🌱 What this new WIPP contract means for Carlsbad’s future
Hi Carlsbad! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What this new WIPP contract means for Carlsbad’s future
- How new haze rules could change skies over Carlsbad Caverns
Also on today's calendar: Carlsbad Wind Symphony and Carlsbad Community Chorale Combined Holiday Concert and 2 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Eva P.!
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 40 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bechtel-led SIMCO awarded three-year WIPP contract extension (ans.org) — Carlsbad’s DOE Field Office has extended SIMCO’s contract to run WIPP through at least 2029 after strong safety and performance reviews. The Bechtel-led team finished major ventilation upgrades early and under budget, exceeded waste-shipment goals, and logged over 2 million safe work hours in 2025 without lost-time injuries. 
• New program to help clear New Mexico skies (krwg.org) — Air quality rules under the Regional Haze Program aim to cut pollution at Carlsbad Caverns National Park and other treasured New Mexico landscapes, improving views and health. The plan targets 23,000 tons of emissions a year by tightening controls on major sources, after seven years of work by state and federal agencies.
📸 Around Carlsbad
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Carlsbad Senior Cavemen vs Artesia Bulldogs
Carlsbad High School, 3000 W Church St, Carlsbad
4:30 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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Carlsbad Literacy
Carlsbad Main Street Project , 102 S Canyon St , Carlsbad
6:00 pm -
Carlsbad Wind Symphony and Carlsbad Community Chorale Combined Holiday Concert
Southeast New Mexico College Gymnasium , 1500 University Dr , Carlsbad
7:00 pm -
Christmas Belles, Carlsbad Community Theatre
Carlsbad Main Street Project , 102 S Canyon St , Carlsbad
7:00 pm -
Carlsbad Senior Cavemen vs Portales Rams
Carlsbad High School , 3000 W Church St , Carlsbad
5:20 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
🗓 Events Nearby
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Carlsbad Literacy
Carlsbad Main Street Project , 102 S Canyon St , Carlsbad
6:00 pm -
Christmas Belles, Carlsbad Community Theatre
Carlsbad Main Street Project , 102 S Canyon St , Carlsbad
7:00 pm -
Iro Convention
Pecos River Village Conference Center , 711 Muscatel Ave , Carlsbad
11:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Saturday February 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It's been 16 days since are mini me went missing.
He is white Maltese/poodle. He is neuter and microchip. He is more chunky and fluffy. He has pink on his nose. He is family. We miss him dearly… (Nextdoor Chapman Rd) - 16 days are mini me went missing.
He is family. He is white Maltese/poodle. He is fixed and microchip. He is more chunky and fluffy. Last time was in are yard before the black… (Nextdoor Chapman Rd)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Carlsbad. Apply here.
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Part-time in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hobbs
- Closing day card at Zia Park headlined by pair of stakes races for juvenile thoroughbreds (tricityrecordnm.com)
- New Mexico's only female lieutenant governor reflects on long career (searchlightnm.org)
Roswell
- New Mexico DOJ unveils statewide gun data center (newsfromthestates.com)
- Roswell police seeking 1 of 3 suspects charged with shooting (koat.com)
- Basketball Recap: Roswell Triumphs (maxpreps.com)
Ok Carlsbad! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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