Carlsbad, New Mexico

Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex Advisory Board

The board will nominate and vote for a Chair and Vice-Chairman. Members will receive a transitional overview from the Open Meetings Act Manager and updates on league play, practices, and tournaments.

• Nomination and vote of Chair and Vice-Chairman
• Transitional overview by Jalynn Armendarez, Open Meetings Act Manager
• Report by Will Merchant Fields Contractor
• Approval of January 22, 2026 special meeting minutes

Beautification Committee

The Carlsbad Beautification Committee will review and vote on adopting the city’s Beautification Plan. The meeting will also discuss the FY27 New Mexico Clean & Beautiful grant and provide updates on several ongoing mural and park projects. Public comments will be taken at the end of the meeting.

• Adoption of the city’s Beautification Plan
• Discussion of FY27 New Mexico Clean & Beautiful grant approval
• Racquetball Court mural update
• Six Mile Dam Disc Golf Course project update
• MLK Park Improvement Project update

Budget Committee

The City of Carlsbad Budget Committee's regularly scheduled meeting on July 24, 2026, was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. No further action is required from residents.

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Police Department's Citizen Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Police Department's Citizen Advisory Board has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and information regarding interpreter services.

• Meeting cancelled
• City Manager's office contact info for interpreter services

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the June 18, 2026 minutes, discuss several historic projects, and consider approving an updated historic preservation overlay zone map. Topics include the Oddfellow's Building at 213 W. Mermod St., a neon sign project with Carlsbad MainStreet, historic house structures at 105 & 107 S. Alameda St., and renovation of the building at 405 W. Fox St. Public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes — June 18, 2026
• Discussion regarding the Oddfellow's Building at 213 W. Mermod St.
• Discussion regarding the Neon Sign Project with Carlsbad MainStreet
• Consider Approval of the Updated Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Map
• Discussion regarding the renovation of the building at 405 W. Fox St.

Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners will review a request for water service outside city limits. The meeting also includes a monthly utilities report and a discussion on utility account responsibility letters.

• Request for outside city limits water service for 904 Montgomery Avenue
• Utilities Department Monthly Report from Ivan "Mike" Abell
• Discussion on Letters of No Responsibility for Utility Accounts

Cemetery Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Cemetery Advisory Board will convene to approve prior meeting minutes and review monthly operational reports. The session is for information only and does not involve voting on major decisions.

• Approval of April 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly cemetery reports
• Review of cemetery maintenance report

Veterans Memorial Advisory Board

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Board will meet to discuss veterans activities and the foundation's financial report. The board will also review procedures for placing veterans benches.

• Discussion of Foundation Financial Report
• Discussion of donations and sponsorships
• Review of Veterans Bench Placement Procedure
• Discussion of education and social media outreach

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Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board will approve meeting minutes and financial reports, and discuss three upcoming art exhibitions.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consideration of financial report
• Discussion of 'Crazy World Ain't It' exhibition (June 5–Aug 8, 2026)
• Discussion of 'José Guadalupe Posada' exhibition (Sept–Dec 2026)
• Discussion of Theodore Van Soelen prints exhibition (Sept 15, 2025)

City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will act on routine business, including the approval of pest control and professional services agreements. The meeting features several public hearings and approvals for rezoning requests and board reappointments.

• Rezoning 0.09 acres south of 713 N. Alameda Street from R-2 to C-2
• Rezoning 0.78 acres at 302 West Pierce Street from R-1 to C-1
• Rezoning 0.092 acres at 103 S. Cypress Street from C-2 to R-2
• Rezoning 0.21 acres at 922 Rex Street from R-1 to R-2
• Reappointments to Shooting Range, Riverwalk, and Planning and Zoning Boards

Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board will take roll call, confirm a quorum, and approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes. The board will hear monthly reports from the Parks Superintendent/City Arborist. Updates will be provided on the Pecos River aquatic vegetation removal project and on the Parks Department 311 Civic Plus system. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
• Approval of Meeting Minutes — February 9, 2026
• Monthly Reports presented by Michael Hernandez, Parks Superintendent/City Arborist
• Update on the Pecos River Aquatic Vegetation Removal
• Update on the Parks Department 311 Civic Plus

Board of Solid Waste Commissioners

The Carlsbad Board of Solid Waste Commissioners will review and vote on signage for the Convenience Station. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of May 11, 2026 minutes, and a solid waste report for June 2026. Public comments are allowed with a three‑minute limit per speaker.

• Consider approval of the Convenience Station signage

The Board of Solid Waste Commissioners approved the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes. They also approved the Convenience Station signage with the discussed changes, such as item markings and corrected hours. Both motions passed unanimously with all four commissioners voting yes. No other decisions were made.

• Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes‑Grantner, Evans, Perry, Maxwell; No‑None)
• Approved Convenience Station signage with changes (Yes‑Grantner, Evans, Perry, Maxwell; No‑None)

Disabilities Advisory Board

The Disabilities Advisory Board will meet to discuss necessary repairs for streets, parking, and sidewalks. The board will also consider recognizing an ADA-friendly business and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

• Discussion of sidewalk, parking, and street repair concerns
• Approval of an ADA-friendly business for recognition
• Discussion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities recognition on December 3, 2026

The Disabilities Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes from May 8, 2026 with a unanimous vote. The board also approved a motion to recognize PJ&B's Rio Cafe as an ADA‑friendly business, again with unanimous support. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 8, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes – Pinching, O'Neil, Tackett, Jones, Krumm; No – none)
• Approved recognition of PJ&B's Rio Cafe as an ADA‑friendly business (Yes – Pinching, O'Neil, Tackett, Jones, Krumm; No – none)

Budget Committee

The Carlsbad Budget Committee will conduct a roll call, approve the minutes from the May 1, 2026 meeting, and consider approval of the FY27 final budget. No other items are listed.

• Roll Call and determination of quorum
• Approval of meeting minutes – May 1, 2026
• Consider approval of the FY27 final budget

Councilors approved the minutes from the May 1, 2026 meeting. They also approved the FY27 Final Budget, which includes the new Water and Sewer Critical Maintenance Fund. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved May 1, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved FY27 Final Budget (4-0)

Shooting Range Advisory Committee

The regularly scheduled Shooting Range Advisory Committee meeting on July 9, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No further action is required from residents.

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will meet to consider approving the Beautification Plan. Members will also discuss a grant from New Mexico Clean & Beautiful and a presentation regarding the NM Recycling Coalition. The meeting includes updates on several local mural and park projects.

• Approval to adopt the Beautification Plan
• New Mexico Clean & Beautiful FY27 Grant Approval
• Racquetball Court, Electrical Boxes, and C-Hill Murals
• Project Neon Alley dumpster painting
• Six Mile Dam Disc Golf Course and MLK Park Improvement projects

The Beautification Committee meeting held on July 9, 2026, did not proceed to substantive business because a quorum was not established. No decisions were made or discussed.

Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review monthly reports from March and April 2026. The board is scheduled to discuss library operations and community involvement.

• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of March and April 2026 monthly reports
• Discussion of library operations
• Discussion of community involvement

The Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees met on July 8, 2026, but could not conduct official business. A quorum was not present at the start of the meeting.

Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Cascades Recreational and Wellness Center Advisory Board on July 8, 2026, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to the center being closed.

Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve the minutes from June 2, 2026, and review the Riverwalk Recreation monthly report for June 2026.

• Approval of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of June 2026 Riverwalk Recreation Monthly Report

The meeting held on July 7, 2026, did not proceed to substantive business because a quorum was not established. No decisions were made or discussed.

Carlsbad Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026 was cancelled because of construction at the Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center. No agenda items were considered or decided. The notice is for information only.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review requests for lot variances and conditional use permits for home businesses. The body will also consider recommendations to City Council regarding a zoning change and infrastructure reimbursement.

• Zoning change request for 713 N Alameda St from R-2 Residential 2 to C-2 Commercial 2
• Variance for lot creation at 1103 East Fiesta Drive regarding minimum street frontage
• Variance for creation of two lots at 375R North Happy Valley Road regarding minimum street frontage
• Conditional Use Permit for a hair salon at 912 Solana Rd
• Conditional Use Permit for accounting services at 1309 Delta Ave

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance for 1103 East Fiesta Drive, a variance for 375R North Happy Valley Road, and a recommendation to rezone 713 N Alameda St. It also approved conditional use permits for a hair salon at 912 Solana Rd and accounting services at 1309 Delta Ave. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved variance for 1103 East Fiesta Dr (3‑0)
• Approved variance for 375R North Happy Valley Rd (3‑0)
• Approved conditional use permit for hair salon at 912 Solana Rd (3‑0)
• Approved conditional use permit for accounting services at 1309 Delta Ave (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council to rezone 713 N Alameda St from R‑2 to C‑2 (3‑0)

Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board was set for Friday, July 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM at 120 Kircher Street. The meeting was cancelled because of the Fourth of July holiday. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board

The Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been cancelled. The meeting was to be held at 4012 National Parks Highway in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

• Cancelled meeting for Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board
• Meeting location: 4012 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, New Mexico
• City Manager’s office contact for interpreter requests: (575) 887-1191

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board

The Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to review maintenance and pro shop reports. The board will consider making recommendations regarding the addition of yardage markers and the choice of concrete or asphalt for cart paths.

• Recommendation on adding yardage markers to the golf course
• Recommendation on using concrete or asphalt for cart paths

The Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board voted unanimously to deny adding yardage markers to the course, meaning players will rely on personal devices for distance tracking. Members also approved a recommendation to use concrete for new cart paths instead of asphalt, which could improve durability but may require walk-only play during rain. The board received routine maintenance and pro shop updates before adjourning.

• Denied recommendation to add yardage markers to the golf course (5-0)
• Recommended concrete for new cart paths instead of asphalt (5-0)
• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Budget Committee

The regularly scheduled meeting for the City of Carlsbad Budget Committee has been cancelled.

