https://www.nps.gov/colm News releases from Colorado National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-rollover-on-rim-rock-drive.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:58:00 EST On August 25, at about 8 p.m., Colorado National Monument staff received a report that a passenger vehicle had departed from Rim Rock Drive. National Park Service (NPS) rangers and other first responders immediately dispatched to the scene, where it was discovered that the vehicle failed to navigate a curve and rolled down an approximately 30-foot drop. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-rollover-on-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/hiker-fatality-in-lower-monument-canyon.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:26:00 EST On June 10th, Colorado National Monument staff received a report that a female hiker collapsed and lost consciousness. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful, and the hiker was pronounced dead at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/hiker-fatality-in-lower-monument-canyon.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-to-partially-close-for-road-resurfacing.htm Thu, 09 May 2024 07:42:00 EST Beginning May 29, 2024, Colorado National Monument's Rim Rock Drive will close for up to 14 days between milepost 5.5 to 18.5 to allow the Federal Highway Administration to complete road pavement micro-resurfacing operations. This closure will not have an impact on the right-of-way traffic in the Glade Park community. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-to-partially-close-for-road-resurfacing.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/saddlehorn-campground-reservation-system-updated-for-2024-season.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:31:00 EST Beginning April 1, 2024, Colorado National Monument will update its Saddlehorn Campground reservation system to improve reservation flexibility and increase first-come, first-served opportunities. All campsites, including same-day sites, will be reservable on www.recreation.gov during three separate reservation windows: six months in advance, two weeks in advance, and on the same day. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/saddlehorn-campground-reservation-system-updated-for-2024-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/tour-of-the-moon-2023.htm Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:25:00 EST On Saturday, September 9, 2023, the Tour of the Moon recreational bicycle ride will travel through Colorado National Monument. The touring cyclists will travel over Rim Rock Drive, entering the monument at the east entrance off of Monument Road near Grand Junction and exiting at the west entrance onto Highway 340 near Fruita. Cyclists will be limited to the west-bound lane. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/tour-of-the-moon-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/archeology-day-2022.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2022 05:23:00 EST On Saturday, October 15, 2022, Colorado National Monument will be hosting Archeology Day. Family-friendly activities are planned from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/archeology-day-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-activities-2022.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:28:00 EST National Public Lands Day activities at Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-activities-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-crash-off-rim-rock-drive.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:51:00 EST A vehicle went off Rim Rock Drive near Coke Oven's Overlook in Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-crash-off-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/tour-of-the-moon-bicycle-tour-to-travel-through-monument.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:17:00 EST On Saturday, September 10, 2022, 2,000 bicyclists will be participating in the Tour of the Moon recreational bicycle ride traveling through Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/tour-of-the-moon-bicycle-tour-to-travel-through-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/additional-details-released-following-investigation-of-climber-death-on-independence-monument.htm Mon, 09 May 2022 13:02:00 EST At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022, Colorado National Monument rangers were notified of a climber who fell. The 67-year-old man was identified by the Mesa County Coroner's Office as Andrew Whiteside, a resident of Lutherville Timonium, Maryland. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/additional-details-released-following-investigation-of-climber-death-on-independence-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/climber-death-at-independence-monument.htm Sun, 01 May 2022 05:32:00 EST At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022, Colorado National Monument rangers were notified of a climber who fell. The 67-year-old man was climbing Independence Monument when the fall occurred. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/climber-death-at-independence-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/students-becoming-citizen-scientists.htm Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:30:00 EST Students in the Grand Valley are playing a role in the U.S. Department of Education’s ongoing effort to solve a national problem—the critical shortage of U.S. students with mastery of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/students-becoming-citizen-scientists.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/ranger-recognized-as-honor-graduate.htm Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:22:00 EST U.S. Park Ranger Sean Nelb from Colorado National Monument was recognized by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia as the 2019 Honor Graduate. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/ranger-recognized-as-honor-graduate.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/independence-monument-flag-raising-2021.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:32:00 EST Continuing a tradition Colorado National Monument founder John Otto began in 1911, Mesa County’s Technical Search and Rescue Team will climb Independence Monument on July 4th to raise the American flag. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/independence-monument-flag-raising-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/road-striping-2021.htm Tue, 18 May 2021 10:55:00 EST The yellow and white striping on Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument will be repainted the week of May 18 – 21, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/road-striping-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/injured-hiker-evacuated-from-no-thoroughfare-canyon.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:05:00 EST On Monday, January 18, 2021 Colorado National Monument rangers and representatives from 6 local organization evacuated a seriously injured hiker from No Thoroughfare Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/injured-hiker-evacuated-from-no-thoroughfare-canyon.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fatal-crash-at-colorado-national-monument.htm Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:08:00 EST At approximately 11:45 a.m. on January 11th rangers were notified of a motor vehicle crash that occurred on the east hill of Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fatal-crash-at-colorado-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/area-closures-due-to-helicopter-operations.