https://www.nps.gov/coro News releases from Coronado National Memorial. en-us https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/learn-about-the-park.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:39:00 EST Repairs to the two-mile dirt road section of Montezuma Canyon Road within Coronado National Memorial are scheduled to start on Monday, March 18, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/learn-about-the-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/2023-04-temp-road-closure.htm Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:15:00 EST Repairs to the two-mile dirt road section of Montezuma Canyon Road within Coronado National Memorial are scheduled to start on Monday, April 10, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/2023-04-temp-road-closure.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/coro/learn/news/2021-12-31-yaqui-ridge.htm Thu, 30 Dec 2021 03:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the temporary reopening of the Yaqui Ridge Trail to the international border with Mexico in Coronado National Memorial on December 31, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/2021-12-31-yaqui-ridge.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/coro/learn/news/2020-08-28-deceased-male-found.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:35:00 EST Thursday morning, National Park Rangers discovered the unidentified body of an adult male in a wash near East Montezuma Canyon Road. Cochise County Sheriff’s Department was contacted. Deputies and crime scene personnel among other Cochise County authorities responded. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/2020-08-28-deceased-male-found.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/coro/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Tue, 19 May 2020 10:45:00 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/coro/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/coro/learn/news/news-release.htm Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:12:00 EST A woman and her dog were attacked by a coatimundi at Coronado National Memorial. The coatimundi was killed and it will be tested for rabies. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/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/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/coro/learn/news/winter-and-spring-programs-at-coronado-national-memorial.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:11:00 EST Coronado National Memorial is pleased to announce the return of free, ranger-guided programs in the park. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/winter-and-spring-programs-at-coronado-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-issued-for-tower-construction-at-montezuma-pass.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:35:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Installation of Tower (TCA-SON-062) in Coronado National Memorial by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. NPS Intermountain Regional Director Sue Masica signed the FONSI on December 22, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-issued-for-tower-construction-at-montezuma-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/national-parks-invite-high-school-juniors-and-seniors-to-centennial-youth-summit-of-southern-arizona.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2016 05:00:00 EST As parks across the country celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service, many ask, “How will national parks stay relevant in their next 100 years?” Five park units in southern Arizona – Tumac&#á;cori National Monument, and the Juan Chiricahua de Bautista National Historic Trail – will engage young people to help answer that question. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/national-parks-invite-high-school-juniors-and-seniors-to-centennial-youth-summit-of-southern-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/grand-opening-of-new-exhibits-at-visitor-center.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:30:00 EST Coronado National Memorial will officially open the new bilingual exhibits at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center on Friday, January 15. The park invites the surrounding communities to join park staff for a grand opening celebration at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/grand-opening-of-new-exhibits-at-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/winter-guided-programs.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2015 03:36:00 EST Coronado National Memorial is pleased to announce the return of free guided programs in the park. Late winter and early spring are ideal seasons to join park staff for a hike to explore the natural and cultural history of the park. Mild daytime temperatures ensure comfortable hiking conditions through the park’s oak woodlands and mountainous terrain. All programs are free of charge, and no reservations are necessary. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/winter-guided-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-close-visitor-centers-for-thanksgiving-holiday.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2014 04:57:00 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/coro/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-close-visitor-centers-for-thanksgiving-holiday.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-fall-operations-on-october-13th.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:05:00 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/coro/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-fall-operations-on-october-13th.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/superintendent-compendium-updated-to-restrict-drone-use-in-national-park-service-sites-in-cochise-county.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:38:00 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/coro/learn/news/superintendent-compendium-updated-to-restrict-drone-use-in-national-park-service-sites-in-cochise-county.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-nearly-8-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 05:56:00 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/coro/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-nearly-8-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-july-2014.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:58:00 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/coro/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-july-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona-2014.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2014 05:32:00 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/coro/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-may-2014.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2014 05:58:00 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/coro/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-may-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-summer-operations-on-may-1st.htm Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:08:00 EST uperintendent 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/coro/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-summer-operations-on-may-1st.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-8-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:33:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 107 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-8-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-announce-seasonal-operations.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2013 03:46:00 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/coro/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-announce-seasonal-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-service-birthday-with-free-entry-to-parks.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2013 10:35:00 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/coro/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-service-birthday-with-free-entry-to-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2013 03:51:00 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/coro/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:42:00 EST Effective Wednesday, June 19, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site, will increase campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 03:39:00 EST ffective 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/coro/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/national-park-week-celebrations-planned-for-three-cochise-county-parks.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:28:00 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/coro/learn/news/national-park-week-celebrations-planned-for-three-cochise-county-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/coronado-national-memorial-offers-ranger-led-hikes-on-fridays-in-april.htm Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:09:00 EST Superintendent H. Lane Baker announced today that Coronado National Memorial (NMem) will offer ranger-led hikes to Coronado cave every Friday afternoon beginning April 5 and continuing through April 26. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/coronado-national-memorial-offers-ranger-led-hikes-on-fridays-in-april.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/national-park-service-tourism-creates-10-million-in-local-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:34:00 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/coro/learn/news/national-park-service-tourism-creates-10-million-in-local-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-at-coronado-national-memoria.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:49:00 EST Coronado National Memorial will offer a free family arts and crafts event on Saturday, October 6, from 10 am to 12 pm to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-at-coronado-national-memoria.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/repavingmontezumacanyonrd.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST One to two days closures of the picnic area and visitor center parking lots will occur the last week of February and the first week of March. The cave will be closed on Feb 22 and 23. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/repavingmontezumacanyonrd.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/coronado-cave-open.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Coronado cave and cave trail are open via the new trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/coronado-cave-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/coronado-cave-closure.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Coronado cave closure. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/coronado-cave-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/repaving-montezuma-canyon-road.htm Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Repaving Montezuma Canyon Road https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/repaving-montezuma-canyon-road.htm