City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will consider routine business items and several agreements. It will vote on a permit for a new gas pipeline and discuss oil and gas infrastructure at the Cavern City Airport. The council will also adopt resolutions on utility accounts, the infrastructure capital improvement plan, and a grant for the airport.

• Approve agreement between the City of Carlsbad Police Department and Eddy County DWI Program for FY2026‑27 enforcement
• Approve agreement between the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Schools for FY2026‑27
• Approve permit for Kinetik NM Gas Gathering, LLC to construct a 4" gas pipeline on the south side of East Greene Street
• Approve Resolution 2026‑38 adopting the City of Carlsbad FY2028‑2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve Resolution 2026‑39 authorizing the City’s application for the NM DOT Aviation Division Rural Air Service Enhancement (RASE) Grant for Cavern City Airport

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Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

The Board approved a recommendation to deem certain utility accounts uncollectable. Members also approved a closed session to discuss pending litigation and real property transactions.

• Approved May 21, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to deem certain utility accounts uncollectable (4-0)
• Approved convening into closed session for litigation and real property (4-0)
• Approved reconvening into open session (4-0)
• Approved statement regarding the closed session (4-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Carlsbad Historic Preservation Board will discuss the Oddfellow's Building at 213 W. Mermod St. and a neon sign project with Carlsbad MainStreet. It will also review updates to the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Ordinance and consider approving the revised overlay district map. Public comments are scheduled after the agenda items.

• Discussion of the Oddfellow's Building at 213 W. Mermod St.
• Discussion of the Neon Sign Project with Carlsbad MainStreet
• Discussion of updates and revisions to the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Ordinance
• Consideration of approval for the Updated Historical Protection Overlay Zone District Map

The board approved the May 21, 2026, meeting minutes. A proposal to approve an updated historical protection overlay zone district map was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved May 21, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled updated historical protection overlay zone district map

Veterans Memorial Advisory Board

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Board will meet to discuss veterans activities and financial reports. The board will also review the procedure for placing benches at Veterans Park.

• Discussion of Foundation Financial Report
• Discussion of donations and sponsorships
• Review of bench placement procedure at Veterans Park
• Summary of meeting with VFW, Honor Guard, and American Legion

The board approved the meeting minutes from May 20, 2026, with a correction regarding speaker attribution. Members discussed various veteran activities including a service dog statue project, boat searches, and new bench placement guidelines.

• Approved May 20, 2026, meeting minutes with correction (7-0)

Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, and discuss upcoming exhibitions including a John Van Hamerseveldt display and a José Guadalupe Posada print collection.

• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consideration of the Financial Report
• Consideration of the Director's Report
• Discussion of 'Crazy World Ain't It: The Art of John Van Hamerseveld' exhibition
• Discussion of 'José Guadalupe Posada Legendary Printmaker of Mexico' exhibition

The Museum Advisory Board met to review museum operations and finances. The board approved previous meeting minutes, the current financial report, and the Director's report. Discussions included art sales, upcoming exhibitions, and archive building demolition.

• Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved Director's Report (5-0)

Disabilities Advisory Board

The Disabilities Advisory Board will review community concerns about sidewalks, parking and street repairs. It will also consider approving an ADA‑friendly business for recognition and discuss term limits for board members. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, public comments and a tour of the Cascades Recreational and Wellness Center.

• Discussion of concerns regarding sidewalks, parking, and street repairs needed
• Approval of an ADA‑friendly business to recognize
• Discussion and review of term limits for current board members

The Disabilities Advisory Board meeting held on June 12, 2026, did not proceed with substantive actions. A quorum was not present at the time of roll call.

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Shooting Range Advisory Committee

The regularly scheduled Shooting Range Advisory Committee meeting on June 11, 2026 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No further action is planned for this meeting.

Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory Board

The Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory Board met to approve previous minutes and review recent center activities. The board discussed past events including a watercolor class, a frog planter class, and a multifamily garage sale. Upcoming Fourth of July celebrations were also reviewed.

• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the purchase of the Carlsbad Event Center and associated land and equipment. The body will also consider license renewals for liquor and cannabis and a preliminary list for the FY2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement for the Carlsbad Event Center, adjacent land, and furniture & equipment
• Annual City Liquor License Renewals
• Annual City Cannabis License Renewals
• Resolution 2026-36 requiring debris and weed removal at 5217 Sierra Vista Drive
• Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Carlsbad and Southeast New Mexico College

The City Council approved the purchase of the Carlsbad Event Center, adjacent land, and equipment for $3,418,179. The council also approved annual liquor and cannabis license renewals and a memorandum of understanding with Southeast New Mexico College.

• Approved Routine and Regular Business (8-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Southeast New Mexico College (8-0)
• Approved Annual City Liquor License Renewals (6-0, 2 recused)
• Approved Annual City Cannabis License Renewals (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Carlsbad Event Center, adjacent land, and equipment for $3,418,179 (8-0)

Board of Solid Waste Commissioners

The Board of Solid Waste Commissioners will meet to review the May 2026 solid waste reports. The board is also considering the approval of signage for the convenience station.

• Approval of convenience station signage
• Review of May 2026 Solid Waste reports

Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board

The Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board will review the May 2026 meeting minutes, hear the manager's monthly report and a building renovation update, and discuss the June newsletter and patron feedback. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda focuses on reports and discussion items.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes — May 1, 2026
• Monthly Report — May 2026
• Building Renovation Update
• Discussion of the June 2026 Newsletter/Carlsbad of Weekly Activities
• Discussion of Patron Concerns, Feedback, and Recommendations regarding the Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center

The Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board met to review monthly reports and facility updates. The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and received a report on patron numbers for May 2026.

• Approved May 1, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board

The Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to review maintenance and pro shop reports. The board will also discuss ideas for golf course maintenance and improvements.

• Maintenance report
• Pro shop report
• Discussion of golf course maintenance and improvement ideas

The advisory board confirmed a quorum and approved the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting with all votes in favor. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the session was devoted to reports and discussion of maintenance and improvement ideas.

• Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: Hendley, Bair, Sutphin, Temple, Scheel, Fulkerson; No: none; Absent: Martin, Cox; motion carried)

Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board

The Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, review a monthly report, and discuss requesting funds from the Carlsbad Foundation. The agenda also includes a review of completed and upcoming community events.

• Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Riverwalk Recreation monthly report
• Consider approval to request funds from Carlsbad Foundation
• Review of community events, including National Day of Prayer and Law Enforcement Memorial
• Upcoming Garfield Event scheduled for June 17, 2026

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The Carlsbad Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 1, 2026, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place at the Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center
• Address: 120 Kircher St.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several zoning changes and land use permits. The body is reviewing requests for residential and commercial rezonings and a preliminary plat for a new housing development.

• Conditional Use Permit for a multifamily complex at 2012 Standpipe Rd
• Preliminary plat for Southern Sky Subdivision, Unit 4, creating 24 residential lots
• Zoning change request for 103 S Cypress St from C-2 Commercial 2 to R-2 Residential 2
• Zoning change request for 302 W Pierce St from R-1 Residential 1 to C-1 Commercial 1
• Variance for a septic system at Branson Industrial Subdivision on West Derrick Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit to add a studio apartment at 2012 Standpipe Rd, a property zoned R‑R. The commission voted to table the variance request for a 1‑foot side setback at 1105 W Bronson St until July 6, 2026. It also approved a recommendation to the City Council to rezone 103 S Cypress St from C‑2 to R‑2. No final decision was recorded on the rezoning request for 302 W Pierce St.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 2012 Standpipe Rd (5‑0)
• Tabled variance for 1105 W Bronson St until July 6, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation to rezone 103 S Cypress St to R‑2 (5‑0)
• No decision recorded on rezoning 302 W Pierce St

City Council

The City Council will review a permit for the Water Buffalo Oil Pipeline and a mineral lease for Blaze Interests, LLC. The body will also consider several service contracts and a lease agreement for the Cavern City Air Terminal.

• Permit application for Plains Oryx Delaware Oil Transport LLC to construct the Water Buffalo Oil Pipeline
• Ordinance 2026-22 for an oil and gas lease to Blaze Interests, LLC at $15,574.00 per net acre lease bonus and 1/4th royalty
• Lease agreement with Corporate Flight Management, Inc. (Contour Airlines) for part of the Cavern City Air Terminal
• Agreement with Public Consulting Group (PCG) for the Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program
• RFP 2026-05 award to Life Scan Wellness Centers for Carlsbad Fire Department health evaluations

The City Council called the meeting to order, held an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and began the agenda item on the April 2026 financial report. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded.

Budget Committee

The regularly scheduled Budget Committee meeting for May 22, 2026, has been cancelled.

Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from April 2026 and consider a permit for Plains Oryx Delaware Oil Transport to construct an oil pipeline within city limits.

• Approval of April 16, 2026 Board minutes
• Consideration of oil pipeline permit for Plains Oryx Delaware Oil Transport
• Utilities Department Monthly Reports
• Financial Reports

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of the April 16, 2026 meeting. The board also unanimously approved a permit for Plains Oryx Delaware Oil Transport to construct a 6‑inch oil pipeline within the city limits and the Significant Impact Zone of the Wellhead Protection Area. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved permit for 6" oil pipeline within city limits (5‑0)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will meet to discuss the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone District and Ordinance. The board will also receive an update regarding property plaques.

• Discussion of the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone District and Ordinance
• Update regarding property plaques

The board voted to approve the minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Larry Mitchell, seconded by Veronica Barnhart, and carried with Yes votes from Ken Britt, Larry Mitchell, and Veronica Barnhart; Marsha Doss abstained. The board also discussed updating the historic preservation overlay ordinance through a third‑party rewrite and the upcoming bronze plaque project, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: Britt, Mitchell, Barnhart; Abstain: Doss; motion carried)

Veterans Memorial Advisory Board

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Board will approve the minutes from its April 15, 2026 meeting. It will discuss veterans activities, the foundation's financial report, and donations and sponsorships. An update will be given on the bench that was placed at Veterans' Park.

