Population62,509 (2025 est.)
Pecos Valley Communities And Desert Landmarks
Eddy County, New MexicoCarlsbad and Artesia are central communities in Eddy County, where the Pecos Valley connects agricultural and energy activity with a wider desert landscape. Brantley Lake and Carlsbad Caverns provide recognizable destination references, while the county’s history includes cattle-ranching connections and its namesake, Charles Eddy. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 62,509 residents in Eddy County, New Mexico, on July 1, 2025.
Eddy County at a Glance
Population62,509 (2025 est.)
County SeatCarlsbad
Largest CityCarlsbad
Established1887 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water4,198 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Eddy County's historical account connects its name with Charles Eddy and cattle-ranching development in the Pecos region. The Goodnight-Loving cattle trail and John Chisum belong to the area's broader nineteenth-century livestock history. Later agricultural and energy activity added further working traditions. These themes help place Carlsbad and Artesia within a regional landscape shaped by movement, water and production, rather than presenting the county only through its best-known natural attraction or a single industry.
Choose Carlsbad or Artesia as a community starting point, then add a specific landscape destination such as Brantley Lake or Carlsbad Caverns. Each has its own visitor information and access arrangements. The county's ranching and agricultural history offers context for the land between destinations, while energy activity is part of the working landscape. A focused itinerary can combine one community story with one outdoor or interpretive experience without overlooking the distances involved.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
Carlsbad and Artesia are central communities in Eddy County, where the Pecos Valley connects agricultural and energy activity with a wider desert landscape.
The Local Story
Eddy County's historical account connects its name with Charles Eddy and cattle-ranching development in the Pecos region. The Goodnight-Loving cattle trail and John Chisum belong to the area's broader nineteenth-century livestock history.
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Discover valley communities between working landscapes and desert wonders.
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Eddy County
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Eddy Federal Credit Union Opens New 6,500-Plus-Square-Foot Branch in Carlsbad, NM - Fortune
Eddy Federal Credit Union Opens New 6,500-Plus-Square-Foot Branch in Carlsbad, NM Fortune
Read the Story Oct 19, 2026 • 2 min read
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Eddy Federal Credit Union Opens New 6,500-Plus-Square-Foot Branch in Carlsbad, NM - Fortune
Eddy Federal Credit Union Opens New 6,500-Plus-Square-Foot Branch in Carlsbad, NM Fortune
Oct 19, 2026 • 2 min read
Earthquake felt in Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico Wednesday - 96.3 KKOB
Earthquake felt in Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico Wednesday 96.3 KKOB
Oct 14, 2026 • 2 min read
The Counties With The Most Oil - WorldAtlas
The Counties With The Most Oil WorldAtlas
Oct 8, 2026 • 2 min read
Eddy County Flash Flood Warning Remains in Effect Until 9:30 PM - Forth.News
Eddy County Flash Flood Warning Remains in Effect Until 9:30 PM Forth.News
Sep 30, 2026 • 2 min read
Eddy County Early Voting Guide: Dates, Locations and Candidates - Carlsbad Current Argus
Eddy County Early Voting Guide: Dates, Locations and Candidates Carlsbad Current Argus
Sep 29, 2026 • 2 min read
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Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Central Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-05. 405 SOUTH SIXTH, ARTESIA, NM 88210. 575-746-3585.
Cottonwood Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-05. 1609 W LEA STREET, CARLSBAD, NM 88220. 575-234-3304.
Loving Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 601 SOUTH SIXTH, LOVING, NM 88256. 575-745-2071.
Artesia High – High; grades 10-12. 1006 WEST RICHARDSON, ARTESIA, NM 88210. 575-746-3585.
Artesia Zia Intermediate – Middle; grades 06-07. 1100 BULLOCK AVE, ARTESIA, NM 88210. 575-746-3585.
Artesia Park Junior High – Secondary; grades 08-09. 15TH AND CANNON, ARTESIA, NM 88210. 575-746-3585.
Jefferson Montessori – Other; grades KG-12. 101 SOUTH CANAL ST, CARLSBAD, NM 88220. 575-234-3300.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Artesia General Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM 88210. 575-748-3333.
Carlsbad Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 2430 West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220. 575-887-4570.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Artesia Public Library – 205 W. Quay Ave., Artesia, NM 88210. 575-746-4252.
Carlsbad Public Library – 101 S. Halagueno, Carlsbad, NM 88220. 575-885-6776.
Courts
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DMV
New Mexico — How to Title a Vehicle
New Mexico — Renew a Vehicle Registration
Transportation
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Postal Services
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GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
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Employment
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Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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62,509 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
4,198.159 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
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Start with these official New Mexico resources: Maps & Locations; How to Title a Vehicle; Renew a Vehicle Registration. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Eddy County's historical account connects its name with Charles Eddy and cattle-ranching development in the Pecos region. The Goodnight-Loving cattle trail and John Chisum belong to the area's broader nineteenth-century livestock history. Later agricultural and energy activity added further working traditions. These themes help place Carlsbad and Artesia within a regional landscape shaped by movement, water and production, rather than presenting the county only through its best-known natural attraction or a single industry.
Choose Carlsbad or Artesia as a community starting point, then add a specific landscape destination such as Brantley Lake or Carlsbad Caverns. Each has its own visitor information and access arrangements. The county's ranching and agricultural history offers context for the land between destinations, while energy activity is part of the working landscape. A focused itinerary can combine one community story with one outdoor or interpretive experience without overlooking the distances involved.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 4,176.347 square miles of land and 21.812 square miles of water in Eddy County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Eddy County had an estimated 62,344 residents on July 1, 2020, and 62,509 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 165 residents, or about 0.3%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
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