Boards, Commissions, and Committees

Alejandro Ruiz Sr. Center Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Amparo Vasquez (Manager), Christina Enright (Assistant Manager), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 1st Friday at 12:30 P.M. at the Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center, 120 Kircher Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Liz Gordy 07/14/2026 06/30/2030 4 years
Robert Echavarria 02/05/2024 06/30/2028 4 years
Jim Grantner 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Julia Williams 07/01/2024 06/30/2028 4 years
Tony Hernandez 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years

Beautification Committee

Points of Contact: Mary Garwood (Beautification Coordinator), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: 2nd Thursday at 11:00 A.M. at the Municipal Annex, Planning Room, 114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Ashley Walterscheid 01/13/2026 01/13/2030 4 years
Aaron Ruiz 01/13/2026 01/13/2028 2 years
Jean Prominski 01/13/2026 01/13/2030 4 years
Erika Palmer 01/13/2026 01/13/2028 2 years
Charles Betts 01/13/2026 01/13/2030 4 years

Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Steve Garza (Sports Superintendent), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk), Jason (JJ) Chavez (Ex Officio Member)
Meeting Details: Quarterly on the 4th Thursday at 4:30 P.M. at the Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex, 3212 W Lea Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Lance Ridgeway 07/14/2026 07/14/2030 3 years
Ashley Castaneda 08/12/2025 06/30/2028 3 years
Mindy Rodriguez 06/12/2024 06/20/2027 3 years
Matt Ybarra 08/12/2025 06/30/2028 3 years

Budget Committee

Points of Contact: Wendy D. Austin (City Manager), Kenneth Ahrens (Deputy City Manager), Melissa Salcido (Director of Finance), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 4th Friday at 3:30 P.M. at Carlsbad City Hall, Planning Room, 101 N Halageuno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Jeffery Forrest 01/01/2026 11/01/2029 4 years
Edward Rodriguez 01/01/2026 11/01/2029 4 years
JJ Chavez 01/01/2024 11/01/2027 4 years
Mark C Walterscheid 01/01/2026 11/01/2029 4 years

Community Volunteer Network Advisory Board (CCVN)

Points of Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 1st Monday at 12:30 P.M. at the Alejandro Ruiz Senior Center, 120 Kircher Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Jim Grantner 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Julia Williams 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Dora Cota 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Liz Gordy 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years

Cemetery Advisory Committee

Points of Contact: Diana Dorado (Cemetery Coordinator), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Quarterly on the 3rd Thursday at 4:00 P.M, at the Municipal Annex Planning Room, 114 S Halagueno St Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Suzanne Carlsen 06/25/2025 06/30/2027 2 years
Jason Shirley 06/25/2025 06/30/2027 2 years
Alan Wood 07/14/2026 07/14/2029 2 years

Cascades Recreation & Wellness Center Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Griselda Diaz (Rec. Center Manager), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 2:30 P.M. at the Cascades Recreational and Wellness Center 405 Cascades Ave, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
John Caraway 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Juanita Jojola 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Beth Frederick 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Jean Loafman 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Margaret McClure 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Bob Rostro 05/24/2023 06/30/2027 4 years

Disabilities Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Jeffery Patterson (Director of Planning and Regulation), Trysha Ortiz (Deputy Director of Planning and Regulation), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 2nd Friday at 10:30 A.M. at the Municipal Annex in the Planning Room 114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Ellen Krumm 09/24/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Rory O’neil 07/30/2024 06/30/2028 4 years
Deborah Pinching 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Machell Tackett 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Belinda Jones 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years

Carlsbad Golf Course Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Kyle Boatman (Golf General Manager), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 1st Wednesday at 4:00 P.M. at Lake Carlsbad Golf Course (Pro Shop) 901 Muscatel Ave. Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
JW Sutphin 02/06/2024 06/30/2028 4 years
Dean Bair 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Steve Hendley 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Happy Scheel 07/01/2024 06/30/2028 4 years
Kathy Temple 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Mike Fulkerson 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years

Halagueno Arts Park Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Kathleen Davis (Deputy Community Development), Dina Navarrette (Director of Community Development), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. at Carlsbad City Hall in the Planning Room, 101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Julia Heaton 12/12/2023 12/13/2027 4 years
Carla Dungan 12/12/2023 12/13/2027 4 years
Therese Rodriguez 12/12/2023 12/13/2027 4 years
Cindy Elkins 12/12/2023 12/13/2027 4 years
Wren Prather-Stroud 12/12/2023 12/13/2027 4 years

Historic Preservation Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Jeffery Patterson (Director of Planning and Regulations), Trysha Ortiz (Deputy Director of Planning and Regulations), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 3rd Thursday at the Municipal Annex in the Planning Room 114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Larry Mitchell 01/13/2026 01/13/2027 1 year
Ken Britt 01/13/2026 01/13/2028 2 years
Marsha Doss 04/14/2026 04/14/2028 2 years
David Mcintosh 01/13/2026 01/13/2027 2 years

Board of Trustees of the Carlsbad Public Library

Points of Contact: Sarah Jones (Library Director), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Bimonthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 4:30 P.M at the Carlsbad Public Library, 101 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Cassie Ruiz 05/13/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Therese Rodriguez 07/08/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Veronica Barnhart 07/14/2026 07/14/2030 4 years
Jennifer Oney 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Bernita Smith-Payne 06/24/2025 06/30/2029 4 years

Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Angie Barrios-Testa (Director of Grant Programs), Jayden Whitzel (Grant Accountant), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Quarterly on the 1st Tuesday at 7:30 A.M. at Carlsbad City Hall Planning Room 101 N Halagueno Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Dale Balzano 01/09/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Veronica Marie Vasquez 08/11/2026 08/11/2029 4 years
Milan Patel 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Dr. S S Dara 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Elizabeth Lickliter 07/28/2021 06/30/2027 4 years

Board of Trustees of the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center

Points of Contact: Edward VanScotter (Museum Director), Jalynn Armendrez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 3:00 P.M. at the Museum Hall of Fame, 418 W Fox Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Sky Soto 06/25/2025 06/30/2030 5 years
Wren Prather-Stroud 06/25/2025 06/30/2030 5 years
Alana Brugman 05/09/2023 06/30/2028 5 years
Therese Rodriguez 08/12/2025 06/30/2030 5 years
Desiree Kicker 07/01/2024 06/30/2029 5 years
Francene Hoffman 06/25/2025 06/30/2030 5 years
Jeff Pangburn 07/27/2022 06/30/2027 5 years

Planning and Zoning Commission

Points of Contact: Jeffery Patterson (Director of Planning and Regulations Department), Trysha Ortiz (Deputy Director of Planning and Regulations Department), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 1st Monday at the Janell Whitlock Municipal Complex at 5:00 P.M 114 S. Halagueno St Carlsbad, NM
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
John Beasley 07/14/2026 06/30/2028 2 years
James McCormick 07/14/2026 06/30/2028 2 years
Denise Madrid-Boyea 01/13/2026 01/13/2028 2 years
Linda Wilson 06/25/2025 06/30/2027 2 years
Valerie Branson 06/25/2025 06/30/2027 2 years

Carlsbad Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Pat Cass (Director of Public Works), Michael Hernandez (Parks Superintendent), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Quarterly on the 2nd Monday at 5:00 P.M. at the Public Works Building, Conference Room 1702 W Fox St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Eric Pierce 05/14/2024 06/30/2028 4 years
Damien Armijo 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Kelley Reid 09/01/2024 06/30/2028 4 years

Police Citizens Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Jessie Rodriguez (Chief of Police), Edwardo Durate (Deputy Chief of Police), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Quarterly on the 3rd Tuesday at the Carlsbad Police Department, 602 W Mermod St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Dr. Karima Mourhat 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Roy Thomas 05/13/2025 06/30/2029 4 years

Carlsbad Riverwalk Recreation Complex Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Renee Madrid (Rec Center Manager), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 5:30 P.M. at the Riverwalk Recreation Center 400 Riverwalk Drive Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Richard Carrasco 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Cheyenne Methola 05/10/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Pennie Morton 02/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Bill Rook 07/14/2026 06/30/2030 4 years
Becky Fierro 07/14/2026 06/30/2030 4 years

Shooting Range Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Michael Hernandez (Parks Superintendent), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: 2nd Thursday at 5:00 P.M. at the Public Works Department, Conference Room, 1702 W. Fox Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Brian Fox 07/14/2026 06/30/2030 4 years
Jennifer Cottingham 07/14/2026 06/30/2030 4 years
Graydon Clark 07/14/2026 06/30/2030 4 years
Rex Prather 07/14/2026 06/30/2030 4 years
Richard West 07/14/2026 06/30/2030 4 years

Board of Solid Waste Commissioners

Points of Contact: Ivan (Mike) Abell (Director of Utilities), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 2nd Monday at 3:30 P.M. at Carlsbad City Hall Planning Room, 101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Michelle Perry 04/24/2024 06/30/2030 6 years
Angeline Maxwell 02/24/2026 02/24/2030 4 years
Sydney Evans 09/24/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Jim Grantner 06/30/2023 06/30/2029 6 years
Susan Crockett 04/24/2024 06/30/2026 2 years

Veterans Memorial Board

Points of Contact: Pat Cass (Director of Public Works), Michael Hernandez (Parks Superintendent), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 4:30 P.M. at the Public Works Building, Conference Room, 1702 W. Fox St Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
James Prentiss 03/26/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Steve Angell 02/10/2026 02/10/2030 4 years
Paul Hill 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
John Wixom 03/26/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Tom Larson 06/30/2023 06/30/2027 4 years
Kelly Wixom 03/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Kay Hill 07/01/2024 06/30/2028 4 years

Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners

Points of Contact: Wendy D. Austin (City Manager), Kenneth Ahrens (Deputy City Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk), Eddie Rodriguez (Ex Officio Member)
Meeting Details: Monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 8:30 A.M. at Carlsbad City Hall, Planning Room 101 N. Halagueno, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
John Bowen 07/01/2021 06/30/2027 6 years
Robert Chavez 07/09/2025 06/30/2031 6 years
Craig Stephens 06/25/2025 06/30/2031 6 years
Dennis Miehls 05/22/2024 06/30/2030 6 years
Fred Beard 05/22/2024 06/30/2030 6 years

Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center Advisory Board

Points of Contact: Kathleen Davis (Deputy of Community Development), Dina Navarette (Director of Community Development), Jalynn Armendarez (Open Meetings Act Manager), Nadine Mireles (City Clerk)
Meeting Details: Quarterly on the 1st Wednesday at 6:00 P.M. at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts, 4012 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, NM 88220
NAME TERM BEGINS TERM ENDS TERM LENGTH
Elaine Finley 06/25/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Amanda Estelle Hale 03/26/2025 06/30/2029 4 years
Steve Sparks 08/11/2026 08/11/2030 4 years
Veronica Marie Vasquez 08/11/2026 08/11/2030 4 years