https://www.nps.gov/cagr News releases from Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/christopher-combel-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-january-18-2023.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2023 04:59:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On January 18, 2023 Casa Grande Ruins will host Christopher Combel at 1:00 pm. Chris will present " Wildfires, monsoons, and hurricanes (oh my!)". This is the last speaker of this year’s speaker series. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/christopher-combel-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-january-18-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/massai-leon-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-january-11-2023.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:22:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On January 11, 2023 Casa Grande Ruins will host Massai Leon at 1:00 pm. Massai will present "Projects of the Indigenous Arizona Conservation Corps". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/massai-leon-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-january-11-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/matthew-goodwin-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-january-4-2023.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:10:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On January 4, 2023, Casa Grande Ruins will host Matthew Goodwin at 1:00 pm. Mr. Goodwin will present "Dams, Mines, and Hotels: Media and Misinformation Affecting the Grand Canyon". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/matthew-goodwin-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-january-4-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/pam-tripp-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-december-28-2022.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:26:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On December 28, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Park Ranger Pam Tripp at 1:00 pm. Ranger Pam will present "The NPS: Inspiring a Nation to Protect America’s Lands". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/pam-tripp-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-december-28-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-christmas-day-2022.htm Sun, 11 Dec 2022 09:42:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is scheduled to be closed to the public three days each year, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Independence Day. The park will be closed on Sunday, December 25, 2022 for Christmas Day, including all buildings and access to the park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-christmas-day-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/carrie-cannon-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-december-21-2022.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:09:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On December 21, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Carrie Cannon at 1:00 pm. Mrs. Cannon will present "Plants of the Mojave Desert and the Traditional Tribal Uses". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/carrie-cannon-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-december-21-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/laura-tohe-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-december-14-2022.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:57:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On December 14, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Laura Tohe at 1:00 pm.  Mrs. Tohe will present "More than Pocahontas and Squaws: Indigenous Women Coming into Visibility". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18.  https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/laura-tohe-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-december-14-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/allen-dart-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-december-7-2022.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:41:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On December 7, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Allen Dart at 1:00 pm. Mr. Dart will present "Set in Stone but not in Meaning: Southwestern Rock Art". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/allen-dart-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-december-7-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/zarco-guerrero-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-november-30-2022.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:16:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On November 30, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Zarco Guerrero at 1:00 pm. Mr. Guerrero will present "Our River Stories: The Gila and the Salt". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/zarco-guerrero-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-november-30-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/maegen-lopez-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-november-23-2022.htm Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:39:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On November 23, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Meagan Lopez at 1:00 pm. Maegan will present " Traditional O’odham Agriculture". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/maegen-lopez-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-november-23-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-thanksgiving-2022.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:09:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is scheduled to be closed to the public three days each year, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Independence Day. This year the park will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, for Thanksgiving Day, including all buildings and access to the park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-thanksgiving-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sistine-lewis-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-november-16-2022.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:35:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On November 16, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Sistine Lewis at 1:00 pm. Sistine will present "O'odham Dresses through the Decades". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sistine-lewis-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-november-16-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/precious-vicente-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-november-9-2022.htm Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:38:00 EST The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On November 9, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Precious Vicente at 1:00 pm. Precious will present "More than a Fruit". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/precious-vicente-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-speaker-series-november-9-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/leland-thomas-kicks-off-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-november-2-2022.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:29:00 EST Beginning November 2, 2022 through January 18, 2023, Casa Grande Ruins will host its annual speaker series. The speaker series will kick off on November 2 at 1:00 pm featuring Leland Thomas who will present a lecture titled "O’odham Relation to Casa Grande Ruins". