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Closures and Missile Tests
Upcoming Missile Tests: From time to time the missile range that surrounds us performs missile testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please follow the link below for up to date information on closures More »
Contact Us
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If you have questions or concerns, you can contact us in one of several ways. Mailing Address: White Sands National Monument Physical Address (for FedEx, UPS, etc): White Sands National Monument Email: whsa_interpretation@nps.gov Phone: (575) 479-6124 GPS Coordinates: If you are using a hand held GPS device and would the our coordinates, the WHSA visitor center is located at 32º 46' 45" North, 106º 10' 19" West. |
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Did You Know?
The gypsum that makes up the white sands starts out as clear, translucent sand grains. As the wind bounces the sand grains along the ground, they collide and scratch each other. The scratches change the way light reflects off the grains, making the sand appear white.