Carlsbad is in Eddy County, and in the Southeast New Mexico region _is the county seat_. It lies on the banks of the Pecos River south of Roswell, between Whites City and Hobbs. Carlsbad also is along U.S. Highway 62 near Avalon Reservoir and Salt Lake, just north of the Texas state line.

Founded around 1888, the settlement was named Eddy after local livestock entrepreneurs Charles B. and John Eddy. In 1899 it was renamed after a Bohemian _now Czech Republic_ spa, due to area mineral springs.

Today Carlsbad, population 25,625, is sustained by potash mining and refining, agriculture and tourism. The Pecos provides sustenance to residents and visitors as it winds through Carlsbad.

The area has desert recreation at such locations as Pecos River Beach & Picnic Area and Living Desert State Park. The famous Carlsbad Caverns are nearby. Another point of interest is the Southwest New Mexico National Environmental Technology & Training Center. The community enjoys sunshine 350 days a year.

You will locate other web pages at NMohwy.com that are very much like Carlsbad New Mexico at New Mexico Cities and Towns.

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                   Brantley Lake State Park
                   Carlsbad
                   Carlsbad Cavern Cty
                   Carlsbad Caverns
                   Carlsbad Caverns National Park
                   Carlsbad Museum and Art Center
                   Carlsbad Public Library
                   Carlsbad River Walk
                   Cavern City Air Trml Airport
                   College of the Southwest-Carlsbad
                   Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
                   New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
                   Pecos River Flume
                   Sitting Bull Falls
                   Slaughter Canyon Cave

                   Carlsbad RV Park and Campground
                   Comfort Inn Carlsbad
                   Days Inn Carlsbad
                   Holiday Inn
                   La Caverna All Suites Inn
                   Quality Inn Carlsbad
                   Stagecoach Inn
                   Super 8 Carlsbad

                   Carlsbad Medical Center

                   Eddy County