Bonita Canyon Drive Opens, December 8, 2011, at Chiricahua National Monument
Bonita Canyon Drive, Massai Pt, Echo Canyon, and all areas of Chiricahua National Monument are open to the public. Work began in October to repair the damage to the guardrail along the upper section of the road that was burned during the Horseshoe Two Fire; all repairs have been completed.

October 17, 2011

Firewood Permits Available For Chiricahua National Monument

Due to recent fire hazard materials reduction in the monument, 20 firewood permits will be available on a first-come first-served basis on Saturday, October 29, 2011. The cost of the permit is $25.00 and it can only be purchased in person at the visitor center with a personal or cashier's check issued to National Park Service. The visitor center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

August 19, 2011

Trails Re-open at Southeast Arizona Parks

Chiricahua National Monument and Coronado National Memorial continue their efforts to reopen trails and other park facilities as they are assessed and determined safe. Effective immediately, all trails at Chiricahua National Monument and Coronado National Memorial are open to the public. The Bonita Creek Campground at Chiricahua National Monument is also open; however, the scenic drive beyond the campground remains closed.

February 19, 2010
Celebrate Archaeology Month with Special Programs
Chiricahua National Monument (NM) and Fort Bowie National Historical Site (NHS) are pleased to announce several special events for the month of March 2010. All these events and programs are being presented in conjunction with Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month, an annual celebration sponsored by the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office.

February 10, 2010
Love Letters to Emma
Swedish immigrants, Emma Peterson and Neil Erickson, met in the wilds of New Mexico. Neil's persistent pursuit of Emma finally succeeded. They were married in 1887 and settled in Bonita Canyon. Their home, Faraway Ranch, is now part of Chiricahua National Monument.

 

February 5, 2010
Replace Failing Sewer Systems
Public input is being sought regarding the National Park Service’s (NPS) proposed plan to replace four and rehabilitate one of six wastewater systems at Chiricahua National Monument in Willcox, AZ.

February 1, 2010
Memorial Service for Park Ranger Paul Fugate
A memorial service commemorating the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of Park Ranger Paul Fugate was held at Chiricahua National Monument on January 13, 2010.