• Approval of meeting minutes — April 15, 2026
• Discussion regarding veterans activities
• Discussion of foundation financial report
• Discussion of donations and sponsorships
• Update on the bench placed at Veterans' Park

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes from April 15, 2026 with a unanimous yes vote. The board decided that the VFW, American Legion, the Advisory Board, and the Honor Guard will each appoint two representatives to attend a coordination meeting on Wednesday, May 27. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous yes vote)
• Appointed two representatives each from VFW, American Legion, Advisory Board, and Honor Guard to attend May 27 coordination meeting

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Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board will approve minutes, financial reports, and a director's report. The board will also discuss current and future exhibitions, including a John Van Hamerseveld display and a Theodore Van Soelen print collection.

• Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consideration of financial and director reports
• Discussion of 'Crazy World Ain't It: The Art of John Van Hamerseveld' exhibition
• Discussion of 'Theodore Van Soelen prints' collection
• Update on the Gary Niblett charcoal art piece

The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting. It then approved the financial report, which showed a $13,000 museum fund balance, a $117,000 Fisher Fine Art Acquisition Fund balance, and a $46 Fine Arts Demand Fund balance. Finally, the board approved the director’s report on recent donations, building work, and art appraisals.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0 yes, 0 no, 2 absent)
• Approved financial report showing fund balances (6-0 yes, 0 no, 2 absent)
• Approved director’s report on donations and appraisals (6-0 yes, 0 no, 2 absent)

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Shooting Range Advisory Committee

The Shooting Range Advisory Committee will meet to review range reservations and maintenance. The committee is also scheduled to discuss improvements to the range.

• Review of approved range reservations
• Discussion of range improvements
• Review of range maintenance

The Shooting Range Advisory Committee meeting on May 14, 2026 did not have a quorum. Because no quorum was present, no business was conducted or decisions made. The meeting was therefore procedural only.

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Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the March 2026 monthly library report. The board will also hold discussions regarding library operations and community involvement.

• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of March 2026 Monthly Library Report
• Discussion of Library Operations
• Discussion of Community Involvement

The Carlsbad Public Library Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on May 13, 2026. After roll call, it was determined that a quorum was not present, so no substantive actions were taken.

Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory Board

The Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss upcoming community events.

• Nomination and vote for Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of April 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of past activities: Sewing Class, Volunteer Dinner, Jam Session, Spring Craft Fair
• Discussion of upcoming events: Multifamily Garage Sale
• Presentation on Open Meetings Act transition

The board confirmed a quorum and then voted to nominate Beth Frederick as Chair and Juanita Jojola as Vice‑Chair. Both nominations were approved unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting, with one member abstaining. Upcoming events such as a June garage sale were discussed.

• Nominated Beth Frederick as Chair; motion carried unanimously (7‑0)
• Nominated Juanita Jojola as Vice‑Chair; motion carried unanimously (7‑0)
• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes; motion carried (6‑0‑1)

Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board

The Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board will hold roll call, elect a chairman and vice chairman, and approve the minutes from the April 7, 2026 special meeting. The board will discuss the History Garden grand opening and the renaming of the Hall of Fame. It will also review the completion of plaque installations and lighting for the park sculptures, and consider maintenance and tree‑trimming needs for Halagueno Park.

• Nomination and vote for Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of the special meeting minutes from April 7, 2026
• Discussion of the History Garden grand opening and Hall of Fame renaming
• Discussion of remaining plaque installations and sculpture lighting
• Discussion of Halagueno Park maintenance and tree trimming

The Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board confirmed a quorum and voted to appoint Mrs. Cindy Elkins as Chairman and Mrs. Carla Dungan as Vice‑Chairman. The board also approved the April 7, 2026 special meeting minutes with a correction to note that the History Garden is lit at night. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Elected Mrs. Cindy Elkins as Chairman (unanimous vote)
• Elected Mrs. Carla Dungan as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 7, 2026 special meeting minutes with correction (unanimous vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Interim Budget and adjustments to the current budget. The body is also considering a rezoning request and several resolutions regarding mineral leasing and national defense site cleanup.

• Resolution 2026-31: Adopting the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Interim Budget
• Ordinance 2026-21: Rezoning 0.28 acres at 2305 Jackson Street from Commercial 2 to Residential 1
• RFP 2026-06: Awarding contract to Enriched Communities, LLC for Affordable Housing Development Project
• Resolution 2026-32: Funding for an Outdoor Fitness Court at Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex
• Memorandum of Agreement with State Parks Division for Carlsbad Shorthorn Park Rehabilitation Project

The Carlsbad City Council met on May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex. Mayor Richard D. Lopez and Councilors Lisa A. Anaya Flores, Edward T. Rodriguez, Anthony Foreman, Mark C. Walterscheid, Jason O. Chavez, Jeff Forrest, and Mary Garwood were present; Councilor Karla Niemeier was absent. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes provided.

Board of Solid Waste Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. It also approved a recommendation for the City Council to conduct a solid‑waste rate analysis for 2026. Both motions carried with all present members voting yes. No other actions were decided.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes – vote carried (Yes: Crocket, Perry, Evans, Grantner; No: none; Absent: Maxwell)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for a 2026 rate analysis – vote carried (Yes: Crocket, Perry, Evans, Grantner; No: none; Absent: Maxwell)

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Disabilities Advisory Board

The Disabilities Advisory Board approved the April 10, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved a tour of the Cascades Recreational and Wellness Center on June 12, 2026. It approved recognizing the Holiday Inn Express on Pierce Street as an ADA‑friendly business. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved tour of Cascades Recreational and Wellness Center on June 12, 2026 (5-0, 1 absent)
• Approved recognition of Holiday Inn Express as ADA‑friendly business (6-0, 0 absent)

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Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board

The Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board will meet to review the facility's financial report and event performance. The board is also scheduled to review the management contract with Carlsbad Live.

• Review of management contract with Carlsbad Live
• Financial report for Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center
• Event review for Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center

The Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board confirmed a quorum and voted to approve the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Amanda Hale, seconded by Danita McCormick, and carried with all three members voting yes. No other actions were decided before the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 4, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: Finley, McCormick, Hale; No: none; Absent: none)

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Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board

The Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and operational updates.

• Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Maintenance Report
• Pro Shop Report

The Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board voted to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting. All five members present voted yes and the motion carried. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board

The Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board will review three applications for Lodgers' Tax funding: a fishing derby, the Carlsbad Gem & Mineral Show, and the 4th Annual Pickleball on the Pecos Tournament. The board will also review the FY26 third quarter financial report and approve the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Consider Request for Lodgers' Tax Funding from JR Doporto for the Fishing Derby
• Consider Request for Lodgers' Tax Funding from Carlsbad Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. for the Carlsbad Gem & Mineral Show
• Consider Request for Lodgers' Tax Funding from All Sports Best for the 4th Annual Pickleball on the Pecos Tournament
• Finances FY26 Quarter 3 Review
• Approval of Meeting Minutes — February 3, 2026

The board determined that a quorum was not present, so no actions were taken.

Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board

The Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board will review the May 2026 facility report and discuss recent events. The board is scheduled to consider approving a request for funds from the Carlsbad Foundation.

• Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• May 2026 Riverwalk Recreation Facility Report
• Discussion of Earth Day, Starwars, and Cinco de Mayo events
• Proposed request for funds from the Carlsbad Foundation

The board approved the minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting with a unanimous vote. It also approved a request for $10,000 in funding from the Carlsbad Foundation. Both motions passed with four votes in favor and no votes against.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 fund request from Carlsbad Foundation (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting. It then approved Conditional Use Permits to allow chickens at 403 East Blodgett Street and 3311 Sunnyview Avenue, each with specific conditions. Finally, the commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a home‑office (RV mobile repair) at 1022 Pate Street, also with conditions. All votes were unanimous with four commissioners voting yes and the chair absent.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes - Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea; No - None; Absent - McCormick)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for chickens at 403 East Blodgett St, max three chickens (Yes - Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea; No - None; Absent - McCormick)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for chickens at 3311 Sunnyview Ave, chickens must stay on property, be cleaned, dead birds disposed (Yes - Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea; No - None; Absent - McCormick)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for home‑office (RV mobile repair) at 1022 Pate St, no repairs, no semi‑truck deliveries, alley not blocked (Yes - Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea; No - None; Absent - McCormick)

Carlsbad Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Carlsbad Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board on May 4, 2026, has been cancelled.

Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board

The board will nominate and vote for a Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will also review a building renovation update and the May 2026 newsletter.

• Nomination and vote of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Building renovation update
• Discussion of May 2026 Newsletter / Carlsbad of Weekly Activities
• Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes

The Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board voted to confirm Jim Grantner as Chairman and Robert Echavarria as Vice Chairman. The board also approved the minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting. Both motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Nominated Jim Grantner Chairman and Robert Echavarria Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved April 1, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to review and potentially approve the FY 27 Interim Budget. The body will also consider budget adjustment requests and a financial review.

• Approval of FY 27 Interim Budget
• Budget adjustment request for Firefighter Recruitment Fund (Increase Revenue, Operating, Capital)
• Financial Review

The Budget Committee approved the March 27, 2026 meeting minutes. They then approved a budget adjustment to fund firefighter recruitment equipment and an industrial laundry unit. Finally, the committee approved the FY27 interim budget, which includes projected increases in the General Fund, labor costs, and taxes. All three motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved March 27, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: Chavez, Rodriguez, Walterscheid, Forrest)
• Approved Firefighter Recruitment Fund budget adjustment (Yes: Chavez, Rodriguez, Walterscheid, Forrest)
• Approved FY27 interim budget (Yes: Chavez, Rodriguez, Walterscheid, Forrest)

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City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will consider approving an oil and gas lease for $15,574 per acre, renew a liquor license, and adopt the Long Range Transportation Plan Update 2026. The meeting also includes routine business, personnel reports, and a closed session regarding real property.

