https://www.nps.gov/fobo News releases from Fort Bowie National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-national-historic-site-announces-winter-visitor-center-hours.htm Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:41:00 EST The National Park Service announces the winter hours of operation for the visitor center at Fort Bowie National Historic Site, located in Bowie, Arizona. The Fort Visitor Center will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The grounds, including the ruins areas, hiking trails, and restrooms, are open daily from sunrise to sunset. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-national-historic-site-announces-winter-visitor-center-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-night-sky-event.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:28:00 EST Celebrate the wonders of our night sky at Chiricahua National Monument on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 6-9 pm. Staff at this International Dark Sky Certified Park in partnership with members from the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) will be hosting a two-part special event. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chiricahua-night-sky-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/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/avoid-wild-rabbit-carcasses.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2020 11:00:00 EST The National Park Service is asking visitors to take caution and not to approach wildlife, especially wild rabbits, and to keep pets on a leash at all times. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) has been detected in Cochise County and is likely to occur in the Southeast Arizona Group National Park Units including: Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Chiricahua National Monument, and Coronado National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/avoid-wild-rabbit-carcasses.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Tue, 19 May 2020 09:34:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and Coronado National Memorial following guidance from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will begin to increase recreational access and services on May 23, 2020. The NPS is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Tue, 19 May 2020 09:06:00 EST Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and Coronado National Memorial following guidance from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will begin to increase recreational access and services on May 23, 2020. The NPS is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/southeast-arizona-national-parks-modify-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/rabies-confirmed-in-coatimundi-that-bit-a-woman-and-her-dog-near-coronado-national-memorial.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:13:00 EST A woman and dog are recovering from an attack by a rabid white-nosed coatimundi at a private inholding within Coronado National Memorial on Saturday morning. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/rabies-confirmed-in-coatimundi-that-bit-a-woman-and-her-dog-near-coronado-national-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chir-news-release.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:59:00 EST CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT, in response to Governor Ducey’s Executive Order, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/chir/learn/news/chir-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/additional-modifications-to-operations.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:54:00 EST In response to Governor Ducey’s Executive Order, Coronado is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/additional-modifications-to-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/news-release.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2020 09:47:00 EST FORT BOWIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, in response to Governor Ducey’s Executive Order, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/news.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:30:00 EST Visitor Centers at Southeast Arizona National Parks are closed until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, Park facilities, historic districts, and trails remain open. https://www.nps.gov/coro/learn/news/news.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-nhs-seeks-enthusiastic-visitor-service-volunteers.htm Mon, 14 Mar 2016 05:00:00 EST Fort Bowie National Historic Site is seeking to fill two visitor service volunteer positions. The first term is April 3 to June 30, 2016, and the second term spans June 26 to September 30, 2016. Candidates should complete the application form found on www.volunteer.gov. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-nhs-seeks-enthusiastic-visitor-service-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/autumn-hours-2015.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2015 04:50:00 EST Starting October 8, 2015, Fort Bowie National Historic Site Visitor Center will be open Thursday through Monday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Fort Bowie National Historic Site including the ruins areas and hiking trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/autumn-hours-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-close-visitor-centers-for-thanksgiving-holiday.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2014 05:12:00 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/fobo/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-close-visitor-centers-for-thanksgiving-holiday.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-fall-operations-on-october-13th.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:16:00 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/fobo/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-fall-operations-on-october-13th.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/superintendent-compendium-updated-to-restrict-drone-use-in-national-park-service-sites-in-cochise-county.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:48:00 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/fobo/learn/news/superintendent-compendium-updated-to-restrict-drone-use-in-national-park-service-sites-in-cochise-county.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-nearly-8-million-in-economic-benefit.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 06:08:00 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/fobo/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-nearly-8-million-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-july-2014.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2014 09:12:00 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/fobo/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-july-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona-2014.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2014 05:58:00 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/fobo/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-may-2014.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:13:00 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/fobo/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona-may-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-summer-operations-on-may-1st.htm Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:51:00 EST Superintendent H. Lane Baker has announced the summer seasonal operating hours of the three National Park Service sites in Cochise County - Chiricahua National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, and Fort Bowie National Historic Site. The following hours and operations are in effect from May 1 – October 12, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-begin-summer-operations-on-may-1st.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-8-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:19:00 EST Report shows visitor spending supports 107 jobs in local economy https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/national-park-tourism-to-cochise-county-creates-8-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-information-in-deer-poaching-case-at-fort-bowie.htm Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:36:00 EST Bowie, AZ - In cooperation with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the National Park Service (NPS) is seeking information in the investigation of the illegal killing of a mule deer at Fort Bowie National Historic Site (NHS) in November https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-information-in-deer-poaching-case-at-fort-bowie.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-announce-seasonal-operations.htm Fri, 15 Nov 2013 04:01:00 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/fobo/learn/news/cochise-county-national-park-service-sites-announce-seasonal-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-service-birthday-with-free-entry-to-parks.htm Mon, 19 Aug 2013 11:02:00 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/fobo/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-service-birthday-with-free-entry-to-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:08:00 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/fobo/learn/news/arrival-of-monsoon-signals-easing-of-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:13:00 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/fobo/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-increased-fire-restrictions-in-southeastern-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 04:25:00 EST Tucson, Ariz. (May 20, 2013) --- Effective Wednesday, May 22, the Gila District of the Bureau of Land Management, all districts of Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will implement campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/dry-conditions-trigger-fire-restrictions-in-southeast-arizona.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/national-park-week-celebrations-planned-for-three-cochise-county-parks.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:14:00 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/fobo/learn/news/national-park-week-celebrations-planned-for-three-cochise-county-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/national-park-service-tourism-creates-10-million-in-local-economic-benefit.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:02:00 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/fobo/learn/news/national-park-service-tourism-creates-10-million-in-local-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-nhs-offers-ranger-led-programs-in-february-and-march.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:41:00 EST Superintendent H. Lane Baker announced today that Fort Bowie National Historic Site (NHS) will offer ranger-led programs on weekends this spring. Saturday van tours and Sunday guided hikes will be offered every weekend beginning February 23 and continue through March 31. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-nhs-offers-ranger-led-programs-in-february-and-march.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-nhs-continues-commemoration-of-sesquicentennial-throughout-october.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:18:00 EST Originally established in 1862, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Fort Bowie, a military outpost that was built during the decades-long conflict between the U.S. military and the Chiricahua Apaches. Fort Bowie National Historic Site (NHS) will commemorate the establishment of the fort by hosting several special events throughout October. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-nhs-continues-commemoration-of-sesquicentennial-throughout-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-national-historic-site-commemorates-sesquicentennial-of-fort-bowie.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:37:00 EST Originally established in 1862, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Fort Bowie, a military outpost that was built during the decades-long conflict between the US military and the Chiricahua Apaches. Fort Bowie National Historic Site (NHS) will commemorate the establishment of the fort by hosting several events throughout the months of September and October. https://www.nps.gov/fobo/learn/news/fort-bowie-national-historic-site-commemorates-sesquicentennial-of-fort-bowie.htm