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{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = The City of Carlsbad
|settlement_type = [[City]]
|nickname = The Cavern City,<br/>"The Pearl on the Pecos"<br/>"Cavemen Country"
|image_skyline = Eddy County New Mexico Court House.jpg
|imagesize =
|image_caption = Eddy County Courthouse
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|map_caption = Location in the state of [[New Mexico]].
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|coordinates_region = US-NM
|subdivision_type = [[List of countries|Country]]
|subdivision_type1 = [[Political divisions of the United States|State]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in New Mexico|County]]
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_name1 = [[New Mexico]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Eddy County, New Mexico|Eddy]]
|government_type =
|leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name = Dale Janway
|established_title = Founded
|established_date = 1888
|area_magnitude = 1 E9
|area_total_km2 = 73.6
|area_land_km2 = 73.5
|area_water_km2 = 0.1
|area_total_sq_mi = 28.4
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|area_water_sq_mi = 0.0
|elevation_m = 1004
|elevation_ft = 3295
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|latd = 32 |latm = 24 |lats = 43 |latNS = N
|longd = 104 |longm = 14 |longs = 11 |longEW = W
|demonym = Carlsbadian
|population_as_of = 2010
|population_note =
|population_total = 26,138
|timezone = [[Mountain Standard Time Zone|MST]]
|utc_offset = -7
|timezone_DST = [[Mountain Daylight Time|MDT]]
|utc_offset_DST = -6 |
latitude = 32.411893 N |
longitude = 104.236277 W
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|postal_code = 88220-88221
|area_code = [[Area code 575|575]]
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'''Carlsbad''' ({{IPAc-en|icon|ˈ|k|ɑr|l|z|b|æ|d}} {{respell|KARLZ|bad}}) is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Eddy County, New Mexico]], in the United States.{{GR|6}} As of the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], the city population was 26,138. Carlsbad is the center of the designated micropolitan area of Carlsbad-Artesia, which has a total population of 55,435. It is a center for potash, petroleum production, and tourism.
Carlsbad is located in the [[Chihuahuan Desert]] and the [[Pecos River]] Valley at an elevation of {{convert|3295|ft|m}}. [[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]] is located eighteen miles (29 km) southwest of the city, with [[Guadalupe Mountains National Park]] lying forty miles further southwest across the Texas border. There are also three man-made lakes within fifty miles of the city, including Lake Carlsbad. Carlsbad has a [[mayor-council government|mayor-council]] government type. The city has multiple recreational parks and facilities, including those for senior citizens.
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Carlsbad has a total area of {{convert|28.4|sqmi|km2}}. {{convert|28.3|sqmi|km2}} of the city is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} is water.
===Climate===
Carlsbad is part of the Interior West climate zone.<ref>STRATUM Climate Zones, United States Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/programs/cufr/images/ncz_map.jpg Retrieved March 21, 2010</ref> It is classified as semi-arid ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk''), meaning average annual precipitation is less than [[Evapotranspiration#Potential evapotranspiration|potential evapotranspiration]], but more than half. A moderate amount of rain falls each year, with the maximum occurring during September. 53 tornadoes have been reported in Eddy County since 1950.
