The Carlsbad Department of Development

10/06/2026

Election day is November 3, 2026. Early voting has started. Make your voice count and VOTE!!!

Early voting is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 6 to 16, and Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Oct. 17 to 31.

Voting locations:

ARTESIA

Faith Baptist Church – 401 S. 20th
Eddy County Sub-Office – 602 S. 1st St.
Central Valley Electric – 1403 N. 13th St.
Trinity Temple Church – 16th and Hermosa

CARLSBAD

St. Peter Lutheran Church – 1302 W. Pierce St.
Lakeview Christian Home – 1300 N Canal St.
Veterans of Foreign Wars 1916 San Jose Blvd.
Hillcrest Baptist Church 605 N. 6th St.
Jefferson Montessori Academy 500 W. Church St.
Clerk’s Office – 325 S. Main St.
Eddy County Fire Service Center – 1400 Commerce Drive.
Otis Community Center – 2513 Bannister Road.

LOVING

Loving School Administration – 603 W. Cottonwood

10/06/2026

CDOD attended Spiritus’ ribbon cutting at Nambé Pueblo, where they are capturing CO₂ directly from the air for use in enhanced oil recovery, a natural fit for the Permian Basin.

It was great seeing former U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu again, a strong champion for an all-of-the-above energy future as well as meeting Kristen Thomson with the Nambé Pueblo Development Corporation.

10/06/2026

CDOD joined leaders from New Mexico, Texas and Colorado at Space Valley Discovery to talk about growing the region’s space industry. Southeastern New Mexico has the energy, land and workforce to help fuel future space missions.

09/29/2026

Nominate someone deserving today! Deadline is October 2, 2026.

Nominations for Spirit of the Workforce 2026 close this week! Do you know a hardworking man or woman who deserves to be recognized for their dedication, commitment, and contributions to our community?

Nominate someone to be honored at the 2026 Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit on October 22. Help us recognize the people who are powering our future. Nominations are due October 2.

Visit www.carlsbadenergysummit.com to submit a nomination.

09/15/2026

09/11/2026

Recently we attended the 2026 Governor's Conference on Economic Development. It was full of information on the state of economic development here in New Mexico, and we were happy to network with other professionals from around the state. A great time representing Carlsbad and Eddy County!

09/08/2026

Nominations are now open for Spirit of the Workforce 2026!

Nominations are now open for Spirit of the Workforce 2026!🌟

Who is someone in our community who consistently goes above and beyond? Who represents the dedication, hard work, and commitment that make Southeast New Mexico strong?

Nominate a deserving man or woman to be honored at the 2026 Carlsbad Mayor’s Energy Summit on October 22, 2026.

Nominations are due October 2.

Help us recognize the people who are powering our future.
Visit www.carlsbadenergysummit.com to nominate today.

09/04/2026

Our offices will be closed September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

09/01/2026

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) announced the selection of Mindy Toothman as its new deputy manager. In this role, Toothman will assist in leading operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and support the national transuranic (TRU) waste management mission across the DOE complex.
Toothman brings more than 20 years of environmental science, project management and federal oversight experience to the position. Most recently, she served as assistant manager for the Office of National TRU Program, where she oversaw WIPP’s characterization, certification, transportation and disposal activities.
To read more, go to: https://wipp.energy.gov/wipp_news_20260824.asp

08/24/2026

The Cascades at Carlsbad is developing fast. With the recently opened Cascades Grill and Cascades Recreation & Wellness Center, existing businesses like Anytime Fitness and the Carlsbad Current Argus, and with the River View Apartments and now the Launch Pad currently under construction, Cascades is one of the hottest developments in Carlsbad!