Status board
What is closed or has an alert right now, across every national park site. Most serious first.
Last checked with the National Park Service at 5:54 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.
35 alerts in New Mexico
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Closure
Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier Closed Temporarily
Bandelier National Monument · New Mexico
The Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier will be closed starting October 13, through October 22nd, for parking lot maintenance, revegetation work, and for staging and moving of materials for a trails and visitor improvement project. Materials for this project will be staged in the parking area. A helicopter will be onsite to move the material from the parking lot to the mesa. During this time, Tsankawi will be unsafe for visitors to be in the area during this operation. Tsankawi will reopen on Friday October 23, 2026
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Closure
Volcano Top Access Closed to Vehicles over 26 feet long and to all Trailers
Capulin Volcano National Monument · New Mexico
The Volcano top access is closed to all RVs, buses, attached pull trailers, or any other vehicle over 26 feet in length due to public safety concerns and limited parking. Trailer drop-off and RV/bus parking are available at the visitor center.
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Closure
All lava tube caves closed November 1 through April 30
El Malpais National Monument · New Mexico
All park lava tube caves are closed for the winter from November 1 through April 30 to protect hibernating bats.
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Closure
El Calderon Trail closed for construction through November 2026
El Malpais National Monument · New Mexico
The El Calderon Trail and parking area are closed from August 2025 through November 2026 for a major improvement project. NPS Road 100 will remain open for local traffic only, and the Continental Divide Trail will remain open for CDT thru-hikers.
More from the park: El Calderon Trail closed for construction through November 2026
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Closure
Trail Closure for Restoration
El Morro National Monument · New Mexico
The south portion of the Headland Trail is closed due to ongoing restoration work. Access to the trail will now close at 2:30 pm daily. All hikers must be off the trails by 4:45 pm.
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Closure
Dunes Drive Safety Corridor
White Sands National Park · New Mexico
Dunes Drive is open. A safety corridor is in effect between mile marker 3 and 5.5 along Dunes Drive. Visitors may drive but not stop or exit their vehicle in this area.
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Caution
The Use of GPS is NOT Recommended
Bandelier National Monument · New Mexico
Numerous visitors have been routed to remote trailheads and out-of-the-way roads trying to use GPS to reach the main park area or shuttle stop.
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Caution
Bicycles and Pedestrians now allowed on Volcano Road
Capulin Volcano National Monument · New Mexico
Capulin Volcano Highway is now a roadway shared by multiple users that include vehicles, hikers, bikers, walkers and runners. Dogs on a minimum 6-foot leash are also allowed on the roadway. Be watchful of others that are present on the highway. Follow the new traffic flow signs and keep vehicle and bicycle speeds at the posted speed limits of 20 mph in general and 10 mph in the S curves. Let’s all stay safe!
More from the park: Bicycles and Pedestrians now allowed on Volcano Road
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Caution
Road conditions 10/15/26
Chaco Culture National Historical Park · New Mexico
The north road (CR 7950) is completely impassable, with flowing water in the new wash, significant drop-offs close to the wash, and quicksand-like conditions underneath the water. The south road (Hwy 57) is drying quickly. There are some mud puddles remaining closer to the park; medium to high clearance is recommended, and AWD is a plus. Please call for additional updates as needed: 505-786-7014.
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Caution
NPS 300 Road Conditions
El Malpais National Monument · New Mexico
NPS 300 to Big Tubes has muddy spots. A high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended. The road past Big Tubes is very rough and only accessible to high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles.
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Caution
Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Petroglyph National Monument · New Mexico
This is an urban park. Don't hide valuables inside your car. Carry items with you on hike. Lock your vehicle and set car alarm. Report suspicious persons loitering/peeking in cars. Call 928-638-7805
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Pet Policy
Aztec Ruins National Monument · New Mexico
Pets are not allowed inside the visitor center at Aztec Ruins or on the trail through the Aztec West Great House. Pets are welcome in the parking lot, the picnic area, and along the Old Spanish Trail. Service animals are the only exception. Emotional support, therapy, and companion animals are not considered service animals and therefore not permitted in the visitor center or on the trail through Aztec West.
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Information
Uber, Lyft, and Other "Taxi" Services
Bandelier National Monument · New Mexico
Bandelier is in a remote location, with cell service in the canyon limited to Verizon 4G only. Services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, but there may be no way to contact a ride out. Please plan your pickup before being dropped off at Bandelier.
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Information
Credit/Debit Card Only to pay entrance fees
Capulin Volcano National Monument · New Mexico
Capulin Volcano only accepts credit/debit cards for entrance fees. Our cooperating association Park Store accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and checks. There are limited cash only entrance passes available through our cooperating association Park Store.
More from the park: Credit/Debit Card Only to pay entrance fees
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Information
Fire Restrictions
Carlsbad Caverns National Park · New Mexico
Fire restrictions have been lifted at Carlsbad Caverns which means that fires such as charcoal fires in grills and the use of camp stoves or portable grills will be allowed. Igniting and maintaining an open fire must be done with materials that are commonly used for warmth and food preparations such as natural firewood or charcoal briquettes. Other materials such as flammable liquids, garbage, plastic, aerosol canisters, or other artificial substances are not permitted.
