Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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

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

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.

Untapped fossil fuels in southern New Mexico’s Permian Basin extend in part under federal land to the north and east of Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Fifth Judicial District Attorney Dianna Luce announced earlier this week that the actions of Park Ranger Robert Mitchell were “objectively justifiable” during a traffic stop at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.