https://www.nps.gov/elma News releases from El Malpais National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-to-host-volcano-festival-on-march-21.htm Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:57:00 EST El Malpais National Monument invites you to join us for a Volcano Festival at the El Malpais Visitor Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-to-host-volcano-festival-on-march-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-calderon-closure-08-11-2025.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:50:00 EST The El Calderon Trail and parking area at El Malpais National Monument will be closed beginning August 11, 2025, through late May 2026 for a trail improvement project between the parking area and the Bat Cave. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-calderon-closure-08-11-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/encerrita-fire-command-transferred-back-to-local-unit-due-to-decreased-fire-activity.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:44:00 EST The Encerrita Fire again had very little activity on Monday as the area again received additional rainfall. The fire remained 2496 acres. On Monday, firefighters patrolled established fire lines and monitored areas where interior fuels are consuming. An infrared (IR) flight provided fire managers with added intelligence on the fire, showing scattered heat throughout the fire area. No areas are anticipated to threaten fire lines or other containment features. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/encerrita-fire-command-transferred-back-to-local-unit-due-to-decreased-fire-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/firefighters-on-the-encerrita-fire-aided-by-wet-weather.htm Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:28:00 EST The 2,496 acres, 0% contained Encerrita Fire has received a notable amount of precipitation over the past several days, with more precipitation in the forecast over the coming week. The previously issued “Ready” evacuation notice for residents north of the fire was rescinded on Saturday, June 22. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/firefighters-on-the-encerrita-fire-aided-by-wet-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/frontal-passage-gives-firefighters-an-edge-on-encerrita-fire.htm Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:15:00 EST The Encerrita Fire only gained 3 acres on Thursday due to higher humidity that followed a frontal passage. The 2282-acre lightning-caused fire is located in El Malpais National Monument, 15 miles south-southwest of Grants. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/frontal-passage-gives-firefighters-an-edge-on-encerrita-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/additional-firefighters-arrive-to-encerrita-fire-ahead-of-weather-change.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:16:00 EST Additional crews arrived to the Encerrita Fire on Tuesday, bringing the total number of firefighters to 99 on the 1541-acre lightning-caused fire located in El Malpais National Monument, 15 miles south-southwest of Grants. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/additional-firefighters-arrive-to-encerrita-fire-ahead-of-weather-change.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/lightning-caused-fire-discovered-on-el-malpais-national-monument-lands.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:31:00 EST National Park Service staff discovered a lightning-caused fire burning on El Malpais National Monument lands on the afternoon of Saturday, June 15. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/lightning-caused-fire-discovered-on-el-malpais-national-monument-lands.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/bat-outflight-guided-hikes-return-in-june-at-el-malpais-national-monument.htm Thu, 30 May 2024 05:58:00 EST El Malpais National Monument presents summer Bat Outflight Programs. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/bat-outflight-guided-hikes-return-in-june-at-el-malpais-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-hosts-speaker-shawn-price-for-wt-sherman-war-maker-peacemaker-june-9-2024.htm Mon, 20 May 2024 03:01:00 EST El Malpais National Monument will host Shawn price for his program, " WT Sherman War Maker- Peacemaker". He will highlight Sherman’s early life and knowns Civil War exploits with emphasis on his role with the 1867-68 Peace Commission and the establishment of the Nation to Nation agreements which remain crucial to the life and legacy of Sherman. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-hosts-speaker-shawn-price-for-wt-sherman-war-maker-peacemaker-june-9-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-presents-dineh-tah-navajo-dancers.htm Mon, 20 May 2024 02:58:00 EST El Malpais National Monument will host the award winning Dineh Tah Navajo Dancers on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center in Grants, NM. Performances are10:30-11:00 and 2:00- 2:30. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-presents-dineh-tah-navajo-dancers.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-planning-prescribed-fire-in-may.htm Fri, 10 May 2024 03:06:00 EST The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument which is tentatively scheduled to occur in late May and early June 2024. The El Calderon Triangle prescribed fire will treat approximately 1500 acres of NPS lands adjacent to Highway 53 between mile markers 66 and 63. Exact dates and times will be determined based on weather and fuel conditions. Fire managers expect the prescribed fire will take two to five days to complete. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-planning-prescribed-fire-in-may.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-native-american-art-and-dance-event-may-4-5-2024.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:15:00 EST Native American artists will share their art and craft with the public. Learn how artists create and how their art connects them to their culture. This free family friendly event is a great way to engage with talented artists from local Pueblos and Tribes. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-native-american-art-and-dance-event-may-4-5-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-astronomy-program-with-derek-wallentinsen-on-april-19-2024.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:31:00 EST El Malpais National Monument will host an evening of science and stargazing with Albuquerque Astronomical Society astronomer Derek Wallentinsen at the El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 6:30-9:00pm. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-astronomy-program-with-derek-wallentinsen-on-april-19-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-and-el-morro-national-monuments-recruiting-for-a-teacher-ranger-teacher.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:09:00 EST El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments are recruiting a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher to spend the summer collaborating with rangers to develop education programs for the parks. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-and-el-morro-national-monuments-recruiting-for-a-teacher-ranger-teacher.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-planning-prescribed-fire-at-el-malpais-national-monument.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:05:00 EST El Malpais National Monument will conduct a prescribed burn in April. The area will be adjacent to Hwy. 53 between mile markers 71 and 69. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-planning-prescribed-fire-at-el-malpais-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-celebrates-april-astronomy-month-with-free-programs.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:03:00 EST Join El Malpais National Monument Park Rangers and celebrate astronomy and dark night skies during Astronomy Month. Programs are every Friday evening throughout the month and will be presented at various locations throughout the monument. Astronomy Month’s aim is to encourage people to go outside, look up, and share the sky. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-celebrates-april-astronomy-month-with-free-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-native-american-stories-with-robert-torres.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:27:00 EST Join the engaging, entertaining, and educating Robert Torres as he tells Native American stories at El Malpais National Monument visitor center on Saturday, March 9, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-native-american-stories-with-robert-torres.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-premieres-new-park-movie-el-malpais-land-of-frozen-fire.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2023 03:39:00 EST Grants, NM- El Malpais National Monument announces the premiere of its new park movie, “El Malpais, Land of Frozen Fire” from 2:00-4:00 pm on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the El Malpais Visitor Center. This 15-minute movie will show every half hour and tells the geology and unique landscape of the monument and shares Native American viewpoints. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-premieres-new-park-movie-el-malpais-land-of-frozen-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/crosscut-fire-in-el-malpais-national-monument-reduces-hazardous-fuels.htm Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:12:00 EST The Crosscut Fire in El Malpais National Monument is burning in a remote western area of the monument and helping to reduce fuels on the landscape. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/crosscut-fire-in-el-malpais-national-monument-reduces-hazardous-fuels.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/july-2023-ranger-programs.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:35:00 EST Join El Malpais National Monument park rangers for three different guided hike experiences in July covering the geology, wildlife, and cultural history of the park. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/july-2023-ranger-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-conducts-prescribed-fire-at-el-malpais-national-monument-may-29.htm Sat, 27 May 2023 10:38:00 EST The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 between mile marker 65 and 68. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-conducts-prescribed-fire-at-el-malpais-national-monument-may-29.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-postpones-prescribed-fire-at-el-malpais-national-monument.htm Wed, 10 May 2023 07:36:00 EST The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is postponing implementation of the Lava Fields Prescribed Fire due to changing weather conditions. Managers will re-evaluate implementation of the prescribed fire as conditions become more favorable https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-postpones-prescribed-fire-at-el-malpais-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-fire-and-ice-native-american-art-and-dance-gathering-may-20-21-2023.htm Wed, 10 May 2023 07:27:00 EST Come out and enjoy the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023, at El Malpais National Monument! This free event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day at the El Malpais Visitor Center located at 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, NM. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-fire-and-ice-native-american-art-and-dance-gathering-may-20-21-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-conducts-prescribed-fire-at-el-malpais-national-monument.htm Wed, 03 May 2023 07:33:00 EST The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of the monument adjacent to Highway 53 between mile marker 65 and 68. The primary objective of this prescribed fire is to improve forest health by reducing the build-up of vegetation that can fuel a wildfire. Fire plays a natural role at El Malpais and helps ensure the resiliency of this fire dependent ecosystem. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-conducts-prescribed-fire-at-el-malpais-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/featured-artists-to-attend-fire-and-ice-native-american-art-and-dance-gathering-may-20-21-2023.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:08:00 EST This week El Malpais National Monument is highlighting four of the artists participating in the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/featured-artists-to-attend-fire-and-ice-native-american-art-and-dance-gathering-may-20-21-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-fire-and-ice-native-american-art-and-dance-gathering-may-20-21-2023.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:40:00 EST Save the date for the Fire and Ice Native American Art and Dance Gathering on Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21, 2023, at El Malpais National Monument. This free event will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day at the El Malpais Visitor Center located at 1900 East Santa Fe Avenue in Grants, NM. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-fire-and-ice-native-american-art-and-dance-gathering-may-20-21-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-hosts-walter-torres-triboelectricity-sculpture.htm Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:40:00 EST Join Acoma Sculptor Walter Torres for an inspirational talk on his newest sculpture “TriboElectricity” at El Malpais National Monument, at 1 pm on Saturday, March 11, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-hosts-walter-torres-triboelectricity-sculpture.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-hosts-ray-jose-s-presentation-warrior-mouse-legend-of-a-hero.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:51:00 EST Join Southwestern Puebloan carver Ray Jose for a presentation on “Warrior Mouse, Legend of a Hero” at El Malpais National Monument, at 1 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-hosts-ray-jose-s-presentation-warrior-mouse-legend-of-a-hero.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-very-merry-meteor-shower-star-party.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:43:00 EST El Malpais National Monument will host a Very Merry Meteor Shower star party on Friday, December 16th. Drop by Sandstone Bluffs Overlook any time between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm to see the Geminids Meteor Shower, learn about the night sky and how you can help the National Park Service protect our dark skies in Northwest New Mexico. Look through telescopes at planets and stars and get a tour of the evening constellations. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-very-merry-meteor-shower-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-spooky-star-party.htm Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:59:00 EST El Malpais National Monument will host a Spooky Star Party on Saturday, October 29, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-host-spooky-star-party.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-discontinues-free-public-land-passes.htm Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:51:00 EST Beginning October 1, 2022, El Malpais National Monument will discontinue issuing the free Military Pass, Access Pass, and 4th Grade Every Kid in a Park pass. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-discontinues-free-public-land-passes.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/cerro-bandera-fire-june-13th-update.htm Mon, 13 Jun 2022 03:07:00 EST Update on the Cerro Bandera Fire within El Malpais National Monument and neighboring federal and private land. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/cerro-bandera-fire-june-13th-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/cerro-bandera-fire-june-12th-update.htm Sun, 12 Jun 2022 15:25:00 EST Update on the Cerro Bandera Fire within El Malpais National Monument and neighboring federal and private land. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/cerro-bandera-fire-june-12th-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/cerro-bandera-fire-june-10th-update.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2022 03:15:00 EST Update on the Cerro Bandera Fire within El Malpais National Monument and neighboring federal and private land. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/cerro-bandera-fire-june-10th-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/cr42-closure-cerro-bandera-fire.htm Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:53:00 EST El Malpais National Monument announces the closure of NPS-administered portions of CR42 due to the Cerro Bandera Fire currently burning along the western edge of the park boundary. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/cr42-closure-cerro-bandera-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-lunar-eclipse-party-may-15-2022.htm Mon, 09 May 2022 09:31:00 EST El Malpais National Monument is hosting a lunar eclipse party on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 8 pm to 11 pm at the El Malpais Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-lunar-eclipse-party-may-15-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-stage-ii-fire-restrictions-beginning-may-4-2022-for-el-malpais-and-el-morro-national-monuments.htm Wed, 04 May 2022 11:57:00 EST As a result of the extreme fire danger, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented in El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-stage-ii-fire-restrictions-beginning-may-4-2022-for-el-malpais-and-el-morro-national-monuments.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-begin-cave-permits-for-giant-ice-cave-and-lava-bomb-cave-may-1-2022.htm Tue, 03 May 2022 10:45:00 EST El Malpais National Monument opened Giant Ice Cave and Lava Bomb Cave on May 1, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-to-begin-cave-permits-for-giant-ice-cave-and-lava-bomb-cave-may-1-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-native-american-winter-storytelling-series.htm Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:40:00 EST El Malpais will host a monthly Native American Winter Storytelling Series from December 2022 through March 2023. Guests from various Native American cultures in Northwest New Mexico will present stories and history pertaining to their culture. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-native-american-winter-storytelling-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/information-needed-to-stop-the-illegal-harvest-of-ancient-alligator-juniper-trees-within-el-malpais-national-monument.htm Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:13:00 EST Information Needed to Stop the Illegal Harvest of Ancient Alligator Juniper Trees Within El Malpais National Monument https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/information-needed-to-stop-the-illegal-harvest-of-ancient-alligator-juniper-trees-within-el-malpais-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/2021-05-03-prescribed-burn-elca.htm Mon, 03 May 2021 07:24:00 EST The National Park Service at El Malpais National Monument is conducting a prescribed fire on the North side of the monument adjacent to Hwy 53 between mile marker 68 and the entrance to the El Calderon area during the week of May 10th, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/2021-05-03-prescribed-burn-elca.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/ice-harvesting-lava-tubes-research-2020.htm Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:16:00 EST New research at El Malpais National Monument suggests Ancestral Puebloans harvested ice from lava tube caves during drought periods. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/ice-harvesting-lava-tubes-research-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/phased-reopening-plan-2020.htm Fri, 29 May 2020 09:20:00 EST Phase 1 - Beginning June 1, El Malpais National Monument will reopen access to all trailheads, including restrooms. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/phased-reopening-plan-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-modifies-operations-to-implement-public-health-guidance.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:26:00 EST El Malpais NM announces additional modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), local, and state authorities to slow the spread of COVID-19. Beginning April 14, the Visitor Center, Sandstone Bluffs Overlook, caves, and all restrooms will be closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-modifies-operations-to-implement-public-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:50:00 EST As of March 18, the visitor centers at El Morro and El Malpais National Monuments are closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/increased-smoke-expected-on-lava-18-fire-at-el-malpais.htm Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:52:00 EST The Lava 18 Fire at El Malpais NM is at about 64 acres and increased smoke is expected during the week of Sept. 2. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/increased-smoke-expected-on-lava-18-fire-at-el-malpais.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-nm-celebrates-nps-103rd-birthday-with-first-ever-naturalization-ceremony.htm Sun, 25 Aug 2019 08:37:00 EST On August 25, 2019 El Malpais National Monument had the privilege of celebrating the NPS birthday by hosting its first naturalization ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-nm-celebrates-nps-103rd-birthday-with-first-ever-naturalization-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-conducts-rendija-prescribed-burn.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:04:00 EST Thursday, 6/20/19, a prescribed fire will be ignited. The fire will be between CR 42 and NPS 300 roads. NPS 300 will be closed during this time. No cave access for Big Tubes area will be available. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-conducts-rendija-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-the-continental-divide-trail-at-el-malpais-nm.htm Sat, 03 Nov 2018 05:28:00 EST On November 10th, join park rangers at El Malpais National Monument for a trail clean-up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). We invite everyone to join and volunteer in picking up trash along this historic trail. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-40th-anniversary-of-the-continental-divide-trail-at-el-malpais-nm.