• Approval of oil and gas lease for $15,574.00 per net acre
• Approval of liquor license for Noisy Water Winery
• Approval of liquor license for CavernFest
• Adoption of Long Range Transportation Plan Update 2026
• Approval of renewal for Courtesy Sporting & Pawn business license

The City Council met on April 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex Building. The minutes list the mayor, councilors and city staff who were present or absent. No approvals, denials, or other decisions were documented in the record.

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City Council

Budget Committee

The Carlsbad Budget Committee will review and vote on several items, including approving the March 27, 2026 meeting minutes and considering a budget adjustment request for the Firefighter Recruitment Fund covering revenue, operating and capital needs. The committee will also discuss overall budget adjustment increases and decreases and conduct a financial review.

• Approve meeting minutes from March 27, 2026
• Consider approval of budget adjustment for the Firefighter Recruitment Fund (revenue, operating, capital)
• Review budget adjustment increases and decreases
• Conduct financial review

Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex Advisory Board

The Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice‑chair and approve the January 22, 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive updates on league play, practice schedules, upcoming tournaments, and a report from the fields contractor. No formal decisions beyond the leadership vote are listed.

• Nomination and vote for chair and vice‑chair
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 22, 2026
• Update on league play and practice schedules
• Update on upcoming tournaments
• Report by fields contractor Will Merchant

The Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex Advisory Board met on April 23, 2026. A quorum was not present, so no actions were taken. The meeting consisted only of roll call.

Police Department's Citizen Advisory Board

The Citizen Advisory Board will conduct roll call, confirm a quorum, and vote to elect a chair and vice‑chair. It will approve the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and hear a department overview covering technology onboarding, staffing updates, and the Shop With a Hero program. No policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Nomination and vote for board chair and vice‑chair
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 22, 2025
• Technology onboarding presentation
• Police staffing update
• Recap of the Shop With a Hero program

The Police Department Citizen Advisory Board met on April 21, 2026 at the police department. A roll call was taken, but a quorum was not present. Because the quorum was lacking, no agenda items were considered and no decisions were made.

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City Council

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Board will review research progress for the Carlsbad Historic District and Downtown Carlsbad. Members will also discuss the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone District Ordinance and the budget for property plaques.

• Research progress for Carlsbad Historic District and Downtown Carlsbad
• Historic Preservation Overlay Zone District Ordinance
• Property update for 202 S. Main St.
• Budget for property plaques

The Historic Preservation Board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting by a unanimous vote of three members. No other actions were formally adopted; the board discussed historic district research, overlay zone revisions, a property inspection, and plaque budgeting, but deferred decisions to future meetings.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

The Carlsbad Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve the March 19, 2026 minutes and review monthly reports from the Utilities and Finance departments. The agenda includes a final review of incident reports for the Sheep Draw Wellhead Protection Area.

• Approval of March 19, 2026 Board minutes
• Review of Sheep Draw Wellhead Protection Area incident reports
• Utilities Department monthly reports
• Financial reports presented by Melissa Salcido

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 19, 2026. The motion was made by Fred Beard, seconded by John Bowen, and passed with all voting members in favor. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (vote 4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

Cemetery Advisory Board

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the Municipal Annex Conference Room, 114 S. Halagueno Street, Carlsbad, NM. The agenda includes roll call, election of a chairman and vice‑chairman, a transitional overview, approval of the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes, and discussion of monthly cemetery and maintenance reports. No decisions beyond these items are indicated.

• Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
• Nomination and Vote of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Transitional Overview — Jalynn Dominguez, Open Meetings Act Manager
• Approval of Meeting Minutes — January 15, 2026
• Report Overview and Discussion: Monthly Cemetery Reports and Cemetery Maintenance Report

The Cemetery Advisory Board nominated Alan Wood as Chairman and Suzanne Carlsen as Vice‑Chairman. The motion was made by Sam Plumlee, seconded by Carlsen, and passed with three votes in favor and two members absent. The board also approved the January 15, 2026 meeting minutes by the same vote.

• Elected Alan Wood Chairman (vote 3-0, 2 absent)
• Elected Suzanne Carlsen Vice‑Chairman (vote 3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (vote 3-0, 2 absent)

Veterans Memorial Advisory Board

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, nominate a chairman and vice chairman, and discuss foundation finances and donations.

• Nomination and vote for Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Foundation Financial Report
• Discussion of Donations and Sponsorships
• Transitional Overview regarding Open Meetings Act

The board approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. It then voted to nominate Tom Larison as Chairman and James Prentiss as Vice Chairman, with all present members voting yes. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved March 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous yes)
• Nominated Tom Larison as Chairman (unanimous yes)
• Nominated James Prentiss as Vice Chairman (unanimous yes)

Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board will approve the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes, the financial report, and the director's report. It will then discuss current and future exhibitions, including the Theodore Van Soelen prints, school art shows, the Summer Art Academy registration, and the History Garden Gala. The meeting also includes an advisor report from Dwight Pitcaithley.

• Approve meeting minutes from March 18, 2026
• Approve the financial report
• Approve the director's report
• Discuss upcoming exhibitions such as Theodore Van Soelen prints and school art shows
• Review Summer Art Academy registration opening May 1, 2026 and History Garden Gala May 8, 2026

The advisory board approved the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026. It then approved the March financial report, noting $1,151 in sales and pending art appraisal costs. The board also approved the director's report, which confirmed the museum remodel is cancelled and demolition of the Archive building will begin on April 20, 2026.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March financial report (unanimous)
• Approved director's report confirming remodel cancellation and demolition schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will consider a resolution to rezone a 0.28‑acre parcel at 2305 West Jackson Street from a C‑2 Commercial district to an R‑1 Residential district. The meeting also includes routine business items such as contract renewals for grant management services and approvals of several ordinances and resolutions covering zoning changes, grant acceptances, and building removals. Additional agenda items include a request for Milton's Brewing to serve alcohol at a downtown block party and the acceptance of two state grant awards for fire‑fighter equipment and a pedestrian bridge project.

• Rezoning of 0.28 acre at 2305 W. Jackson Street from C‑2 to R‑1
• Award of RFP 2026‑03 for on‑call construction services to multiple contractors
• Award of Bid 2026‑04 to Deans Inc. for emergency vehicle equipment and upfitting
• Renewal of grant management agreements with Grant Plant, Inc.; Witt O'Brien's LLC; CPRA Strategies; EMSRx, LLC; and ConsultRx, LLC
• Acceptance of FY26 Firefighter Recruitment Equipment Reimbursement Grant and FY26 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant

The council met with a quorum of members and staff on April 14, 2026. The minutes list attendees only and contain no agenda items, votes, or actions. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Solid Waste Commissioners

The Board will approve the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes. They will hear financial and solid‑waste reports for February and March 2026. An update on the review and revision of the solid‑waste ordinance will be presented. The commissioners will also receive a status report on the Eddy County landfill.

• Approve March 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss February 2026 financial report
• Discuss March 2026 solid‑waste report
• Review status of solid‑waste ordinance revisions
• Eddy County landfill status update

The Board of Solid Waste Commissioners approved the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Grantner, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board will review monthly reports and updates on aquatic vegetation removal and the 311 Civic Plus system. The board is also scheduled to discuss and approve the location for the Arbor Day celebration.

• Pecos River Aquatic Vegetation Removal update
• Parks Department 311 Civic Plus update
• Approval of Arbor Day Celebration location

The board determined that a quorum was not present at the meeting. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Disabilities Advisory Board

The Disabilities Advisory Board will meet to discuss infrastructure concerns and community outreach. The body will review sidewalk, parking, and street repair needs and discuss presenting at the Carlsbad High School Transition Fair.

• Discussion of sidewalk, parking, and street repair needs
• Discussion of presenting at the Transition Fair at Carlsbad High School
• Approval of an ADA-friendly business to recognize
• Update regarding attending meetings virtually
• Update regarding Ryan Nelson

The Disabilities Advisory Board confirmed a quorum and approved the March 13, 2026 meeting minutes with an amendment. The board voted to recognize the Cavern Theatre as the ADA‑friendly business of the month. Members were updated on virtual‑attendance procedures and sidewalk repair concerns, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved March 13, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried, vote 5-0)
• Approved Cavern Theatre as ADA‑friendly business of the month (motion carried, vote 5-0)

Shooting Range Advisory Committee

The Shooting Range Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on April 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Public Works Office, 1702 W. Fox Street, Carlsbad. After routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and officer nominations, the committee will discuss potential improvements to the shooting range. The meeting will also include a review of approved range reservations and maintenance status.

• Nomination and vote for Chair and Vice‑Chair of the committee
• Review of approved range reservations
• Discussion of range improvements
• Review of range maintenance

The Shooting Range Advisory Committee approved the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes, with all four members present voting yes. The committee also nominated Richard West as chairman and Brian Fox as vice‑chair, and the motion carried unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Nominated Richard West as Chair and Brian Fox as Vice‑Chair (vote 4‑0)

Beautification Committee

The committee will nominate and vote for a Chair and Vice-Chair. Members will discuss the Beautification Plan and a Keep America Beautiful — New Mexico Clean Beautiful Grant.

• Nomination and vote of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Beautification Plan
• Keep America Beautiful — New Mexico Clean Beautiful Grant
• Mural at the Racquetball Courts
• Electrical Boxes Mural Project

The Beautification Committee nominated Ashley Walterscheid as Chair and Erika Palmer as Vice‑Chair. The motion carried with all five members voting Yes. The committee also approved the February 16, 2023 meeting minutes, with one abstention. No other formal actions were taken.

