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Carlsbad’s New Website Provides an Online Portal for Employers to Post Job Opportunities in the Region!

Monday, August 19, 2019

The Carlsbad Department of Development has a new website with lots of useful tools and resources, one of which is their new employment opportunities portal. This tool helps employers find skilled workers in several industries that are thriving in the area. This tool can also be used by people seeking employment within the Carlsbad area. Employers are now using this tool to regularly post job openings. We here at Carlsbad Department of Development encourage job seekers and employers alike to utilize this free, online tool. People can search by featured jobs, publishing date of job listing, title of the job, compan...

Become a Member of the Carlsbad Department of Development Today!

Monday, August 12, 2019

Are you a community member or a local business owner looking to help support the economic growth of the Carlsbad region? Through the Carlsbad Department of Development, you can now help our region grow and make connections of your own through our membership program! When you become a member of the Carlsbad Department of Development you are also able to participate in important strategic planning efforts, represent the region nationally, and promote your own business through networking opportunities. There are 5 levels of membership of which people can choose to participate in. These different levels allow members to choose ...

Chevron Contribution Will Support Creation of Bomb Squad

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

For Immediate Release: Contact: Kyle Marksteiner (575) 706-2324 kmarksteiner@cityofcarlsbadnm.com A $50,000 social investment from Chevron will allow the Carlsbad Police Department to form a Bomb Squad, Carlsbad Mayor Janway has announced. Donations from the Mosaic Company, ConocoPhillips and the local COPS organization (Citizens Offering Police Support) will also ensure that the necessary funding for the project is available. “Chevron and all of our sponsors on this project are assisting the community with making improvements that will protect the lives of our citizens,” Janway said. “We very sincerely appreciate this generous contribution.” Shane Skinner, Carlsbad Police Chief, said the mission of the Bomb Squad will be t...

What’s new in Carlsbad? Follow Us and Keep in Touch!

Monday, August 05, 2019

Here Carlsbad Department of Development, we want to keep in touch with our community members! That’s why, along with our highly interactive and resourceful website, we are also expanding to social media platforms! This will allow us to communicate with community members and business owners and allow us to keep everyone in the area up-to-date on local news and events. We are also focused on making sure local business owners and business owners or entrepreneurs looking for a location will have easy access to invaluable resources. These resources include in-depth community profiles and demographics, interactive visual maps for site selection...

Four New Mexico Cities Named “Boomtowns” in National Survey

Friday, August 02, 2019

Santa Fe is the biggest “boomtown” in the state of New Mexico, according to a self-described “money lifestyle website.” But cities like Rio Rancho, Carlsbad and Hobbs may be more deserving. GOBankingRates released its list of the fastest-growing cities in each state, using five- and 10-year U.S. Census data to measure population growth, as well as increases in occupied housing units and per capita income. But the study doesn’t factor in Santa Fe’s annexation of 4,100 acres of land in 2014, which resulted in a population increase of 13,250 and more than 4,400 new housing units. Read full article.

$100,000 Approved in Solo Worker Grants (Carlsbad Included!)

Thursday, August 01, 2019

SANTA FE, N.M. – The state Economic Development Department has approved $100,000 in Solo Worker grants to four entities whose programs train and support workers to run their businesses from home. These programs help make remote work a viable option for people, allowing them to continue to work in their own community. The EDD has also approved $250,000 in Local Economic Assistance & Job Development Support (LEADS) grants. “The grants are part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s focus of building more economic development expertise across New Mexico,” said Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes of the Economic Development Department. “We have strong partners i...

How to Be a Space Tourist

Thursday, August 01, 2019

Beth Moses, the chief astronaut instructor at Virgin Galactic, will train the people who want to fly on SpaceShipTwo. On February 22, 2019, Beth Moses embarked on her first test flight aboard SpaceShipTwo, which was flown by David Mackay, Virgin Galactic’s chief test pilot, and Mike Masucci, the company’s lead trainer pilot. The successful launch gave Moses the distinction of becoming the first female commercial astronaut. “It happened because I dared to dream big,” says Moses. As Virgin Galactic’s chief astronaut instructor, Moses is responsible for designing the training program, equipment, and facilities at New Mexico’s Spaceport America to prepare space tourist...

Small town becomes booming petroleum powerhouse

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

An oil boom in southeastern New Mexico is bringing thousands of people to Lea and Eddy Counties, causing the city of Carlsbad's population to more than double in less than a decade. New data from the US Geological Survey shows billions of barrels-worth of oil and natural gas underground in southeastern New Mexico. The area is part of the Permian Basin, an oil-rich part of west Texas and southeastern New Mexico spanning nearly 80,000 square miles. Improved technologies in drilling and fracturing allowed the USGS to discover how plentiful New Mexico's oil supply is. "The Permian Basin of which about half i...

