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Carlsbad was originally founded as a town called Eddy in 1888. From the start, the Southeastern region of New Mexico, and particularly Carlsbad, has been well-documented through the lens of multiple photographers.
Our archive, Near Loving’s Bend, contains 20,000+ photos and offers a rare look into a community formed upon the wilderness frontier of Southeastern New Mexico.
Learn more about the history of our society and collections HERE.
Founded in 1970, SENMHS seeks to foster the education and appreciation of Southeastern New Mexico through our photo archives, collections, and stewardship efforts.
Pending a permanent public facility for our collections, we are accepting new collections and artifacts on a limited and cautious basis. We work directly with our Board Members and Carlsbad Museum for all donation inquiries.
Learn more about our organization below or Donate Here.
Our online photo database, Near Loving’s Bend, was started as a hobby by our former president and benefactor, Jed Howard. To learn more about the history of our collection and about the life of Mr. Howard, click the button above.
The SENMHS endeavors to collect and publish historical photos and documents that pertain to the history of Southeastern New Mexico. To submit hi-resolution scans of your historical materials, or to contact us about having your historical materials placed into our care and custody for processing, click the button above.
The Southeastern New Mexico Historical Society was founded in April 1970 as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit. To find out more about the history of our organization and how you can get involved, click the button above.