• Elected Ashley Walterscheid as Chair (vote: Yes‑Walterscheid, Ruiz, Prominski, Palmer, Betts)
• Elected Erika Palmer as Vice‑Chair (same vote as Chair)
• Approved February 16, 2023 meeting minutes (Yes‑Walterscheid, Ruiz, Palmer, Betts; Abstain‑Prominski)

Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory Board

The Cascades Recreation & Wellness Center Advisory Board will meet on April 8, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at 405 Cascades Ave. The board will consider approving the March 11, 2026 North Mesa Senior Center Advisory minutes. It will also discuss recent events such as the March 27 grand opening and the April 7 Fairy Lantern class, and plan upcoming activities including an April 15 sewing class and a May 2 Spring Craft Fair. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Approve March 11, 2026 North Mesa Senior Center Advisory minutes
• Review past events: March 27 grand opening and April 7 Fairy Lantern class
• Plan upcoming events: April 15 sewing class and May 2 Spring Craft Fair

The Cascades Recreation & Wellness Center Advisory Board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Sally Miller, seconded by Margaret McClure, and passed with all six voting members in favor and none opposed.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous 6-0)

Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board

The Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board will hold a vote to appoint its Chair and Vice‑Chair. The meeting will also include a monthly report for March 2026 and an update on building renovations. Earlier agenda items cover roll call, approval of March 3 minutes, and a transitional overview by the Open Meetings Act Manager.

• Nomination and vote for Chair and Vice‑Chair of the advisory board
• Monthly report for March 2026 on Riverwalk Recreation Facility
• Update on building renovation plans for the Riverwalk Recreation Complex

The Riverwalk Recreation Center Advisory Board approved the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes. The board then nominated Bill Rook as Chair and Richard Carrasco as Vice‑Chair, with the motion passing. No other actions were decided.

• Approved March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (vote: Yes – Rook, Carrasco, Methola, Fierro; No – none)
• Nominated Bill Rook as Chair and Richard Carrasco as Vice‑Chair (vote: Yes – Rook, Methola, Fierro; No – Carrasco)

Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board

The Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board will receive updates on the planting and brickwork improvements to the History Garden, the electrical design for the park, and the planned opening event for the History Garden. No formal decisions are listed; the items are presented for information and discussion.

• Update on planting plans, brickwork, and improvements to the History Garden (presented by Frank Fierro)
• Update on electrical plans for Halagueno Arts Park (presented by Dina Navarrette)
• Update on plans for the opening of the History Garden Event (presented by Julia Heaton and Valeria Bannister)

The Halaguenó Arts Park Advisory Board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Carla Dungan, seconded by Cindy Elkins, and passed with votes from Heaton, Dungan, Rodriguez, and Elkins. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: Heaton, Dungan, Rodriguez, Elkins; No: none; Absent: Murray, Prather‑Stroud, Pruitt)

Carlsbad Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board will not meet on April 6, 2026 because the staff member overseeing the program is on maternity leave. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider a variance for a rear setback at 3802 North Pat Garrett Road. The body will also discuss recommendations for the City Council regarding a zoning change to Residential 1 District at 2305 West Jackson Street and a request for Temporary Housing at 3501 Hidalgo Rd.

• Variance request at 3802 North Pat Garrett Road (5' rear setback)
• Recommendation for zoning change at 2305 West Jackson Street (C-2 to R-1)
• Recommendation for Temporary Housing at 3501 Hidalgo Rd
• Approval of March 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Report of Summary Review Subdivisions

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance allowing a ten‑foot rear setback, instead of the required twenty‑foot setback, for the property at 3802 North Pat Garrett Road. The commission also approved a recommendation to City Council to rezone 0.28 acre at 2305 West Jackson Street from C‑2 commercial to R‑1 residential. Both motions passed unanimously with all present commissioners voting yes.

• Approved 10‑foot rear‑setback variance for 3802 North Pat Garrett Rd (4-yes, 0-no)
• Approved recommendation to rezone 0.28 acre at 2305 West Jackson St from C‑2 to R‑1 (4-yes, 0-no)
• Approved minutes from March 2, 2026 meeting (4-yes, 0-no)

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board

The Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board will approve the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes. Members will nominate and vote for a Chair and Vice‑Chair. The board will receive a maintenance report and a pro shop report. Finally, the board will discuss creating a potential Course Marshal position.

• Approve March 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Nominate and vote for Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Maintenance report presentation
• Pro Shop report presentation
• Discussion of potential Course Marshal position

The board voted to approve the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes. A motion was passed to nominate Steve Hendley as Chairman and Dean Bair as Vice Chairman. Both actions carried with unanimous support from members present. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes – Yes: Hendley, Bair, Sutphin, Temple, Scheel, Fulkerson; No: None; Absent: Martin, Cox
• Nominated Steve Hendley as Chairman and Dean Bair as Vice Chairman – Yes: Hendley, Bair, Sutphin, Temple, Scheel, Fulkerson; No: None; Absent: Martin, Cox

Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board

The Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board will consider approval of the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes. The manager will give a monthly report and an update on building renovations. Members will discuss and vote on changing the regular meeting day to the first Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m., and they will review the April 2026 newsletter and activity calendar.

• Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on March 4, 2026
• Manager’s monthly report and building renovation update
• Vote on moving the advisory board meeting to the first Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
• Discuss the April 2026 newsletter and calendar of weekly activities
• Public comments

The advisory board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting with a unanimous vote. It also approved changing the board meeting to the first Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m., again unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved change of meeting to first Friday each month at 12:30 p.m. (3-0)

City Council

Budget Committee

The Carlsbad Budget Committee will review and vote on budget adjustment requests for the Capital Projects Fund, Fire Protection Fund, and Insurance Fund. It will also consider overall budget increases and decreases and hear FY 27 budget presentations from multiple city departments.

• Consider approval of Capital Projects Fund increase (capital and revenue)
• Consider approval of Fire Protection Fund increase (capital)
• Consider approval of Insurance Fund increase (operating)
• Review overall budget adjustment increases and decreases
• Director budget presentations for FY 27 from 14 city departments

The committee approved the March 20, 2026 meeting minutes after a motion by Councilor Rodriguez and second by Councilor Walterscheid. It also approved a series of budget adjustment requests covering capital projects, fire protection, and insurance funds. Both motions passed unanimously with votes from Councilors Chavez, Rodriguez, Walterscheid, and Forrest. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 20, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: Chavez, Rodriguez, Walterscheid, Forrest; No: none)
• Approved budget adjustment requests for North Mesa Remodel, Shorthorn Rehabilitation, Dark Canyon Bridge design, fire engine purchase, and insurance fund increase (Yes: Chavez, Rodriguez, Walterscheid, Forrest; No: none)

City Council

City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will review a permit application from Kinetik New Mexico Gas Gathering LLC to construct and operate a 24‑inch natural gas gathering pipeline called the Fred Gabagool Pipeline Project. The meeting also includes a financial report for February 2026, routine business items, and three resolutions covering a tourism grant application, a MainStreet economic‑development partnership, and the removal of dilapidated structures at 806 Irvin Street. All routine items will be acted on in a single motion unless a council member requests separate discussion.

• Permit application by Kinetik New Mexico Gas Gathering LLC for the 24‑inch Fred Gabagool Pipeline Project
• Resolution 2026-18: authorizing application for the FY27 New Mexico Clean and Beautiful Grant Program
• Resolution 2026-19: supporting a Public‑Private Economic Development MainStreet Project and a Biennial Memorandum of Understanding with Carlsbad MainStreet and Pearl of the Pecos Arts and Cultural District
• Resolution 2026-20: requiring removal of ruined or dilapidated structures at 806 Irvin Street (owners Liborio and Belia Morales)
• Routine and Regular Business items, including minutes from March 10, 2026, personnel report, and departmental monthly reports

The Carlsbad City Council met on March 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order, followed by an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendance was recorded, with all council members present and several city officials in attendance. No motions, approvals, denials, or other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will meet to present and discuss annual funding requests from various community organizations and agencies. No specific dollar amounts or final funding decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Funding request discussion: Affirming Heart Victim Services
• Funding request discussion: Boys & Girls Club
• Funding request discussion: Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter
• Funding request discussion: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
• Funding request discussion: Carlsbad Transitional Housing & Homeless Shelter

The committee approved the February 27, 2026 meeting minutes with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. Afterward, representatives from multiple agencies presented funding requests, but no motions or votes on those requests were recorded. The meeting therefore concluded without any additional approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

• Approved February 27, 2026 minutes (4-0)

Historic Preservation Board

The board will hold elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and a new board member. Members will discuss the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone District Ordinance and research progress for Downtown Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Historic District.

• Discussion of the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone District Ordinance
• Discussion regarding the property at 202 S. Main St.
• Research progress for Carlsbad Historic District and Downtown Carlsbad
• Nomination and vote of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Nomination and vote of new board member

The board approved the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. Members elected Ken Britt as chairman and Larry Mitchell as vice‑chair, with all four members voting yes. The board also appointed Marsha Doss as a new board member, again with unanimous approval. No other actions were decided.

• Approved February 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Ken Britt chairman and Larry Mitchell vice‑chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Marsha Doss as board member (unanimous)

Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

The Board will consider approving the minutes from its February 19, 2026 meeting. Commissioners will hear monthly reports from the Utilities Department presented by Ivan "Mike" Abell. A presentation on the status of lead service line replacement will also be given. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the February 19, 2026 Board meeting
• Utilities Department monthly reports (presented by Ivan "Mike" Abell)
• Update on lead service lines (presented by Ivan "Mike" Abell)

The Board voted to approve the minutes from the February 19, 2026 regular meeting. The motion was made by Dennis Miehls, seconded by John Bowen, and passed with four votes in favor and none against; one member was absent. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 19, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent)

Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting to confirm quorum, approve the February 18, 2026 minutes, and elect a chair and vice‑chair. The board will consider approval of the museum’s financial report and review the director’s report, which includes updates on a school tour, NAGPRA, a remodel, and the archives building. Members will also discuss upcoming exhibitions and programs scheduled through May 2026. The meeting concludes with a public comment period.

