Carlsbad, NM Reviews (2024)

Rating 5 out of 5

Carlsbad was a very diverse place which had its pros and its cons. I am from Carlsbad, NM and I think it's a nice small town overall!

Rating 4 out of 5

I am currently residing in a small town that is predominantly populated by oilfield workers. The community is tight-knit, and opportunities such as scholarships and funding often seem to be based more on personal connections than on individual merit or need. This environment has taught me the importance of community engagement and networking, but it has also highlighted the need for more equitable opportunities. I believe that scholarships should be awarded based on a person's potential, their dedication to their studies, and their commitment to making a positive impact. Despite the challenges, I have strived to stand out through my academic achievements and my involvement in community service. I have consistently maintained a a good GPA while working full time, and I have volunteered at local events and initiatives to give back to my community.

Rating 1 out of 5

Carlsbad is an oilfield town that runs completely in the need of our oilfields, but with the workers coming from all around that means crime tends to increase when the oil market does.
Also Carlsbad is an incredibly gang affiliated town as there are shootings, drug busts, and turf wars regularly.

• Current Resident
• 8 months ago

Rating 4 out of 5

Carlsbad is a nice little town that gets lots of oilfield traffic from the Permian Basin. Not a whole lot of things to do but the town tries to hold events during the summers at the town's "beach" area, it's really the Pecos river not to confuse out of towners

• Former Resident
• Dec 4 2022

Rating 4 out of 5

It’s a nice small community with nice people all around and people can be very helpful when new around town and the students at the school are nice and polite when moving here, there are also things to explore around Carlsbad with family and friends.

Rating 2 out of 5

More of an oilfield town there is really nothing to do besides a couple of restaurants. No fun activities

Rating 1 out of 5

I have been to this town several times. The people are rude, the town has zero services. Everything is constantly closed. People can’t work because there is no daycare.

Rating 5 out of 5

I moved here to Carlsbad,NM in 1991 from Upper State NY. I love it here & don't plan to live anywhere else. X

• Current Resident
• June 17 2021

Rating 1 out of 5

We moved here 2 years ago after living in many different places throughout the country and Carlsbad is by far the worst place we have ever lived. Carlsbad is a dirty city without many perks.

The service is in this town is lousy. If you book an appointment with a service tech, they may not even bother to show (or call you to cancel). The drivers run red lights as if they are just a suggestion and race down streets where little kids play in front of their homes.

Speaking of homes, they’re way overpriced. The most dated-looking, ramshackle homes can cost over 250k. Apparently the real estate market assumes everyone who needs to come here is oil-rich (we’re not).

There are very few shopping choices around here. If you want something decent, you have to travel to Roswell an hour north or El Paso. If you want something to do, you also have to drive a ways to find something.

I don’t feels especially safe here, either. Lots of drugs and anger.

Rating 1 out of 5

It’s all about how much money or land you have. Lots of “Christian” values but unfortunately not the ones I want to be around. Racist, hom*ophobic and mostly very poor.

Rating 4 out of 5

Carlsbad is really great! It’s like the perfect size between a small town and a large town. There’s lots of things to do and see while you’re here visiting or living. It’s also pretty close to other towns so drives aren’t long if there’s something not in Carlsbad.

Rating 5 out of 5

This city is overall very diverse. They support small business and are hard workers. I recommend this city if you are looking for work. The oil industry is highly valued here considering it is their main source of income. We do not have many stores. This place has potential for many stores to thrive.

• Former Resident
• June 9 2020

Rating 1 out of 5

Carlsbad is a dying town on the verge of collapse, ridden with inadequate public services, drug dealers, and corrupt government. There is nothing here, and when the so-called 'oil boom' crashes and burns, this town will /be/ nothing. It doesn't even have the Carlsbad Caverns, which is actually located in White City. The city is at risk due to fracking and potash mining, the air quality is terrible, there's a near-constant drought, its 20 miles away from WIPP, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant and downwind from the Trinity site. Carlsbad has a crime rate of 83%, higher than any other city in the state. This town is a waste of space that's just waiting to become a ghost town.

• Current Resident
• Apr 16 2020

Rating 5 out of 5

awesome scenery there is a lot of hidden beautiful places to go and their cavern is 700 ft deep down the cave. if you are stress and a nature lover your stress will go away and you will love it. I think no changes needed if you love the place.

Rating 4 out of 5

Carlsbad is a small town, and often seen as a safe town. Recently, due to overpopulation, there has been more traffic, higher prices of rent, and more schools have been built. I believe that it is a safe town to raise any family here. Everyone is friendly, and everyone knows each other.