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at 1:00 pm through January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/leland-thomas-kicks-off-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-november-2-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/come-participate-in-the-2022-junior-ranger-day-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument.htm Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:48:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will be kicking off National Park Week with Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 16, 2022. This program is designed to help children and families connect and engage at our site as well as learn about national parks around the country. As a Junior Ranger, you can help protect natural and cultural areas across the United States! https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/come-participate-in-the-2022-junior-ranger-day-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-celebrates-national-poetry-month-on-april-19th.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:22:00 EST In celebration of National Poetry Month, Casa Grande Ruins will host a poetry workshop on April 19th, 2022 featuring poet Jodie Hollander. The workshop is from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and will focus on the significance of place in poetry. No experience necessary. A journal and writing utensil will be provided to participants. Reservations are limited and available on a first come/first served basis. Email cagr_ranger_activities@nps.gov for more information. This event takes place during National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-celebrates-national-poetry-month-on-april-19th.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/family-day-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-march-19.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:43:00 EST You’re invited to the Mission: Resilience family day at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument on Saturday, March 19th! Participate in fun activities that explore the resiliency of the Sonoran Desert Ecosystem and the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People who called the desert home. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/family-day-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-march-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-receives-national-park-foundation-open-outdoors-for-kids-grant-to-expand-free-virtual-education-program-offerings.htm Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:06:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will enable development of a new education program titled “Mission: Resilience”. Through a combination of online, live virtual and in-person self-guided programming, “Mission: Resilience” will strengthen students’ mastery of six resiliency tenets while leveraging the power of place at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-receives-national-park-foundation-open-outdoors-for-kids-grant-to-expand-free-virtual-education-program-offerings.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-thanksgiving-2021.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:59:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is scheduled to be closed to the public three days each year, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Independence Day. This year the park will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021 for Thanksgiving Day, including all buildings and access to the park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-thanksgiving-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/entrance-road-and-parking-lot-construction-to-begin-january-18-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:56:00 EST Entrance road and parking lot repaving will begin at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument on Monday, January 18. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/entrance-road-and-parking-lot-construction-to-begin-january-18-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-for-christmas-holiday.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:55:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is scheduled to be closed to the public three days each year, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Independence Day. This year, the monument will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, 2020 for the Christmas Holiday, including all buildings and access to the park grounds. The monument will resume operations at 9 am Saturday, December 26. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-for-christmas-holiday.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-thanksgiving-2020.htm Sat, 14 Nov 2020 07:34:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is scheduled to be closed to the public three days each year, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Independence Day. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-thanksgiving-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-is-beginning-to-increase-access-to-the-monument-s-visitor-center.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:22:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is increasing access and services. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-is-beginning-to-increase-access-to-the-monument-s-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-the-great-house-and-ruins.htm Thu, 21 May 2020 08:27:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-the-great-house-and-ruins.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-temporarily-closed-beginning-march-17-2020.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:10:00 EST Following guidance from the CDC and recommendations from state and local public health authorities in consultation with NPS Public Health Service officers, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is temporarily closed as of March 17. Updates will be posted on the monument’s website at www.nps.gov/cagr and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Casa-Grande-Ruins-National-Monument-156409127753466/. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-temporarily-closed-beginning-march-17-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sunset-tour-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-march-18.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:26:00 EST Join us for sunset and experience the wonder of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument after hours. A short program will begin at 6:00 pm then time will be allowed until 8:00 pm for photography, self-guided exploration, and questions. On March 18, official sunset time is at 6:39 pm. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sunset-tour-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-march-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/laura-tohe-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-march-11-2020.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:21:00 EST On March 11, 2020 Casa Grande Ruins will host Laura Tohe as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on March 11 featuring Laura Tohe who will present a lecture titled "More than Pocahontas and Squaws: Indigenous Women Coming into Visibility". This is the final presentation of the 2020 Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Speaker Series. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/laura-tohe-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-march-11-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-hosts-roger-nayler-book-signing-february-29.