Community Corner
🌱 How a $10 million road fix could reshape driving near WIPP
Coming up on the Carlsbad Patch calendar: Jaca
What's up Carlsbad! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How a $10 million road fix could reshape driving near WIPP
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Windy with a shower or two, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
- Thursday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Heinrich, Vasquez Announce $10 Million t... (senate.gov) — Federal lawmakers just secured $10 million to repair the US 285 Relief Route serving the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad, improving a corridor that local workers and residents rely on daily. The project aims to boost safety and infrastructure around WIPP, reinforcing Carlsbad's central role in the nation's nuclear waste operations while officials push for additional federal support. 
📸 Around Carlsbad
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carlsbad
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Cavern Theatre, 210 North Canyon Street, Carlsbad
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Business After Hours, Casino Night, Jomes Polk Stone Community Bank
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
4:00 pm - Save the date October 2026 MISERY, Carlsbad Community Theatre
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
7:00 pm - 16th Annual Fall-A-PaLooza
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
10:00 am - Jaca presented by Carlsbad Community Concert Association
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
3:00 pm - 2026-2027 Carlsbad Community Concert Association Concert Season
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
7:00 pm - Save the Date October 2026 MISERY, Carlsbad Community Theatre
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
2:30 pm - Citizens Offering Police Support
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
6:00 pm - Save the Date October 2026 MISERY, Carlsbad Community Theatre
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Business After Hours, Casino Night, Jomes Polk Stone Community Bank
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
4:00 pm - Save the date October 2026 MISERY, Carlsbad Community Theatre
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
7:00 pm - 16th Annual Fall-A-PaLooza
Carlsbad Main Street Project, 102 S Canyon St, Carlsbad
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Call the fire department.
I don't know if they still remove bees or not. (Nextdoor Sunnyview)
- Brinker International posted a job opening for QA/Expeditor - Carlsbad Chili's in Carlsbad. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Food Runner - Carlsbad Chili's in Carlsbad. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carlsbad here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lovington
- Mia Box wins all-around and breakaway titles at NMJC rodeo for ENMU (newmexicosun.com)
- Hobbs students return to Highland Middle School after teacher shooting (abqjournal.com)
Jal
- Jal Police Beat September 26, 2026 (jalrecord.net)
- Panthers Deliver Smackdown on Cobre Indians (jalrecord.net)
- Earp and Snider Attend Regional School Board Meeting (jalrecord.net)
Hobbs
- 13-Year-Old in Custody for Allegedly Shooting Middle School Teacher in 'Tragic and Violent Act' (ground.news)
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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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