• Consider approval of the financial report (Item 4)
• Nomination and vote of chair and vice‑chair (Item 3)
• Review director’s report updates: school tour, NAGPRA, remodel, archives (Item 5)
• Discuss upcoming exhibitions and activities, including Theodore Van Soelen prints, Reclaimed: The Art of Recology, and multiple school art shows (Item 6)
• Public comments and announcements (Item 7)

The advisory board approved the February 18 meeting minutes, elected Wren Prather‑Stroud as Chair and Alana Brugman as Vice‑Chair, and approved both the financial and director's reports. All motions passed with unanimous votes from the members present, with Sky Soto and Therese Rodriguez absent.

• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Wren Prather‑Stroud as Chair and Alana Brugman as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved director's report (unanimous)

Veterans Memorial Advisory Board

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Board will meet to approve February minutes and discuss activities, financial reports, and donations.

• Approval of February 18, 2026, Regular Minutes
• Discussion regarding Veterans Activities
• Discussion of Foundation Financial Report
• Discussion of Donations and Sponsorships

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Board confirmed a quorum and voted to approve the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. All five voting members voted yes and none voted no. The board also discussed the completion of bricks and a bench, upcoming work on the Veterans Cemetery at Sunset Gardens Cemetery, the foundation's financial balances, and noted there were no current donations or sponsorships. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

• Approved February 18, 2026 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will discuss personnel matters concerning Matthew White's appeal of his termination. The council will consider approving, modifying, or reversing a recommendation to discharge him. This agenda is for a special meeting on March 16, 2026.

• Discussion of personnel matters regarding Matthew White's termination appeal
• Consideration of approval, modification, or reversal of recommendation to discharge Matthew White

The special meeting of the Carlsbad City Council was held on March 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. at the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex. The minutes list the council members and city officials who were present and absent. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Disabilities Advisory Board

The board will discuss concerns regarding street repairs, parking, and sidewalks. Members will also consider approving a business for ADA-friendly recognition and setting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of sidewalk, parking, and street repair concerns
• Approval of an ADA-friendly business to recognize
• Approval of proposed 2026 meeting dates

The Disabilities Advisory Board approved the December 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The board voted to recognize IHOP as the ADA‑Friendly Business of the Month. The board also approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates. All motions carried with unanimous yes votes from the members present.

• Approved December 12, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes: Krumm, Boatwright, O'Neil, Pinching, Tackett; No: none; Absent: Nelson, Jones)
• Approved IHOP as ADA‑Friendly Business of the Month (Yes: Krumm, Boatwright, O'Neil, Pinching, Tackett; No: none; Absent: Nelson, Jones)
• Approved proposed 2026 meeting dates (Yes: Krumm, Boatwright, O'Neil, Pinching, Tackett; No: none; Absent: Nelson, Jones)

Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory Board

The North Mesa Senior Center Advisory Board will consider approving the January 14, 2026 meeting minutes, receive an update on a full‑time employee, and discuss recent activities such as the Sweetheart Dance held on February 13, 2026. The board will also talk about upcoming events, including a multi‑family garage sale scheduled for March 7, 2026, before adjourning.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2026
• Update on Full‑Time Employee
• Discussion of Sweetheart Dance – February 13, 2026
• Discussion of Multi‑Family Garage Sale – March 7, 2026

The advisory board voted to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting, with all five voting members in favor and no opposition. The board noted that the full‑time employee, Taylor Hatfield, began work on February 16. The board also reviewed recent events, including the Sweetheart Dance on February 13 and the Multi‑Family Garage Sale on March 7.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board

The Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board held a special meeting to take roll call, approve the February 5, 2026 minutes, and receive a transitional overview. Board members were presented updates on planting, brickwork, and other improvements to the History Garden, as well as plans for its opening event. The board also discussed upcoming events for the park.

• Approval of meeting minutes – February 5, 2026
• Transitional overview of the Advisory Board by Jalynn Dominguez
• Update on planting plans, brickwork, and History Garden improvements by Frank Fierro
• Update on plans for the opening of the History Garden event by Julia Heaton
• Discussion on upcoming events presented by Valeria Bannister

The board met on March 11, 2026, determined a quorum and approved the minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Cindy Elkins, seconded by Wren Prather‑Stroud, and carried with four votes in favor and none against. The board then received updates on planting, brickwork, tree trimming, wrought‑iron work, and upcoming park events. No additional motions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: Heaton, Rodriguez, Elkins, Prather‑Stroud; No: none; Absent: Dungan, Murray, Pruit)

Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees

The Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees will meet to vote on the Library Strategic Plan and elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board will also discuss FY 2027 fiscal requests and library operations.

• Approval of Library Strategic Plan
• Nomination and vote of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Discussion of FY 2027 Fiscal Requests
• Review of January and February 2026 monthly reports

The Library Board confirmed a quorum and elected Therese Rodriguez as Chairman and Cassie Ruiz as Vice‑Chairman. The board approved the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting. The board also approved the Library Strategic Plan for the upcoming year. No other actions were taken.

• Chairman election approved (Yes – Rodriguez, Ruiz, Barnhart, Campos, Tate, Smith-Payne; No - None; Absent – Beard, Oney, Howard)
• Vice‑Chairman election approved (Yes – Rodriguez, Ruiz, Barnhart, Campos, Tate, Smith-Payne; No - None; Absent – Beard, Oney, Howard)
• Approved January 14, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes – Rodriguez, Ruiz, Barnhart, Campos, Tate, Smith-Payne; No - None; Absent – Beard, Oney, Howard)
• Approved Library Strategic Plan (Yes – Rodriguez, Ruiz, Barnhart, Campos, Tate, Smith-Payne; No - None; Absent – Beard, Oney, Howard)

City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will consider approving several zoning ordinances, including changes to residential and commercial districts, and will vote on budgetary adjustments and a land transfer for a veteran's cemetery.

• Approval of budget adjustments for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year
• Approval of land transfer for State Veteran's Cemetery
• Ordinance to waive green fees at Lake Carlsbad Golf Course
• Ordinance rezoning 1.23 acres at 208 N. Sixth Street
• Ordinance rezoning 0.43 acres at 606 W. Pierce Street

The Carlsbad City Council met on March 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex. Council members present were Mayor Richard D. Lopez and councilors Lisa A. Anaya Flores, Edward T. Rodriguez, Karla Niemeier, Anthony Foreman, Mark C. Walterscheid, Jeff Forrest, and Mary Garwood; Councilor Jason O. Chavez was absent. City staff and several members of the public also attended. The minutes record no approvals, denials, or other decisions.

Board of Solid Waste Commissioners

The Board of Solid Waste Commissioners will discuss financial and solid waste reports. The meeting includes updates on the Eddy County Landfill and the status of solid waste ordinance revisions.

• Solid Waste Ordinance review and revision status update
• Eddy County Landfill update
• Convenience Station rules update
• Household Hazardous Waste Event scheduled for April 25, 2026

The Board voted to approve the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Perry, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and passed with three yes votes and no opposition. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The board also voted to relocate future meetings to the Carlsbad Public Library, receiving three yes votes, no no votes, and one abstention. Both motions were adopted. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 6, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved relocating meetings to Carlsbad Public Library (3‑0, 1 abstain)

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board

The Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board will approve the February 4, 2026 meeting minutes and provide a transitional overview of the board. It will review the tee time reservation and cancellation policy, party rental pricing, and present maintenance and pro shop reports, including February financials and an upcoming tournament overview.

• Approval of February 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of tee time reservation and cancellation policy
• Review of party rental pricing
• Maintenance report
• Pro shop report with February 2026 financials and upcoming tournament overview

The Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board voted to approve the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. The motion passed with six votes in favor and none against; two members were absent. No other actions were formally adopted during the session.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)

Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting with all four voting members in favor and none opposed. They also decided that Jessica and Cristina will alternate producing the March 2026 newsletter and that the membership list will be purged for accuracy. The board discussed moving future advisory board meetings to the first Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m., and will place that item on next month’s agenda for a formal vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
• Jessica and Cristina will alternate creating the newsletter
• Membership list will be purged for accuracy
• Discussed moving meetings to first Friday 12:30 p.m.; to be voted next month

Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board

The Riverwalk Recreation Center Advisory Board approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Richard Carrasco, seconded by Pennie Morton, and passed with all seven members voting yes and none voting no. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Shooting Range Advisory Committee

A quorum was confirmed at the March 3, 2026 meeting. The committee voted to approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. The motion passed with five yes votes and no votes against. The meeting was then adjourned with no further business.

• Approved Jan 06, 2026 meeting minutes (5 yes, 0 no)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will evaluate a zoning change for a property on Farris St. and review preliminary plats for two new housing subdivisions. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a home-based attorney office.

• Zoning change request for 0.67 acres at 328 Farris St. from R-1 Residential to C-1 Commercial
• Preliminary plat for Kircher Street Attainable Housing Subdivision creating 44 new lots at 813 Kircher St.
• Preliminary plat for Peach Lane and Canal Street Subdivision creating 14 new residential lots
• Conditional Use Permit request for an attorney office at 1906 Sentry Circle

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the February 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It removed from the agenda a consideration of a zoning change request for 328 Farris St., then denied that zoning change request. Finally, the commission approved the preliminary plat for a 44‑lot attainable housing subdivision on Kircher Street.

• Approved February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Wilson; Abstain: Madrid-Boyea)
• Removed from table consideration of zoning change at 328 Farris St. (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea)
• Denied recommendation to City Council for zoning change at 328 Farris St. (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea)
• Approved Kircher Street Attainable Housing Subdivision preliminary plat, creating 44 new lots (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea)

Carlsbad Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board

A quorum was confirmed and the board voted to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Julia Williams, seconded by Liz Gordy, and all four members voted yes. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of Oct 6 2025 meeting (4-0)

Budget Committee

The Carlsbad Budget Committee will consider approving budget adjustment requests affecting several city funds, including the General Fund, Health Insurance Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Lodgers' Tax funds, Insurance Fund, Municipal Transit Fund, and Solid Waste Fund. It will also consider overall budget adjustment increases and decreases, review the FY 2026 capital outlay, and conduct a financial review.

