Carlsbad
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Native people have lived in this area for thousands of years. In 1590, the expedition of Gasper Castaño de Sosa followed the Pecos River near what would later become Carlsbad. Carlsbad was originally named Eddy after the Eddy brothers, pioneer cattlemen and railroad promoters. In 1899 it was renamed Carlsbad for the famous European resort of Karlsbad because the mineral content in its water was found to be similar.
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Artesia
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park (1)
These vast magnificent caverns contain over 21 miles of explored corridors.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (2)
These vast and magnificent caverns contain over 21 miles of explored corridors.
Castaño de Sosa’s Route (1)
In 1590-91 Gaspar Castaño de Sosa, a Portuguese by birth, took an expedition up the Pecos River in an attempt to establish a colony in...
Castaño de Sosa’s Route (2)
In 1590-91, Gaspar Castaño de Sosa led an expedition in an unsuccessful attempt to establish a colony in New Mexico.