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Closures Due to Flood Damage
Carlsbad Caverns National Park · New Mexico
Some areas of the park including Walnut Canyon Desert Drive and some trails remain closed after extensive flood damage. The main park road to the visitor center and cavern is open.
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Items Worn or Used in Other Caves Not Allowed
Carlsbad Caverns National Park · New Mexico
A disease known as White-Nose Syndrome is killing bats in North America. To prevent it from spreading to our bats, do not wear shoes, clothing, or bring any gear into any cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park that were in another cave.
More from the park: Items Worn or Used in Other Caves Not Allowed
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Information
Timed Entry Ticket Required to Enter Carlsbad Cavern
Carlsbad Caverns National Park · New Mexico
Reservations are highly recommended and can be purchased by clicking "more" or calling 877-444-6777. Reservations only select the entry time. Upon arrival at the visitor center, an entrance pass must be purchased.
More from the park: Timed Entry Ticket Required to Enter Carlsbad Cavern
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Footwear in the Cavern
Carlsbad Caverns National Park · New Mexico
For safety, closed-toe shoes with good traction are recommended. Flip flops, sandals, and some walking shoes have little or no traction and increase the possibility of slips, trips, and falls. Watch your step and use the handrails when necessary.
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Park closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
El Morro National Monument · New Mexico
Winter hours are currently in effect. El Morro is open 5 days/week, Thursday - Monday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain Time. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hiking park trails when the monument is closed is not permitted.
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Water in campground is shut off for the winter
El Morro National Monument · New Mexico
Due to overnight freezing temperatures, water in the campground has been shut off for the season. Visitors should plan to bring their own water. Small containers may be filled at the visitor center during business hours.
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Information
The Park is Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day each year.
Fort Union National Monument · New Mexico
Fort Union National Monument is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day each year. The closure includes all park grounds and facilities.
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New Mexico Road Advisories
Fort Union National Monument · New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Transportation updates its map of road advisories regularly. Visitors are encouraged to look for any possible road advisories along their route of travel beforehand.
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Water Availability
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · New Mexico
There is NO water at the scorpion campgrounds and the trailhead for the cliff dwellings. Water is available at the Visitor Center, Woody's corral and TJ's corral.
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No Pets are allowed on the Cliff Dwelling Trail
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · New Mexico
Pets are not allowed onto the Gila Cliff Dwelling Trail. Kennels are available at the Trailhead on a First Come First Serve basis and are available to those that are going on the Cliff Dwelling Trail not the Wilderness trails.
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Secure trash and food
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument · New Mexico
Pack it in, pack it out! There are no trash services in or around the monument. All food & trash must be secured inside a vehicle. Ravens routinely open zipped bags & tear into trash bags left outside or in the bed of a truck.
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Ride Share Services - pickup limited
Pecos National Historical Park · New Mexico
Taxi and ride-share services are often not available in Pecos. Even if services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, it can be very difficult to secure a ride out. Please ensure you have a departure plan in place before being dropped off at Pecos.
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Attention Visitors, Cab drivers, Uber drivers, and transportation service drivers
Petroglyph National Monument · New Mexico
DO NOT drop off your passengers at the visitor center. No trail access. Visitors must be driven to a trail system from the visitor center. If passengers want to go to the visitor center, WAIT FOR THEM in the parking lot until they come back out.
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Bicycle Use In The Monument
Petroglyph National Monument · New Mexico
Bicycles are ONLY allowed at the following locations: 1 - On the Boca Negra Canyon paved multiuse path; bicycles must remain on the paved bike path. 2 - On the crusher fine trail that winds in and out of the park around the mesa top above Boca Negra.
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Information
Backcountry route open to vehicles May 15 - November 15
Valles Caldera National Preserve · New Mexico
Valles Caldera's backcountry road system opens to vehicles on Friday, May 15, 2026. Forty vehicles passes will be issued per day through November 15, when the route closes for the 2026 season. Passes may be reserved up to 3 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Any remaining daily passes will be available on a first come, first served basis in the Volcano Discovery Center.
More from the park: Backcountry route open to vehicles May 15 - November 15
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Trail closure for pipeline restoration project
Valles Caldera National Preserve · New Mexico
The VC09/South Valle Toledo/Posos Trail from the Valle Toledo parking area to the eastern park boundary is closed for restoration. The NPS is working on a trail reroute and will provide details as soon as possible.
More from the park: Trail closure for pipeline restoration project
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Backcountry Camping Closed
White Sands National Park · New Mexico
Backcountry camping at the park is closed. There is no established opening date at this time.
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Interdune Boardwalk Closed
White Sands National Park · New Mexico
Due to the active safety corridor, the Interdune Boardwalk is closed. Please visit the park visitor center to learn about other options during your visit.
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Park Closures
White Sands National Park · New Mexico
From time to time the missile range that surrounds the park performs military testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming military tests.
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RV and Tractor Trailer Parking at the Visitor Center
White Sands National Park · New Mexico
There is limited space for parking for recreational vehicles and trailers in the parking lot directly in front (south) of the visitor center. RVs are asked to not park in the lot behind the visitor center. There is no parking space for tractor trailers.