https://www.nps.gov/chir News releases from Chiricahua National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/2025-5-12-fire-restrictions.htm Mon, 12 May 2025 06:29:00 EST Multiple agencies including Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and the Coronado National Forest prohibit fires and smoking from May 12, 2025 until the order is rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/2025-5-12-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/fire-restrictions-may-2025.htm Sun, 11 May 2025 09:10:00 EST Due to severe and extreme drought conditions and an uptick in fire activity, Arizona State, federal agencies, and Tribal agencies representing southeast Arizona plan to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/fire-restrictions-may-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/03082024draft-communication-plan.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument has prepared a Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) to document the assessment of the park’s facilities, services, and programs, as well as current policies and practices, and identify actions to correct in-park accessibility barriers. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/03082024draft-communication-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/public-input-on-campground-rate-increase.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:14:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument is seeking public comment on proposed increases in expanded amenity fees for Bonita Canyon Campground. Fees at Chiricahua for individual campsites last changed in 2017 and group campsite fees last changed in 2007. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/public-input-on-campground-rate-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/centennial-commemoration-days.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:50:00 EST Join the centennial special events at Chiricahua April 18 - 20, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/centennial-commemoration-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/buffalo-soldiers-of-chiricahua.htm Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:56:00 EST This month, Chiricahua commemorates its Centennial with a presentation about the Buffalo Soldiers of Bonita Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/buffalo-soldiers-of-chiricahua.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/public-comment-on-fee-rate-increase.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:35:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument seeks public input on proposed camping fee increases for Bonita Canyon campground https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/public-comment-on-fee-rate-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-night-sky-event.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:28:00 EST Celebrate the wonders of our night sky at Chiricahua National Monument on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 6-9 pm. Staff at this International Dark Sky Certified Park in partnership with members from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be hosting a two-part special event. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-night-sky-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-drive-closure.htm Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:42:00 EST Road closed due to monsoon rain hazards until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-drive-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/partial-closure-of-bonita-canyon-drive.htm Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:12:00 EST Bonita Canyon Drive will be partially closed on the mornings of June 14, 15, & 16, 2022 to prepare the road for monsoon rains. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/partial-closure-of-bonita-canyon-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/march-21-2022newsrelease.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:55:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument in partnership with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be hosting a night sky special event Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Faraway Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/march-21-2022newsrelease.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/new-superintendent-announcement.htm Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:55:00 EST DENVER — National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Matthew (Matt) Carroll as superintendent of the Southeast Arizona Group of national parks which includes Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/new-superintendent-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/night-sky-event_fall-2021.htm Sat, 18 Sep 2021 04:30:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument in partnership with members from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be hosting a special night sky event Saturday, October 2, 2021, from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Faraway Ranch parking. Registration is limited and social distancing will be required. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/night-sky-event_fall-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-in-southeast-arizona.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:54:00 EST Effective Friday, July 9, 2021, the Southeast Arizona Group of parks, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and Coronado National Memorial, will lift all fire restrictions in the parks. Due to widespread precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moistures, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted-in-southeast-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-nm-idsp.htm Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 EST The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association are pleased to announce Chiricahua National Monument as the 104th International Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-nm-idsp.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/boil-water-notice-chiricahua-nm.htm Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:30:00 EST Due to loss of water pressure, the USDOI, National Park Service, Chiricahua National Monument, Bonita Campground Water System, AZ042701, a transient noncommunity public water system is required to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/boil-water-notice-chiricahua-nm.