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About Happy Valley, NM

Happy Valley is a small desert community of 845 people in southeastern New Mexico's Eddy County. Located along US Highway 62/180 about 20 miles southeast of Carlsbad, it serves as a waypoint for travelers heading to Carlsbad Caverns or continuing east to Texas. The town operates one of the few remaining independent post offices in rural Eddy County.

Where is Happy Valley, NM on the map?

Happy Valley, NM is in United States, at 32.424, -104.290 - about 7 km north-west of Carlsbad, NM.

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What is the closest airport to Happy Valley, NM?

The closest airport to Happy Valley, NM is Cavern City Air Terminal, 18 km (about 23 min by car).

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