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Population: 24,952 At an elevation of 3,100 feet, with only 15 1/2 inches of rain and 350 days of sunshine, Carlsbad is both fertile valley and desert. The Pecos River provides an oasis for the 25,000 people who live here. Flowing through the center of town and flanking the river's banks is a 4.5 mile Riverwalk. Fishers, boat docks and water skiing abound. The city's fame is associated with Carlsbad Caverns, 20 miles south of Carlsbad. Discovered by James L. White in 1902, it did not flourish as a tourist attraction until 1920 when Carlsbad Caverns was designated a National Monument. There are 28 parks plus swimming pools, lakes, golf courses, tennis courts, library, museums and art galleries for leisure and culture.