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:26:00 EST Locations within Colorado National Monument will be closed from 9/18/202 through 7 p.m. 9/19/2020 to allow a helicopter to move 20 tons of rock. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/area-closures-due-to-helicopter-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/search-suspended.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2020 08:54:00 EST The search for missing hiker, Jim Fuchs, was suspended today with the retrieval of a deceased male that matched his description from the search area. The identification of the victim and cause of death will be established by Mesa County Coroner’s office. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/search-suspended.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/missing-hiker-at-colorado-national-monument.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:00:00 EST Park officials are requesting the public’s help with information regarding a missing hiker at Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/missing-hiker-at-colorado-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/phased-re-opening-colorado-national-monument.htm Wed, 20 May 2020 05:34:00 EST Within Colorado National Monument, Saddlehorn Visitor Center and Devil's Kitchen Trailhead Parking are beginning a phased re-opening. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/phased-re-opening-colorado-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/cold-shivers-overlook-temporary-closure.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:11:00 EST Cold Shivers Overlook at Colorado National Monument will be temporarily closed to support federal, state and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 virus. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/cold-shivers-overlook-temporary-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/visitor-center-closure-3-17-2020.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:02:00 EST Colorado National Monument is temporarily closing the Saddlehorn Visitor Center to adhere to the latest CDC guidance. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/visitor-center-closure-3-17-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-closure-december-2019.htm Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:47:00 EST Colorado National Monument will be closing a portion of Rim Rock Drive on December 11, 2019 to remove a vehicle which left the road. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-closure-december-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee_increase_january_1_2020.htm Thu, 05 Dec 2019 03:45:00 EST Entrance fees at Colorado National Monument will increase five dollars beginning January 1, 2020. Entrance fees for private vehicles will be $25, motorcycles will be $20 and individuals will be $15 for a seven day pass. The annual Colorado National Monument pass will be $45. The Saddlehorn campground fee will remain $22 per night. This entrance fee increase was mandated by the Department of Interior in 2018, but was delayed due to a previous increase in the entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee_increase_january_1_2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/new-superintendent-2019.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:40:00 EST Nathan Souder has been selected as the superintendent of Colorado National Monument. He assumes his new role September 29, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/new-superintendent-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/exploring-the-night-sky.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:37:00 EST Join monument staff and volunteers for a fun, activity-filled evening learning about our night skies, including a look through the telescopes. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/exploring-the-night-sky.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-is-open.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:14:00 EST As of January 30, 2019, Rim Rock Drive is open. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-is-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/government_shutdown_december_2018.htm Sat, 22 Dec 2018 05:25:00 EST During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, and trails at Colorado National Monument, will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited. There will be no NPS-provided visitor services at Colorado National Monument, including public information, restrooms, trash collection, and facilities and roads maintenance. In the event of snow, the east (Grand Junction) entrance to DS Road will be plowed by Mesa County. The remainder of Rim Rock Drive will not be plowed. For updates on the shutdown, please visit https://www.doi.gov/shutdown. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/government_shutdown_december_2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee_increase_january_1_2019.htm Mon, 17 Dec 2018 06:41:00 EST Entrance fees at Colorado National Monument will increase five dollars and campground fees will increase two dollars beginning January 1, 2019. Entrance fees for private vehicles will be $20 for a seven day pass. The Saddlehorn campground fee will be $22 per night. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee_increase_january_1_2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/liberty-cap-trail-closure.htm Sat, 03 Nov 2018 07:23:00 EST A small portion of the Liberty Cap Trail will be closed November 7-8, 2018 and again November 13-15, 2018 as a maintenance crew works on the trail. The closure will provide a safe environment for employees and protect hikers from potentially hazardous situations. The trail will be open over the Veteran’s Day holiday weekend. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/liberty-cap-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim_rock_drive_east_hill_closure_extended_through_may_11_2018.htm Tue, 01 May 2018 12:38:00 EST Rim Rock Drive from just inside the east (Grand Junction) entrance to DS Road has been closed for reconstruction. The National Park Service, at the request of the Federal Highways Administration project manager, has agreed to extend the full road closure through May 11, 2018. The west entrance, visitor center and 18 miles of Rim Rock Drive remain open. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim_rock_drive_east_hill_closure_extended_through_may_11_2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/entrance_fee_structure_for_next_two_years.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:29:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announced yesterday that many sites would be increasing their entrance fees. Colorado National Monument entrance fees will not be increased this summer based on the 2016 civic engagement process. The 2018 entrance fees to the monument will remain $15 per vehicle, $10 per motorcycle or $5 per person. The annual park pass is $40. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/entrance_fee_structure_for_next_two_years.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/phase_2_rim_rock_drive_repaving_2018.