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:07:00 EST On Saturday, February 29th, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will host travel writer Roger Naylor for a special presentation and book signing event. The presentation will begin at 12:00 pm and immediately after Roger will be signing and selling copies of his book, Arizona State Parks: A Guide to Amazing Places in the Grand Canyon State. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-hosts-roger-nayler-book-signing-february-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-celebrates-national-poetry-month-on-april-22nd.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:39:00 EST In celebration of National Poetry Month, Casa Grande Ruins will host a poetry workshop and open mic on April 22nd, 2020 featuring poet Jodie Hollander. The workshop is from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and will focus on the significance of place in poetry. Reservations are limited and available on a first come/first served basis. Email cagr_ranger_activities@nps.gov for more information. Later that evening we invite the public to join us from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm for an open mic. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-celebrates-national-poetry-month-on-april-22nd.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/andrea-pike-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-february-26-2020.htm Mon, 17 Feb 2020 05:30:00 EST On February 26, 2020 Casa Grande Ruins will host Casa Grande Ruins’ own Andrea Pike as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on February 26 featuring Andrea Pike who will present a lecture titled “Frank “The Boss” Pinkley: The Heart of Casa Grande Ruins”. The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/andrea-pike-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-february-26-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/luminary-event-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-february-12.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:35:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will host a luminary event on Wednesday, February 12th. A short program will begin at 6:00 pm then time will be allowed until 8:00 pm for photography, self-guided exploration, and questions. The Friends of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, a non-profit organization that supports the park, will serve cookies and hot cocoa. Experience the monument after hours with glowing luminaries to light your way. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/luminary-event-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-february-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/pam-tripp-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-february-12-2020.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:46:00 EST On February 12, 2020 Casa Grande Ruins will host Casa Grande Ruins’ own Pam Tripp as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on February 12 featuring Pam Tripp who will present a lecture titled "The National Park Service: Inspiring a Nation to Protect America’s Lands". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/pam-tripp-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-february-12-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/allen-denoyer-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-february-5-2020.htm Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:59:00 EST On February 5, 2020 Casa Grande Ruins will host Allen Denoyer as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on February 5 featuring Allen Denoyer who will present a lecture titled "Early Agriculture in Southern Arizona". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/allen-denoyer-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-february-5-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/madeleine-ostwald-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-january-29-2020.htm Tue, 21 Jan 2020 05:24:00 EST On January 29, 2020 Casa Grande Ruins will host Madeleine Ostwald as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on January 29 featuring Madeleine Ostwald who will present a lecture titled "Native Bees of the Sonoran Desert". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/madeleine-ostwald-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-january-29-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/marshall-shore-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-january-22-2020.htm Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:46:00 EST On January 22, 2020 Casa Grande Ruins will host Marshall Shore as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on January 22 featuring Marshall Shore who will present a lecture titled "LGBTQ: A History in Arizona". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/marshall-shore-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-january-22-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/robin-pinto-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-january-15-2020.htm Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:43:00 EST n January 15, 2020 Casa Grande Ruins will host Robin Pinto as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on January 15 featuring Robin Pinto who will present a lecture titled "The New Deal and the Civilian Conservation Corps in Arizona: Connections to Our Historic Landscapes". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/robin-pinto-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-january-15-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sunset-tour-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-january-15.htm Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:33:00 EST Join us for sunset and experience the wonder of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument after hours. A short program will begin at 5:00 pm then time will be allowed until 7:00 pm for photography, self-guided exploration, and questions. On January 15, official sunset time is at 5:41 pm. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sunset-tour-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-january-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/allen-dart-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-january-8-2020.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:41:00 EST On January 8, 2020 Casa Grande Ruins will host Allen Dart as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on January 8 featuring Allen Dart who will present a lecture titled "The Antiquity of Irrigation in the Southwest". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/allen-dart-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-january-8-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/ben-littlefield-selected-as-superintendent-of-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:21:00 EST Acting National Park Service Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Ben Littlefield as superintendent of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona. Littlefield comes to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument from Redwood National and State Parks in California where he currently serves as the safety manager and acting chief of planning and project management. He will assume his new role on December 22, 2019. The position reports to the superintendent of Saguaro National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/ben-littlefield-selected-as-superintendent-of-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/carianne-campbell-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-december-18-2019.htm Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:33:00 EST On December 18, 2019 Casa Grande Ruins will host Carianne Campbell as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on December 18 featuring Carianne Campbell who will present a lecture titled "Native Plants and Pollinators". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/carianne-campbell-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-december-18-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-christmas-day.htm Mon, 09 Dec 2019 07:22:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is scheduled to be closed to the public three days each year, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Independence Day. The park will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 for Christmas Day, including all buildings and access to the park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-christmas-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/dr-douglas-craig-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-december-11-2019.htm Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:17:00 EST On Wednesday December 11, 2019 Casa Grande Ruins will host Dr. Douglas Craig as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on December 11 featuring Douglas Craig who will present a lecture titled "Casa Grande Ruins and the Hohokam World". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 11. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/dr-douglas-craig-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-december-11-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sunset-tour-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-december-12.htm Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:25:00 EST Join us for sunset and experience the wonder of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument after hours. A short program will begin at 5:15 pm then time will be allowed until 7:00 pm for photography, self-guided exploration, and questions. On December 12, official sunset time is at 5:20 pm. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sunset-tour-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-december-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/dominic-henry-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-december-4-2019.htm Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:26:00 EST On December 4, 2019 Casa Grande Ruins will host Dominic Henry as part of its annual speaker series. The presentation will begin at noon on December 4 featuring Casa Grande Ruins’ own Dominic Henry who will present a lecture titled "The Dimension of Uncomfortable Truths". The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 4. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/dominic-henry-presents-for-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-december-4-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/dr-barbara-jaquay-kicks-off-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-on-the-325th-anniversary-of-father-kino-s-visit-november-27-2019.htm Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:58:00 EST Beginning November 27, 2019 through March 4, 2020, Casa Grande Ruins will host its annual speaker series. The speaker series will kick off on November 27 at noon featuring Dr. Barbara Jaquay who will present a lecture titled "Father Kino: Agriculturist, Explorer, Cartographer, Mission Builder". Her lecture will help to commemorate the 325th anniversary of Father Kino’s visit to the ruins on November 27, 1694. Kino is credited with being the first European to record his visit and name the ruins “Casa Grande” (Great House). The speaker series will continue every Wednesday at noon through March 4. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/dr-barbara-jaquay-kicks-off-casa-grande-ruins-annual-speaker-series-on-the-325th-anniversary-of-father-kino-s-visit-november-27-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-thanksgiving.htm Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:37:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is scheduled to be closed to the public three days each year, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Independence Day. This year the park will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2019 for Thanksgiving Day, including all buildings and access to the park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-closed-thanksgiving.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/experience-dusk-in-the-desert-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2019 07:29:00 EST Join us for sunset and experience the wonder of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument after hours. A short program will begin at 5:30 pm then time will be allowed until 7:00 pm for photography, self-guided exploration, and questions. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/experience-dusk-in-the-desert-at-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-to-begin-extended-seasonal-hours-october-1.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:49:00 EST As the heat of summer begins to subside in the Southern Arizona forecast, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will resume extended operating hours of 9 am until 5 pm on October 1 through the months that the monument receives higher visitation. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will resume reduced seasonal hours of 9 am until 4 pm on May 1, 2020 as the temperatures begin to climb and visitation slows. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-to-begin-extended-seasonal-hours-october-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-closed-independence-day.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:29:00 EST The Monument will be closed on July 4th to observe the Independence Day holiday. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will resume seasonal hours of 9 am until 4 pm on July 5, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-closed-independence-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/tourism-to-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-creates-5-533-000-in-economic-benefits-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-54-jobs-in-local-economy.htm Thu, 23 May 2019 08:27:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 62,995 visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in 2018 spent $3,720,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 54 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $5,533,000. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/tourism-to-casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-creates-5-533-000-in-economic-benefits-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-54-jobs-in-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-to-begin-summer-hours.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:27:00 EST As the heat of summer begins to dominate the Southern Arizona forecast, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will begin summer operating hours of 9 am until 4 pm on May 1st through the months that the monument receives fewer visitors. In addition, the Monument will be close on July 4th to observe the Independence Day holiday. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-to-begin-summer-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-eliminates-entrance-fees.