Cavern Supply Company loses contract

[Wayne Harrison]

CARLSBAD — After 80 years of providing concession services and jobs at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Cavern Supply Company will soon cease doing business at the park.

National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director Michael Snyder said Thursday that following a bid process, Carlsbad Cavern Trading, a limited liability company owned by Santa Fe-based businessman Armand Ortega, has been selected to provide food, beverage, retail, kennel and vending services at the park.

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