NEW MEXICO SETS STATE OIL PRODUCTION RECORD

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

New Mexico produced nearly 246 million barrels of oil in 2018, up more than 40 percent from the previous year, setting a new record for oil production in the state. New Mexico produced nearly 246 million barrels of oil in 2018, up more than 40 percent from the previous year, setting a new record for oil production in the state. New Mexico’s 2018 production is nearly three times as much as the 86 million barrels produced in the state in 2012, according to the state’s Oil Conservation Division (OCD). The increased production is made possible by the use of hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling...

Daniel J. Gutierrez named Director of N.M. MainStreet

Monday, July 22, 2019

SANTA FE, N.M. - Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes has named Daniel J. Gutierrez, a cultural anthropologist who has been working in economic development for over a decade, as director of the New Mexico MainStreet program. Gutierrez has been involved in New Mexico MainStreet since 2014 and worked closely with Rich Williams, the former program director who retired in April. Gutierrez now assumes the responsibilities permanently. Read full article.

Inspired by Apollo 11, Virgin Galactic’s Branson Preparing Tourist Flights

Friday, July 19, 2019

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson said that his spaceship has just a few more test flights before he jumps on board for the first tourist trip. The British billionaire celebrated his 69th birthday at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center during 50th anniversary festivities for humanity’s first moon landing. His guests were 100 other aspiring astronauts who have put down deposits to launch into space with Virgin Galactic. Like Branson, many in the crowd were inspired to fly into space by Apollo 11, which he called “the most audacious journey of all time.” Read full article.

Job hunting? Growth in New Mexico outpaces the nation

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Employment data recently posted by the U.S. Department of Labor and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions shows that New Mexico outpaced the national job growth rate for the first time since January 2013, according to the state department. Over the year, New Mexico’s total nonagricultural employment increased by 15,900 jobs, or 1.9 percent. The nation’s job growth rate was 1.5 percent. Most of the gains came from the private sector at 15,300 jobs, or 2.3 percent, which ranked New Mexico ninth in the nation for private sector job growth, the summary stated. The highest rate was in Nevada with 4.1 percent growth...

State Awards Grants to Enhance Solo Workers and Support Job Growth

Monday, July 15, 2019

New Mexico Technology Companies Show Over 30% Growth from 2014

Monday, July 01, 2019

New Mexico’s Flying 40 technology stars leapt to new heights this year with more than 30 percent growth in collective revenue and employment. Most grew in the double digits, but some showed spectacular growth of up to 1,000 percent or more. Taken together, this year’s technology tigers collectively reported $974 million in revenue and 4,957 employees. That’s up from $744 million and 3,709 jobs in 2014. Read full article.

Another Hurdle Cleared for Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance Facility

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Denies Evidentiary Hearing on Holtec International’s Proposed Spent Fuel Storage Facility in New Mexico A Nuclear Regulatory Commission Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has denied requests by several petitioners to hold an evidentiary hearing challenging Holtec International’s license application to construct and operate a consolidated interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in southeastern New Mexico. The three-judge board held oral arguments in Albuquerque in January on the standing of the various petitioners and the admissibility of their proposed contentions under NRC regulations. While the judges agreed that some of the six petitioners met the qualification...

U.S. News & World Report Releases 2020 Best Graduate Schools

Monday, April 29, 2019

A number of programs and schools at The University of New Mexico were ranked among the country’s best in the 2020 US News & World Report graduate school rankings. U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, unveiled the 2020 Best Graduate Schools evaluating universities across six major disciplines including business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing. The UNM School of Medicine was ranked No. 21 for Best Medical Schools: Primary Care, No. 78 for Best Medical Schools: Research, and No. 8 in Family Medicine. In the College of Nursing, the Nursing-Midwifery program is ranked No. 7, the Maste...

Eagle Automation Expanding in Carlsbad, NM

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Recently, at a New Mexico Economic Development Department meeting in Albuquerque, Eagle Automation announced that they were purchasing a new facility in Carlsbad and would be expanding its operation to include the full array of production and warehousing operations for the Delaware Basin, centered in Carlsbad, NM. Initially, the company plans to add 15 high-paid jobs and is anticipated to continue increasing its workforce over time. According to CEO Brandon Giles, Eagle Automation first expanded into Carlsbad during October 2018 due to requests of customers to support them locally and to pursue the tremendous growth and opportunity in the basin. “Thoug...

LFC Economist named Deputy Cabinet Secretary

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Santa Fe, N.M. – Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes of the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced that state economist Jon Clark will serve as Deputy Cabinet Secretary. Clark has been with the Legislative Finance Committee since 2012 and has been instrumental in analyzing state revenue trends, tax changes and investments. He has also served as a business development manager and helped bring new jobs to the state with the New Mexico Partnership. Keyes said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is working on strategic investments to diversify the economy and Clark’s expertise is more important than ever as the state looks to mak...