• General Fund – increase capital, operating, labor, and revenue & transfer out
• Health Insurance Fund – transfer in and increase operating
• Capital Projects Fund – increase capital
• Lodgers' Tax Promotional and Non-Promotional Funds – increase operating
• Municipal Transit Fund – transfer in; Solid Waste Fund – increase operating; Insurance Fund – increase revenue & transfer out

The committee confirmed a quorum and approved the minutes from the January 23, 2026 meeting. It then approved a series of FY25/26 budget adjustment requests covering items such as resurfacing a basketball court, increased waterpark maintenance, reclassifying a GIS position, transfers to the health insurance fund, cemetery irrigation, San Jose facility maintenance, promotional advertising, fireworks and drone shows, insurance reimbursement for a transit van, and solid‑waste weed control. Both motions passed with unanimous votes (Chavez, Rodriguez, Forrest, Walterscheid). The meeting was adjourned at 4:44 p.m.

• Approved January 23, 2026 Budget Committee minutes (Yes: Chavez, Rodriguez, Forrest, Walterscheid; No: none)
• Approved FY25/26 budget adjustment requests for multiple funds (Yes: Chavez, Rodriguez, Forrest, Walterscheid; No: none)

City Council

The City Council will review a permit for a produced water pipeline and several state road funding applications. The body is also considering liquor licenses and food truck placements in the downtown area.

• Oil and Gas Permit Application from Select Water Solutions for a 20" Produced Water Pipeline
• FY2027 Local Government Road Fund Application for Ceasar Road Rehabilitation
• NMDOT Transportation Project Fund application for San Jose Boulevard Rehabilitation
• NMDOT Municipal Arterial Program application for Main Street Rehabilitation
• Liquor license request from Mei's Foodie Hub LLC

The City Council met on February 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex Building. Attendance included Mayor Richard D. Lopez and eight councilors, with two councilors participating by phone. The meeting was called to order, but no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

The Board will consider approving the minutes from the January 15 meeting and a recommendation to the City Council for Select Water Solutions to construct a 20‑inch produced‑water pipeline within the city limits and the Wellhead Protection area. It will also review incident reports for the Sheep Draw Wellhead Protection Area and decide on the final approval of 3R Operating’s application to drill a gas well in the same protection zone. Additional agenda items include monthly utilities and financial reports and discussions on water rights and existing oil and gas wells in the area.

• Approve minutes of the Board meeting held on January 15, 2026
• Recommend to City Council a request from Select Water Solutions to build a 20" produced water pipeline within city limits and the Wellhead Protection area
• Review NMOCD incident reports for the Sheep Draw Wellhead Protection Area
• Final approval of 3R Operating’s application to drill a gas well in the city’s Wellhead Protection Area
• Utilities Department monthly report presented by Ivan "Mike" Abell and financial report by Melissa Salcido

The board approved the minutes from the January 15 meeting. It also approved a recommendation to City Council for Select Water Solutions to construct a 20‑inch produced water pipeline within city limits and the Wellhead Protection Area. Additionally, the board gave final approval for 3R Operating to drill a gas well in the Wellhead Protection Area.

• Approved January 15 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for Select Water Solutions 20" pipeline (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved 3R Operating gas‑well drilling application (4‑0, 1 abstain)

Historic Preservation Board

The Historic Preservation Advisory Board confirmed a quorum and voted to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. The motion passed with all three voting members in favor and no opposition. The board also introduced the city attorney and deputy attorney and held a discussion on the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone District ordinance, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from the Jan 15, 2026 meeting (Yes: Britt, McIntosh, Barnhart; No: none; Abstain: none)

General

The Carlsbad Museum Advisory Board will consider approval of the financial report and the director's report, which include updates on tours, NAGPRA, remodel, archives, and Hall of Fame. The board will vote on recommending Dwight Pitcaithley to serve as the museum staff advisor. It will also discuss current and future exhibitions, such as the Theodore Van Soelen prints and the "Reclaimed: The Art of Recology" exhibit.

• Consider approval of the financial report
• Consider approval of the director's report with multiple updates
• Recommend Dwight Pitcaithley as museum staff advisor
• Discuss upcoming exhibitions (Theodore Van Soelen prints, Reclaimed: The Art of Recology, pop‑up heART exhibit)
• Public comments and discussion

The Museum Advisory Board approved the January 21 meeting minutes, the financial report, and the director's report. The board also approved the recommendation that Dwight Pitcaithley serve as the Museum Staff Advisor. All motions carried with unanimous yes votes and no opposition. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0, 3 absent)
• Approved Financial Report (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Director's Report (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved recommendation of Dwight Pitcaithley as Museum Staff Advisor (7‑0, 1 absent)

Veterans Memorial Advisory Board

The Veterans Memorial Advisory Board approved the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting with all seven members voting yes. The board also discussed the near‑completion of memorial bricks, a pending bench purchase, and reported a unchanged foundation balance of $88,257. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 21, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

Disabilities Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Disabilities Advisory Board will meet to discuss concerns regarding street repairs, parking, and sidewalks. The board will also consider approving a business for ADA Friendly recognition and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of sidewalk, parking, and street repair concerns
• Approval of ADA Friendly business recognition
• Approval of proposed 2026 meeting dates
• Approval of suggested items for the March 13, 2026 agenda

The Disabilities Advisory Board met on February 13, 2026, but roll call showed no quorum. As a result, the board did not conduct any business, approve any items, or take any actions. The meeting was limited to noting the lack of quorum.

City Council

Council members will recognize long‑service employees, approve a budget‑adjustment resolution, and consider a construction contract for the Greene Street storm‑drain extension. They will also set the March 10 meeting date and vote on several rezoning ordinances affecting properties on Sixth Street, Farris Street, Pierce Street, Greene Street, San Jose Boulevard, and others. Additional items include accepting a fire‑department grant for cardiac monitors and voting on ordinances related to the airport industrial park, state alcohol law changes, and a land annexation.

• Approve Resolution 2026‑11 to adjust the 2025‑26 fiscal year budget
• Award Bid 2025‑22 to Constructors Inc. for the Greene Street Storm Drain Extension Project
• Rezone 208 N. Sixth Street (C‑2 to R‑2) – approx 1.23 acre
• Accept Permian Strategic Partnership, Inc. grant for Carlsbad Fire Department cardiac monitors
• Ordinance 2026‑08 amending airport industrial park zoning (public hearing)

The Carlsbad City Council met on February 10, 2026 at the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex. Council members and city staff were present as listed in the minutes. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will discuss the organization of the next Arbor Day Celebration and the possible addition of "Traveling Rings" workout equipment.

• Nomination and vote of Chair and Vice Chair
• Vote on organizing the next Arbor Day Celebration
• Discussion on adding "Traveling Rings" workout equipment

The board elected Damian Armijo as chairman and Kelley Reid as vice chairman. It approved the January 16, 2025 and November 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also approved holding the next Arbor Day Celebration on April 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM. No other actions were taken.

• Appointed Damian Armijo as Chairman (Yes – Armijo, Reid, Fray, McCullough, Ornelas, Pierce; No – None)
• Appointed Kelley Reid as Vice Chairman (Yes – Armijo, Reid, Fray, McCullough, Ornelas, Pierce; No – None)
• Approved January 16, 2025 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board minutes (Yes – Armijo, Reid, Fray, McCullough, Ornelas, Pierce; No – None)
• Approved November 18, 2025 Tree Advisory Board minutes (Yes – Armijo, Reid, Fray, McCullough, Ornelas, Pierce; No – None)
• Approved Arbor Day Celebration on April 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Yes – Armijo, Reid, Fray, McCullough, Ornelas, Pierce; No – None)

Board of Solid Waste Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting. The board also unanimously voted to entertain Angeline Maxwell as the commissioner for Ward 2. No other actions were taken.

• Approved January 12, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved entertaining Angeline Maxwell as Ward 2 commissioner (4-0)

Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board

The advisory board unanimously approved the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes. It agreed to move the History Garden and Hall of Fame renaming event to 11 a.m. on May 8. The board directed that the gate area surface be replaced with red paver bricks and scheduled a follow‑up special meeting after the March 11 committee meeting.

• Approved Jan 13, 2026 minutes (4‑0)
• Agreed to move History Garden event start time to 11 a.m.
• Set History Garden & Hall of Fame renaming event for May 8
• Directed replacement of crusher‑fine surface with red paver bricks
• Planned another special advisory board meeting after March 11 committee meeting
• Assigned Heaton and Dungan to develop invite list with library assistance

Lake Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board

The advisory board voted to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 regular meeting. All seven members present voted yes; the absent member, Mike Fulkerson, did not vote. The board also received a maintenance report about a new caretaker position and weed‑burning plans, and a pro shop report on monthly activity and upcoming tournaments.

• Approved Dec 3 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0, Fulkerson absent)

Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center Advisory Board

The board voted to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2026 regular meeting. The motion was made by Julia Williams, seconded by Tony Hernandez, and passed with all five voting members in favor. The board also decided that Jessica and Cristina will alternate in creating the February 2026 newsletter and activity calendar. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of Jan 7, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Assigned Jessica and Cristina to alternate creating February 2026 newsletter

Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board will review and vote on FY27 Lodgers’ Tax funding requests submitted by a range of local organizations. Items include requests from the Boys and Girls Club, Carlsbad Area Art Association, and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, among others. The board will also approve the FY2025-2026 second‑quarter financial report and elect a chair and vice‑chair. No other business is listed.

