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CDOD Personnel Update
May 24 2024For Immediate ReleaseKristen Gamboa Named Executive Director of Carlsbad Department of DevelopmentCarlsbad, NM – 5/24/24 - The Carlsbad Department of Development /(CDOD) gladly announces the appointment of Kristen Gamboa as its new Executive Director. With a robust background in economic development, community engagement, and strategic planning, Gamboa brings a wealth...
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Carlsbad has many natural wonders and recreational areas that significantly contribute to the local economy. This National Parks and Recreation Month, join the Carlsbad Department of Development in celebrating the century-long legacy of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, along with the notable parks in New Mexico including Lincoln National Forest, Brantley...
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Carlsbad, NM, June 2024 – The business community came together in Carlsbad, New Mexico to celebrate local business and industry at the Carlsbad Department of Development’s (CDOD) Annual Banquet. The theme of this year’s event was ‘We Treasure Our Members.’ Among the milestones acknowledged included 25 years of shipments to...
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New director brings 15 years of experience to the positionCarlsbad, NM (6/12/24) – CARC, INC. has named Karla Niemeier as Director of Development and Communications to lead the organization's fundraising, external communications, and marketing initiatives. She will direct efforts to increase and diversify funding while enhancing CARC’s brand recognition.A former...
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The City of Carlsbad will soon see the development of a MasterPlanned community. Carlston Ranch, a project over 10 years in the making, recently brokeground on their first of four phases. This first phase will cover 297 acres and features 139 single family lots, apartments, commercial/retail, business park, and RV...
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Marking its 25th anniversary, the Carlsbad River Blitz, a collaborative endeavor by Eddy County, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the City of Carlsbad, the New Mexico Department of Tourism, and Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, has reached a significant milestone this year.The community's collective effort in removing a staggering 19,400...
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In 1924, CNB Bank was established as a community-owned bank with a mission to serve and strengthen its community. As CNB Bank celebrates its 100th anniversary, it stands as a testament to the enduring impact a local bank can have on individuals, businesses, and the broader community. The bank's philosophy,...
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Carlsbad, NM, January 2024 – Growth in Carlsbad continues at a high rate. Already boasting the fastest growth in the state at 15.8% according to the most recent US Census numbers, Carlsbad has a number of new retail and restaurant businesses opening in 2024. Coupled with a balanced approach to...
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Albuquerque, NM - Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is proud to announce the opening of its newest location at 1108 Pierce Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico. The 23,377 square-foot facility features a retail store, donation center, and services office including a training center, offering the GoodJobs Program, which provides free job...