One of Carlsbad’s most popular dessert locations is in the process of moving in to its new location at the corner of Bonbright and Canal Streets.
Grizzly Bear’s Fudge and Lemonade recently opened up at the new shop (602 N. Canyon) and is now open for business there. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Caramel apples are available on Thursday and Friday. Special drinks are selling well and the store promises fudge in time for Mother’s Day.
Of course, Grizzly Bear’s Fudge and Lemonade also has a food truck that is a mainstay at most local events. We expect to see them a lot over the summer.
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On Tuesday, we were informed that the COVID-19 vaccination clinics would no longer be offered at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center. These clinics had been offered almost every Monday morning (and originally twice a week) throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic. They were run by the New Mexico Department of Health, with the City of Carlsbad and Eddy County providing support.
The clinics were an extremely effective way of making vaccinations available for those who wanted them, because they were at a consistent time and at a location that is easy to find. In fact, other communities across New Mexico began using Carlsbad as a model.
Thank you to Susan Molina and everyone with the NMDOT for all of their hard work, as well as Jennifer Armendariz (Eddy County) and Lupe Ornelas (City of Carlsbad), who helped coordinate the weekly effort. Members of the Carlsbad Fire Department also assisted. While opinions of COVID-19 vaccinations certainly vary, the City’s goal was also to help make them available for those who want them.
COVID-19 vaccines are still offered, by appointment only, at the Eddy County Public Health Office in Carlsbad, at 1306 W. Stevens Street. The office can be reached at (575) 885-4191. Some local pharmacies are also still offering vaccinations.
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Upcoming events: The Carlsbad Community Anti-Drug/Gang Coalition will be holding a Spring Fling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (April 23) at the Beach Bandshell. The event will include games, booths and vendors.
A meet & greet has also been scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. April 28 at the San Jose Senior Recreation Center. This event, being hosted by Oran Means, Austin Lewis and David Prell, will include refreshments and live entertainment. You can also stay for lunch if you want to. Organizers say they are working to get more people comfortable with getting out again after all of the COVID-19 shutdowns. Rides to this event are available: For more information, please call Amparo Vaquez at (575) 885-1402, Oran Means at (575) 361-0207, Austin Lewis at (575) 361-3383 or David Prell at (575) 361-2318.
Sincerely,
Carlsbad Mayor Dale Janway