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			<title>nps.gov - Guadalupe Mountains National Park - News Releases</title>
			<link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo</link>
			<description>News releases from Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Temporarily Close Dog Canyon Beginning September 9th</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-temporarily-close-dog-canyon-beginning-september-9th.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:57:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Temporary closure of Dog Canyon due to water well failure. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-temporarily-close-dog-canyon-beginning-september-9th.htm</description>
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				  <title>Stage 2 (Elevated) Fire Restrictions</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/stage-2-elevated-fire-restrictions.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 10:32:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Temporary fire restrictions in place at Guadalupe Mountains National Park. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/stage-2-elevated-fire-restrictions.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park initiates frontcountry management planning,  welcomes public input</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-initiates-frontcountry-management-planning-welcomes-public-input.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 04:40:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park initiates frontcountry management planning, 
welcomes public input. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-initiates-frontcountry-management-planning-welcomes-public-input.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains Staff Recognized for Work in Wilderness Stewardship</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-staff-recognized-for-work-in-wilderness-stewardship.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:10:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains Staff Recognized 
for Work in Wilderness Stewardship. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-staff-recognized-for-work-in-wilderness-stewardship.htm</description>
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				  <title>Cutoff Ridge Fire Burning in Guadalupe Mountains National Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nr-071723-fire-closure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Cutoff Ridge Fire continues to burn in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness, on the western escarpment of the park. The fire is currently 385 acres and is being managed by ground crews with air support. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nr-071723-fire-closure.htm</description>
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				  <title>Emergency Closure of Park Areas Due to Fire Danger</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/fireclosures_06-2023.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:37:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Effective Wednesday, June 28th and until further notice, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will implement closures to park areas due to increased fire risk. The Southwest area of New Mexico and far west Texas are experiencing high to extreme fire danger. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/fireclosures_06-2023.htm</description>
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				  <title>Stranded climber rescued by NPS staff and interagency partners on El Capitan Peak</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nr_050123_fatalityaccident.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 06:59:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Saturday afternoon, April 29, Guadalupe Mountains National Park was notified that a climbing party was in distress with one climber stranded and another member that had fallen off an edge and appeared to be unresponsive.    
A rescue team reached the fallen climber Sunday morning and found the fallen individual deceased. The stranded climber was rescued Sunday morning. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nr_050123_fatalityaccident.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Peak Trail Closed For Repair Work</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nr01192023-gp-closure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:39:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning 6:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2023 the Guadalupe Peak Trail will be closed to the public to allow essential trail repair work to be conducted. This closure includes all public access and use of the Guadalupe Peak Trail, Stock Trail, and the Guadalupe Peak Wilderness Campground. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nr01192023-gp-closure.htm</description>
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				  <title>NPS Staff Respond to Visitor Fatality on Guadalupe Peak</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nr-nye21_fatality_gp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 05:12:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Saturday, December 31, 2022, Guadalupe Mountains National Park was notified of a non-responsive hiker on the Guadalupe Peak Trail; hikers on scene administered CPR. This attempt to revive the subject was unsuccessful. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nr-nye21_fatality_gp.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park To Begin Accepting Wilderness Camping Reservations</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-begin-accepting-wilderness-camping-reservations.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:56:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning September 30, 2022, visitors will be able to book reservations in advance, for the park&#8217;s ten hike-in wilderness campgrounds online at https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675328 https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-begin-accepting-wilderness-camping-reservations.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Mark 50 Years</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/gumo50th.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:03:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Salt Flat, Texas &#8211; Visitors are invited to join the staff and volunteers of Guadalupe Mountains National Park as we commemorate the park&#8217;s 50th Anniversary with a series of ranger-guided tours, hikes, and other unique opportunities to explore the park. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/gumo50th.htm</description>