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{{Weather box
|location = Carlsbad, New Mexico
|single line = yes
|Jan record high F = 86
|Feb record high F = 88
|Mar record high F = 95
|Apr record high F = 99
|May record high F = 109
|Jun record high F = 114
|Jul record high F = 111
|Aug record high F = 108
|Sep record high F = 106
|Oct record high F = 100
|Nov record high F = 90
|Dec record high F = 85
|year record high F = 114
|Jan high F = 58
|Feb high F = 64
|Mar high F = 72
|Apr high F = 79
|May high F = 87
|Jun high F = 95
|Jul high F = 96
|Aug high F = 94
|Sep high F = 88
|Oct high F = 79
|Nov high F = 68
|Dec high F = 59
|year high F = 78
|Jan low F = 28
|Feb low F = 32
|Mar low F = 38
|Apr low F = 46
|May low F = 56
|Jun low F = 64
|Jul low F = 68
|Aug low F = 66
|Sep low F = 59
|Oct low F = 47
|Nov low F = 35
|Dec low F = 28
|year low F = 47
|Jan record low F = -16
|Feb record low F = -6
|Mar record low F = 12
|Apr record low F = 25
|May record low F = 32
|Jun record low F = 43
|Jul record low F = 54
|Aug record low F = 50
|Sep record low F = 40
|Oct record low F = 21
|Nov record low F = -1
|Dec record low F = -4
|year record low F = -16
|Jan precipitation inch = 0.44
|Feb precipitation inch = 0.51
|Mar precipitation inch = 0.25
|Apr precipitation inch = 0.57
|May precipitation inch = 1.26
|Jun precipitation inch = 1.65
|Jul precipitation inch = 1.72
|Aug precipitation inch = 2.05
|Sep precipitation inch = 2.90
|Oct precipitation inch = 1.37
|Nov precipitation inch = 0.74
|Dec precipitation inch = 0.64
|year precipitation inch = 14.11
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|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USNM0046 |title =Monthly Averages for Carlsbad, New Mexico |accessdate=March 11, 2010 |publisher=[[The Weather Channel]] |work=[[Weather.com]]}}</ref>
|date=August 2010
}}
</div>
== History ==
Located along the banks of the Pecos River, Carlsbad was originally christened the town of Eddy on September 15, 1888 and organized as a municipal corporation in 1893. With the commercial development of local mineral springs for medicinal qualities, the town changed its name to Carlsbad, after the famous European spa Carlsbad, Bohemia (now [[Karlovy Vary]], Czech Republic). On March 25, 1918, the New Mexican governor proclaimed Carlsbad a city.
The re-discovery of Carlsbad Caverns (then known as "Bat Cave") by local cowboys in 1901 and the subsequent establishment of [[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]] on May 14, 1930 gained the town of Carlsbad substantial recognition.
In 1925, [[potash]] was discovered near Carlsbad and for many years Carlsbad dominated the American potash market. Following the decline of the potash market in the 1960s, the residents and leaders of Carlsbad lobbied for the establishment of the [[Waste Isolation Pilot Plant]] (WIPP). Congress authorized the WIPP project in 1979 and construction began in 1980. The [[United States Department of Energy|DOE]] Carlsbad Area Office opened in 1993 and the first waste shipment arrived in 1999.
== Demographics ==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 25,625 people, 9,957 households, and 6,949 families residing in the city. The population density is 903.3 people per square mile (348.7/km²). There are 11,421 housing units at an average density of 402.6 per square mile (155.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 77.40% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.71% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 15.84% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.52% from two or more races. 36.75% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
There are 9,957 households out of which 32.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% are married couples living together, 13.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% are non-families. 26.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,658, and the median income for a family is $35,640. Males have a median income of $31,214 versus $19,228 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city is $16,496. 16.5% of the population and 13.1% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 21.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
==Government==
{| class="toccolours" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; float:right; margin: .5em;"
|+ '''City government (as of March 2010):'''<ref name="city-council">{{cite web |url=http://www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com/citycouncil.cfm |title=City of Carlsbad Council |accessdate=March 30, 2010 |format= }}</ref>
|-
| '''Mayor''' || Dale Janway
|-
| '''Ward 1''' || Paul C. Aguilar, Nick G. Salcido
|-
| '''Ward 2''' || Sandy Nunley, Richard Graves Jr.
|-
| '''Ward 3''' || Wesley A. Carter *, Judith E. Waters
|-
| '''Ward 4''' || Fred Woody, Richard W. Doss
|-
| || * denotes ''Mayor pro Tempore''
|}
The city of Carlsbad has a [[mayor-council government|mayor-council]] form of government. Voters elect both the mayor and the eight members of the city council (two for each ward), who pass laws and make policy. After the first meeting of the city council once newly elected council members are seated, the council elects a Mayor pro tempore who serves as mayor in absence of the elected mayor.
