Eddy County, Administrative division in New Mexico, United States
Eddy County encompasses 4,176 square miles of land in southeastern New Mexico, featuring desert landscapes and mountain formations within its boundaries.
The county was formally established on February 28, 1917, receiving its name from Edward Eddy, who contributed to regional development in New Mexico.
The population of 54,000 residents shares the county with an additional 50,000 workers who contribute to the local economic activities.
The Sheriff's Office operates from two locations: the main complex in Carlsbad and a sub-office in Artesia, providing law enforcement services across the county.
The Pecos Valley Drug Task Force operates within the county borders to implement regional enforcement strategies against illegal substances.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: May 16, 1891
Capital city: Carlsbad
Website: http://www.co.eddy.nm.us
Shares border with: Chaves County, Culberson County, Otero County, Lea County, Loving County, Reeves County
Website: http://co.eddy.nm.us
GPS coordinates: 32.47000,-104.30000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
35.5 km
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
8.8 km
Lechuguilla Cave
36.5 km
Sitting Bull Falls
44.9 km
Abo Elementary School
41.9 km
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park
3.8 km
Brantley Lake State Park
12 km
Rattlesnake Springs Historic District
43.1 km
The Caverns Historic District
35.3 km
Carlsbad Irrigation District
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Sallie Chisum Robert House
42.7 km
Moore-Ward Cobblestone House
42.3 km
Ozark Trails Marker at Lake Arthur
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Willie D. Atkeson House
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William Baskin House
42.5 km
Bat Flight Amphitheater
35.2 km
F. L. Lukins House
42.3 km
Hodges-Runyan-Brainard House
42.4 km
Mauldin-Hall House
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Carlsbad Cavern
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John Acord House
42.6 km
Hodges-Sipple House
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Indian Rock Shelter
33.5 km
Rattlesnake Springs Pump House
43.2 km
Eddy County Courthouse
8.7 km
Natural Entrance
35.2 km
Avalon Dam Suspension Bridge
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