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2018 06:00:00 EST Beginning March 12, road work will start on Rim Rock Drive near the east entrance of Colorado National Monument. From March 12 to 14, the construction company will close one lane and use pilot vehicles to escort cars through the construction zone. Motorists should expect delays of 15-30 minutes. Due to the expected rough and potentially loose surfaces the National Park Service is asking bicyclists and motorcyclists to avoid this stretch of Rim Rock Drive during this time. Starting on March 15, the east hill of Rim Rock Drive will be temporarily closed from the Devils Kitchen trailhead and picnic area to Cold Shivers Point overlook for about one month. During this time traffic into the monument and those traveling to or through Glade Park will need to use the Little Park Road detour. Devils Kitchen trailhead and picnic area may be closed for a day or two as paving is completed immediately adjacent to them. DS road will be open to one way traffic with a pilot vehicle escorting motorists through the construction zones. Visitors traveling from the Fruita entrance will be able to access the visitor center and go as far as the Cold Shivers Point overlook, approximately 15 miles beyond the visitor center. They will be able to exit the monument using DS Road. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/phase_2_rim_rock_drive_repaving_2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2017-18_holiday_closures_-_hours.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:15:00 EST The Saddlehorn Visitor Center at Colorado National Monument will be closed for the Thanksgiving (11/23), Christmas (12/25) and New Year’s Day (1/1/2018) holidays. Rim Rock Drive, Saddlehorn campground (Loop A) and the rest of the monument will remain open as winter weather permits. The visitor center will shift to winter hours of 9:00am-4:30pm on Monday, November 27, 2017. With the exception of the holidays, the visitor center is open seven days a week. For those who enjoy peace and solitude, winter is a wonderful time to visit Colorado National Monument. Experience the quiet of a hike in the canyons or the beauty of rock formations from the overlooks. Please use caution on roads and trails if winter conditions are present. To check on road conditions, call 970-858-3617 ext 402 for recorded information. For additional information please visit www.nps.gov/colm or call 970-858-3617, ext. 360. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2017-18_holiday_closures_-_hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/bat_talk_october_30_2017.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:29:00 EST On Monday, October 30, 2017, Colorado National Monument is pleased to host a presentation by Dan Neubaum on the bats of Colorado. Neubaum, with B.S. and M.S. degrees from Colorado State University, is a well-known as a researcher and presenter helping people understand the amazing world of bats. This free presentation begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Visitor Center auditorium. Free reservations are required; please call 970-858-3617 ext 360. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/bat_talk_october_30_2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2017_free_admission_veterans_day_weekend.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:09:00 EST To honor veterans who have served our country, Colorado National Monument will offer free entrance to all visitors on November 11 and 12, 2017 in honor of Veterans Day. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2017_free_admission_veterans_day_weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/plein_air_2017.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:09:00 EST Colorado National Monument and Colorado National Monument Association are thrilled to announce the first annual Plein Air Event, October 3-7, 2017. During this week we have invited over 20 artists to come and paint the beautiful scenery of Colorado National Monument. Come visit the monument and watch as artists create stunning works of art. The art will be displayed at the visitor center and available for purchase. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/plein_air_2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/tour_of_the_moon_2017.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:18:00 EST On Saturday, September 30, 2017, the Tour of the Moon recreational bicycle ride will travel through Colorado National Monument. The touring cyclists will travel over Rim Rock Drive, entering the Monument at the west entrance near Fruita and exiting onto Monument Road in Grand Junction. Cyclists will be limited to east bound lane. Event organizers are anticipating the 2,000 cyclists will be riding in the Monument from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/tour_of_the_moon_2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/pop-up-museum.htm Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:30:00 EST On Saturday September, 23, 2017, Colorado National Monument will host a Pop-up Museum. This crowd-sourced activity allows community members the opportunity to share their favorite collections of artifacts, photos, postcards, passport books, ornaments, and mementos from Colorado National Monument with visitors and other history enthusiasts. The monument will have tables set up to for people to display their treasures and tell their stories. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/pop-up-museum.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-day.htm Thu, 24 Aug 2017 06:45:00 EST August 25, 2017 is a fee free day at Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/sobriety-checkpoint.htm Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:36:00 EST National Park Service staff will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, Aug 20, 2017 https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/sobriety-checkpoint.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/repairs-start-on-rim-rock-drive.htm Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:09:00 EST Work is starting to repair a bedrock culvert under Rim Rock Drive. This necessitates traffic being limited to one lane and a closure of the area below the construction. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/repairs-start-on-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/traffic-safety-open-house.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument has an opportunity to make some traffic improvements at the East Entrance in 2017-18. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/traffic-safety-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-fee-increase.htm Wed, 09 Nov 2016 08:55:00 EST Colorado National Monument will increase entrance fees on January 1, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/free-entrance-at-colorado-national-monument.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:11:00 EST Colorado National Monument will offer free entrance on November 11, 2016 to honor the many men and women who have served in the military. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/free-entrance-at-colorado-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/slowdownforbighornsheep.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2014 09:52:00 EST Three times this fall, Desert bighorn sheep have been hit and injured by vehicles traveling too fast on Rim Rock Drive. Drivers and bicyclists are asked to be watchful. Slow down. Give yourself time to react when a ewe or ram jumps down from an adjacent ledge onto the roadway in front of your vehicle. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/slowdownforbighornsheep.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/openhouseeastentrance.htm Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:12:00 EST Colorado National Monument, in partnership with their non-profit Friends Groups, Colorado National Monument Association, will host an Open House at the East Side Garage (at the east entrance) on Thursday, December 18 between 4 and 6 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/openhouseeastentrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/winterroadconditionshotline.htm Thu, 13 Nov 2014 06:07:00 EST Road surfaces within the monument where cliffs shadow the roadway can be icy long after a winter storm has passed. Before starting a winter tour through the monument, drivers may want to call the Winter Road Condition Hotline for a status report on Rim Rock Drive. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/winterroadconditionshotline.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2014veteransday.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:53:00 EST The National Park Service will honor all military veterans by providing free entrance for everyone to all 401 national parks on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2014veteransday.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/marathon.htm Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:57:00 EST Rim Rock Marathon to occur Saturday, November 1, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/marathon.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/accessibletraildedication.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:31:00 EST Colorado National Monument celebrates completion of the Alcove Nature Trail accessibility project. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/accessibletraildedication.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/npscontinuescommunitydialogues.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:58:00 EST Colorado National Monument will continue its open dialogues with the community by hold two public meetings to discuss safety issues along the East Hill public right-of-way as it relates to vehicle size, cargo, speed and other traffic concerns. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/npscontinuescommunitydialogues.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/founders-day-2014.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2014 07:07:00 EST Colorado National Monument will celebrate the 98th birthday of the National Park Service by waiving its normal entrance fee on Monday, August 25. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/founders-day-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/drones-banned.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 10:43:00 EST Launching, landing, or operating unmanned aircraft on lands and waters within Colorado National Monument is now prohibited and has been posted in the 2014 Superintendent's Compendium. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/drones-banned.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-receives-2014-ticket-to-ride-grant-from-national-park-foundation.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 10:26:00 EST Colorado National Monument receives a 2014 Ticket to Ride grant from the National Park Foundation. This grant will provide bus transportation for over 2,000 students from local schools. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-receives-2014-ticket-to-ride-grant-from-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/suptrescindshazardsousmaterialban.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2014 11:51:00 EST Superintendent rescinds ban on hazardous materials transportation on Rim Rock Drive but will be engaging the community and affected stakeholders on the issue in coming weeks. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/suptrescindshazardsousmaterialban.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/listening-sessions-summary-report-for-colorado-national-monument-available-additional-meetings-planned-for-march.htm Mon, 10 Feb 2014 03:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument today released a report that summarizes information gathered at public workshops conducted last summer regarding use of the national park site. CDR Associates, a respected Colorado mediation group, facilitated the sessions in Fruita, Grand Junction and Glade Park in July and August 2013. CDR produced the report for the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/listening-sessions-summary-report-for-colorado-national-monument-available-additional-meetings-planned-for-march.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/glade-park-listening-session.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:32:00 EST Listening session to be held in Glade Park on August 13th. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/glade-park-listening-session.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/public-meetings-to-be-held-july-9-and-10.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:11:00 EST The public is invited to attend meetings to explore the future of visitor activities at Colorado National Monument. Meetings will be held in Fruita and Grand Junction. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/public-meetings-to-be-held-july-9-and-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/public-meetings-announced.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2013 11:42:00 EST Public meetings to explore visitor activities at Colorado National Monument will be held July 9 and 10. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/public-meetings-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-to-reopen.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:36:00 EST Friday, January 11, 2013 at 2:30 p.m., Colorado National Monument will reopen the upper section of Rim Rock Drive from DS Road to Independence Monument Overlook to all traffic. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-to-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive-to-temporarily-close-due-to-winter-driving-conditions.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:55:00 EST Snow and wind force temporary closure of the upper portion of Rim Rock Drive. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive-to-temporarily-close-due-to-winter-driving-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive-will-be-closed-temporarily-due-to-winter-snowstorm.htm Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:10:00 EST Monday, December 24, 2012 Colorado National Monument will temporarily close the upper section of Rim Rock Drive from DS Road to Independence Monument Overlook to all traffic due to hazardous driving conditions. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive-will-be-closed-temporarily-due-to-winter-snowstorm.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2012-2013-winter-storm-response-plan-for-rim-rock-drive.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:41:00 EST Winter has arrived at Colorado National Monument. All motorists and cyclists are reminded to use extra caution while traveling across Rim Rock Drive and should be prepared to encounter ice and snow conditions even when roads are clear in the Grand Valley. During winter snowstorms, Colorado National Monument may temporarily close the upper section of Rim Rock Drive from DS Road to Independence Monument Overlook to all traffic. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2012-2013-winter-storm-response-plan-for-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monuments-visitor-center-will-be.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:45:00 EST Visitor Center will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, December 11. This temporary building closure will allow for shutting down the main power supply in the visitor center as part of an electrical upgrade, and installation of a new fire suppression and alarm system. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monuments-visitor-center-will-be.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-marathon-2012.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:40:00 EST Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument will be limited to one-way vehicle traffic on Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. during the Rim Rock Marathon. One-way traffic only will be permitted from the west (Fruita) entrance to the east (Grand Junction) entrance. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-marathon-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-veterans-day-weekend.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:31:00 EST In celebration of Veterans Day, Colorado National Monument will offer free admission on Saturday, November 10 through Monday, November 12. This fee free weekend is offered to all visitors in honor of current members, retired members, and reserve members of the United States armed forces and their families. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-veterans-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/starting-october-15th-colorado-national-monument-to-temporarily-close-cold-shivers-overlook-for-repairs-and-public-safety.htm Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:22:00 EST Colorado National Monument will temporarily close the overlook at Cold Shivers Point from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, starting October 15th and extending through November 5th. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/starting-october-15th-colorado-national-monument-to-temporarily-close-cold-shivers-overlook-for-repairs-and-public-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/tour-of-the-moon-will-travel-through-colorado-national-monument.htm Tue, 02 Oct 2012 05:41:00 EST On Saturday, October 6, 2012 a new recreational bicycle event titled "Tour of the Moon" will travel through Colorado National Monument. The touring cyclists will travel from the east entrance (Grand Junction) to the west entrance (Fruita) over Rim Rock Drive and will be restricted to cycling in the west bound lane only https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/tour-of-the-moon-will-travel-through-colorado-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2012-national-public-lands-day.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:30:00 EST In honor of National Public Lands Day, Colorado National Monument is offering free entrance to all visitors on September 29, 2012. The 19th annual fee free day event encourages everyone to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. All entrance fees, including commercial tour entrance fees and transportation entrance fees will be waived for the day. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2012-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/traffic-calming-devices-to-be-installed.htm Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:35:00 EST In response to a recent road safety study conducted along Rim Rock Drive, by the Federal Highway Administration, Colorado National Monument will install speed humps on Rim Rock Drive at east and west entrances. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/traffic-calming-devices-to-be-installed.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/july-4th-2012-celebration-at-colorado-national-monument.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:57:00 EST Colorado National Monument will commemorate Independence Day by raising the American flag on the top of Independence Monument, the tallest free-standing rock formation in the park. This tradition was started 101 years ago by the legendary John Otto. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/july-4th-2012-celebration-at-colorado-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-seeking-public-support-to-solve-white-rocks-vandalism-case.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:21:00 EST Colorado National Monument officials are seeking public support to help solve a case of vandalism (graffiti) and criminal mischief. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-seeking-public-support-to-solve-white-rocks-vandalism-case.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/west-hill-of-rim-rock-drive-reopened.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:47:00 EST Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 4:30 p.m., Colorado National Monument will reopen the west section of Rim Rock Drive between the west (Fruita) entrance station and the Visitor Center to all traffic. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/west-hill-of-rim-rock-drive-reopened.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/west-hill-of-rim-rock-drive-temporarily-closed-march-15.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:30:00 EST Due to public safety concerns, Colorado National Monument will temporarily close a four mile section of Rim Rock Drive along the west hill to all traffic between the West Entrance Station to the campground turnoff near the Visitor Center on Thursday, March 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/west-hill-of-rim-rock-drive-temporarily-closed-march-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/january-22-rim-rock-drive-will-reopen-at-1pm.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:18:00 EST Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1 p.m., Colorado National Monument will reopen the upper section of Rim Rock Drive from DS Road to Independence Monument Overlook to all traffic. Please use caution. Expect winter driving conditions with some patches of snow and black ice. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/january-22-rim-rock-drive-will-reopen-at-1pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/eckert-returns-to-colorado-national-monument.htm Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:08:00 EST Lisa E. Eckert, a 30-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), has been named superintendent at Colorado National Monument in western Colorado. Eckert will assume her new duties in mid-February. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/eckert-returns-to-colorado-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-will-reopen-the-upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:43:00 EST Colorado National Monument will Reopen The Upper Section of Rim Rock Drive at 2:00 p.m. Today https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-will-reopen-the-upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2011-28.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:26:00 EST Colorado National Monument will temporarily close the upper section of Rim Rock Drive from DS Road to Independence Monument Overlook to all traffic in anticipation of hazardous driving conditions at 3:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2011-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive-reopens.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:26:00 EST Wednesday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m., Colorado National Monument will reopen the upper section of Rim Rock Drive from DS Road to Independence Monument Overlook to all traffic. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:37:00 EST Colorado National Monument will temporarily close the upper section of Rim Rock Drive from DS Road to Independence Monument Overlook at to all traffic due to icy and hazardous driving conditions at 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-upper-section-of-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/new-winter-storm-response-plan.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:52:00 EST A new safety plan will be enforced this winter to reduce hazardous driving conditions for visitors and snow plow operators. During active snowstorms, Colorado National Monument will temporarily close the upper section of Rim Rock Drive from DS Road to Independence Monument Overlook to all traffic. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/new-winter-storm-response-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/nps-plans-to-burn-slash-piles.