Carlsbad is a city located in southeastern New Mexico, United States. It serves as the county seat of Eddy County and is known for its proximity to the famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. It is a vibrant city with a diverse economy, rich cultural heritage, and natural beauty, making it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike. Its population was 32,238 in 2020.
The Carlsbad Museum and Art Center features permanent displays focusing on local and regional history, Native American art and artifacts, and modern, contemporary and Southwestern art. It includes the McAdoo Collection of Taos Ten' paintings. Temporary exhibitions feature Southwestern artists, crafts persons and history topics of interest to people of the region.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a renowned natural attraction located in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, near the town of Carlsbad. It is known for its stunning limestone caves, expansive caverns, and diverse underground formations, making it one of the most popular destinations for cave exploration and sightseeing in the United States.
