Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that Eddy County has been declared eligible for disaster assistance due to its proximity to Texas counties, which were declared disaster areas due to drought.

As a result of the declaration, farmers and ranchers in Eddy County are now eligible to be considered for low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency, which is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

"I am pleased the USDA is lending a helping hand to the farmers and ranchers in Eddy County who have been economically affected due to the ongoing drought in the area," Bingaman said.

For more information or to determine eligibility for a low interest loan contact the local USDA Farm Service Center.

Eddy County Farm Service Agency 

114 S Halagueno St

Carlsbad, NM 88220-5738

(575) 887-3506

(575) 887-5700 Fax