New Production Facility in Carlsbad Leads Recent Incentive Awards from NM Economic Development Department

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

April 12, 2019 - New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced that the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) board approved statewide proposals from 12 companies, creating 54 jobs. At the top of the list was Eagle Automation, which was approved for the initial 15 new jobs created in Carlsbad to be employed at their new Carlsbad facility to support the company’s fabrication, assembly and warehousing operations. The total value of the incentives awarded to Eagle Automation was $359,419.84. As the company continues to grow, they are eligible for additional incentives. JTIP is one of the most generous training incentiv...

Gov. Lujan Grisham: Lost Decade of Job Growth is Over

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Santa Fe, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state’s top economic development official said significant measures have advanced in the Legislature that will grow New Mexico’s economy and put an end to a lost decade of job growth. As the 2019 session enters its final hours, lawmakers from both political parties have approved Gov. Lujan Grisham-backed priorities that will add jobs in the film and media industries and boost employment in outdoor recreation, agriculture, clean energy, and manufacturing. The Legislature also agreed to the governor’s requests to spend money for vocational and workforce training and to enhance direct loan...

Gov. Lujan Grisham recommits state to film and television industry, signs legislation aimed at steadier growth, expansion

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

On Friday, March 29, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 2 at Albuquerque Studios, delivering on a promise to boost the state’s film, television and media industry and provide for steady growth in an economic sector that keeps New Mexicans employed and offers young adults the opportunity to build a sustainable career. Read full article.

Transit Named Agency of the Year

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

CARLSBAD, NM – Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway is proud to announce that the Carlsbad Municipal Transit System has received the State of New Mexico 5311 Agency of the Year Award from the New Mexico Department of Transportation in recognition of their outstanding performance. The award was presented on April 1 at the 2019 New Mexico Transit Road-eo Conference and Expo. The City of Carlsbad’s transit fleet consists of 20 buses and 25 employees. “The extraordinary job the transit system has done has set an example for the rest of the state,” Janway said. “We are proud to see our employees get th...

CDOD Attends Dallas Build Expo

Thursday, March 28, 2019

The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) attended the Dallas Build Expo held on February 5th and 5th. The event hosted several hundred exhibitors across multiple fields of expertise. This was the first time representatives from the CDOD exhibited at this trade show. "it was a highly productive show for us," said Shannon Carr, Local Development Coordinator with the CDOD. "We met with over 30 companies that were general contractors for residential, financiers, and land developers interested in Carlsbad, and nearly a dozen companies associated with engineering and architecture." Build Expo USA puts these shows on in over two dozen cities across th...

CDOD Attends Annual Texas Deal Maker Show

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) recently attended the first Red River States Deal Making show in Fort Worth. Over 3,600 industry professionals were on hand at this year's event, one of the more successful shows for CDOD in the last decade. "We have historically had great success at the Texas ICSC show," said Jeff Campbell, Director of Marketing and Business Development for the CDOD. The newly-named Red River States Deal Making show is the rebranded concept for the former International Council of Shopping Center's (ICSC) Deal Making show. "A lot of good deals have had their roots here." Campbell said that some of th...

Burger King Brings Whopper Back to Carlsbad

Thursday, February 01, 2018

Burger King has begun construction on its new site in Carlsbad, NM. The burger leader chose Carlsbad following a steady recruitment process by the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD). They plan to open later this spring, joining Starbucks and Carl’s Jr. as the newest entrants to the fast growing market. Carlsbad continues its quick and steady growth, leading the way for the state of New Mexico. According to recent studies by the Policom Corporation and SmartAsset, Carlsbad and Eddy County sit high in rankings for growth in business investment and new businesses in general. Carlsbad has either been leading in thes...

Carl’s Jr. Adds More Dining Options in Carlsbad New Mexico

Sunday, October 01, 2017

Carlsbad, NM, October, 2017 – Carl’s Jr. has begun construction work on its first location in Carlsbad. The burger giant chose Carlsbad after a lengthy recruitment effort by the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD). They plan to open within the next few months, joining Starbucks as the newest entrants to the growing market. Carlsbad continues its growth, leading the way for the state of New Mexico. According to recent studies by the Policom Corporation and SmartAsset, Carlsbad and Eddy County sit high in rankings for growth in business investment and new businesses in general. Carlsbad has either been leading in these areas o...

Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit Set for Oct. 16

Friday, September 01, 2017

“Carlsbad: The New Energy Frontier” is the theme for the 2017 Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit, set for Oct. 16, 2017, at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center (4012 National Parks Highway) in Carlsbad. “Carlsbad has increasingly become a critical component of our nation’s energy effort,” said Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway. “The focus of this year’s summit will be a continued look toward the future of the energy industry in this area.” The summit, now in its 5th year, will focus on economic growth and the future of the energy industry in Southeastern New Mexico. The free event will take place from 8 a.m...

Boutique Air Announces Additional Albuquerque Flight

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Boutique Air, has announced that effective August 15, 2017, their new weekly schedule is now offering one additional round trip flight between Carlsbad, NM and Albuquerque, NM. For more Information.

