Crew housing units for New Mexico: Eddy, Lea, and Doña Ana counties
We sell turnkey crew units for New Mexico job sites: built in Breckenridge, TX, delivered, set, and connected under one contract. The New Mexico side of the Delaware Basin (Eddy and Lea counties) has a documented housing shortfall: Lea County was 1,700 units short at the end of 2023. Owning beds on your own yard avoids booking lodges.
Where we deliver in New Mexico
| Hub | County / parish | Road miles from Breckenridge, TX | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | Eddy County | 349 | Southern Delaware Basin hub |
| Artesia | Eddy County | 357 | Northern Eddy County cluster |
| Hobbs | Lea County | 280 | Lea County oilfield hub |
| Jal | Lea County | 273 | Southern Lea County |
| Santa Teresa | Doña Ana County | 523 | Project Jupiter data center |
Approximate road miles from Breckenridge, TX, mapped with OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) on Oct 19, 2026. Oversize routes can be longer.
What is driving workforce housing demand in New Mexico
Delaware Basin: Eddy and Lea counties
New Mexico oil production rose from 0.9 million barrels a day in 2019 to 2 million in 2024, according to the Dallas Fed as summarized by FHLB Dallas, which also notes man camps sprang up around Carlsbad to handle the influx [1]. Lea County had a 1,700-unit housing shortage at the end of 2023 and needs at least 4,300 more units through 2040 [2]. Eddy County projects a shortfall of more than 4,000 units by 2040 [3]. A Carlsbad man camp has since changed hands to an Irving, Texas-based buyer betting on Permian housing demand [4]. See man camp units for sale in Carlsbad and Hobbs for rig counts by county and local site notes.
Project Jupiter, Santa Teresa (Doña Ana County)
The Project Jupiter data center campus near Santa Teresa had employed 4,393 construction workers, including 1,230 New Mexicans, according to October 2026 reporting [5]. Most of the workforce comes from outside the county, and many crews live across the state line in El Paso.
Bracketed numbers refer to the sources at the bottom of the page.
New Mexico rules that affect crew housing
New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department, Manufactured Housing Division licenses manufactured home installers (MHD license classes) [6]. Non-coded crew units are reviewed as buildings by the local or state building authority for the site. Ask us which code type fits your county.
- Oversize transport: NMDOT Permit Office, oversize/overweight permits.
- Septic and wastewater: New Mexico Environment Department, Onsite Wastewater Bureau: apply for a liquid waste permit.
- Zoning and land use: set by the county or city where the site is. Start there before you sign for land.
Turnkey scope in New Mexico
| Manufacturing | Units are built in Breckenridge, TX to the plan and spec sheet on your contract: room count, baths, kitchen layout, and code type (non-coded crew unit or HUD-code). |
|---|---|
| Delivery and transport | Each unit travels from Breckenridge, TX to your site as an oversize load, delivered in the sequence set in your proposal. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish. |
| Setup | Units are set on your prepared pad, leveled, blocked, and anchored. PTAC heat-and-air units ship loose and are installed on site. |
| Utility hookups | We connect each unit to the water, wastewater, and power service at the pad, so the building is ready to occupy once inspections clear. |
| Project management | One contract and one point of contact for the schedule, delivery sequencing, and coordination with your site contractor, utilities, and inspectors. |
You provide the land. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish, and coordinates pads, roads, and utility service to each pad. Your proposal lists the full scope for your site.
