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Eddy County was created 25 February 1889. Charles W. Eddy was a rancher and
promoted southeastern New Mexico. Eddy County has large deposits of raw
materials like potash, and it is a producer of oil and oil products. The area is
excellent for farming with plenty of irrigation water and abundant
sunshine. Carlsbad is the county seat. Carlsbad Caverns is a major attraction.
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