🌱 See how Carlsbad fit into this 5,800-mile RV adventure

Cheers Carlsbad! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Carlsbad fit into this 5,800-mile RV adventure

Today's riddle: What do you call a country with pink cars? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Rather cloudy, heavy t-storms, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A couple of heavy t-storms, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Great American Heartland Tour (scottprentice.com) — A pair of travelers on a months-long RV road trip logged a two-night stay at Carlsbad Caverns RV Park in Carlsbad as part of their April–July mileage record. Their route runs from Florida through Texas and New Mexico into the West, with Carlsbad one of several notable stops. The log tracks odometer readings, campgrounds, and basic trip stats.
   

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📸 Around Carlsbad

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carlsbad

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Saturday July 18

• Carlsbad Caverns National Park, presents DAWN of the BATS
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  5:00 am
• Carlsbad Area Art Association Hands-On-Workshop, Potter Platter and Pinch Pot
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  9:00 am

Sunday July 19

• The Great Ice Cream Scheme
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  2:30 pm

Monday July 20

• Carlsbad Area Art Association presents Summer Art Camp
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  10:00 am
• Sweet Days of Summer
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  4:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• 81st Annual Eddy County Fair
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
• Save the date Operation School Bell Dress Days
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

Wednesday July 22

• Largest Sunflower Contest Eddy County Fair
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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📣 Carlsbad Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday July 17

• The Great Ice Cream Scheme
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  7:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• Carlsbad Caverns National Park, presents DAWN of the BATS
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  5:00 am
• Carlsbad Area Art Association Hands-On-Workshop, Potter Platter and Pinch Pot
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  9:00 am

Monday July 20

• Carlsbad Area Art Association presents Summer Art Camp
  Carlsbad Main Street Project 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bergaila & Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Pipeline Operator 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.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hobbs

• Six Plead Guilty After Permian Oil Worth $889k Sold for Just $165k (sanangelolive.com)

Roswell

• Page 20260716-001 (rdrnews.com)
• We're on a rescue mission to save the Roswell Daily Record and we need your help (nm.news)
• -------------------------- Notice of Suit... (rdrnews.com)

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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pink carnation (Thank you Janet M. for sending it in!)
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