Eddy County

09/04/2026

What happened today? Today, 9/4/2026, the Eddy County Board of County Commissioners met during a special meeting to approve the State issued property tax rates.

Why did the Board have a special meeting today? State law requires County Commissions to approve the tax rates that are provided by the State within 5 days of receiving the tax rates from the State. Eddy County received the tax rates from the State on August 31, 2026. This is a routine item that happens every year. The property tax rates in Eddy County are some of the lowest rates in New Mexico.

What property tax rates did the Board approve? Most property tax rates went down and some stayed the same. The Board approved the property tax rates from the State for each entity in Eddy County. This includes: each city, each school district, special watershed districts, Artesia General Hospital District, Southeast New Mexico College, Eddy County and the State of New Mexico.

What do property taxes pay for? Most of the property taxes pay for our public schools. The County also uses property tax dollars to pay for law enforcement and corrections, road maintenance, and other county operations.

Where can I learn more about today's meeting and view the property tax rates:
https://www.eddycountynm.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09042026-464

Join us for our next regularly scheduled county commission meeting, 9/22/2026 at 8:30am at 101 W Greene Street, Carlsbad NM.

Search property tax records, view relevant documents handled by the assessor, or contact the office with further questions.

09/04/2026

Friday, September 4, 2026 - 8:30am

09/03/2026

Special Commission Meeting Notice!

09/02/2026

NOTICE - Scheduled road work to begin September 2, lasting through September 10th.

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

NOTICE - Emergency Cattle Guard Replacement! Please refer to the attached map for the designated Illinois Camp Rd detour route.

08/26/2026

🏆Celebrating Our Public Works New Mexico Counties "ROADEO" Heavy Equipment Operator Competition Awardees! 🚧

Eddy County Public Works has an amazing group of hardworking, dedicated, and talented employees, and we are proud to recognize just a few of their outstanding accomplishments at the Annual New Mexico Counties "ROADEO" Heavy Equipment Operating Competition, which pits the best of the best operators from across the State of New Mexico against one another in highly challenging and fun events during the New Mexico Counties Annual Conference each June.

👑Pictured here are Eddy County's distinguished ROADEO Award Winners from 2024 - 2026:

👋Ray Chavarria, Road Manager
2025 – 1st Place, Road Grader Event

👋Albert Aragon, Heavy Equipment Operator
2025 – 1st Place, Gradall Event

👋Omar Torres, Heavy Equipment Operator
2024 – 1st Place, Loader Event
2025 – 2nd Place, Loader Event

👋Freddie Dominguez, Heavy Equipment Operator
2025 – 2nd Place, Excavator Event

👋Stephen Hamill, Mechanic
2026 – 1st Place, Dump Truck Skills Event

These awards are just a glimpse of the talent and dedication that make up the entire Eddy County Public Works team. We are fortunate to have such a hardworking group representing Eddy County!

In fact, Eddy County has won or placed in 22% of all Roadeo events over the past two years!

Congratulations to all of our awardees, and thank you to the entire Public Works team for the work you do every day to keep Eddy County moving!

☝️FUN FACT: 🫴Eddy County has the privilege of HOSTING the 2027 New Mexico Counties Annual Conference June 21 - 24, 2027, where the ROADEO Competition will take place at the Eddy County Sheriff's Posse Arena!

We look forward to cheering our 🏆ROADEO Champs🎖️ on as they compete next June on their home turf!

08/26/2026

🎉 Celebrating Eddy County Employees & Community Achievement! 🎉

Eddy County is proud to recognize the following employees for their years of dedicated service to our community, honored during the July 28 and August 18 Commission Meetings:

👏 15 Years of Service
Jessica Stygar – Finance

👏 5 Years of Service
Sharla Worden – Sheriff’s Office
Mason Lunsford – Detention Center
Anthony Martin – Public Works
David Curry – Public Works

👏 25 Years of Service
Ysidro Martinez – Public Works

👏 20 Years of Service
Warren Hardin – Community Development

👏 10 Years of Service
Betsy Bradshaw – Fire & Rescue
Kim Ritchey – Detention Center

We also want to recognize Commissioner Hayley Klein for her outstanding achievement in receiving an FFA Award! 🌟

Congratulations to all of these individuals! Eddy County appreciates your hard work, dedication, and contributions to our community. Thank you for helping make Eddy County a great place to live and work!

08/25/2026

As we gear up for the Grand Re-Opening of the Otis Gym, Community Center, and Park, we want to showcase the amazing moments that have made these facilities so special over the years. We’re putting together a community photo collage and need your help filling it!

Got photos from past events, celebrations, or community gatherings at the Otis Gym/Community Center?

Here’s how to share them:

📸 Post below: Share your photos directly in the comments!

📁 Upload online: Prefer to submit via Dropbox? Use this link: https://www.dropbox.com/request/rncz4zcpte3jzc2szh1k

Let’s take a walk down memory lane together—drop your favorite photos below! 👇