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KCCC Eddy County Dispatch
KCCC Eddy County Dispatch is a podcast feed covering the news, events, and local culture that connect Carlsbad, Artesia, Loving, and all the communities of Eddy County, NM — including shows produced by podcasting students.
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Episodes
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - June 28, 2026 - Denton-Wood
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - June 28, 2026 - West Funeral Home, LLC.
This week, the Eddy County community pauses to reflect on the lives of residents who have recently passed. These abridged records serve as a respectful tribute…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchMid-Week Matters: A Screwworm at the Door and a Heat Advisory
This week’s Mid-Week Matters is packed. The days ahead are full — senior center bake sales, a golf tournament with the Mayor, three thousand rubber ducks…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIt Has to Be Theirs: A Championship Season, in the Students' Words
In Part Three of the culinary series, Community Forum continues the discussion with three Carlsbad High School ProStart students — Camille, Avery, and Myka —…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchThe Perron Family Haunting: When "Fixer Upper" Meets "Get Out"
Today on KCCC930AM Radio, and available weekly in your inbox. Before The Conjuring made audiences afraid of antique furniture, the Perron family actually lived…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchQuenelles, Lamb, and Learning It's Okay to Fail
Carlsbad High's state-champion teams sat down with Hattie again — this time with management competitor Camille Martin, and culinary team members Avery Padilla…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchHeat Advisory and a Week of Firsts in Eddy County
It's a scorcher out there, Eddy County. A Heat Advisory is in effect through 9 PM tonight, with highs reaching 108°F, so check on elderly neighbors, keep pets…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchState Champions: Inside Carlsbad High's Culinary Program
Carlsbad High School didn’t just win a state title this year. They won two — culinary and management, the first time CHS has swept both ProStart categories in…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - June 14, 2026 - West Funeral Home, LLC.
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - June 7 and 14, 2026 - Denton-Wood
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCavernFest Weekend, a Silver City Getaway, and Everything Happening in Eddy County This Week
It’s hot, it’s busy, and a lot is going on in Eddy County this week. Today’s Mid-Week Matters covers a CavernFest-packed weekend at Lake Carlsbad Beach Park —…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCavernFest, the Farmers and Makers Market, and What's Coming for Downtown
Community Forum | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 There’s a lot happening in downtown Carlsbad right now, and Denise Green, director of Carlsbad Main Street, stopped by…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCar Shows, CavernFest, Summer Reading, and the Week in Eddy County | Mid-Week Matters, June 3
ICYMI due to our post-monsoon technical issues at noon: Today’s Mid-Week Matters is here! Mid-Week Matters is live for Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — covering Eddy…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchKeeping Kids Safe in Eddy County: Hannah from Teens in Action on Drug Prevention, Community Events, and Why It Only Takes One
Hannah Ornelas has been doing this work long enough to know that the kids in the room might look like they’re not listening. She keeps going anyway — because…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - May 31, 2026 - West Funeral Home, LLC.
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - May 31, 2026 - Denton-Wood
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCommunity Forum — How Eddy County Elections Actually Work
With the June 2nd primary one week away, Hattie Quinn sits down with Eddy County Clerk Cara Cooke — who has worked in the Bureau of Elections since 2007 — for…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchMidweek Matters — A Grand Opening, Mountain Lions, and a Fee You Need to Know About
Hattie brings this week’s community roundup from Carlsbad, the seat of Eddy County — what’s happening around the area, micro-news that affects your daily life…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchPaul Gessing on Free Childcare, Film Subsidies, and School Choice in New Mexico
Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, joins Johnny Chandler on Community Forum to discuss the constitutional lawsuit challenging Governor Lujan…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchWilliam Bernhardt on The Superman Wars, Creator Rights, Publishing and WriterCon
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - May 24, 2026 - West Funeral Home, LLC.
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - May 24, 2026 - Denton-Wood
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchThe Bee Lady Returns: Killer Bees, Vanishing Honeybees, and What Eddy County Needs to Know
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchRain, Remembrance, and a Murder-for-Hire Case That Went National
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchKnow Before You Buy: A Realtor’s Guide to Eddy County Real Estate
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchVanished in Aruba: The Natalee Holloway Story Part 2
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchBook Crew Podcast: Self-Publishing in Crisis? AI, Fees, and Platform Changes Explained
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - Legends Edition
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchBreaking the Language Barrier: SENMC's First Bilingual Business Class
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchBallots, Brews, and What's Happening This Week | Mid-Week Matters, May 13
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchWhat Does It Take to Cover All of Eddy County?
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam - May 10, 2026
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchSarah Bowman: Health Council, SENMC & Community
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchMid-Week Matters: What's Happening in Eddy County — May 6, 2026
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchKids, Science & Summer: Inspired by Science Summer Camp Registration Opens May 1
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchMid-Week Matters: Bruce Cabot, Eddy County's Hollywood Legend and This Week's Community Events
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchRelay for Life: Walking Together in Carlsbad
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam: Denton-Wood Funeral Home
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam: West Funeral Home, LLC.
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchPutting for a Purpose: Mayor's Mini Golf Tournament
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchMid-Week Matters: April 22nd Edition
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchWriting Science Fiction Romance with Kathleen Osborne
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchInk, Art & Community: Inside The Tattoo Shop in Carlsbad
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchMid-Week Matters: Local Progress and a Mountain Getaway
Eddy County is moving forward with several local projects this week, including a significant groundbreaking ceremony and progress on a major elementary school…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchEnergy Day, STEAM Expo, and Open House at SENMC — April 23
Rick Wiedemann, chair of the science and engineering department at Southeast New Mexico College, joined Community Forum this week to talk about three free…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchThe Novel Plotting Process
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam: West Funeral Home, LLC.
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Memoriam: Denton-Wood Funeral Home
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchNew Mexico's Economic Divide and the Future of School Choice
The economic disconnect between Santa Fe and Southeastern New Mexico takes center stage as Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, examines the…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchMid-Week Matters - April 8, 2026
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchBook Crew Catch Up
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Loving Memory: West Funeral Home, LLC.
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Loving Memory: Denton-Wood Funeral Home
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchFire Weather, Measles Facts & Eddy County News
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchBook Crew - How to Turn Research into Storytelling Gold
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Loving Memory: West Funeral Home, LLC.
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Loving Memory: Denton-Wood Funeral Home
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchCars, Comedy, and Community Pioneers
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…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchEddy County’s $15.5M Housing Push and Road Work
Johnny Chandler welcomes Eddy County Manager Mike Gallagher and Commissioner Bo Bowen to the Community Forum to discuss the strategic initiatives currently…
KCCC Eddy County DispatchIn Loving Memory: West Funeral Home, LLC.
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…