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:50:00 EST Federal fire crews from the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit will be burning slash piles in the Colorado National Monument this winter. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/nps-plans-to-burn-slash-piles.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2011-rim-rock-marathon.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:29:00 EST Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument will be limited to one-way vehicle traffic on Saturday, November 12, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. during the Rim Rock Marathon. One-way traffic only will be permitted from the west (Fruita) entrance to the east (Grand Junction) entrance. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2011-rim-rock-marathon.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2011-veterans-day-weekend.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:58:00 EST Be Our Guest at Colorado National Monument for Veterans Day Weekend Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13 https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/2011-veterans-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/traffic-delays-sept-21-thru-sept-23.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:17:00 EST The Federal Highway Administration will be conducting rock scaling and rockfall removal along a ¼ mile section of Rim Rock Drive between Artist Point and Highlands View scenic overlooks. The rock scaling is preventative maintenance to reduce the risk of future rockfall. Motorists and bicyclists should plan for 10 to 15 minute delays. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/traffic-delays-sept-21-thru-sept-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2011.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:11:00 EST The National Park Service cordially invites the public to be our guest at Colorado National Monument on Saturday, September 24, 2011, in honor of National Public Lands Day. In observance of the 18th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, all entrance fees, including commercial tour entrance fees, will be waived for the day. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/expect-traffic-delays-on-thursday-june-30.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:40:00 EST On Thursday, June 30, micro-surfacing repair work along Rim Rock Drive will occur from the East Entrance to the DS Road Turnoff. The repair work will take place between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Park visitors and Glade Park residents can expect 15 minute delays through the road construction work zone. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/expect-traffic-delays-on-thursday-june-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/be-our-guest-at-colorado-national-monument-june-21.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service cordially invites everyone to be our guest at Colorado National Monument on the first day of summer, Tuesday, June 21. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/be-our-guest-at-colorado-national-monument-june-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/park-service-rangers-arrest-man.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST National Park Service Rangers arrest man wanted on suspicion of theft from cars at popular trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/park-service-rangers-arrest-man.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/july-4th-celebration.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument will commemorate Independence Day by raising the American flag on the top of Independence Monument, the tallest free-standing rock formation in the park. https://www.nps.gov/colm/july-4th-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/superintendent-joan-anzelmo-to-retire.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Superintendent Joan Anzelmo, a 35-year career public servant with the National Park Service, has announced her plans to retire on July 1st from her position as superintendent of Colorado National Monument, where she has served since May 2007. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/superintendent-joan-anzelmo-to-retire.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/join-us-to-commemorate-the-100-year-anniversary.htm Sun, 08 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Step into History and Join us at the Monument to Commemorate the 100 Year Anniversary Saturday, May 21 at 11:00am. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/join-us-to-commemorate-the-100-year-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/slight-increase-in-entrance-fees.htm Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/slight-increase-in-entrance-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-will-open.htm Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-drive-will-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/be-our-guest-at-colorado-national-monument-jan-15-17.htm Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/be-our-guest-at-colorado-national-monument-jan-15-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/art-exhibit-of-the-century-winners.htm Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/art-exhibit-of-the-century-winners.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/art-exhibit-of-the-century.htm Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/art-exhibit-of-the-century.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-opens-upper-rim-rock-drive-dec-23-thru-jan-2.htm Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-opens-upper-rim-rock-drive-dec-23-thru-jan-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/holiday-open-house.htm Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/holiday-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/veterans-day-2011.htm Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST In honor of our nation's Veterans, Colorado National Monument cordially invites everyone to be our guest of Veteran's Day, Thursday, November 11. Entrance fees will be wiaved for all visitors. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/veterans-day-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/documentary-premiere.htm Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Please join us at the Avalon Theatre on Thursday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. for a special advance screening of the film "The Colorado National Monument: Celebrating 100 Years of John Otto's Dream" https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/documentary-premiere.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-marathon-2010.htm Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-marathon-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/call-for-artists-exhibit-of-the-century.htm Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/call-for-artists-exhibit-of-the-century.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/winter-road-closure.htm Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/winter-road-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/ancient-fossil-display-extended.htm Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument is pleased to announce that the new fossils currently in the Monument's Visitor Center will remain on display through December 31, 2010 to increase opportunities for the public to see these extraordinary new discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/ancient-fossil-display-extended.