Ballots, 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 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 look ahead at what’s coming in June, including the Rumble on the Pecos Car Show, CavernFest, and the Carlsbad Public Library’s Summer Reading Program launch.The Eddy County Quickies are dense this week. Energy expansion, produced water policy, spill data, buffer zones, housing costs, WIPP's public comment period — and some news from right here at KCCC 930 AM that we're proud to share. Listen for the what or check out yesterday’s Community Forum for the why.In the SENMC Spotlight, student worker Endymion DeVere covered the April 23rd STEAM Expo at Southeast New Mexico College, sitting down with participants, students, and exhibitors to capture what made the event special.And in today’s Community Corner — early voting is open in Eddy County ahead of the June 2nd Primary Election, and today’s show walks through every race on your ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House District 2, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Public Lands, State House District 66, and all of the Eddy County local races including County Assessor, County Clerk, County Commissioner Districts 1 and 4, Magistrate Court, Probate Court, and a special election for the 5th Judicial District. If you’re voting in Eddy County, this segment is worth your time.Listen now.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).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.Already a subscriber? A one-time donation goes just as far. Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe