• Sit for a spell under a cottonwood tree and view the Franklin Mountains, seemingly nestled between the U.S. and Mexico flags in front of the visitor center. The two flags reflect our heritage; this land once belonging to Mexico and now to the U.S.

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  • Alcohol Ban for Visitor Safety

    From June 1 through August 31, the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages without a permit is prohibited. During Music Under the Stars concerts, alcohol may be purchased within the memorial boundary. More »

Guest Speakers

Can't make it out to our park? Not a problem!

Chamizal National Memorial park rangers will travel to you! We offer programs that bring visitor services into the classroom.

 
Discussing the Chamizal story with a group of middle school students in their classroom.
A Teacher-Ranger-Teacher heads back to the classroom for a school visit.
 

Science Fair Judges
Students love explaining their experiments to uniformed park rangers! Please request rangers at least 2 weeks prior to your science fair. Pre-K through 5th

Career Day Talks
Rangers will visit classrooms to share the NPS mission and provide information on the various career paths of park rangers. Pre-K through 12th  

Did You Know?

Siglo de Oro, "Golden Age", stage actors

The Siglo de Oro Drama Festival, the longest running festival of its kind in the world, is held at the Memorial yearly and has attained an international reputation for featuring quality presentations from Spain's Golden Age, in both English and Spanish, by theatrical groups from all over the world. More...