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-fossil-day-event.htm Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service cordially invites you to join us at Colorado National Monument on Wednesday, October 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Visitor Center for the unveiling of three major fossilized foot print discoveries from the Jurassic Period. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-fossil-day-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/expect-traffic-delays-on-rim-rock-drive.htm Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Micro-surfacing along Rim Rock Drive will start on Tuesday, September 28 and take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The project will start at the East Entrance Station and progress toward the West Entrance Station (gate-to-gate.) https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/expect-traffic-delays-on-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/expect-traffic-delays-along-rim-rock-drive.htm Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Micro-surfacing along Rim Rock Drive will start on Tuesday, September 28 and take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The project will start at the East Entrance Station and progress toward the West Entrance Station (gate-to-gate.) https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/expect-traffic-delays-along-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/be-our-guest-on-national-public-lands-day.htm Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service cordially invites everyone to be our guest at Colorado National Monument on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in honor of National Public Lands Day. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/be-our-guest-on-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/pavement-preservation-work-to-begin-september-13-on-rim-rock-drive.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST On Monday, September 13, 2010, pavement preservation work will begin on Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/pavement-preservation-work-to-begin-september-13-on-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/lets-move-outside.htm Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST We dare you to try to keep up with the junior rangers at Colorado National Monument! It's fun and healthy to play in the parks and now National Park Junior Rangers get an extra reward for moving it outside. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/lets-move-outside.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-august-14.htm Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service cordially invites everyone to be our guest at Colorado National Monument on Saturday, August 14 and 15. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-august-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/a-walk-through-tiime.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST The event starts at 8:00 a.m. and continues through 1:00 p.m., when the public is invited to walk, stroll, jog, or bicycle along 14 miles of Rim Rock Drive without motorized traffic. https://www.nps.gov/colm/a-walk-through-tiime.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/bicyclist-crashes-on-west-hill.htm Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/bicyclist-crashes-on-west-hill.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/visit-colorado-national-monument-at-the-main-street-farmers-market.htm Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST Come visit with Colorado National Monument staff as we host a booth each Thursday evening at the American National Bank Downtown Farmers’ Market throughout the summer. https://www.nps.gov/colm/visit-colorado-national-monument-at-the-main-street-farmers-market.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/ride-the-rockies-traffic-restrictions.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/ride-the-rockies-traffic-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/fee-free-weekend-june-5-6.htm Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service cordially invites everyone to be our guest at Colorado National Monument on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6. https://www.nps.gov/colm/fee-free-weekend-june-5-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/proposed-entrance-fee-increase.htm Tue, 11 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument is proposing to slightly raise its entrance fee of $7 per car and $4 per person (hiker/bicyclist) to $10 per car and $5 per person (hiker/bicyclist). The Monument is proposing to raise the current annual pass of $20 to $25. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/proposed-entrance-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/monument-featured-on-national-park-service-website.htm Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument is being featured as a “National Park Getaway” on the National Park Service’s national website beginning May 5 until May 12 at www.nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/colm/monument-featured-on-national-park-service-website.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-wins-environmental-education-award.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument was recognized with an award of excellence from the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education for its Junior Ranger Explorer Day Camp. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-wins-environmental-education-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/dog-dragged-and-killed.htm Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/dog-dragged-and-killed.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/winter-driving-conditions-fy10.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Winter Driving Conditions on Rim Rock Drive - Expect Icy Conditions! https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/winter-driving-conditions-fy10.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monumental-memories-2009.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument invites the local community to submit photographs for the annual “Monumental Memories Exhibit” that will be on display in the Visitor Center throughout the holiday season. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monumental-memories-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-marathon.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rim-rock-marathon.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/bookstore-visitor-center-relocated-temporarily.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument’s visitor center and bookstore are now temporarily located in a mobile visitor center in the parking lot adjacent to the main visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/bookstore-visitor-center-relocated-temporarily.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rei-grant-awarded.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument received a $5,000 youth grant from the national retailer Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rei-grant-awarded.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/reward-for-devils-kitchen-vandals.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST New reward monies for information leading to the arrest of vandals who damaged Devils Kitchen Historic Shelter in Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/reward-for-devils-kitchen-vandals.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/ken-burns-film-premier.htm Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST You are invited to attend a special screening of the film The National Parks: America's Best Idea at the Avalon Theatre on Sunday, September 27 at 7 p.m. FREE admission. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/ken-burns-film-premier.