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				  <title>Under the Stars at the Salt Basin Dunes</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/under-the-stars-at-the-salt-basin-dunes.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:16:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Friday August 12, 2022, at 7:30 pm, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will conduct a moonlight hike to the Salt Basin Dunes. This program will begin at the Salt Basin Dune Trailhead located at the end of Williams Road near Dell City, TX, and will last approximately two hours and cover two miles of hiking. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/under-the-stars-at-the-salt-basin-dunes.htm</description>
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				  <title>Dog Canyon to Reopen</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/dog-canyon-to-reopen.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:17:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Salt Flat, Texas &#8211; Guadalupe Mountains National Park will reopen the Dog Canyon developed area, including the Indian Meadow Nature Trail, and the Dog Canyon Campground will reopen for overnight use on Monday, August 1, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/dog-canyon-to-reopen.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Resume Wilderness Camping Permits on July 15, 2022</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-resume-wilderness-camping-permits-on-july-15-2022.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Effective Friday July 15, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will resume issuing wilderness use permits for overnight camping in the Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-resume-wilderness-camping-permits-on-july-15-2022.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Begin Phased Reopening</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-begin-phased-reopening.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Effective Wednesday, June 29, the park will begin a phased reopening of most park trail for day use. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-begin-phased-reopening.htm</description>
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				  <title>Tourism to Guadalupe Mountains National Park creates $20.7 million in Economic Benefits</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/tourism-to-guadalupe-mountains-national-park-creates-20-7-million-in-economic-benefits.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:59:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 243,000 visitors to Guadalupe Mountains National Park in 2021 spent $16.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 234 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $20.7 million. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/tourism-to-guadalupe-mountains-national-park-creates-20-7-million-in-economic-benefits.htm</description>
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				  <title>Additional Closures Implemented Due to Increased Fire Risk</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/additional-closures-implemented-due-to-increased-fire-risk.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 11:56:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Effective Wednesday, May 25th, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will implement additional closures to park areas due to increased fire risk. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/additional-closures-implemented-due-to-increased-fire-risk.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains Features Harlan Butt as Spring 2022 Artist-in-Residence</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/harlan-butt-featured-as-spring-2022-artist-in-residence.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:55:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park will host and feature Harlan Butt as an Artist-in-Residence. He uses an enameling process that melts glass onto copper cut in the shape of feathers. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/harlan-butt-featured-as-spring-2022-artist-in-residence.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Require Toilet Bags for all Wilderness Use</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-require-toilet-bags-for-all-wilderness-use.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:52:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning June 21st, 2022, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will update its regulations regarding human waste requirements for wilderness use. Day hikers and all permitted overnight backpackers will be required to pack out human waste using a landfill-safe commercial toilet bag system. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-to-require-toilet-bags-for-all-wilderness-use.htm</description>
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				  <title>Emergency Closure of All Wilderness Campgrounds Due to Fire Danger</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/emergency-closure-of-all-wilderness-campgrounds-due-to-fire-danger.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:25:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park is closing all wilderness campgrounds until further notice due to extreme fire danger and increased wildfire activity throughout the area. The Southwest area of New Mexico and far west Texas are experiencing high to extreme fire danger and increased wildfire activity throughout the area. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/emergency-closure-of-all-wilderness-campgrounds-due-to-fire-danger.htm</description>
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				  <title>Record Visitation at Guadalupe Mountains National Park in 2021</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/record-visitation-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park-in-2021.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:38:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park drew a record 243,000 recreational visits during 2021. These numbers reflect a 28% increase since the last pre-pandemic year of 2019 (189,000), and an 8% increase over 2017&#8217;s post-NPS centennial surge year (225,000). In a similar twelve month period, over one million vehicles drove through the park on U.S. Highway 62/180. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/record-visitation-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park-in-2021.htm</description>