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:09:00 EST Beginning March 7, 2019, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument no longer charges an entrance fee to visit the Monument. After analyzing the costs and benefits of the recreational fee program, park leadership determined that it is in the best interest of both Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and the public to eliminate the entrance fees at the Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-national-monument-eliminates-entrance-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions-in-effect.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2017 09:47:00 EST Due to increased fire danger in southern Arizona, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will implement fire restrictions, beginning Monday, June 26, 2017. No charcoal, coal or wood campfires; smoking will be prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions-in-effect.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/birthday-party.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2016 06:29:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins celebrates the NPS 100th Birthday on August 25, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/birthday-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/np-on-the-air.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:04:00 EST Clark Johnson, Amateur Radio Activator (Ham Radio Operator) will be at Casa Grande Ruins on February 17, as part of the American Radio Relay League’s National Parks on the Air program. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/np-on-the-air.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2016-dart-lecture.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:47:00 EST On Wednesday February 10th, at noon, Allen Dart, will present a lecture on “Arts and Culture of Ancient Southern Arizona Hohokam Indians”. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2016-dart-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2016-lecture-series.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:02:00 EST 2016 weekly lecture series begins January 20, 2016. First speaker is Geta LeSeur who will present a talk titled: Beyond the Cotton Fields: Black Migran Women Building Communities https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2016-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:12:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 63,698 visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in 2014 spent $3.6 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015-allen-dart.htm Fri, 20 Feb 2015 11:06:00 EST Wednesday March 4th, at noon, Allen Dart, will present a lecture titled “Set in Stone but Not in Meaning: Southwestern Indian Rock Art”. The talk highlights Ancient Indian petroglyphs (symbols carved or pecked on rocks) and pictographs (rock paintings). https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015-allen-dart.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015-anza.htm Fri, 20 Feb 2015 10:57:00 EST Tuesday March 3rd, at noon, the park is hosting a one hour program about the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. The talk highlights Juan Bautista de Anza’s year long journey to develop an overland route from Mexico to San Francisco in 1775. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015-anza.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/lecture-kingston.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:33:00 EST Lauren Kingston, will present a lecture titled “Sister Parks, Casa Grande Ruins and Paquimé". The talk highlights the similarities and differences of these two significant historic areas. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/lecture-kingston.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/presidents-day.htm Wed, 11 Feb 2015 11:24:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins offers free admission and special programs for Presidents Day weekend, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/presidents-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015-lectures.htm Fri, 09 Jan 2015 09:50:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins announces the return of the popular lecture series. The first presentation will be on January 21, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015-lectures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015mlk.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2015 09:41:00 EST January 19, 2015 will be a fee free day at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2015mlk.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/lectures-series-4.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:52:00 EST Dr. Jerry Howard will present Mesa Grande: Arizona’s Newest Cultural Park. Dr. Howard will discuss the prehistoric platform mound found at the site of Mesa Grande. Wed. Feb 12 at noon. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/lectures-series-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/basket-and-pottery-demo.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2014 10:34:00 EST Demonstrations in the visitor center courtyard by Mary Pablo, basket weaver, on Saturday, February 22 and pottery makers Ron Carlos and Jacob Butler on Sunday, February 23. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/basket-and-pottery-demo.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/kachina-carving.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2014 10:27:00 EST Hopi Kachina carver Ken Quanimptewa and his family will be in the visitor center atrium area on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/kachina-carving.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/15-feb-fee-free.htm Mon, 03 Feb 2014 10:20:00 EST Free Admission and special events offered for Presidents Day Weekend, Feb 15-17, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/15-feb-fee-free.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/speaker-series-3.htm Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:45:00 EST On Wednesday Jan 29th, at noon, Dr. Todd Bostwick, will present Native American Salt Procurement, Use, and Rituals in the American Southwest. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/speaker-series-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/mlk-free-admission.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:52:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins will offer free admission on Jan 20, 2014, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/mlk-free-admission.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/lecture-2-and-3.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:34:00 EST 2014 Lecture Series continues with Dr. Doug Gann on Jan 22, and Dr. Todd Bostwick on Jan 29. Presentations begin at noon, each Wednesday. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/lecture-2-and-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/weekly-lecture.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:09:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in partnership with the Friends of Casa Grande Ruins, will kick off a lecture series for the general public. The first speaker in the series will be Dr. Douglas Craig. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/weekly-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2014-edible-desert.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:44:00 EST Author Jean Groen will be speaking about and sharing samples of edible desert plants. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/2014-edible-desert.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/nps-week.