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-event.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST "A Walk Through Time" allows you to walk, stroll, job, or bike 14 miles of Rim Rock Drive during this free event. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rangers-nab-felon.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Park rangers arrest felon on Friday evening, August 28, at 6:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/rangers-nab-felon.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/bicyclist-loses-control-on-rim-rock-drive.htm Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST A Wisconsin man suffers traumatic injuries after losing control of his bike on East Rim Rock Drive. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/bicyclist-loses-control-on-rim-rock-drive.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-seeks-assistance.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals who appeared on the monument’s surveillance video cameras late on Monday night, August 3. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-seeks-assistance.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-august-15-16.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service cordially invites everyone to be our guest at Colorado National Monument on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-august-15-16.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vandals-damage-devils-kitchen.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST On Monday night, August 3, or early Tuesday morning, August 4, vandals wantonly damaged part of the Historic Devils Kitchen stone picnic shelter in Colorado National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vandals-damage-devils-kitchen.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-july-18-19.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Be Our Guest at Colorado National Monument for Fee-Free Weekend July 18 - 19. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/fee-free-weekend-july-18-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/july-4th-celebration-2009.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Come to Colorado National Monument to see old glory raised on Independence Monument, over 450 feet high! https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/july-4th-celebration-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/welcome-to-colorado-national-monuments-fee-free-weekends.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument will host two more fee-free weekends: July 18-19 and August 15-16. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/welcome-to-colorado-national-monuments-fee-free-weekends.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-comes-to-the-farmers-market.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument will host a booth each Thursday evening at the American National Bank Farmers’ Market throughout the summer. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-comes-to-the-farmers-market.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/road-striping-and-repairs.htm Mon, 25 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Road repairs will occur from May 27 to July 1. Expect delays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Road striping happens June 2-3 on a 4-mile stretch between the east entrance and DS Road. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/road-striping-and-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colm-to-receive-228-k-in-recovery-act-funds.htm Sat, 09 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument will receive a total of $228,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colm-to-receive-228-k-in-recovery-act-funds.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/enhanced-traffic-enforcement.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/enhanced-traffic-enforcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colm-to-receive-recovery-act-funds.htm Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument will receive $58,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colm-to-receive-recovery-act-funds.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/red-canyon.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/red-canyon.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-road-closure.htm Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-road-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/michelle-wheatley.htm Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/michelle-wheatley.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-announces-2010-calendar-photo-contest.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument Announces 2010 Calendar Photo Contest https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-announces-2010-calendar-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-to-permit-one-way-vehicle-traffic.htm Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monument-to-permit-one-way-vehicle-traffic.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/deck-our-halls-with-your-monumental-memories.htm Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/deck-our-halls-with-your-monumental-memories.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vc-remodel-project.htm Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vc-remodel-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Colorado National Monument to Waive Entrance Fee on National Public Lands Day https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/visit-colorado-national-monument-on-main-street.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/visit-colorado-national-monument-on-main-street.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/jr-activity-booklet.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/jr-activity-booklet.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-removal-scheduled-may-7.htm Mon, 05 May 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-removal-scheduled-may-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-removal-canceled.htm Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-removal-canceled.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-removal-red-canyon.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/vehicle-removal-red-canyon.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/jr_rgr_essay.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/jr_rgr_essay.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/record_breaking_visitation_2007.htm Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/record_breaking_visitation_2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/snowplowchanges.htm Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/snowplowchanges.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-featured-on-white-house-christmas-tree.htm Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/colorado-national-monument-featured-on-white-house-christmas-tree.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monumentannualparkpass.htm Sun, 02 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/monumentannualparkpass.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/one-wayrrr.htm Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/one-wayrrr.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/west_hill_accident.htm Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/west_hill_accident.htm https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lands-day-at-colorado-national-monument.htm Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST   https://www.nps.gov/colm/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lands-day-at-colorado-national-monument.htm