud and the theories that suggest the hijacker might have been closer to h...

The Heights Lions Club is preparing for one of its most beloved traditions: the annual spaghetti dinner. In this episode of Community Forum, Jay and Rhonda share how a simple meal of pasta and sheet cake fuels decades of local and international service. From building wheelchair ramps for neighbors to providing vision exams, the impact of this club stretches far beyond the Carlsbad High School cafe...

Community updates, local library highlights, and an interview with Carlsbad Mainstreet The latest episode of Midweek Matters for March 18, 2026, explores the vibrant events and essential news shaping Eddy County. Host Hattie Quinn shares critical updates for the community and features a special segment highlighting local leadership downtown. In this episode: * Dancing with the Eddy County Stars: A...

The Carlsbad Public Library is evolving far beyond traditional book-lending to meet the modern needs of the community. In a recent interview, Director Sarah Jones discussed how the library is integrating advanced technology and high-profile national exhibits to remain a cornerstone of local innovation and connection. Why listen to this episode: * The “Secret” Behind the New Library Sound: Visitors...

In our ongoing effort to keep the community connected, we are sharing the weekly update for obituary notices from Denton-Wood Funeral Home . Honoring the lives of those who have passed is a vital part of our neighborhood’s fabric. To view the full tributes, service times, or to leave condolences for the families, please use the link below to access the official obituary registry. View Recent Dento...

November 24, 1971: A man in a suit, sunglasses, and a clip-on tie (yes, really) boards a plane, orders a bourbon, and politely tells a flight attendant he has a bomb. Fast-forward a few hours: he’s handed $200,000 in ransom money, straps on a parachute, yeets himself out of a Boeing 727… and completely disappears. Welcome to the mystery of D.B. Cooper—the most legendary unsolved skyjacking in U.S....

Welcome to Mid-Week Matters, your source for the best upcoming events and interesting micro-news from around Carlsbad and Eddy County. In today’s episode, we discuss the latest news affecting life in Eddy County. We also look at the Abó Mission near Mountainair, NM. If you find these micro-news updates helpful, please share this post with a neighbor. Support Local Radio If you enjoy our daily cove...