==Economy==
The economy of the Carlsbad area is based primarily on the mineral extraction sector; the city overlies the rich oil- and gas-producing formations of the [[Permian Basin (North America)|Permian Basin]] and produces more [[potash]] than any other location in the United States. Carlsbad is home to the [[US Department of Energy|DOE's]] Carlsbad Field Office which operates the [[Waste Isolation Pilot Plant]] to safely store the transuranic nuclear wastes from the nation's defense sites. The services sector is the newest growth industry in Carlsbad with a large [[medical transcription]] center. Tourism is a major factor with two national parks, [[Lincoln National Forest]], the [[Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park]] and the annual [[Christmas on the Pecos]] Light Show all located within fifty miles of the city.
==Media and Journalism==
===Radio Stations===
{{Carlsbad Radio}}
===Area Newspaper===
*''[[Carlsbad Current-Argus]]''
== Sports ==
The Carlsbad Bats professional baseball team is a member of the independent Pecos League. The Bats are primarily a travel team in the league, but will play two games in Carlsbad in 2011. Carlsbad is being considered for a full-time franchise in 2012. Annual run/walks sponsored by the Carlsbad Runner's Club, as well as bike races by the Keep Carlsbad Beautiful committee are popular. Carlsbad also has a recently built sports complex on the southwest side of town, containing six softball and four soccer fields. Multiple regional tournaments are held at the complex yearly.
[[Carlsbad High School (Carlsbad, New Mexico)|Carlsbad High School]] is a AAAAA school in the Fourth District of the [[NMAA|New Mexico Activities Association]]. Carlsbad High School has teams competing in the sports of [[Football (American)|Football]], Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Track and Field, Golf, Tennis, [[Soccer|Men's and Women's Soccer]], Swimming, Wrestling, and [[Rodeo]].
== Transportation ==
===Mass Transit===
*'''Carlsbad Municipal Transit System''' provides public transportation within the city limits of Carlsbad and portions of Eddy County immediately adjacent to the city.
*'''New Mexico Transportation Services''' provides daily transportation to and from the WIPP site
===Bus service===
*'''[[Greyhound Lines]]'''
===Airports===
====Regional====
*'''[[Cavern City Air Terminal]]''' ('''CNM''') is located just south of Carlsbad with [[New Mexico Airlines]] currently offering non-stop service to [[Albuquerque, New Mexico|Albuquerque]], [[Hobbs, New Mexico|Hobbs]], and [[Alamogordo, New Mexico|Alamogordo]].
*'''[[Roswell International Air Center]]''' ('''ROW''') is located three miles south of [[Roswell, New Mexico]], which is served by [[American Airlines]] offering daily service to [[Dallas, Texas]].
====International====
*'''[[El Paso International Airport]]''' ('''ELP''') is located in the northeastern part of [[El Paso, TX|El Paso, Texas]], less than 3 hours from Carlsbad.
*'''[[Midland International Airport]]''' ('''MAF''') is located southeast of [[Midland, Texas]], approximately 3 hours from Carlsbad.
===Major Highways===
*'''[[US 62|US Highway 62]]/[[US 180|US Highway 180]]''': Greene Street/Canal Street
*'''[[US 285|US Highway 285]]''': Pierce Street/Canal Street
===Railroads===
*'''[[BNSF Railway|Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway]]''': Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation
==Healthcare==
*Carlsbad Medical Center
==Education==
Carlsbad Municipal School District is a public school system in Carlsbad. It operates one kindergarten school, ten elementary schools, two middle schools, and [[Carlsbad High School (Carlsbad, New Mexico)|one high school]]. The district also operates a Jefferson Montessori Academy, as well as three private schools: Faith Christian Academy, Victory Christian Academy, and Saint Edward's School.
Carlsbad is home to [[New Mexico State University|New Mexico State University-Carlsbad]], as well as Eddy County Beauty College. [[College of the Southwest]] and [[Northwood University]] both previously had branch campuses in Carlsbad.
==Research, Development, and Technology Facilities==
Carlsbad has several research facilities, such as the Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center operated by [[NMSU]], the National Cave and Karst Research Center operated by [[New Mexico Tech]], units of the [[National Park Service]], and the City of Carlsbad. The [[United States Department of Energy]]'s [[Sandia National Labs]] and [[Los Alamos National Laboratory]] each have branch operations in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Department of Development and the City operate the Aero-Tech Industrial Technology Park including the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center.