CARC, INC. Earns 2017 Silver National Quality Award

Sunday, July 01, 2018

Carlsbad, NM, July 2017 – CARC, INC. has been recognized as a 2017 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which was established in 1996 and spotlights providers across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality of care for residents and patients in long term and post-acute care centers and facilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We are excited to be recognized for what we’ve accomplished on our journey to improve quality programs and services,” said Mark Schinnerer, CEO of CARC, INC. “Applying for the Silver award has helped CARC to achieve better outcomes as an organization.” Based on the core value...

Eddy County Ranked First in Business Growth and Investment

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Carlsbad, NM, August, 2017 – In a recent study released by the financial consulting firm SmartAsset, Eddy County’s business growth ranked number one in New Mexico for the second straight year. The study, provided to the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD), looked at the number of new businesses, GDP growth, and building permits in counties across New Mexico. Eddy County topped New Mexico with a 10.3% business growth rate and an incoming investment index of 43.52. Strong industrial diversity has led to Eddy County leading the way in growth for the state. The market relies on more than just one industry, to includ...

Starbucks to Open First Location in Carlsbad New Mexico

Tuesday, August 01, 2017

Carlsbad, NM, August, 2017 – Starbucks has begun construction work on its first location in Carlsbad. The coffee giant chose Carlsbad after a lengthy recruitment effort by the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD). Starbucks has been a highly requested and sought after business in the market. Carlsbad continues its growth, leading the way for the state of New Mexico. According to recent studies by the Policom Corporation and SmartAsset, Carlsbad and Eddy County sit high in rankings for growth in business investment and new businesses in general. Carlsbad has either been leading in these areas or has been near the top for multiple years. Starbuck...

Harbor Freight Tools Coming to Carlsbad

Monday, May 01, 2017

Harbor Freight Tools Coming to Carlsbad Carlsbad, NM - May 2017 - The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) is pleased to welcome Harbor Freight Tools to Carlsbad. The tool store will be located in the former Hastings location in the Northgate Shopping Center, located at 1505 W. Pierce Street. Hastings closed all of its stores nationwide last year after filing for bankruptcy. The corporation failed to find a buyer for its 123 stores, and instead liquidated all merchandise. The Carlsbad Hastings closed in October 2016. Harbor Freight will fill the approximate 18,000 square feet left behind. "We are excited for Harbor Freight, and Carlsbad," sai...

WIPP Receives First Shipment in Three Years

Saturday, April 01, 2017

At around midnight on Saturday morning, as much of southeast New Mexico slept, a small crowd of dedicated employees at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant gathered to greet the site's first shipment of transuranic waste received in more than three years. Click here for more Information.

Xcel Energy to Invest in $400 Million Transmission Line Project

Saturday, April 01, 2017

Xcel Energy Invests $400 Million in Eastern New Mexico Transmission Line Carlsbad, NM - April 2017 - Xcel Energy is set to begin construction of the 240-mile, $400 million TUCO-China Draw 345-kilovolt transmission line project. This will be the single largest investment in an electrical infrastructure project in Eastern New Mexico. The project, which will connect the China Draw Substation south of Carlsbad, with the TUCO Substation north of Abernathy, Texas, will deliver a more reliable and abundant electricity supply to customers in New Mexico and Texas. It will ensure power can move freely into one of the nation's leading oil and ga...

Carl's Jr. Coming to Carlsbad

Wednesday, February 01, 2017

Carlsbad, NM - February 2017 - Carl's Jr. is coming to Carlsbad. The fast food burger giant is scheduled to begin construction on its first store in Carlsbad in 2017. The store will be located in the 400 block of Canal Street, across from Kaleidoscoops. "This is a project we have worked on for several years," said Jeff Campbell, director of marketing and business development for the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD). "It is very rewarding to see this finally coming to fruition. The community deserves it, and will definitely support it." Carl's Jr. has over 3,600 locations in 44 states and 3...

CDOD, County and City Leaders, Visit Santa Fe

Sunday, January 01, 2017

January 2017 - Santa Fe, NM - Representatives from the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD), along with several city and county elected officials and leaders, made the annual visit to Santa Fe as part of the Eddy County legislative trip. Teams met with various state departments, including the New Mexico Economic Development Department, the New Mexico Film office, the Governor, and others. One of the biggest topics on the agenda for Carlsbad is that of the brine well potential collapse. Senator Caroll Leavell and Representative Cathrynn Brown each introduced legislation to acquire financial aid to remediate the brine well before its impendin...

Lucy's Mexican Grill Opens at Cascades

Sunday, January 01, 2017

Carlsbad, NM - January 2017 - Lucy's New Mexican Grill has opened at the Cascades at Carlsbad. The restaurant, owned by regional business owner Lucy Yanez, This is the third restaurant Lucy has opened in Carlsbad, and the first eatery located at the developing Cascades. The concept behind Lucy's Mexican Grill is to offer new dishes not served at the other Lucy's restaurants. It is an upscale option, featuring a full liquor selection as well as music on certain occasions and fine dining along the Pecos River. The Cascades at Carlsbad will offer over 650,000 square feet of space for retail, restaurant, an...

