William Bernhardt on The Superman Wars, Creator Rights, Publishing and WriterCon

Paul 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 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 The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe [https://kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

William 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, 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 publishing industry, and the importance of writer community through WriterCon. Get full access to The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe [https://kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

In 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 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 community. In this episode, the community remembers those served by West Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents. To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages: West Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits [https://www.westfuneralhomellc.com/obits] Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Eddy County Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com [https://www.kccc930am.com]). The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM, is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe [https://kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

In 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 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 community. In this episode, the community remembers those served by Denton-Wood Funeral Home — recent tributes and memorial announcements for Carlsbad residents. To read the complete life stories or to leave a message for the families, please visit the official memorial pages. Denton-Wood Funeral Home Obituaries https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries [https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries] Aired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Eddy County Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com [http://www.kccc930am.com]). The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM, is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe [https://kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

The 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 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. Contact: 575-885-0258 or Facebook at Christina HuntonLady. Get full access to The Eddy County Dispatch, presented by KCCC 930 AM at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe [https://kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]