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				  <title>Wilderness Use Permit Changes at Guadalupe Mountains National Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/wilderness-use-permit-changes-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 08:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning January 1st, 2022, all overnight use of Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness Backcountry Permits will require a Wilderness Use Permit reservation fee of $6 plus a $6 per-person-per-night recreation fee. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/wilderness-use-permit-changes-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>Holiday Closure Changes at Guadalupe Mountains National Park in 2022</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/2022holidayclosure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:53:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning January 2022, the Pine Springs Visitor Center at Guadalupe Mountains
National Park will be closed 5 days annually. The visitor center will be closed for these specific holidays:
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year&#8217;s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Washington&#8217;s
Birthday. In previous years, the visitor center has been closed only on Christmas Day. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/2022holidayclosure.htm</description>
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				  <title>Fall Colors are Coming to the Guadalupe Mountains</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/fallcorswagbag21.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>By the end of the month, colorful fall foliage should adorn the mountain slopes and canyons of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Plan ahead and prepare for the best visit, and learn how you can help protect the park. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/fallcorswagbag21.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Opens Campground Reservations Online</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/developedcampgroundupdate.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:44:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>As of September 30, 2021, visitors will be able to book reservations for the Pine Springs and Dog Canyon campgrounds and recreational vehicle (RV) sites online. All advanced and day-of reservations will be made through&#160;Recreation.Gov.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/developedcampgroundupdate.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Seeks Public Input Regarding Proposed Changes for Wilderness Use Permits</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/wildernessfeeproposalpubliccomment.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:47:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park is seeking public input on a new proposed fee for overnight Wilderness Use Permits (also referred to as backcountry camping permits). The park is also proposing to make Wilderness Use Permits available for reservation on Recreation.gov. The park has seen a significant increase in visitation and Wilderness use over the past decade, especially along the Guadalupe Peak trail and at the Guadalupe Peak campground. As visitation and use continue to increase, the proposed changes will allow visitors to secure their Wilderness Use Permit in advance and provide critical funding to improve the 80-plus miles of trails and 59 Wilderness campsites that offer hikers multiple ways to recreate and enjoy the park. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/wildernessfeeproposalpubliccomment.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park to Open Group Campsite Reservations on Recreation.Gov</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/groupcampsitereservationstransition.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:42:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park will open opportunities for group&#160;campsite reservations for the Pine Springs and Dog Canyon group sites on Recreation.gov on July 27, 2021. Visitors will be able to make group site reservations&#160;up to 6 months in advance online by this date. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/groupcampsitereservationstransition.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Trails and Backcountry Reopen at Guadalupe Mountains National Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/park-trails-and-backcountry-reopen-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Dog Fire is now in monitor status. All park trails and backcountry campsites will reopen Friday, June 11, 2021 at 8:00 AM MT. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/park-trails-and-backcountry-reopen-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>Recent Rains Slow Dog Fire at Guadalupe Mountains National Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/recent-rains-slow-dog-fire-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 05:10:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Dog Fire is at 40% containment due to recent rains. The fire is estimated to have affected 1959 acres in the park and was likely started due to lightning. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/recent-rains-slow-dog-fire-at-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>Firefighters Working to Suppress the Dog Fire</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/firefighters-working-to-suppress-the-dog-fire.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 10:49:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Dog Fire is a full suppression fire, firefighters are working to limit the fire&#39;s spread. Several areas, trails and backcountry closures remain in effect. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/firefighters-working-to-suppress-the-dog-fire.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Temporarily Closes Backcountry Camping Due to Dog Fire</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-temporarily-closes-backcountry-campsites-due-to-dog-fire.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2021 04:16:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>For visitor safety, all backcountry (overnight) use has been temporarily suspended, except for the developed campgrounds at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon. Day use is limited some trails at Pine Springs and Dog Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-temporarily-closes-backcountry-campsites-due-to-dog-fire.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Temporarily Closes Guadalupe Peak to Backcountry Camping</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-temporarily-closes-guadalupe-peak-to-backcountry-camping.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:23:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park will temporarily close Guadalupe Peak to backcountry camping from Dec 20, 2020 until Jan 04, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-temporarily-closes-guadalupe-peak-to-backcountry-camping.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains Implements Fire Restrictions</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-implements-fire-restrictions.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:18:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains is experiencing extreme fire danger risk due to prolonged extreme drought conditions and sustained elevated winds. The park and surrounding area will be issuing fire restrictions that will take effect on Wednesday, Nov 18 2020. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-implements-fire-restrictions.htm</description>
