Carlsbad SWCD

Our next regular meeting is next Monday!
Agenda
Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District
3219 S. Canal, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Board Meeting
April 13, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order
Approve/Amend Agenda
Review/Approve Minutes
Approve financial reports and pay bills and journal entries

Presentations-

Unfinished Business
Project Updates
BLM – Updates

New Business
Annual Plan and Calendar FY 27
Mill Levy Resolution FY 27
Hand/Drone Hand Herbicide Application RFP approvals
Aerial Herbicide Application Contract extension
Hackberry Draw Watershed District Appointee
Hackberry Draw Watershed District budget
Hackberry Draw Watershed District Mill Levy
Envirothon
Appointed Supervisors

Brush Control – L Onsurez, W Sibley
Shade Balls-

Reports
NRCS
NMDA
NMACD
USFS
ECES
CSWCD
Others

Closed Session-limited personnel issues NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(2).

Comments
Adjourn

It's NOXIOUS W**D WEDNESDAY!
Here is some quick information about the highly invasive African Rue. If you have seen this plant, or need help treating it, contact us at 575-755-7923!

Come join us for the Southeast Ranchers Workshop! Make sure to RSVP!

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District is issuing a Request For Proposals(RFP) for herbicide hand and/or drone treatment activities primarily in southeastern New Mexico.
Proposals will be received at the Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District office, 3219 S. Canal (Pecos Highway), Carlsbad, NM 88220 until April 1st, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Proposals received after this date and time WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Copies of the Request for Proposals can be obtained in person at the Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District office at 3219 S. Canal or can be mailed/emailed upon written or telephone request to the Procurement Manager at (575) 628-1532 or [email protected].

Meeting next Monday the 9th

Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District
3219 S. Canal, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Board Meeting
February 9, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.

Call to Order
Approve/Amend Agenda
Review/Approve Minutes
Approve financial reports and pay bills and journal entries.

Presentations –Vertex/BLM
Unfinished Business
Project Updates
BLM – Updates
Oath of office- Charles Goodwin
New Business
CMP training- March 23-26 in Moriarity
Employee Workshop- March 3-4 T or C
Otis Drainage quote
Brush Control – J Rose, Salt Draw Ranch
Shade Balls-
Reports
NRCS
NMDA
NMACD
USFS
ECES
CSWCD
Others
Comments
Adjourn

REMINDER: The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is accepting online grant applications for its Healthy Soil Program through noon Friday, March 20, Mountain Time.

NMDA will host two webinars on Jan. 27 – one for Eligible Entities and one for Individual Applicants – focused on completing the online Healthy Soil Program grant application. Registration is required.

If you're an Eligible Entity, register for the Jan. 27 webinar at https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/hsp/requirements-for-eligible-entities.html .tab=0.

If you're an Individual Applicant, register for the Jan. 27 webinar at https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/hsp/requirements-for-individual-applicants.html .tab=0.

Due to icy conditions, we are working from home and the office will be closed this morning. We will re-evaluate at noon. Please be safe and slow if you have to go out.

Online Registration NOW open for 2026 Conference and Trade Show!

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Central Valley and Penasco Soil & Water Conservation Districts are looking for a District Manager. See the job description on our website www.carlsbadsoilandwater.org.

Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook, QuickBooks Pro. ArcGIS Pro and computer mapping programs helpful. Duties will include grant writing, budgets, reporting, public education, and office management. Agriculture and/or horticulture background beneficial. College degree desirable but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license. Background check, driving record, and drug screening will be required within 90 days of employment. Job description may be found at www.carlsbadsoilandwater.org . Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Email resume to [email protected] OR Mail resume to:
Carlsbad Soil & Water Conservation District
3219 S Canal St
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Carlsbad SWCD    A soil and water conservation district (SWCD) is authorized by the Soil and Water Conservation District Act (73-20-25 through 73-20-48 NMSA 1978 ) to conserve and develop the natural resources of the state, provide for flood control, preserve wildlife, protect the tax base and promote the healt...

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