==Points of interest==
* [[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]]
* [[Guadalupe Mountains National Park]]
* [[Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park]]
* [[National Cave and Karst Research Center]]
* [[The Cascades of Carlsbad]]
* [[Lincoln National Forest]]
* [[Project Gnome]]
* [[Project Playground]]
* [[Carlsbad Skate Park]]
* [[The Artist Gallery]]
* [[The Carlsbad Museum]]
* [[Pecos River Flume]]
==Notable people from Carlsbad==
* [[James Larkin White|Jim White]]: discoverer and explorer of [[Carlsbad Caverns]].
* [[Bruce Cabot]]: actor who played [[Jack Driscoll]] in the 1933 film [[King Kong]].
* [[Dan Blocker]]: actor famed for playing [[Hoss Cartwright]] in the TV series [[Bonanza]].
* [[Sam Etcheverry]]: former professional football player who played in the [[National Football League]] and the [[Canadian Football League]].
* [[Barry Sadler]]: American author, musician, and veteran; best known for his series of novels focusing on [[Casca Rufio Longinius]].
* [[Sonny Throckmorton]]: singer and songwriter.
* [[Linda Wertheimer]]: senior correspondent for [[National Public Radio]].
* [[Shane Andrews]]: [[Major League Baseball]] third baseman; played for three different clubs over eight years.
* [[Jason D. Cunningham]]: Air Force Pararescueman who died saving the lives of ten fellow servicemen; Air Force Cross recipient.
* [[Cody Ross]]: [[Major League Baseball]] outfielder for the [[San Francisco Giants]].
==Gallery==
{{Commons category|Carlsbad, New Mexico}}
<gallery>
File:Carlsbad New Mexico Municipal Building.jpg|Carlsbad Municipal Building
File:Carlsbad New Mexico Public Library.jpg|Carlsbad Public Library
File:Carlsbad New Mexico Museum & Art Center.jpg|Carlsbad Museum and Art Center
</gallery>
==References==
<references />
==External links==
* [http://www.nps.gov/cave/ National Park Service – Carlsbad Caverns]
* [http://www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com/ City of Carlsbad]
* [http://www.developcarlsbad.org/ Carlsbad Dept Of Development]
* [http://www.carlsbadchamber.com/portal/ Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce]
* [http://www.co.eddy.nm.us/ Eddy County Government Page]
* [http://www.communitylink.com/carlsbad/history.htm Carlsbad History]
* [http://www.christmasonthepecos.com/ Christmas on the Pecos]
* [http://www.carlsbad.k12.nm.us Carlsbad Municipal School District]
* [http://www.currentargus.com Carlsbad Current-Argus]
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{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = The City of Carlsbad
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|nickname = The Cavern City,<br/>"The Pearl on the Pecos"<br/>"Cavemen Country"
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|imagesize =
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|image_seal = Carlsbad New Mexico logo.png
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|utc_offset = -7
|timezone_DST = [[Mountain Daylight Time|MDT]]
|utc_offset_DST = -6 |
latitude = 32.411893 N |
longitude = 104.236277 W
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|area_code = [[Area code 575|575]]
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'''Carlsbad''' ({{IPAc-en|icon|ˈ|k|ɑr|l|z|b|æ|d}} {{respell|KARLZ|bad}}) is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Eddy County, New Mexico]], in the United States.{{GR|6}} As of the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]], the city population was 26,138. Carlsbad is the center of the designated micropolitan area of Carlsbad-Artesia, which has a total population of 55,435. It is a center for potash, petroleum production, and tourism.
Carlsbad is located in the [[Chihuahuan Desert]] and the [[Pecos River]] Valley at an elevation of {{convert|3295|ft|m}}. [[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]] is located eighteen miles (29 km) southwest of the city, with [[Guadalupe Mountains National Park]] lying forty miles further southwest across the Texas border. There are also three man-made lakes within fifty miles of the city, including Lake Carlsbad. Carlsbad has a [[mayor-council government|mayor-council]] government type. The city has multiple recreational parks and facilities, including those for senior citizens.
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Carlsbad has a total area of {{convert|28.4|sqmi|km2}}. {{convert|28.3|sqmi|km2}} of the city is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} is water.
===Climate===
Carlsbad is part of the Interior West climate zone.<ref>STRATUM Climate Zones, United States Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/programs/cufr/images/ncz_map.jpg Retrieved March 21, 2010</ref> It is classified as semi-arid ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk''), meaning average annual precipitation is less than [[Evapotranspiration#Potential evapotranspiration|potential evapotranspiration]], but more than half. A moderate amount of rain falls each year, with the maximum occurring during September. 53 tornadoes have been reported in Eddy County since 1950.
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{{Weather box
|location = Carlsbad, New Mexico
|single line = yes
|Jan record high F = 86
|Feb record high F = 88
|Mar record high F = 95
|Apr record high F = 99
|May record high F = 109
|Jun record high F = 114
|Jul record high F = 111
|Aug record high F = 108
|Sep record high F = 106
|Oct record high F = 100
|Nov record high F = 90
|Dec record high F = 85
|year record high F = 114
|Jan high F = 58
|Feb high F = 64
|Mar high F = 72
|Apr high F = 79
|May high F = 87
|Jun high F = 95
|Jul high F = 96
|Aug high F = 94
|Sep high F = 88
|Oct high F = 79
|Nov high F = 68
|Dec high F = 59
|year high F = 78
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|Apr low F = 46
|May low F = 56
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|Aug low F = 66
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|Nov low F = 35
|Dec low F = 28
|year low F = 47
|Jan record low F = -16
|Feb record low F = -6
|Mar record low F = 12
|Apr record low F = 25
|May record low F = 32
|Jun record low F = 43
|Jul record low F = 54
|Aug record low F = 50
|Sep record low F = 40
|Oct record low F = 21
|Nov record low F = -1
|Dec record low F = -4
|year record low F = -16
|Jan precipitation inch = 0.44
|Feb precipitation inch = 0.51
|Mar precipitation inch = 0.25
|Apr precipitation inch = 0.57
|May precipitation inch = 1.26
|Jun precipitation inch = 1.65
|Jul precipitation inch = 1.72
|Aug precipitation inch = 2.05
|Sep precipitation inch = 2.90
|Oct precipitation inch = 1.37
|Nov precipitation inch = 0.74
|Dec precipitation inch = 0.64
|year precipitation inch = 14.11
|source 1 = weather.com<ref name=weather1>{{cite web
|url=http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USNM0046 |title =Monthly Averages for Carlsbad, New Mexico |accessdate=March 11, 2010 |publisher=[[The Weather Channel]] |work=[[Weather.com]]}}</ref>
|date=August 2010
}}
</div>
== History ==
Located along the banks of the Pecos River, Carlsbad was originally christened the town of Eddy on September 15, 1888 and organized as a municipal corporation in 1893. With the commercial development of local mineral springs for medicinal qualities, the town changed its name to Carlsbad, after the famous European spa Carlsbad, Bohemia (now [[Karlovy Vary]], Czech Republic). On March 25, 1918, the New Mexican governor proclaimed Carlsbad a city.
The re-discovery of Carlsbad Caverns (then known as "Bat Cave") by local cowboys in 1901 and the subsequent establishment of [[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]] on May 14, 1930 gained the town of Carlsbad substantial recognition.
In 1925, [[potash]] was discovered near Carlsbad and for many years Carlsbad dominated the American potash market. Following the decline of the potash market in the 1960s, the residents and leaders of Carlsbad lobbied for the establishment of the [[Waste Isolation Pilot Plant]] (WIPP). Congress authorized the WIPP project in 1979 and construction began in 1980. The [[United States Department of Energy|DOE]] Carlsbad Area Office opened in 1993 and the first waste shipment arrived in 1999.