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/information-center-closing-2018.htm Fri, 28 Sep 2018 06:18:00 EST As the summer ends, El Malpais Information Center will close starting October 1st for the fall and winter seasons. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/information-center-closing-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/new-mexico-federal-public-lands-take-safety-steps-as-state-tests-for-fungus-that-causes-bat-disease.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:05:00 EST Federal agencies that manage popular caves on public lands in New Mexico are taking disease-prevention precautions and restricting entry to some sites to help prevent spreading the fungus that causes the fatal disease in bats known as white-nose syndrome (WNS). https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/new-mexico-federal-public-lands-take-safety-steps-as-state-tests-for-fungus-that-causes-bat-disease.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-caves-test-positive-for-fungus-lethal-to-bats.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2018 10:47:00 EST El Malpais National Monument has taken actions to protect the bat population residing in the 400+ lava tube caves within the national monument and to prevent the potential spread of the P. destructans fungus by people including park staff, researchers, and visitors. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-caves-test-positive-for-fungus-lethal-to-bats.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/elmo-camel-day.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2018 11:22:00 EST An event to honor the U.S. Camel Core Expedition. Come see live camels and participate in activities for the whole family. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/elmo-camel-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/bat-out-flight-programs.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:20:00 EST El Malpais National Monument is hosting a guided hike to view a bat out-flight every Friday evening from June 15th to September 28th. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/bat-out-flight-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/economic-benefits.htm Mon, 07 May 2018 07:38:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 161,526 visitors to El Malpais National Monument and 59,012 visitors to El Morro National Monument in 2017 spent $9,235,100 and $3,624,400 respectively in communities near the parks. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm Wed, 02 May 2018 11:51:00 EST Due to prolonged hot, dry weather and to reduce the risk of human caused fires at El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments, park officials will be implementing Stage II fire restrictions beginning Friday, May 4, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/junction-cave-reopens.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2018 04:24:00 EST El Malpais National Monument re-opened Junction Cave to caving on Monday, April 30, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/junction-cave-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/april-astronomy.htm Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:50:00 EST El Malpais National Monument is hosting an astronomy talk and telescope viewing on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 8:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/april-astronomy.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/march-astronomy.htm Thu, 08 Mar 2018 05:47:00 EST Join a park ranger at El Malpais Visitor Center for an astronomy talk and telescope viewing on March 17, 2018 at 7:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/march-astronomy.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/now-recruiting.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2018 04:30:00 EST El Malpais National Monument is recruiting local residents for permanent and temporary seasonal Park Guide positions https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/now-recruiting.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-celebrates-30th-birthday-with-ranger-talk-and-night-sky-viewing.htm Mon, 11 Dec 2017 07:01:00 EST Celebrate El Malpais's 30th birthday with a ranger talk and night sky viewing stating at 6:00pm on December 16th. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-celebrates-30th-birthday-with-ranger-talk-and-night-sky-viewing.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-plans-winter-night-sky-programs.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:33:00 EST Join rangers for educational programs focusing on the night sky from November 2017-February, 2018 https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-national-monument-plans-winter-night-sky-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-vistior-reduced-days-and-hours.htm Sun, 22 Oct 2017 11:56:00 EST The visitor center will be reducing its days and hours of operation. Starting October 31st, the building will be open Thursday-Monday, 9am-5pm. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/el-malpais-vistior-reduced-days-and-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/junction-cave-closure.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2017 12:27:00 EST Seasonal closure of Junction Cave began on October 18th. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/junction-cave-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/100-species.htm Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:37:00 EST The El Malpais Bird Monitoring program has logged 100 bird species so far in 2012. https://www.nps.gov/elma/learn/news/100-species.htm