Active drilling rigs in New Mexico. More than Wyoming, North Dakota and Utah combined. Most are located in Eddy County, home of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Carlsbad Caverns is home to some of the ...

1883 - The first Anglo to see Carlsbad Cavern is unknown, but in 1883 a 12 year old boy was lowered into the cave by his father. 1898 - Jim White first entered the caverns. White was a cowboy who ...

Lechuguilla Cave at Carlsbad Caverns is the deepest limestone cave in the country, and the fifth-longest known cave in the world. Read more about Oil and Gas Development Delayed Near Carlsbad Caverns ...

At least 17 bat species call Carlsbad Caverns home, along with 55 different kinds of reptiles and 600 insects.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a limestone show cave with the fifth-largest chamber in North America. Located in southern ...

Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico is home to one of the most impressive cave systems in the world. Below you’ll ...