== Demographics ==
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there are 25,625 people, 9,957 households, and 6,949 families residing in the city. The population density is 903.3 people per square mile (348.7/km²). There are 11,421 housing units at an average density of 402.6 per square mile (155.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 77.40% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.71% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.08% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 15.84% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.52% from two or more races. 36.75% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
There are 9,957 households out of which 32.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% are married couples living together, 13.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% are non-families. 26.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,658, and the median income for a family is $35,640. Males have a median income of $31,214 versus $19,228 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city is $16,496. 16.5% of the population and 13.1% of families are below the [[poverty line]]. Out of the total population, 21.4% of those under the age of 18 and 11.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.And As God Sayed to Hitler KNOCK IT OFF ASSHOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
==Government==
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| '''Mayor''' || Dale Janway
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| '''Ward 1''' || Paul C. Aguilar, Nick G. Salcido
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| '''Ward 2''' || Sandy Nunley, Richard Graves Jr.
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| '''Ward 3''' || Wesley A. Carter *, Judith E. Waters
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| '''Ward 4''' || Fred Woody, Richard W. Doss
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| || * denotes ''Mayor pro Tempore''
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The city of Carlsbad has a [[mayor-council government|mayor-council]] form of government. Voters elect both the mayor and the eight members of the city council (two for each ward), who pass laws and make policy. After the first meeting of the city council once newly elected council members are seated, the council elects a Mayor pro tempore who serves as mayor in absence of the elected mayor.
==Economy==
The economy of the Carlsbad area is based primarily on the mineral extraction sector; the city overlies the rich oil- and gas-producing formations of the [[Permian Basin (North America)|Permian Basin]] and produces more [[potash]] than any other location in the United States. Carlsbad is home to the [[US Department of Energy|DOE's]] Carlsbad Field Office which operates the [[Waste Isolation Pilot Plant]] to safely store the transuranic nuclear wastes from the nation's defense sites. The services sector is the newest growth industry in Carlsbad with a large [[medical transcription]] center. Tourism is a major factor with two national parks, [[Lincoln National Forest]], the [[Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park]] and the annual [[Christmas on the Pecos]] Light Show all located within fifty miles of the city.
==Media and Journalism==
===Radio Stations===
{{Carlsbad Radio}}
===Area Newspaper===
*''[[Carlsbad Current-Argus]]''
== Sports ==
The Carlsbad Bats professional baseball team is a member of the independent Pecos League. The Bats are primarily a travel team in the league, but will play two games in Carlsbad in 2011. Carlsbad is being considered for a full-time franchise in 2012. Annual run/walks sponsored by the Carlsbad Runner's Club, as well as bike races by the Keep Carlsbad Beautiful committee are popular. Carlsbad also has a recently built sports complex on the southwest side of town, containing six softball and four soccer fields. Multiple regional tournaments are held at the complex yearly.
[[Carlsbad High School (Carlsbad, New Mexico)|Carlsbad High School]] is a AAAAA school in the Fourth District of the [[NMAA|New Mexico Activities Association]]. Carlsbad High School has teams competing in the sports of [[Football (American)|Football]], Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Track and Field, Golf, Tennis, [[Soccer|Men's and Women's Soccer]], Swimming, Wrestling, and [[Rodeo]].
== Transportation ==
===Mass Transit===
*'''Carlsbad Municipal Transit System''' provides public transportation within the city limits of Carlsbad and portions of Eddy County immediately adjacent to the city.
*'''New Mexico Transportation Services''' provides daily transportation to and from the WIPP site
===Bus service===
*'''[[Greyhound Lines]]'''
===Airports===
====Regional====
*'''[[Cavern City Air Terminal]]''' ('''CNM''') is located just south of Carlsbad with [[New Mexico Airlines]] currently offering non-stop service to [[Albuquerque, New Mexico|Albuquerque]], [[Hobbs, New Mexico|Hobbs]], and [[Alamogordo, New Mexico|Alamogordo]].
*'''[[Roswell International Air Center]]''' ('''ROW''') is located three miles south of [[Roswell, New Mexico]], which is served by [[American Airlines]] offering daily service to [[Dallas, Texas]].
====International====
*'''[[El Paso International Airport]]''' ('''ELP''') is located in the northeastern part of [[El Paso, TX|El Paso, Texas]], less than 3 hours from Carlsbad.