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/avoid-wild-rabbit-carcasses.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2020 11:00:00 EST The National Park Service is asking visitors to take caution and not to approach wildlife, especially wild rabbits, and to keep pets on a leash at all times. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) has been detected in Cochise County and is likely to occur in the Southeast Arizona Group National Park Units including: Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Chiricahua National Monument, and Coronado National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/avoid-wild-rabbit-carcasses.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Tue, 19 May 2020 09:34:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and Coronado National Memorial following guidance from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will begin to increase recreational access and services on May 23, 2020. The 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/fobo/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Tue, 19 May 2020 09:06:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and Coronado National Memorial following guidance from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will begin to increase recreational access and services on May 23, 2020. The 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/chir/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/rabies-confirmed-in-coatimundi-that-bit-a-woman-and-her-dog-near-coronado-national-memorial.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:13:00 EST A woman and dog are recovering from an attack by a rabid white-nosed coatimundi at a private inholding within Coronado National Memorial on Saturday morning. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/rabies-confirmed-in-coatimundi-that-bit-a-woman-and-her-dog-near-coronado-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chir-news-release.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:59:00 EST CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT, in response to Governor Ducey’s Executive Order, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chir-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/additional-modifications-to-operations.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:54:00 EST In response to Governor Ducey’s Executive Order, Coronado is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/additional-modifications-to-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/news-release.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:47:00 EST FORT BOWIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, in response to Governor Ducey’s Executive Order, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/news.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:30:00 EST Visitor Centers at Southeast Arizona National Parks are closed until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, Park facilities, historic districts, and trails remain open. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/news.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/reward-triples-in-decades-old-disappearance-of-chiricahua-national-monument-ranger.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:46:00 EST Almost 40 years after Chiricahua National Monument Ranger Paul Fugate went for a hike and vanished without a trace, the National Park Service (NPS) has raised its reward fund in the case to $60,000. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/reward-triples-in-decades-old-disappearance-of-chiricahua-national-monument-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/tourism-to-park-sites-creates-economic-benefits.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:26:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 203,238 visitors to the national parks in southeast Arizona in 2017 spent $11,661,000 in communities near the parks. That spending supported 173 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $13,805,200. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/tourism-to-park-sites-creates-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/more-than-the-moon-night-sky-program-at-chiricahua.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:28:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument (NM) will be hosting a night sky party Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 6-9 pm at the Faraway Ranch picnic/parking area which is one mile beyond the park entrance. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/more-than-the-moon-night-sky-program-at-chiricahua.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-campground-proposed-fee-increase.htm Fri, 09 Jun 2017 07:20:00 EST Park Management is considering an increase in the camping fee at Bonita Canyon Campground. Currently the camping fee is $12 per site per night, or $6 for Senior, Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passholders. This has been the fee since 2002. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-campground-proposed-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-hosts-global-big-day-birding-event.htm Mon, 08 May 2017 03:53:00 EST Join a park ranger for this special event with guided bird walks at 9:00 am on Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-hosts-global-big-day-birding-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/gaxiola-sentenced-to-76-years.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2017 05:42:00 EST On April 17, 2017, defendant Gil Gaxiola was sentenced in Cochise County to 76 years in prison after having been convicted of attempted first degree murder of a National Park Service employee. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/gaxiola-sentenced-to-76-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/portions-of-bonita-canyon-campground-to-close-during-summer-monsoon.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:48:00 EST Portions of the campground at Chiricahua National Monument will close during the summer monsoon season. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/portions-of-bonita-canyon-campground-to-close-during-summer-monsoon.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/addition-of-40-acres-to-chiricahua-national-monument-protects-park-s-natural-gateway.