• Consider request for Lodgers’ Tax funding from the Boys and Girls Club for FY27 Advertising
• Consider request for Lodgers’ Tax funding from Carlsbad Area Art Association for FY27
• Consider request for Lodgers’ Tax funding from Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for FY27 Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Consider request for Lodgers’ Tax funding from Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for FY27 Rumble on the Pecos Car Show
• Consider request for Lodgers’ Tax funding from Carlsbad Community Concert Association for FY27 2026/2027 Season

The Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board approved multiple FY27 funding requests, including a $330,000 allocation to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce for the Convention & Visitors Bureau. All motions carried with unanimous Yes votes from S.S. Dara, Dale Balzano, Milan Patel, and Elizabeth Lickliter, except the Christmas on the Pecos request where S.S. Dara abstained. The board also approved advertising funding for the Boys & Girls Club and grants for the Art Association, Carlsbad Live, Community Concert Association, Community Hope Center, Community Theatre, Lions Club, and other community groups.

• Approved $330,000 Chamber of Commerce tourism funding (Yes - Dara, Balzano, Patel, Lickliter)
• Approved Boys & Girls Club advertising request (Yes - Dara, Balzano, Patel, Lickliter)
• Approved Carlsbad Area Art Association FY27 funding (Yes - Dara, Balzano, Patel, Lickliter)
• Approved Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau funding (Yes - Dara, Balzano, Patel, Lickliter)
• Approved Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Rumble on the Pecos Car Show funding (Yes - Dara, Balzano, Patel, Lickliter)
• Approved $75,000 Christmas on the Pecos funding (Yes - Balzano, Patel, Lickliter; Abstain - Dara)
• Approved Carlsbad Community Concert Association FY27 season funding (Yes - Dara, Balzano, Patel, Lickliter)
• Approved Carlsbad Community Hope Center Jericho Walk & Bike Run funding (Yes - Dara, Balzano, Patel, Lickliter)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carlsbad Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a variance to reduce rear and side setbacks at 702 Elma Dr. It will also review a conditional use permit for a multi‑family complex at 208 North Sixth Street. Several recommendations to change zoning for parcels ranging from 0.30 to 4.97 acres will be presented, along with approval of the Branson Industrial Subdivision Phase 1 final plat.

• Variance request to allow 0‑foot rear and side setbacks at 702 Elma Dr. (R‑1 district)
• Conditional Use Permit for a multi‑family complex at 208 North Sixth St. (C‑2 district)
• Zoning change recommendations for parcels on 208 N. Sixth St., 328 Farris St., 606 & 608 W. Pierce St., 1604 E. Greene St., and others
• Approval of Branson Industrial Subdivision, Lot 1, Phase 1 final plat on Derrick Rd. (I district)
• Recommendation to City Council on multiple residential‑to‑commercial rezoning requests

The commission approved the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes and granted a variance allowing a five‑foot rear setback and two‑foot side setback for 702 Elma Dr. It also approved a conditional use permit for a multi‑family complex at 208 N Sixth St and recommended zoning changes for that property and for 606 & 608 W Pierce St. The commission denied a recommendation to rezone 1604 E Greene St from industrial to commercial and removed an agenda item for 328 Farris St.

• Approved January 5, 2026 meeting minutes (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Wilson, Branson; Abstain: Madrid-Boyea)
• Approved variance for 702 Elma Dr: five‑foot rear setback, two‑foot side setback (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Wilson; No: Madrid-Boyea)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for multi‑family complex at 208 N Sixth St (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Wilson; No: Madrid-Boyea)
• Approved recommendation to change zoning of 208 N Sixth St from C‑2 to R‑2 (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea)
• Approved recommendation to change zoning of 606 & 608 W Pierce St from R‑2 to C‑2 (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Wilson, Madrid-Boyea)
• Denied recommendation to change zoning of 1604 E Greene St from I to C‑2 (Yes: McCormick, Cornum, Branson, Madrid-Boyea; No: Wilson)
• Removed agenda item for 328 Farris St due to missed posting deadline

City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will consider routine business items, including the approval of agreements for affordable housing and on-call engineering services, as well as the award of a contract for water slide maintenance.

• Award RFP 2025-21 to Safe Slide Restorations for Water Slide Maintenance Services
• Approve Agreement with Eddy County for Kircher Street Affordable Housing Development
• Approve First Renewal of On-Call Engineering, Architecture and Surveying services
• Authorize application to American Library Association for Pulitzer traveling exhibit
• Approve request by Milton's Brewing to serve alcohol on City streets

The City Council met on January 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex Building. Council members and city staff were listed as present. The meeting was called to order, and no substantive actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Budget Committee

The Carlsbad Budget Committee meeting on January 23, 2026 will address budget adjustment requests. Items include increases to labor costs in the General Fund, revenue and labor in the DPS fund, revenue and capital in the Capital Projects Fund, and revenue and capital in the Water & Sewer Fund. The committee will also review overall budget adjustment increases and decreases and conduct a financial review.

• Consider approval of General Fund budget increase for labor costs
• Consider approval of DPS fund budget increase for revenue and labor
• Consider approval of Capital Projects Fund budget increase for revenue and capital
• Consider approval of Water & Sewer Fund budget increase for revenue and capital
• Review overall budget adjustment increases and decreases

The Budget Committee approved the December 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved a series of budget adjustment requests, including labor increases for a Project Manager and an animal control officer, a police retention bonus, and several capital projects. The largest approvals were $2 million each for the Kircher housing development and its water and sewer infrastructure.

• Approved December 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved $53,713.86 labor increase for a Project Manager position (4-0)
• Approved $34,417.12 labor increase for an Animal Control officer (4-0)
• Approved $30,430.75 revenue and labor increase for police retention bonuses (4-0)
• Approved $1,455,650.00 revenue and capital for ARSC Outdoor Rec and Pickleball Court project (4-0)
• Approved $325,000.00 revenue and capital for LifePak 35 cardiac monitors for ambulances (4-0)
• Approved $2,000,000.00 revenue and capital for Kircher housing development (county contribution) (4-0)
• Approved $2,000,000.00 revenue and capital for water and sewer infrastructure for Kircher housing (4-0)

Police Department's Citizen Advisory Board

The Carlsbad Police Department's Citizen Advisory Board will meet to review department operations. Chief Rodriguez will present updates on staffing and technology onboarding. The meeting also includes a review of Open Meeting Act training.

• Department overview by Chief Rodriguez
• Technology onboarding update
• Staffing update for Carlsbad Police Department
• Recap of Shop With a Hero
• Open Meeting Act Training Review by Jalynn Dominguez

The Citizen Advisory Board failed to meet quorum because two members were absent. As quorum was not present, no agenda items were considered or decided. The meeting was therefore adjourned without any actions.

Cemetery Advisory Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 Cemetery Committee meeting. The motion was made by Sam Plumlee, seconded by Suzanne Carlsen, and passed with three yes votes and no opposition. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

General

The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners will meet to review monthly department reports. The agenda includes an update regarding UV disinfection at the Waste Water Treatment Plant.

• Utilities Department monthly reports
• Update on UV Disinfection at the Waste Water Treatment Plant

The Board voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on December 18, 2025. The motion passed with four votes in favor, none against, and one abstention. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Dec 18 2025 meeting (4‑0‑1)

Carlsbad Library Board of Trustees

The Board confirmed a quorum and approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved the library's November and December 2025 monthly reports. The Board discussed upcoming spring programs, a community garden, a new strategic plan, a library foundation, and vehicle and fire alarm projects, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved November and December 2025 library monthly reports (6-0)

Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center Advisory Board

The advisory board voted to approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes, with all five voting members in favor and none opposed. The board noted that the previously recommended full‑time employee declined the position and that a new candidate, Taylor Hatfield, was recommended after interviews. Past events were reviewed and upcoming activities were discussed, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Carlsbad City Council will consider a series of ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. Items include an oil and gas lease with a $15,574 per net acre bonus, multiple rezoning actions, engineering service contracts, a restaurant liquor license, and a state grant for a senior center project. The council will also adopt a city vision, mission, and core values statement.

• Approve Ordinance 2026-06 granting an oil and gas lease with a $15,574 per net acre lease bonus and a 1/4 royalty
• Approve multiple rezoning ordinances, including 34.94 acres R‑R to R‑1, 19.88 acres C‑2 to R‑2, and 0.18 acres R‑1 to C‑1
• Award RFP 2025-12, 2025-13, and 2025-14 to Souder Miller and Associates for engineering services on Double Eagle Waterline Phase II, Sheep’s Draw Reservoir #5, and Tatum Wellfield‑Double Eagle connection projects
• Approve a Restaurant “A” beer and wine liquor license for Carnitas El Mayo, LLC with a waiver request due to a nearby church
• Accept a New Mexico Capital Outlay Grant to renovate and construct the Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center outdoor exercise and walking path

Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from 2025 and vote on organizing the next Arbor Day Celebration. The agenda also includes a monthly report from the Parks Superintendent and a discussion on adding 'Traveling Rings' workout equipment.

• Approval of 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to organize next Arbor Day Celebration
• Monthly Parks Superintendent report
• Discussion on 'Traveling Rings' workout equipment
• Nomination and vote for Chair and Vice Chair

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board

Shooting Range Advisory Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carlsbad Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approval of several subdivision plats and a zoning change request. Items include the Fuson Tracts (3 lots), C‑Hill Subdivision (10 lots), Teacherage Development (35 lots), Kircher Street Land Division (2 lots), and the Avalon Village Development (98 lots). The commission will also recommend to City Council a rezoning of two parcels on Carver Street from Commercial to Residential.

• Approve Fuson Tracts Subdivision plat: 3 new lots on Hidalgo Road, zoned R‑R
• Approve C‑Hill Subdivision Unit 1 plat: 10 new lots north of Church St., west of Miehls Dr., zoned R‑R
• Approve Carlsbad Municipal Schools Teacherage Development plat: 35 new lots on Sandy Ridge Dr., zoned R‑2
• Approve Kircher Street Land Division plat: 2 new lots at SE corner of Kircher St. & Boyd Dr., zoned R‑R
• Approve Avalon Village Development preliminary plat: 98 new lots in Carlston Ranch, zoned PUD