Eddy County Kids Corp Presents

The Memorial

Remembering Mike Currier

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When
Memorial Day Weekend
May 22–25, 2026
Where
Artesia Country Club
Format
2-Man Best Ball
What a Year It Was

The 2025 Highlights

$80,000 raised. Countless memories made. Here’s a look back at last year’s unforgettable tournament.

The Memorial • Yates Memorial 2025

Our Mission

About Eddy County Kids Corp

Eddy County Kids Corp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a conduit for clients, employees, and other companies to donate to charitable organizations that provide resources for Eddy County, New Mexico youth.

Our focus areas include recreational activities and sports, scholarships, and training — empowering the next generation of leaders in our community. Through events like The Memorial golf tournament, we raise funds that go directly to supporting the children and families of Eddy County.

Every dollar raised through our sponsorships, donations, and events goes toward creating opportunities for youth in our community.

Our Purpose

Providing resources for Eddy County, NM youth in the form of recreational activities and sports, scholarships, and training. We are organized exclusively for educational and charitable purposes.

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Tax ID: 99-1685882
$318,000
Total Donated to Eddy County Youth Organizations
Our History

Tournaments

Current Year
2026

The Memorial

Remembering Mike Currier

May 22–25 • Artesia Country Club
2-Man Best Ball • By Invitation Only

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2025

The Yates Memorial

Second annual tournament at Artesia Country Club.

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2024

The Mack Chase Memorial

Inaugural tournament. $238,000 donated to local youth organizations.

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Leadership

Board of Directors

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Nick Howard
President

Nick Howard is the EVP for Capitan Energy. Nick has petroleum engineering and business degrees from the University of Texas. Nick has spent the first decade of his career in the oilfield from Wyoming to Texas. Nick has been involved with non profit organizations for many years, especially in New Mexico.

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Craig L. Blair
Vice President

Craig Blair is from West Texas and owns multiple companies, with the largest being Capitan Energy. Craig has given back to his community for over 2 decades. Craig has donated to the Boys and Girls Club in Carlsbad through his own fundraising golf tournament for 10+ years.

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Jeff Dabney
Secretary

Jeff Dabney has been a leader in the oilfield for decades. Before the oilfield, Jeff was a principal and has always shown devotion and care for children and advocated the importance of the resources they have available. Jeff has degrees from the University of Texas, Texas A&M and Texas Tech. Jeff has also been involved with and helped lead fundraising events benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad.

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Jay Jenkins
Treasurer

Jay Jenkins is the President and CEO of Carlsbad National Bank. Jay has 30 years of combined experience in banking and real estate. Jay is also very active in community, civic and non profit organizations locally and in the State of New Mexico.

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Jaime E. Hanway
Director

Jaime Hanway has a strong sense of community and has created jobs through his position at Carlsbad Ford and Chevrolet and has always been a supporter of local charities. Jaime also resides on the Board of Directors for Riverside Country Club. Jaime has sponsored and helped to support many of Carlsbad’s young athletes by providing monetary funds to help with travel, uniforms and fundraisers.

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Robert Chase
Director

Robert has been involved in the oil and gas industry for over 30 years with Mack Energy Corporation and Chase Oil. Robert oversees drilling and production at the company. Robert is also involved in acquisitions and is President of Chase Oil Corporation. Robert is very active with the Chase Foundation, which aims to give people a chance to improve their quality of life for the well being of community and family.

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Mailing Address
Eddy County Kids Corp
PO Box 2476
Carlsbad, NM 88221
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