WIPP Re-Opens

Sunday, January 01, 2017

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Carlsbad Pavilion Provides New Retail Opportunities

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Carlsbad, NM - December 2016 - Renovation of an old grocery store has neared completion, and Carlsbad consumers have four new options for shopping. The Carlsbad Pavilion has turned into a brand new shopping center, bringing new life to an old lot. "We have been working with representatives from each of the four stores over the years," said Jeff Campbell, director of marketing and business development for the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD). "Of course, the puzzle was not complete without a developer, and now it is all coming together nicely." The developer referenced is Retail Southwest out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Retai...

CDOD Recruits Aviation Businesses at DMC

Thursday, December 01, 2016

Denver, CO - December 2016 - The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) recently attended the Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) in Denver, Colorado to recruit businesses in the aviation industry. Over 150 companies were in attendance at the conference, with over 1,000 conference attendees. "We have been actively recruiting aviation related businesses for some time," said John Waters, executive director for the CDOD. "Last month we attended a conference in Orlando, and we made some great connections. This one was very good for us as well." The DMC is where top government and industry leaders and manufacturing subject matter experts get together to communicat...

CDOD Attends NBAA Conference to Recruit New Aviation Businesses

Tuesday, November 01, 2016

Orlando, FL - November 2016 - The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) recently attended the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference in Orlando, Florida. This conference boasted over 1,100 exhibitors and over 27,000 attendees, all from the aviation industry. The CDOD applied for a Leads Grant from the New Mexico Economic Development Department with the purpose of obtaining funding in order to attend trade shows focused on aviation manufacturing. The CDOD aggressively targets industries for business recruitment based on strategic goals developed by its board of directors, which is comprised of local business and elected leaders in Carlsbad and Eddy County. Thi...

Anytime Fitness Opens at the Cascades

Saturday, October 01, 2016

Carlsbad, NM October 2016 - Anytime Fitness, a top global franchise, has opened at the Cascades at Carlsbad. The gym is a 24-hour a day operation, with various levels of membership. Anytime Fitness has over 15 gyms in New Mexico, with more planned. The Cascades at Carlsbad is an open-air marketplace, consisting of over 650,000 square feet of space planned for retail, restaurants, and offices. It is currently under development, with plans to include a family entertainment center as the property's anchor. Anytime Fitness can be reached at 575-689-1156.

CDOD Recruits Retail, Restaurants at Texas ICSC

Saturday, October 01, 2016

Dallas, TX - October 2016 - The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) recently attended the annual Texas International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Deal Making trade show. This show is one of the larger shows put on by ICSC. Attendees include retailers, restaurants, brokers, developers, and municipalities. The CDOD has attended this show for nine straight years, dating back to 2008. The show primarily takes place in Dallas, but has also been held in Grapevine and San Antonio. This year there were over 300 exhibitors and over 4,000 attendees. This was one of the larger shows in recent years, with the tren...

CDOD Gains New Members

Monday, August 01, 2016

Carlsbad, NM August 2016 - The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) is pleased to announce two new members, Bock Electric and Simian Support. Both businesses are owned by local entrepreneurs, and both are looking for new opportunities within the community. Bock Electric, Owned by Cory and Ashley Bock, are looking to expand by adding new businesses to their growing list of clientele. They provide service to commercial and residential customers, and have been in business since 2015. Simian Support, owned and operated by Scott Tindall, provides IT maintenance and support for a wide variety of customers. The CDOD is always looking for business owner...

Carlsbad Growth Continues

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

CARLSBAD, NM, June 1, 2016 – Manufacturing, retail, and restaurant growth are at the top of the economy in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Market indicators show that Carlsbad continues to expand while maintaining lower unemployment figures than surrounding communities. With the oil industry experiencing steady production, Carlsbad has proven that being economically diverse is the formula for success in terms of growth. Since oil rig counts and production have dropped off beginning in mid-2014, many communities have suffered as they are heavily reliant upon this commodity. Carlsbad has been successful in the face of this trend, as the market relies on more than jus...

Xcel Energy Continues Expansion in Eddy County

Tuesday, December 01, 2015

CARLSBAD — Xcel Energy unveiled a new transmission line that will improve the power system for Eddy and Lea Counties on Tuesday. According to a news release, the 230-kilovolt, 42-mile transmission line is the first step in a major expansion of a new bulk electricity transmission network in Southeast New Mexico. Click here for more information.

CDOD Recruits in Dallas at Texas ICSC

Sunday, November 01, 2015

Carlsbad Apartment Builders Struggle for Financing

Tuesday, September 01, 2015

Carlsbad has at least three major industries that are creating hundreds of jobs in the southeastern part of the state—the potash, oil and nuclear industries. And as more people move to the city for work, local officials say the city and surrounding area is suffering from a housing crisis. Local officials in Carlsbad report all of the city's apartments have waiting lists and hotels are being used as living quarters. Despite the demand for more multifamily housing, few developers have moved into the market to build new complexes. Click here for more information.

