Happy Valley balances rural breathing room with quick access to amenities and adventure on the western edge of Carlsbad. Weekends can shift from otherworldly caverns and dark-sky views at Carlsbad Caverns National Park to paddling, fishing, or shoreline picnics at Brantley Lake State Park. Families also gravitate to the native wildlife exhibits and botanical trails at Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, while the Pecos River parks, golf, and local trails in Carlsbad round out the recreation scene. Many residents commute with ease to energy, healthcare, and service employers across Eddy County, then return to quiet streets and wide desert horizons.
Students are served by Carlsbad Municipal Schools, known for robust career pathways and extracurriculars, and nearby Southeast New Mexico College offers workforce certificates and associate degrees close to home. Healthcare is anchored by Carlsbad Medical Center, and daily necessities—from groceries to hardware—are minutes away along the city’s main corridors. Housing ranges from acreage sites and manufactured homes to newer builds, often with space for workshops, RVs, and xeriscaped yards, making it easy to tailor a property to your lifestyle.
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