The Carlsbad Department of Development

06/12/2026

05/21/2026

Our offices will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/13/2026

Rest In Peace, former City of Carlsbad Mayor Bob Forrest.

https://www.dentonwood.com/obituaries/bob-forrest

05/11/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to CDOD Board Member KCCC 930 AM Radio and Johnny Chandler for receiving a $25,000 grant from the New Mexico Economic Development Department's New Mexico Creative Industries Division. The grant will help fund the "Radio on the Road" initiative. Read more about it at the link below:

https://www.edd.newmexico.gov/press-releases/245000-awarded-to-fuel-new-mexicos-creative-business-economy/

05/07/2026

Thanks to Mayor Rick Lopez and the City of Carlsbad NM Government for showing support at the Red Rocket Media groundbreaking today at the Cascades!

05/07/2026

Coming soon to the Cascades...Red Rocket Media's mixed-use headquarters! We are so excited to break ground earlier today on their new consolidated media house. This $1.6 million dollar project is a mixed-use development consisting of retail, residential, warehouse and office space.

For more details: https://www.developcarlsbad.org/news-and-media/p/item/67529/local-company-establishes-headquarters-at-cascades-in-carlsbad-nm

The Cascades has seen over $32 million dollars invested in the last five years: the Cascades Grill, the under-construction River View Apartments, and the recently opened Cascades Recreation and Wellness Center.

04/29/2026

Welcome to CDOD member Carlsbad Medical Center's new CEO, Blake Hubbard!

Carlsbad Medical Center Names New CEO

A new Chief Executive Officer has been named at Carlsbad Medical Center. Healthcare professional Blake Hubbard assumed the role on April 27, 2026, bringing extensive expertise to the community.

With over 25 years of experience serving in health system and hospital executive leadership roles, Hubbard has most recently served as CEO of Valley View Medical Center in Fort Mohave, Arizona. During his tenure there he led strategic capital projects, recruited primary care providers and multiple specialists, and partnered with physicians to increase services offered and grow patient volumes.

Hubbard earned his master’s degree in business administration from The University of Texas – Pan American in Edinburg, Texas, and bachelor’s degree in business administration – finance, from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and has taken active roles with civic and educational organizations in the communities where he has lived.

“I’m very excited to join Carlsbad Medical Center and the Carlsbad community,” says Hubbard. “I look forward to continuing CMC’s mission of providing great patient care, as well as continuing growth in services and commitment to the community.”

Gerry Washburn, PhD, Chair of the Carlsbad Medical Center Board of Trustees, was heavily involved in the interview and selection process. “Blake is committed to developing positive, lasting relationships with employees, providers, and board members,” Washburn said. “We are confident he is the right leader to support the continued growth and investments we are making to deliver quality medical care for Carlsbad and Southeast New Mexico.”

04/28/2026

Congratulations to CDOD member Jaynes Corporation!

Jaynes Corporation is proud to announce that the Carlsbad High School Performing Arts Center has been recognized as a winner in the 2026 Best Buildings Awards by the Associated General Contractors of New Mexico. This distinction highlights excellence in construction, innovation, and community impact...

04/27/2026