City Leaders Talk Road Needs in Santa Fe

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

CARLSBAD >> The power of photography is exceeded only by the power of numbers. At least that is what representatives of Carlsbad who traveled Wednesday to Santa Fe armed with statistics and pictures of roads in Southeastern New Mexico hope. The House Transportation Interim Committee was presented with photos of roads taken by residents of Eddy County as part of the "This is my NM Road" social media campaign that show just how destructive the increased amount of traffic has become to city and county roads.Click here for more Information.

City of Carlsbad to Put 24 Lots up for Bid

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

City to Put 24 Lots up for Bid CARLSBAD, NM, July 2015 - Looking to buy some property around Carlsbad? The City of Carlsbad may have what you need. The City of Carlsbad is interested in selling 24 city-owned lots through a sealed bidding process. The bidding process starts on July 27. “We have carefully reviewed all properties owned by the City that are suitable for housing, and this list represents everything that we now own that fits that criteria,” explained City Administrator Steve McCutcheon. Deputy City Administrator Stephanie Shumsky said Mayor Pro Tem Dick Doss helped compile the list of available City propert...

Eddy County Continues to Lead in Oil and Gas

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

CARLSBAD, NM, July 2015 - The results are in and the “oil and natural gas capitol” of the entire Permian Basin is Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico. According to a new study published today by the Carlsbad Department of Development, New Mexico’s Eddy County leads in oil and natural gas production across the entire Permian basin. “We reviewed data from the Texas and New Mexico governmental agencies that oversee drilling and production for their respective states,” said John Waters, the Executive Director for the Carlsbad Department of Development, a non-profit, economic development agency serving the region. “We always were aware that our natura...

Governor Martinez Touts Growth in New Mexico

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

Converting a large structural budget deficit into a surplus is a daunting task for any governor. Achieving this kind of fiscal stability while reducing taxes 24 times is an accomplishment most governors can only dream about. Gov. Susana Martinez of New Mexico has met this challenge head-on and transformed what seemed to be a sleepy outpost in the Southwest into a dynamic growth center that is welcoming droves of new businesses who are putting down roots in the Land of Enchantment. Click here for more information.

Pickens to Address Energy Summit Attendees

Wednesday, July 01, 2015

CARLSBAD, NM, July 2015 - Legendary businessman T. Boone Pickens will participate in the 2015 Southeastern New Mexico Energy Summit, scheduled for Sept. 14 at the Carlsbad Civic Center, Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway announced today. Pickens, dubbed the “Oracle of Oil” by CNBC, built one of the nation’s largest independent oil companies, Mesa Petroleum, and later reinvented himself in his 70s as a successful investment fund operator. In July 2008, he launched the Pickens Plan, a grass-roots campaign aimed at reducing this country’s crippling addiction to OPEC oil. That year, he also published The First Billion is the Hardest, in which he detaile...

CDOD Seats New Board, Honors Perkowski

Monday, June 01, 2015

CARLSBAD, NM, June 29, 2015 – The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) recently held its annual meeting and paid tribute to several community businesses and leaders. The event, which also serves to announce and seat new board members for the upcoming fiscal year, was highlighted with guest speaker Ryan Flynn, the Secretary of the New Mexico Environment Department. Outgoing CDOD president Jay Jenkins touted the successes achieved during the past year, to include the sale of the Cascades properties to developers planning to erect a family entertainment center. Jenkins then passed the gavel to incoming president Mark Schinnerer. Honorees for the evening included Rangelan...

Family Entertainment Center Planned for Cascades

Monday, June 01, 2015

CARLSBAD, NM, June 2015 – The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to sell a portion of the Cascades at Carlsbad to Cascade Entertainment, LLC, which will develop the property to include a 44,000 square foot Family Entertainment Center, a hotel and a number of retail shops. The new facility, which will include five state of the art theater auditoriums, 12 modern bowling lanes, a laser tag arena, an adult and children’s arcade, and a sports grill/restaurant, will serve as the anchor attraction in the Cascades, a mixed-use open-air retail center on th...

Boutique Air Announces Service to Dallas, Albuquerque

Friday, May 01, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (May 4, 2015) – Boutique Air, an FAAcertified air carrier providing both air charter and scheduled services, announced today that it will be initiating nonstop service from Carlsbad, NM to both Dallas (DFW) and Albuquerque (ABQ) beginning June 1, with tickets bookable now. Receiving strong support from local leadership and the broader community, the airline was recently awarded the Essential Air Service contract to provide six weekly, nonstop round trip flights to Albuquerque (ABQ) and six weekly, nonstop round trip flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW.) Click here for more information.

