The City of Carlsbad, New Mexico, will soon witness the development of Carlston Ranch, a Master-Planned community over a decade in the making. The project recently broke ground on the first of its four phases, covering 297 acres and featuring 139 single-family lots, apartments, commercial/retail spaces, a business park, and an RV resort. This marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the region.
Owned by Montclair Development Corporation (Montclair), Carlston Ranch spans 1,232 acres and is strategically located in the historic and bustling City of Carlsbad. Initial development includes the construction and completion of the Coterra Training Center and related infrastructure at the intersection of National Parks Highway and Aviation Way. Upon completion, Carlston Ranch aims to be a comprehensive, full-service community providing residents with a place to live, work, and play.
"I always had faith that it was going to work," said Cheryl Carlson, one of the principal owners of Carlston Ranch. "I am excited to be a part of Carlsbad. I think we are bringing something that Carlsbad can be proud of."
The Landings, the area name for phase one, will include 139 housing lots along with amenities like a clubhouse and pool. Infrastructure development for this initial phase is now underway. Carlsbad Mayor Rick Lopez expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "I am honored to be part of this groundbreaking. This project will offer many needed options for housing, retail, and industrial uses. Carlsbad will greatly benefit from Carlston Ranch being developed."
Carlston Ranch is designed to provide a diverse range of residential options, including single-family detached homes, townhomes, apartments, single-family rentals, modular homes, and RV resorts. The community also anticipates retail, grocery, and entertainment opportunities such as shopping, movie theaters, and restaurants, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic lifestyle for all residents.
Ericka Laney, CDOD Board President, shared her excitement, stating, "I am so excited that this project has broken ground, this has been a long-awaited project for the Montclair Development Corporation and Mrs. Cheryl Carlson. We at the CDOD are appreciative to be a part of this development and assist with all we can. Congratulations on the completion of the Coterra training center and infrastructure. We are looking forward to all there is to come with Carlston Ranch."
The Carlsbad Department of Development (CDOD), the economic development agency for the City of Carlsbad and Eddy County, New Mexico, provides confidential assistance to businesses considering the area for expansion and new investment, as well as offering retention and expansion support to existing industries. For more information, visit DEVELOPCARLSBAD.ORG.
