Bandelier National Monument News Release For Immediate ReleaseContact: Zachary Whitlow, (505) 672-3861 ext. 1512Date: July 26, 2023 Bandelier National Monument Enters Stage II Fire Restrictions on July 27 Los Alamos, NM – Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument will enter Stage II fire restrictions on Thursday, July 27 […]
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Cutoff Ridge Fire Burning in Guadalupe Mountains National Park
July 17, 2023 
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Guadalupe Mountains News Release For Immediate Release – July 17, 2023 Contact: Theresa Moore, Theresa_moore@nps.gov, (915) 828-3251 ext. 2300 Cutoff Ridge Fire Burning in Guadalupe Mountains National Park GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, TEXAS – The Cutoff Ridge Fire continues to burn in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness, on the western escarpment of the park. The fire […]
Continue readingPreventative Measures Implemented at Carlsbad Caverns National Park Due to Increased Fire Danger
June 23, 2023 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2023 Contact: Laura Steele, Chief Ranger, laura_steele@nps.gov CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on June 24: The increased fire danger is due to prolonged hot, dry, and windy weather. These factors result in extremely dry vegetation that is highly susceptible to even […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Plans to Conduct Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
May 26, 2023 0 Comments
For Immediate Release May 26, 2023 Contact: El Malpais Visitor Center 505-876-2783 National Park Service Plans to Conduct Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Postpones Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
May 10, 2023 0 Comments
For Immediate Release May 10, 2023 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is postponing implementation of the Lava Fields Prescribed Fire due to changing weather conditions. Managers will re-evaluate implementation of the prescribed fire as conditions become more favorable. The primary objective […]
Continue readingNational Park Service Planning Prescribed Fire at El Malpais National Monument
May 6, 2023 0 Comments
For Immediate Release May 3, 2023 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 between mile marker 65 and 68. The primary objective of this prescribed […]
Continue readingValles Caldera National Preserve Plans 2022-23 Winter Prescribed Burns
December 15, 2022 0 Comments
Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release Release Date: December 12, 2022 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation and Public Information Officer, VALL_News@nps.gov Valles Caldera National Preserve Plans 2022-23 Winter Prescribed Burns Jemez Springs, NM – The National Park Service plans to implement prescribed burn projects in Valles Caldera National Preserve between December 2022 and the end of the 2022-23 winter […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Lifts Some Fire Restrictions Due to Recent Rain
June 30, 2022 0 Comments
News Release Date: June 30, 2022 Contact: Michael Larson, Public Information Officer, 575-236-1356 During the past two weeks, Carlsbad Caverns National Park received 2.26 inches of rain, reducing the fire danger. As a result, effective July 1, the park will lift the following fire restrictions: Reopen Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness Area and all backcountry areas to day use. This […]
Continue readingBandelier National Monument to Lift Fire Restrictions
June 23, 2022 0 Comments
For Immediate Release: June 23, 2022 Contact: Joanie Budzileni, joanie_budzileni@nps.gov, 505-672-3861, x1501 or 505.709.8318 Bandelier to Lift Fire Restrictions Los Alamos, NM – With the recent rain, a forecast for continued moisture and reduced fire danger, Bandelier National Monument will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. All campgrounds, […]
Continue readingValles Caldera to Lift Fire Restrictions
June 23, 2022 0 Comments
Release Date: June 23, 2022 Contact: Dave Krueger, Chief of Interpretation (vall_news@nps.gov) Valles Caldera to Lift Fire Restrictions Jemez Springs, NM – With improved fuel moisture levels and reduced fire danger, Valles Caldera National Preserve will lift Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. As a result, most […]
Continue readingClosure of NPS Administered Portions of CR42 Due To Cerro Bandera Fire
June 9, 2022 0 Comments
National Park Service News Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 9, 2022Contact: Jamie Kern, 505-876-2783, jamie_kern@nps.gov Grants, NM – The Cerro Bandera fire was reported at 10:40 am today on private land just west of the El Malpais National Monument boundary near CR 42 and NM 53. In response to the fire, the National Park Service is […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Implements Additional Fire Restrictions Due to Extreme Fire Danger