*'''[[Midland International Airport]]''' ('''MAF''') is located southeast of [[Midland, Texas]], approximately 3 hours from Carlsbad.
===Major Highways===
*'''[[US 62|US Highway 62]]/[[US 180|US Highway 180]]''': Greene Street/Canal Street
*'''[[US 285|US Highway 285]]''': Pierce Street/Canal Street
===Railroads===
*'''[[BNSF Railway|Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway]]''': Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation
==Healthcare==
*Carlsbad Medical Center
==Education==
Carlsbad Municipal School District is a public school system in Carlsbad. It operates one kindergarten school, ten elementary schools, two middle schools, and [[Carlsbad High School (Carlsbad, New Mexico)|one high school]]. The district also operates a Jefferson Montessori Academy, as well as three private schools: Faith Christian Academy, Victory Christian Academy, and Saint Edward's School.
Carlsbad is home to [[New Mexico State University|New Mexico State University-Carlsbad]], as well as Eddy County Beauty College. [[College of the Southwest]] and [[Northwood University]] both previously had branch campuses in Carlsbad.
==Research, Development, and Technology Facilities==
Carlsbad has several research facilities, such as the Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring and Research Center operated by [[NMSU]], the National Cave and Karst Research Center operated by [[New Mexico Tech]], units of the [[National Park Service]], and the City of Carlsbad. The [[United States Department of Energy]]'s [[Sandia National Labs]] and [[Los Alamos National Laboratory]] each have branch operations in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Department of Development and the City operate the Aero-Tech Industrial Technology Park including the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center.
==Points of interest==
* [[Carlsbad Caverns National Park]]
* [[Guadalupe Mountains National Park]]
* [[Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park]]
* [[National Cave and Karst Research Center]]
* [[The Cascades of Carlsbad]]
* [[Lincoln National Forest]]
* [[Project Gnome]]
* [[Project Playground]]
* [[Carlsbad Skate Park]]
* [[The Artist Gallery]]
* [[The Carlsbad Museum]]
* [[Pecos River Flume]]
==Notable people from Carlsbad==
* [[James Larkin White|Jim White]]: discoverer and explorer of [[Carlsbad Caverns]].
* [[Bruce Cabot]]: actor who played [[Jack Driscoll]] in the 1933 film [[King Kong]].
* [[Dan Blocker]]: actor famed for playing [[Hoss Cartwright]] in the TV series [[Bonanza]].
* [[Sam Etcheverry]]: former professional football player who played in the [[National Football League]] and the [[Canadian Football League]].
* [[Barry Sadler]]: American author, musician, and veteran; best known for his series of novels focusing on [[Casca Rufio Longinius]].
* [[Sonny Throckmorton]]: singer and songwriter.
* [[Linda Wertheimer]]: senior correspondent for [[National Public Radio]].
* [[Shane Andrews]]: [[Major League Baseball]] third baseman; played for three different clubs over eight years.
* [[Jason D. Cunningham]]: Air Force Pararescueman who died saving the lives of ten fellow servicemen; Air Force Cross recipient.
* [[Cody Ross]]: [[Major League Baseball]] outfielder for the [[San Francisco Giants]].
==Gallery==
{{Commons category|Carlsbad, New Mexico}}
<gallery>
File:Carlsbad New Mexico Municipal Building.jpg|Carlsbad Municipal Building
File:Carlsbad New Mexico Public Library.jpg|Carlsbad Public Library
File:Carlsbad New Mexico Museum & Art Center.jpg|Carlsbad Museum and Art Center
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==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.nps.gov/cave/ National Park Service – Carlsbad Caverns]
* [http://www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com/ City of Carlsbad]
* [http://www.developcarlsbad.org/ Carlsbad Dept Of Development]
* [http://www.carlsbadchamber.com/portal/ Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce]
* [http://www.co.eddy.nm.us/ Eddy County Government Page]
* [http://www.communitylink.com/carlsbad/history.htm Carlsbad History]
* [http://www.christmasonthepecos.com/ Christmas on the Pecos]
* [http://www.carlsbad.k12.nm.us Carlsbad Municipal School District]
* [http://www.currentargus.com Carlsbad Current-Argus]
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