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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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noun

  1. a national park in SE New Mexico: site of Carlsbad Caverns. 71 sq. mi. (184 sq. km).


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And last week, about 200 people were trapped for several hours in New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns National Park amid heavy flooding.

From Washington Post • Aug. 25, 2022

Meanwhile, in New Mexico, officials at Carlsbad Caverns National Park said about 150 tourists were evacuated late Saturday night after being stranded by rising water.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2022

He expressed outrage at long delays in fixing an underground elevator for visitors at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2017

Heavy rains lingering over southeastern New Mexico from Tropical Storm Odile forced people out of more than 100 houses and kept the popular Carlsbad Caverns National Park closed on Monday.

From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2014

Winds and searing temperatures also hit southeastern New Mexico, where firefighters battling a blaze that surrounded Carlsbad Caverns National Park had it 90 percent contained by Thursday night.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2011