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:08:00 EST A leading land conservation group and a longtime friend of Chiricahua National Monument (NM) have helped the National Park Service (NPS) preserve an important part of the natural landscape at the park’s main entrance. On Wednesday, December 17, NPS and The Trust for Public Land (TPL) successfully completed the transfer of 40 acres along Pinery Canyon Road, less than 500 feet from the park entrance station. This acquisition will allow Chiricahua NM to preserve undeveloped more of the gateway viewshed. The land includes part of Erickson Ridge, a prominent topographical feature. Historically, the property lies in an area crossed by Buffalo Soldiers in the 19th century as they patrolled Pinery Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/addition-of-40-acres-to-chiricahua-national-monument-protects-park-s-natural-gateway.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-close-visitor-centers-for-thanksgiving-holiday.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2014 04:38:00 EST Superintendent H. Lane Baker announced today that thevisitor centers at Chiricahua National Monument (NM), Coronado National Memorial (NMem), and Fort Bowie National Historic Site (NHS) will be closed on Thursday, November 27, so that the staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends. The parks remain open to the public, and visitors will have access to the scenic drives, picnics areas, and hiking trails at all three parks, as well as the campground at Chiricahua NM. The visitor centers will return to regular hours on Friday, November 28. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-close-visitor-centers-for-thanksgiving-holiday.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-eliminates-park-entrance-fee-moves-campground-to-reservation-system.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:14:00 EST Superintendent H. Lane Baker announced today that park entrance fees for Chiricahua National Monument (NM) have been eliminated and all visitors are now able to enter the park for free. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-eliminates-park-entrance-fee-moves-campground-to-reservation-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-fall-operations-on-october-13th.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2014 06:41:00 EST Superintendent H. Lane Baker has announced the fall seasonal operating hours of the three National Park Service sites in Cochise County - Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. The following hours and operations are in effect from October 13 – November 30, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-fall-operations-on-october-13th.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/superintendent-compendium-updated-to-restrict-drone-use-in-national-park-service-sites-in-cochise-county.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:16:00 EST Southeast Arizona Group Superintendent H. Lane Baker announced today that the “Superintendent’s Compendiums” covering the three National Park Service (NPS) sites in Cochise County have been updated with language restricting the use of unmanned aircraft, commonly referred to as “drones”, within the park boundaries. The restriction also applies to other unmanned aircraft including quadcopters and model airplanes. The Southeast Arizona Group is comprised of Chiricahua National Monument (NM), Coronado National Memorial (NMem), and Fort Bowie National Historic Site (NHS). https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/superintendent-compendium-updated-to-restrict-drone-use-in-national-park-service-sites-in-cochise-county.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-nearly-8-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 05:49:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 141,665 visitors to the three parks in Cochise County spent $7,907,200 in communities near the parks in 2013. That spending supported 104 jobs in the local area. The NPS sites in Cochise County are managed as the “Southeast Arizona Group” and include Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. Visitors to these three sites spend time and money, and help create jobs, in the surrounding cities and towns including Sierra Vista, Douglas, Safford, Bisbee, and Willcox, as well as in the communities of Hereford, Palominas, Pearce, Sunsites, Elfrida, and Bowie. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-nearly-8-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-july-2014.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:46:00 EST Effective Friday, July 11, all fire restrictions lifted in southeastern Arizona. Due to widespread precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, increased relative humidity, and a rise in moisture in live and dead trees, brush, and grass, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-july-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/portions-of-bonita-canyon-campground-closed-in-anticipation-of-monsoon-flooding.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:51:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument Acting Superintendent Matt Stoffolano announced today that portions of the Bonita Canyon Campground will be closed beginning Monday, July 7. The campground is located near the mouth of Bonita Canyon and several streams flow through the vicinity. In anticipation of heavy monsoon rains, around 10 of the 25 sites in the campground will be closed for the next few months. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/portions-of-bonita-canyon-campground-closed-in-anticipation-of-monsoon-flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona-2014.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2014 05:22:00 EST Effective Thursday, June 5, the Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacácori National Historical Park, and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument will increase campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona, consistent with Arizona State Forestry Division fire restrictions already in place statewide. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-nm-waives-entrance-and-camping-fees-this-summer.htm Tue, 27 May 2014 09:01:00 EST Acting Superintendent Matt Stoffolano announced today that effective June 1, 2014, Chiricahua National Monument (NM) will waive all entrance and camping fees for the summer season. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-nm-waives-entrance-and-camping-fees-this-summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-may-2014.