Models and suggested mix
- Frac or workover crew of 25 on a yard near Carlsbad: 5 × 5-room crew units
- Long-term field staff: 4-suite kitchenette or full-kitchen units
- Data center trade crew with catered meals: 7-room sleepers
| Model | Size | Rooms / baths | Kitchen | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16×76 5-Bed, 5-Bath Crew Unit (Shared Kitchen) | 16 × 76 ft | 5 rooms / 5 | One shared full kitchen, center of the unit | Non-coded crew unit |
| 16×76 HUD-Code 5-Bed, 5-Bath Unit (Shared Kitchen) | 16 × 76 ft | 5 rooms / 5 | One shared full kitchen | HUD-code manufactured home |
| 16×76 4-Suite Unit (Four Full Kitchens) | 16 × 76 ft | 4 rooms / 4 | Four full kitchens, one per suite | Non-coded crew unit |
| 16×60 4-Suite Kitchenette Unit | 16 × 60 ft | 4 rooms / 4 | Four kitchenettes (cooktop, microwave, small refrigerator) | Non-coded crew unit |
| 16×76 5-Room Sleeper (No Kitchen) | 16 × 76 ft | 5 rooms / 5 | None (pair with a dining hall or catering) | Non-coded crew unit |
| 7-Room High-Density Sleeper | 16 × 76 ft | 7 private rooms / 7 | None | Non-coded crew unit (custom build) |
| 6-Room Crew Unit | 16 × 76 ft | 6 private rooms / 6 | Sleeper (no kitchen) or with a shared kitchen | Non-coded crew unit |
| 4-Room, 4-Bath Crew Unit | 16 × 76 ft | 4 private rooms / 4 | Varies | Non-coded crew unit |
| 4-Room Unit with Shared Kitchen & Laundry | 16 × 76 ft | 4 private rooms / 4 | Shared kitchen and laundry | Non-coded crew unit |
| HUD-Code 4-Bed, 4-Bath Home | 16 × 76 ft | 4 bedrooms / 4 | Central kitchen and living | HUD-code manufactured home (TDHCA) |
| 4-Bed, 4-Bath Shared Living Unit | 16 × 76 ft | 4 bedrooms / 4 | Shared kitchen and living | Ask: available coded or non-coded |
No prices are published; inquire with your headcount and we will recommend a unit count.
Delivery logistics into New Mexico
Units cross from Texas as 16 ft wide oversize loads on New Mexico DOT permits. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish. In unincorporated Eddy and Lea counties, plan for septic or holding tanks, water supply (often hauled), and county road access. Inside Carlsbad, Hobbs, or Artesia, start with city zoning.
From inquiry to move-in in New Mexico
We do not publish prices or promise dates on the website. Every project follows these steps:
- Inquire. Send the form with worker count, location, and start date.
- Unit mix and site check. We confirm the models, room count, and code type, and what the site needs at each pad.
- Proposal and contract. A written proposal with the turnkey scope, unit list, and schedule assumptions.
- Build slot. Units are built to order in Breckenridge, TX. Ask about current availability; your proposal shows the build and delivery sequence.
- Permits and site prep. Our team lines up transport and site permits while base pads are laid out during the build. Site readiness usually sets the pace.
- Delivery and setup. Units arrive in the agreed sequence and are set, leveled, anchored, and connected.
- Walkthrough and handover. Final walkthrough, punch list, and handover so your inspections and move-in can proceed.
Industries we serve in New Mexico
Oilfield crew housingData center workforce housingPipeline crew housingConstruction megaprojectsH-2A farmworker housingUtility and storm crews
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Common questions
Can I buy man camp units for New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico is in our full turnkey service area: we build in Breckenridge, TX, deliver, set, connect utilities, and manage the project under one contract.
Do oversize permits for New Mexico have to be in hand before crossing the state line?
Yes. NMDOT requires oversize/overweight permits to be bought online before the load enters New Mexico. Our team handles permits, delivery, and setup from start to finish.
Who permits septic systems for crew housing in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Environment Department issues liquid waste permits under 20.7.3 NMAC through its local field offices; the application needs a site diagram and a floor plan showing bedrooms.
How short is housing in Lea and Eddy counties?
Lea County had a 1,700-unit shortage at the end of 2023 and needs about 4,300 more units through 2040. Eddy County projects a shortfall of more than 4,000 units by 2040.
Who licenses manufactured home installers in New Mexico?
The Manufactured Housing Division of the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department.
How far is New Mexico from where the units are built?
Units are built in Breckenridge, TX. By road, Jal is about 273 miles and Santa Teresa about 523 miles from the build site (OpenStreetMap routing, Oct 19, 2026).
Sources
- FHLB Dallas, “New Mexico Fuels U.S. Crude Oil Output, Quietly Becoming Energy Powerhouse” (2025)
- Lea County Housing Summit Report (Ventana Fund) (Feb 2025)
- Develop Carlsbad, Housing Needs Analysis (Eddy County) (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- Carlsbad Current-Argus, “Carlsbad man camp under new owners” (2026)
- KVIA, Project Jupiter economic impact report (Oct 13, 2026)
- New Mexico RLD, Manufactured Housing Division licensing (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- NMDOT Permit Office, oversize/overweight permits (checked Oct 19, 2026)
- New Mexico Environment Department, Onsite Wastewater Bureau: apply for a liquid waste permit (checked Oct 19, 2026)
Last updated 2026-10-19. Figures are as published by each source on the date shown; re-check before you budget.
What happens after you inquire
- Our team reviews your project details and replies within one business day.
- We contact you to confirm your needs: headcount, site, and schedule.
- We prepare options for your project.
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