Carlsbad Mayor Urges Use of "My Road" Website

Friday, May 01, 2015

Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway hopes more area residents will participate in the "This is my N.M. Road" campaign, which encourages residents to share pictures of roads they travel on regularly. The Mayor's Taskforce on Highways and Transportation, partnering with the Carlsbad Department of Development, began the campaign last month. Photos displaying road damage have already been uploaded to the Department of Development's web site (www.developcarlsbad.org), and they will eventually be presented to state and federal officials to bolster the argument that additional road funding is desperately needed in Southeastern New Mexico. Click here for more information.

City Proposes Changes to Grappler Service

Friday, May 01, 2015

Carlsbad - May 2015 - Pending approval by City Council, the City of Carlsbad’s Solid Waste Department will soon be moving into an on-call schedule for its grappling service. The department’s grappler is used for bulk trash and yard waste collection for city residents. If City Council agrees, residents are requested to call 3-1-1 or the Solid Waste Department at (575) 885-0042 at least 48 hours in advance to be put on the grapple’s pickup route. If residents don’t call, the city won’t know to schedule a pick-up. “What has been suggested in our solid waste audit, and endorsed by the Board of Solid Wast...

Pearce Receives Manufacturing Excellence Award

Friday, May 01, 2015

Carlsbad - May 2015 - The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has awarded U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. The award is based on his votes in the 113th Congress on issues that are critical to manufacturing in the United States. “Manufacturers in New Mexico and throughout the United States are making a comeback, creating jobs, making more products and making them better than ever before,” said NAM Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Relations Aric Newhouse. “However, manufacturers are often disproportionately impacted by decisions made by policymakers in Washington. The NAM is proud to stan...

CDOD Welcomes New Members

Wednesday, April 01, 2015

The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) is pleased to announce two new members. Rangeland Energy and Clayton Homes are the newest companies to join as members.

Bank Expands Services in Carlsbad

Sunday, March 01, 2015

Bank Expands Services in Carlsbad First American Bank is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for First American Bank’s Carlsbad Banking Center. Friday, March 13, 2015 11:00 am First American Bank 1201 N. Pate / Carlsbad, NM First American Bank has been serving Carlsbad with a Loan Production Office (LPO) that opened in March, 2013. They will now build a new 4,800 square foot full-service location offering business, consumer, mortgage lending, and trust, investment and wealth management services. This state-of-the-art banking center will provide both traditional customer service with tellers and CSR’s and a ‘Tech Bar’ which allows customers to conduct their own transactions via onlin...

CDOD Leaders Visit State Legislators

Sunday, March 01, 2015

CDOD Leaders Visit State Legislators Santa Fe - March 2014 - Several Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) leaders, along with other elected officials and citizens from Eddy County, recently attended meetings with state legislators in Santa Fe. The trip was part of the Chamber of Commerce's annual Bat Brigade. The focus for CDOD officials was based on several points of interest, all related to issues throughout the county. Topics brought up in meetings with state departments included roads and highways, the railroad access and reliability, Eddy County growth, and support for the Governor's and state economic development department's initiatives. The main concern for road...

Business Growth Continues in Carlsbad

Sunday, January 04, 2015

April 2015 - Carlsbad, NM - A new bed and breakfast has opened in Carlsbad through the efforts of two local entrepreneurs. Centrally located on Canyon Street, the Fiddler's Inn Bed & Breakfast promotes 5-Star service at competitive local rates. Tonk and Julie Chester, owners of the business and Carlsbad residents, are excited about the future and appreciate the history involved with the Fiddler's Inn. "Our country-style dream home is one of the best-kept treasures in our community," said Tonk. "Our family is full of musicians (hence the name), artists and hard-workers. Mix that with a beautiful, historic guest home and you'v...

Matador Acquires Yates in Deal

Thursday, January 01, 2015

Matador Acquires Yates in Deal Carlsbad - January 2015 - Matador Resources Co., based out of Dallas, announced recently in a news release that it has acquired Harvey E. Yates Co. (HEYCO) out of Roswell, which includes "certain oil and natural gas producing properties and undeveloped acreage located in Lea and Eddy Counties." According to the news release, approximately 59,000 gross acres are located in Lea and Eddy counties. The "combining" of HEYCO's assets in Lea and Eddy County, New Mexico, with Matador adds another notch up in oil weighting and growth opportunities. The area in question is part of an oily patch i...

Houston-Based Enterprise Products to Build New Cryogenic Natural Gas Processing Plant and Pipelines in Eddy County

Wednesday, October 01, 2014

CARLSBAD, NM, October 08, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Eddy County continues to see expanded development within its oil and gas industry. On September 30 Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced plans for a new cryogenic natural gas processing plant and associated pipelines to be constructed in South Eddy County. According to Enterprise, the new plant would effectively double the company's processing capacity in the Delaware basin to 400 million cubic feet per day ("MMcf/d") of natural gas, with the potential for future expansions. In addition, the plan calls for the construction of 80 miles of new natural gas gathering lines and a 75-mile, 12-inc...

