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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
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