City Council Members: Ward 1 - Carlsbad, New Mexico

Lisa A. Anaya-Flores

Hello, please permit me to introduce myself. My name is Lisa Ann Anaya Flores. I am a lifelong resident of Carlsbad. I am married to David R. Flores; I have three sons, Ramon, Giovanni, and Genarro, two grandchildren, Nyallie and Xavier Anaya, and one brother, Pete L. Anaya. I have worked for the Carlsbad Municipal School District for nineteen years. I have always had a desire to serve my community at the governmental level. With the love, support, and encouragement of my parents, (the late) Pete M. Anaya and my Mom, Flora A. Anaya, the fire was kindled within me. I also had another positive influence and source of encouragement that I looked to, my uncle, (the late) Ray Anaya.

I serve as an appointed commissioner to the Solid Waste Board. I am a member of The Neighborhood Association Group which is working to address the issues within Ward One. Although I am representing Ward One, I think it is important to view the city council as a cohesive team whose ultimate goal is the betterment of our community as a whole.

Edward T. Rodriguez

My name is Edward T. Rodriguez, I am born and raised in Carlsbad as a Caveman. I attended public school at Hillcrest Elementary, Alta Vista Jr. High, Carlsbad Mid High & graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1978. My post-secondary education includes Studies at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM; College of the Southwest in Hobbs, where I earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree; & New Mexico State University where I earned a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration.

I am happily married to my beautiful wife Therese, for more years than she will allow me to print! We have two adult sons both living in Fort Worth; our eldest, Jermaine, married to Jessica, and our youngest Jayce. We are also proud grandparents to Dexter and Mina Rodriguez.

I retired from the Carlsbad Municipal School district in 2007, after 27 years of service. I then worked for Constructors Incorporated from 2007 to 2012 and as of 2012 I am presently employed as Safety and Compliance Officer by the following three companies, SB Weed LLC, SB Oil field Services LLC, and Branson Rentals LLC.

I have served as a volunteer coach for Little League, Boys & Girls Club of Carlsbad, CARC Special Olympics, Elks Little Cavemen Football, Connie Mack Baseball, PR LeyvaMiddle School Basketball & Football, as well as Cavemen Baseball. I have served on the City of Carlsbad Bob Forrest Youth Sports

Complex Committee, Planning and Zoning Committee, and the Oil & Gas Ordinance Committee. I also served as an AWARE Board Member, 1989 Class Act Board Member, Boys & Girls Club Sports Advisory Committee, and continue to serve the Southeastern New Mexico Roadway Safety Integrated Program.

I will work hard to keep our community a positive and safe place to live, work and raise kids