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:55:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, along with 400 other national park sites, will celebrate National Parks Week from April 20th to Sunday, April 28th. Admission will be FREE from Monday, April 22nd to Friday, April 26th. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/nps-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/economics.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:56:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2012 shows that the 71,699 visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument spent $2,262,000 in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 32 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/economics.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/ruins-doins.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:05:00 EST Guest speakers, demonstrations, and backcountry tours featured in February and March 2013. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/ruins-doins.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/arts-fest-2013.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:32:00 EST February 9 and 10, 2013 are the dates for the 5th Annual American Indian Arts Fest at Casa Grande Ruins. Special programs for children were added this year along with the traditional dancers, musicians, and crafts demonstrations. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/arts-fest-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/mlk-2013.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:51:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins is fee free on Jan. 21, 2013 https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/mlk-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/npld-vip-recruit.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:35:00 EST National Public Lands Day free admission on September 29, 2012. Special program on volunteering in parks at 2pm. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/npld-vip-recruit.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/nacc-hired.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:16:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins NM will have a Native American Conservation Corps group for 6 weeks of project work thanks to a 2012 National Park Foundation America's Best Idea grant. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/nacc-hired.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/military-pass.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 07:59:00 EST The free military America the Beautiful pass will be available at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Active duty military need to bring their ID to the park to have a pass isssued. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/military-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sister-parks-signing.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 07:44:00 EST May 9, 2012, Casa Grande Ruins NM and Paquime Archeological Zone in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico became "sister parks" for the exchange of ideas and assistance in preserving park resources at both sites. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/sister-parks-signing.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/national-park-week-april-17-through-25-2010.htm Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, along with the 391 other national park sites, will be open to the public free of charge from April 17 through 25, to celebrate National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/national-park-week-april-17-through-25-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/frank-pinkley-day-march-20-2010.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST On Saturday, March 20, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will host Frank Pinkley Day in honor of the life and accomplishments of Frank Pinkley (1881-1940).  https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/frank-pinkley-day-march-20-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/march-2010-backcountry-tours.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/march-2010-backcountry-tours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/free-admission-on-veterans-day-at-casa-grande-ruins.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins Offers Free Admission on Veterans Day for Present and Former Members of the U.S. Military and Their Families https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/free-admission-on-veterans-day-at-casa-grande-ruins.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/road-resurfacing-work-at-casa-grande-ruins-rescheduled.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST The entrance road and parking lot resurfacing project has been rescheduled for Monday and Tuesday, October 19 and 20, 2009. Visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument may experience brief delays on the entry road to the Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/road-resurfacing-work-at-casa-grande-ruins-rescheduled.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/road-resurfacing-work-at-casa-grande-ruins.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST From Tuesday, September 29 through Friday, October 9 visitors to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument may experience brief delays on the entry road to the Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/road-resurfacing-work-at-casa-grande-ruins.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-fee-free-national-public-lands-day-september-26.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins will offer free entrance and a sneak preview of the new Ken Burns film "The National Parks – America’s Best Idea” on National Public Lands Day, September 26. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-fee-free-national-public-lands-day-september-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-fee-free-weekend-august-15-16.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will not charge entrance fees for the weekend of August 15-16. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-fee-free-weekend-august-15-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-visitor-center-closed-from-july-20-to-july-31-2009.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST The visitor center at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will be closed from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 31, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-visitor-center-closed-from-july-20-to-july-31-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-fee-free-weekend-july-18-19-2009.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument will not charge entrance fees for the weekend of July 18-19. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/casa-grande-ruins-fee-free-weekend-july-18-19-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/fee-free-fathers-day-weekend.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins Fee Free Father's Day Weekend, June 20-21, 2009 https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/fee-free-fathers-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/new-park-hours.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Changes Visitor Hours Beginning May 1, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/new-park-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/special-junior-ranger-day-activities.htm Sun, 19 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/cagr/learn/news/special-junior-ranger-day-activities.htm