Eddy County pairs underground wonder with everyday convenience and wide-open skies. Anchored by Carlsbad and Artesia, with a friendly pace in Loving, the county places bucket-list landscapes and practical amenities close at hand. Weekends can mean descending into the otherworldly chambers of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, via the park’s official guide at https://www.nps.gov/cave/, spotting native wildlife at Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park through https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/living-desert-zoo-and-gardens-state-park/, or strolling the Pecos River banks near Lake Carlsbad. For quick adventures, the cool cascade at Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area is detailed by the U.S. Forest Service at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lincoln/recarea/?recid=34394, while boating and fishing at Brantley Lake State Park are outlined at https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/brantley-lake-state-park/.
Families appreciate strong local schools, including Carlsbad Municipal Schools at https://www.carlsbadschools.net/ and Artesia Public Schools at https://www.bulldogs.org/, and higher education is close to home at Southeast New Mexico College via https://www.senmc.edu/. County services, road updates, and public safety information are easy to track on the official Eddy County site at https://www.co.eddy.nm.us/. With careers spanning energy, mining, healthcare, and hospitality, residents find a resilient job market and a cost of living that stretches a dollar—plus a community calendar filled with festivals, Friday night lights, and museum days.
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