Rangeland Energy Enters into Multiyear Agreement with Halliburton to Provide Frac Sand Terminal Services in the Delaware Basin

Monday, September 01, 2014

SUGAR LAND, Texas - September, 2014- Rangeland Energy (“Rangeland”) announced today that the company has signed a multiyear agreement with Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) to provide frac sand rail unloading, storage and distribution services in the Delaware Basin. Rangeland will serve Halliburton and its producer customers from Rangeland’s RIO Hub, now under construction near Loving, New Mexico. The 300-acre facility is located in the heart of the Delaware Basin’s rapidly growing production area. Operations are expected to begin in October. “We are very excited to be working with Halliburton and proud to be selected to service their growing frac sand infrastructure needs in the Delaware Basin,&ldquo...

Dallas Native Tasked With Addressing Housing Needs

Tuesday, July 01, 2014

CARLSBAD >> Signaling the dire need for housing, the Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD) has hired a new employee with additional funds from the city strictly to attract builders to the area. Shannon Summers was added to the CDOD staff to complement Executive Director John Waters and Jeff Campbell, the director of marketing and business development, in their mission of growing Carlsbad. The 27-year-old Summers said that it "wasn't a secret" the lack of affordable housing in and around Carlsbad has impeded large economic growth, but that she is excited to begin the position and sell the area's natural beauty to prospective developers. "It'...

McAlister's To Open Carlsbad Location May 12

Sunday, June 01, 2014

Leading Fast Casual Chain to Donate Grand Opening Proceeds to Local Charity CARLSBAD, NM - May 5, 2014 // PRNewswire // - McAlister's Deli, a leading fast casual restaurant, announced today its first location in Carlsbad, N.M. will be opening with franchise group Southwest Deli on Monday, May 12. To celebrate, the restaurant will donate all tips collected within the first month to the local Boys and Girls Club. "We're excited about bringing the first McAlister's Deli restaurant to Carlsbad," said Larry Lee, owner of Southwest Deli. "We feel confident that the local community will enjoy our great line of soups, salads, sandwiches and spuds, as well McAlister's Famou...

News from the WIPP Site

Saturday, March 01, 2014

CARLSBAD, N.M., March 10, 2014 – On March 10 Nuclear Waste Partnership (NWP) submitted a plan to the Energy Department to fully utilize the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) workforce to lead recovery activities from two recent incidents. The Department has agreed with the approach outlined by NWP for the utilization of their workforce at WIPP. Under this plan, all workers currently assigned to WIPP will be needed during recovery efforts. “The Department understands the value of utilizing the experience and expertise of the NWP workforce in all aspects for recovering from the recent fire and radiation release incidents,” said Jo...

Carlsbad Receives Early College High Funding

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Las Cruces, NM - January 2014 - Gov. Susana Martinez announced four $100,000 grants Thursday to help start or expand early college high school programs in New Mexico. Fourteen schools applied for the grant funding, which came from a Denver-based foundation. The chosen districts -- Gadsden, Carlsbad, Hobbs and Albuquerque -- are "exactly" where these programs need to be, Martinez said. "This is a model to export throughout the entire state for the sake of our kids and the well being of our economy," Martinez told the crowd gathered at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, the first such program in the state. Th...

Planned Potash Mine has 50 Year Life Span

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Carlsbad, NM, January 2014 - A planned potash mine in southeastern New Mexico would be economically viable for the next 50 years, according to a new study by a consulting group. Intercontinental Potash Corporation recently released the study just before the company's Ochoa potash project breaks ground and the company await a final approval from federal officials. The polyhalite mine, located 27 miles west of Jal, has an estimated 414 million tons of polyhalite reserves beneath the 40 sections of land the company has leased from the Bureau of Land Management. The independent study showed the mine could produce about 714,400 tons of sulphat...

Xcel Energy Doubles Down on Eddy County

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Carlsbad, NM - January 2014 - One of the state's power suppliers is bolstering its presence in Southeastern New Mexico. Xcel Energy plans to hire more workers in the near future once construction is complete on the company's new 23,500 square-foot building that sits on about 4 to 4 ½ acres of land on the southwestern portion of Carlsbad, according to company officials. Employees of the power company gathered at 1601 Commerce Rd., along with city officials, for a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon that included Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway and Carlsbad Department of Development director John Waters. "I think this will get us goin...

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Our population is growing. Developers can benefit from an increased demand in housing, retail, and other amenities.

We are an active community with immediate access to beautiful natural resources, hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, and more.

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Our population is growing. Developers can benefit from an increased demand in housing, retail, and other amenities.

We are an active community with immediate access to beautiful natural resources, hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, and more.

Carlsbad residents enjoy a low cost of living. At only 93% of the national average, our residents have more money to spend doing things they love.

Carlsbad is the best emerging economy in New Mexico thanks to our diverse group of businesses and forward-thinking residents.