FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2025 Contact: Ephriam Dickson, ephriam_dickson@nps.gov Preventative Measures Implemented Due to Increased Fire Danger CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on March 5, 2025: The increased fire danger is due to prolonged hot, dry, and windy weather. These factors result in extremely dry vegetation […]
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Preventative Fire Measures Lifted at Carlsbad Caverns
July 9, 2024 
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2024 Contact: Laura Steele, Chief Ranger, laura_steele@nps.gov Preventative Fire Measures Lifted at Carlsbad Caverns CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Effective immediately, all preventive fire measures at Carlsbad Caverns National Park have been lifted due to recent monsoon rain. This includes reinstating fire, charcoal, and propane grill use and smoking outside. These restrictions were put in place on May 23, 2024, due to […]
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May 23, 2024 0 Comments
Carlsbad Caverns National Park News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2024 Contact: Carmen Chapin, Superintendent, carmen_chapin@nps.gov Preventative Measures Implemented Due to Increased Fire Danger CARLSBAD, New Mexico—Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on May 23: The increased fire danger is due to prolonged hot, dry, and windy weather. These factors result in […]
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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 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 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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