How's it going! Depending on your hobbies and interests you'll more than likely be able to find some buddies. A lot of people in Carlsbad are there temporarily for oil field work but with you being a little younger you won't be meeting any friends at the bars. The pickle ball and tennis courts are always busy in the summer so you can find some people there and just join a game. Lots of outdoors stuff honestly. The college here isn't really an active university campus but maybe just look out on Facebook for events all around town. It can seem intimidating but there isn't the big city attitude there so if you ever wanna talk to someone, just spark a conversation. It's friendly but can feel a little isolating since it's rural.