May 10, 2009
Colorado National Monument to Receive $228 K in Recovery Act Funds for Trail Improvements
Colorado National Monument will receive a total of $228,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
May 08, 2009
Enhanced Traffic Enforcement Begins Saturday, May 16
In the interest of safety for bicyclists and motorists on Rim Rock Drive, new traffic signs have been posted and law enforcement rangers will initiate enhanced traffic enforcement measures beginning Saturday, May 16.
April 26, 2009
Colorado National Monument to Receive $58 K in Recovery Act Funds
Colorado National Monument will receive $58,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
January 28, 2009
Vehicle Removal from Red Canyon Scheduled for January 29
On Thursday, January 29, 2009 the east entrance road of Colorado National Monument (Rim Rock Drive) will be temporarily closed between 6:00 am – 7:00 am to allow a 240 ton crane to travel from the East Entrance Gate, up the east hill and on to Red Canyon to remove the vehicle which went off the road on January 21.
January 03, 2009
Monument Road Bridge Replacement Scheduled for January - April
Construction to replace the bridge on Monument Road where it crosses the Redlands Water Power Canal will start January 5 and last through April 30.
December 16, 2008
Winter Driving Conditions on Rim Rock Drive - Expect Icy Conditions!
Rim Rock Drive from Colorado National Monument’s visitor center eastward to DS Road will not be plowed during active storms and will not be a primary access road for those who may otherwise use 16 ½ Road in good weather. Commuters needing to access Rim Rock Drive during winter storms should plan to use the DS Road on East Rim Rock Drive to exit the Monument as the rest of Rim Rock Drive will not be plowed.
November 21, 2008
Colorado National Monument Announces 2010 Calendar Photo Contest
Colorado National Monument Announces 2010 Calendar Photo Contest
November 03, 2008
MONUMENT TO PERMIT ONE-WAY VEHICLE TRAFFIC
Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument will be limited to one-way vehicle traffic on Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. during the Rim Rock Run foot race. One-way traffic only will be permitted from the west (Fruita) entrance to the east (Grand Junction) entrance.
October 27, 2008
Deck Our Halls With Your Monumental Memories
Colorado National Monument invites the local community to submit photographs for a “Monumental Memories Exhibit” that will be on display in the Visitor Center throughout the holiday season.
October 16, 2008
Come Celebrate The Newly Remodeled Colorado National Monument Association Bookstore Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19
The National Park Service and the Colorado National Monument Association invite the public to come visit the newly remodeled bookstore in the Monument's visitor center.
The remodel opened up views into the Monument and added new bookstore display areas with many new products.
September 26, 2008
Colorado National Monument to Waive Entrance Fee on
Colorado National Monument to Waive Entrance Fee on National Public Lands Day
July 10, 2008
Visit Colorado National Monument On Main Street
Come visit with Colorado National Monument staff as we host a booth each Thursday evening at the American National Bank Farmers’ Market throughout the summer.
June 13, 2008
Colorado National Monument Unveils a New Junior Ranger Activity Booklet for Kids Aged 5-12
Colorado National Monument is proud to unveil a new Junior Ranger activity booklet. We invite the community to come to the park and participate in our exciting Junior Ranger program. In 2007 Colorado National Monument successfully competed for a National Park Foundation Junior Ranger Challenge Grant aimed at strengthening, enhancing, delivering and promoting Junior Ranger programming to visitors.
May 06, 2008
Vehicle Removal from Red Canyon Scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2008
On Wednesday, May 7, 2008 East Rim Rock Drive will be temporarily closed between 6am - 9am and again in the afternoon between approximately 2pm- 6pm. Glade Park commuters are advised to use Little Park Road to avoid this road closure.
April 24, 2008
Colorado National Monument Wins National Park Centennial Challenge Grant for Junior Ranger Explorer Day Camp
Colorado National Monument’s proposal to hold a Junior Ranger Explorer Day Camp has won national approval and will receive new federal funding along with matching private funds from the Colorado National Monument Association to serve 400 valley youth ages 9 to11 this summer as part of the National Park Centennial Challenge Initiative.
April 18, 2008
National Park Week Celebration Focuses on "Kids in Parks"
President Bush has proclaimed April 19 through 27 as National Park Week and encourages everyone to enjoy the natural wonders and inspirational history found in parks across the country.
The theme of this year’s National Park Week is "Kids in Parks." About 200 national parks will commemorate the 2nd annual Junior Ranger Day on April 26 or as in the case of Colorado National Monument on Friday, April 25, with plenty of fun-filled activities and special events.
April 07, 2008
Vehicle Removal on Monday, April 7, 2008 canceled
Colorado National Monument has canceled the scheduled road closure for Monday, April 7 along Rim Rock Drive due to poor weather conditions. The removal project will be rescheduled in the near future.
April 03, 2008
Vehicle Removal from Red Canyon Scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2008
On Monday, April 7, East Rim Drive will be temporarily closed between 7am - 9am and again in the afternoon between approximately 2- 5pm. A 120 ton crane will be traveling from Colorado National Monument's East Entrance Station to Red Canyon on Rim Rock Drive to remove a car from the bottom of Red Canyon. The crane will take up both lanes. Cars and bicycles will not be permitted in this section of closed road.
February 14, 2008
Junior Ranger Essay Contest
The grand prize winner of this year’s 2008 Junior Ranger essay contest, open to students between 9 and 12 years old, will receive a trip for four to Everglades National Park where he or she will have a starring role in an electronic field trip about invasive species and will be seen by millions of school children across the country.
January 09, 2008
Colorado National Monument Breaks Visitation Record in 2007
Visitation to Colorado National Monument continued a record-breaking pace through December, culminating with an all-time annual visitation high of 714,229 up 9.2 % from last year. The previous record was set in 2005 at 675,543 visitors.
December 10, 2007
Plowing Changes for Rim Rock Drive
The National Park Service has worked out a contractual agreement with Mesa County to plow four miles of Rim Rock Drive from Colorado National Monument’s East Entrance in Grand Junction, to the DS Road turn-off to Glade Park. Plowing of these four miles by Mesa County will begin the week of December 10, as winter storms dictate. Mesa County will be reimbursed by the National Park Service for these plowing services.
December 03, 2007
Monument's Annual Park Pass - Great Stocking Stuffer
Colorado National Monument is pleased to announce that the annual pass for the park will be available to purchase through the park’s website. At just $20 a pass, they make a great holiday gift for everyone on your list.
December 03, 2007
Colorado National Monument Featured on White House Christmas Tree
First Lady Laura Bush invited Colorado National Monument to create an ornament to help decorate the official White House Christmas Tree. The theme of the 2007 decorations honors the spectacular scenery and unique beauty of our national parks, and celebrates the National Park Centennial Initiative.
November 05, 2007
Monument to permit one-way vehicle traffic during Rim Rock Run foot race
Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument will be limited to one-way vehicle traffic on Saturday, November 10, 2007 for 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. during the Rim Rock Run foot race.
November 01, 2007
Accident - West Hill of Rim Rock Drive
A single vehicle accident occurred on the west hill of Rim Rock Drive between the two tunnels on October 31. The driver was not injured in the accident.
September 02, 2007
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Colorado National Monument
August 22, 2007
Centennial Proposals Eligible for Matching Funds
Colorado National Monument proposes to expand its Junior Ranger Program to include a Junior Ranger Explorer Camp for undeserved youth.
