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February 23, 2026

Opinion

Opinion: Why is there so much faith in politics?

It’s only February and other than the almost nonstop coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping story, especially cable networks are obsessed with the November election, though it is more than…

Lifestyle

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: A catfish meal for winter

Winter calls for comfort at the table—food that is warming, satisfying, and meant to be shared. This classic catfish dinner embraces cooler weather with subtle spice, crisp seasonal apples, and…

News

Human trafficking alerts ‘false,’ police say

Carlsbad police said a series of circulated emails and public statements alleging a string of human trafficking incidents in the city last week were fake.

Community

David Grousnick: The Crown without the Cross?

Sometimes, we tend to get focused on just one way to see the world we live in and the things in life that we have learned.

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Sports

Pacheco brothers chase another title together

Adversity has forged an unbreakable bond between brothers Daelon and Destin Pacheco, a connection that runs as deep as their roots in Artesia athletics.

Obituaries

Opinion

Opinion: Why is there so much faith in politics?

It’s only February and other than the almost nonstop coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping story, especially cable networks are obsessed with the November election, though it is more than eight months away. So much…

Lifestyle

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL: A catfish meal for winter

Winter calls for comfort at the table—food that is warming, satisfying, and meant to be shared. This classic catfish dinner embraces cooler weather with subtle spice, crisp seasonal apples, and a light and flaky yet…