May 26, 2022 0 Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 24, 2022 Contact: Laura Steele, Acting Chief Ranger, 575-236-1426, laura_steele@nps.gov CARLSBAD, New Mexico — Extreme fire danger continues to affect Carlsbad Caverns National Park. As a result, effective May 25, the following additional restrictions are in effect: Closure of Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness Area and all backcountry areas to day use. This includes access to all permit […]
Continue readingRecreational drones near wildfires are not safe #IfYouFlyWeCant #NoDronesInFireZones
May 15, 2022 0 Comments
There have been multiple aircraft incursions, including drones, planes, and helicopters, on the wildfires burning in Northern New Mexico over the past several weeks. The most recent incidents took place on May 14th and 15th, 2022, on the Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains. We can’t stress enough how dangerous drones and other private […]
Continue readingStage II Fire Restrictions begin in Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
May 11, 2022 0 Comments
Date: April 29, 2022Contact: Norma Pineda, 505-847-2585 x.221As a result of the extreme fire danger at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented. Restrictions include no campfires nor smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting at 8:00 am on Friday, April 29, 2022 and will […]
Continue readingNational Park Service announces Stage II Fire Restrictions beginning May 4, 2022 for El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments
May 4, 2022 0 Comments
May 4, 2022 Contact: Lisa Dittman, 505-285-4641 ext. 218, lisa_dittman@nps.gov Grants, NM – As a result of the extreme fire danger, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented in El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. Stage II restrictions include no campfires or smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions are in effect beginning at […]
Continue readingBandelier National Monument Closed Due to Cerro Pelado Fire
May 2, 2022 0 Comments
News Release Date: May 1, 2022 Contact: Joanie Budzileni, 505-672-3861 x1501 Los Alamos, New Mexico – Due to the activity of the Cerro Pelado Fire, Bandelier National Monument is closed until further notice. Please visit Bandelier website and Facebook pages for updated information. Fire restrictions and information for New Mexico can be found at: NM Fire Info | New Mexico Fire Information
Continue readingNational Park Service’s Pueblo Parks Group Implements Stage II Fire Restrictions
April 21, 2022 0 Comments
National Park Service News Release For Immediate Release: April 21, 2022 For further information contact: Bandelier – Joanie Budzileni, joanie_budzileni@nps.gov, 505-672-3861, x1501 Fort Union – BJ Cluff, bj_cluff @nps.gov, 505-425-8025 x226 Pecos – Becky Latanich, becky_latanich@nps.gov, 505-757-7210 Valles Caldera – David Krueger, david_krueger@nps.gov 505-412-0826 Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs, New Mexico – Due to the increased risk of […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Implements Additional Preventative Measures Due to Increasing Fire Danger
April 21, 2022 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2022 Contact: Laura Steele, Acting Chief Ranger, 575-236-1426, laura_steele@nps.gov Additional Preventative Measures Implemented Due to Increasing Fire Danger CARLSBAD, New Mexico—As a result of increasing fire danger at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, overnight camping is prohibited, permitting of overnight backcountry trips is suspended, and propane stoves are prohibited. The previously issued preventative […]
Continue readingCarlsbad Caverns National Park Implements Preventative Measures Due to Extreme Fire Danger
April 14, 2022 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2022 Contact: Laura Steele, Acting Chief Ranger, 575-236-1426, laura_steele@nps.gov CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on Friday, April 15: Closure of Walnut Canyon Desert Drive due to tall grass in some parking areas Charcoal and wood fires are prohibited Smoking is prohibited, except […]
Continue readingValles Caldera National Preserve Continues Winter Prescribed Burns
February 4, 2022 0 Comments
Pile burn area: San Antonio Mountain DATE: February 4, 2022 CONTACT: Dave Krueger, david_krueger@nps.gov, 575-829-4100 ext. 3 Valles Caldera National Preserve Continues Winter Prescribed Burns Jemez Springs, NM – On Tuesday, February 8, the National Park Service will continue the prescribed burn projects in Valles Caldera National Preserve by burning piles of previously thinned materials […]
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