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2014 05:52:00 EST Effective Thursday, May 1, the Gila District of the Bureau of Land Management, all districts of Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacácori National Historical Park, and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument will implement campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona, consistent with Arizona State Forestry Division fire restrictions already in place statewide. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-may-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-summer-operations-on-may-1st.htm Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:06:00 EST Superintendent H. Lane Baker has announced the summer seasonal operating hours of the three National Park Service sites in Cochise County - Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. The following hours and operations are in effect from May 1 – October 12, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-summer-operations-on-may-1st.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-this-weekend-in-celebration-of-the-beginning-of-national-park-week.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2014 04:15:00 EST In celebration of the opening weekend of National Park Week, Chiricahua National Monument (NM) will waive entrance fees on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. The free entry is offered as part of a nationwide initiative to encourage people to visit and experience the many wonders of national park sites across the country. The National Park System includes 401 units and amazingly, 268 of those never charge an entrance fee. Among these are the two other National Park Service (NPS) sites in Cochise County: Coronado National Memorial and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-this-weekend-in-celebration-of-the-beginning-of-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-8-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:43:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 107 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-8-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-over-presidents-day-weekend.htm Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:19:00 EST In celebration of Presidents Day weekend, Chiricahua National Monument (NM) will waive entrance fees from Saturday, February 15 through Monday, February 17. The free entry is offered as part of a nationwide initiative to encourage people to visit and experience the many wonders of national park sites across the country. The National Park System includes 401 units and amazingly, 268 of those never charge an entrance fee. Among these are the two other National Park Service (NPS) sites in Cochise County: Coronado National Memorial and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-over-presidents-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-dark-sky-viewing-programs-beginning-this-weekend.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:29:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument (NM) Superintendent H. Lane Baker announced today that the monument will offer a series of ranger-led dark sky viewing opportunities this winter. “The Chiricahua Mountains are in an area of spectacular dark night skies,” said Baker. “Some of the world's largest telescopes are located on nearby peaks for just that reason. Many people have never experienced truly dark skies; we are excited for the opportunity to share the wonder and secrets of our dark skies with the public.” https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-dark-sky-viewing-programs-beginning-this-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:26:00 EST In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Chiricahua National Monument (NM) will waive entrance fees on Monday, January 20, 2014. The free entry is offered as part of a nationwide initiative to encourage people to visit and experience the many wonders of national park sites across America. The National Park System includes 401 units and amazingly, 268 of those never charge an entrance fee. Among these are the two other National Park Service (NPS) sites in Cochise County: Coronado National Memorial and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-announce-seasonal-operations.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:54:00 EST Superintendent H. Lane Baker has announced the seasonal operating hours of the three National Park Service sites in Cochise County - Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. New this year, all three park visitor centers will be open on Thanksgiving Day. “We recognize the holidays are a popular time for many local residents to bring guests out to experience our national parks,” said Baker. “This year we’d like to make sure those visitors have the opportunity to fully enjoy our parks and visit with a ranger over the Thanksgiving holiday.” https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-announce-seasonal-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/visit-chiricahua-national-monument-for-free-during-veterans-day-weekend.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 03:45:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument – along with all 401 units of the national park system – will waive entrance fees for all visitors during the upcoming Veterans Day weekend (November 9-11) in appreciation of the service and sacrifice of both active and retired military personnel. From frontier forts to World War II battlefields, more than 70 national park units have direct connections to the military. In highlighting the significance of Veterans Day weekend across America, NPS Director Jonathan B. Jarvis stated, “We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of military members, past and present, and honored to tell their story at many of our national park areas.” https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/visit-chiricahua-national-monument-for-free-during-veterans-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-campground-reopens-september-13.htm Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:47:00 EST Acting Chiricahua National Monument (NM) Superintendent Robert Love announced today that the entire Bonita Canyon Campground is now fully open. Portions of the campground have been closed since early July, due to the potential of significant flash flooding during the monsoon. “The safety of park visitors and our employees is always our highest priority”, said Love. “Although we understand the closures were inconvenient for some, we wanted to be sure we weren’t putting anyone at risk by allowing folks to camp in the most flood-prone areas”. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-campground-reopens-september-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/parks-offers-free-entry-on-september-28-for-national-public-lands-day.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2013 05:37:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument (NM) will waive entrance fees on Saturday, September 28 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. National Park Service (NPS) Director Jon Jarvis has announced that all 401 national park sites will offer free entry on this day in an effort to encourage individuals, families and communities to explore and appreciate America's great outdoors. National Public Lands Day is also a time for individuals to consider volunteering their time and energy through beneficial projects. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/parks-offers-free-entry-on-september-28-for-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-service-birthday-with-free-entry-to-parks.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2013 10:24:00 EST In celebration of the 97th anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS), all 401 national park units—including Chiricahua National Monument—will waive entrance fees on Sunday, August 25, 2013. Known as “Founder’s Day”, this event observes the creation of the NPS through an act of Congress back in 1916. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-service-birthday-with-free-entry-to-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/scenic-drive-and-campground-closed-due-to-flooding-7-24-13.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 09:43:00 EST The upper portion of Bonita Canyon Drive and the Bonita Canyon Campground in Chiricahua National Monument (NM) are closed after flooding from heavy rains that passed through the area last night. Nearly three inches of rain fell in parts of the monument in the evening hours of Tuesday, July 24. The heaviest rains occurred between 7:00 and 8:00 pm and the monument was closed around 8:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/scenic-drive-and-campground-closed-due-to-flooding-7-24-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2013 03:59:00 EST Due to widespread precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moistures, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/portions-of-bonita-canyon-campground-to-be-closed-in-anticipation-of-monsoon-flooding.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:41:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument Superintendent H. Lane Baker announced today that portions of the Bonita Canyon Campground will be closed beginning Monday, July 8. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/portions-of-bonita-canyon-campground-to-be-closed-in-anticipation-of-monsoon-flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:46:00 EST Effective Wednesday, June 19, Coronado National Forest, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, will increase campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 03:55:00 EST Effective Wednesday, May 22, the Gila District of the Bureau of Land Management, all districts of Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will implement campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/national-park-week-celebrations-planned-for-three-cochise-county-parks.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:08:00 EST In celebration of National Park Week, all three Cochise county National Park Service (NPS) sites will offer special events and activities April 20-28, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/national-park-week-celebrations-planned-for-three-cochise-county-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/national-park-service-tourism-creates-10-million-in-local-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:54:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 198,646 visitors to the three Southeast Arizona Group NPS units spent $10,053,000 in communities surrounding the park. The group includes Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. This spending also supported 138 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/national-park-service-tourism-creates-10-million-in-local-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/free-entry-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:23:00 EST In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Chiricahua National Monument will waive entrance fees on Monday, January 21, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/free-entry-on-martin-luther-king-jr-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-over-veterans-day-weekend.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:44:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument – along with all 398 units of the national park system – will waive entrance fees for all visitors during the upcoming Veterans Day weekend (November 10-12) in appreciation of the service and sacrifice of both active and retired military personnel. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-over-veterans-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-on-national-public-lands-day.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:41:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument will waive entrance fees on Saturday, September 29 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. projects. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-national-monument-offers-free-entry-on-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-campground-reopens.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:34:00 EST The entire Bonita Canyon Campground in Chiricahua National Monument reopened at noon today, Friday, September 21. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-campground-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-drive-and-campground-scheduled-to-reopen-on-thursday.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:45:00 EST The upper portion of Bonita Canyon Drive and the Bonita Canyon Campground in Chiricahua National Monument will reopen at noon on Thursday, August 30 https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/bonita-canyon-drive-and-campground-scheduled-to-reopen-on-thursday.htm