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				  <title>Eric Leonard Selected as Superintendent of Guadalupe Mountains National Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/eric-leonard-selected-as-superintendent-of-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 12:36:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds announces the selection of Eric Leonard as superintendent of Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/eric-leonard-selected-as-superintendent-of-guadalupe-mountains-national-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Temporarily Closed</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-temporarily-closed.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Effective 6:00 p.m., Mountain Time, Friday, April 17th, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will be closed to all visitors until further notice. All trail, camping and backcountry use are prohibited until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-temporarily-closed.htm</description>
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				  <title>Updated: Guadalupe Mountains National Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/updated-guadalupe-mountains-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 04:40:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>As of Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 4:00 pm., Guadalupe Mountains National Park will be closed to all camping, back country camping and overnight use until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/updated-guadalupe-mountains-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 04:36:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Effective March 25th, following guidance from the CDC, Guadalupe Mountains National Park Visitor Center, bookstore, and all contact stations are temporarily CLOSED. Park trails are OPEN and are accessible to public days use only. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm</description>
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				  <title>Cave Fossils Exhibition Opens in Carlsbad, New Mexico</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/cave-fossils-exhibition-opens-in-carlsbad-new-mexico.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park is partnering with the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) for their&#160;Cave Fossils&#160;exhibition October 27, 2018 &#8211; February 1, 2019. The exhibition will feature an NPS exhibit Cave Paleontology and cave fossil specimens from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History collection in Washington, D.C. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/cave-fossils-exhibition-opens-in-carlsbad-new-mexico.htm</description>
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				  <title>Fall Historic Preservation Workshop at Pratt Cabin</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/fall-historic-preservation-workshop-at-pratt-cabin.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 08:39:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park will close the historic Pratt Cabin in McKittrick Canyon for the second historic preservation workshop that will take place in 2018. The cabin will be closed from October 16th &#8211; 18th https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/fall-historic-preservation-workshop-at-pratt-cabin.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains Paleontological Resource Protection Conference for Law Enforcement</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-paleontological-resource-protection-conference-for-law-enforcement.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 08:23:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park and the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) will offer a Paleontological Resource Protection Conference for local, state and federal law enforcement professionals. The conference will take place at the National Cave and Karst Research Institute, located at 400 Cascades Avenue, Carlsbad, New Mexico, in the John Heaton Building, located at 400-1 Cascades Avenue, Carlsbad, New Mexico. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-paleontological-resource-protection-conference-for-law-enforcement.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park&#8217;s 2019 Annual Youth Poster Contest</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-s-2019-annual-youth-poster-contest.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park announces its annual youth poster contest with this year&#8217;s theme - &#8220;Holey Landscape: The World of Caves and Karst.&#8221; This year, in partnership with the National Cave Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) in Carlsbad, New Mexico, we will be hosting several workshops and park events to provide opportunities for youth to learn more about caves and karst features. Check the park website at&#160;www.nps.gov/gumo&#160;to download a cave and karst education packet and for workshop and event dates.&#160; https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-s-2019-annual-youth-poster-contest.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park announces 3rd annual Youth Poster Contest</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-announces-3rd-annual-youth-poster-contest.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2018 08:37:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of National Trails Day, Guadalupe Mountains National Park invites youth to share moments from their favorite trail memory as part of their 3rd Annual Youth Poster Contest. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-announces-3rd-annual-youth-poster-contest.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Proposes Fee Increases in 2018</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-proposes-fee-increases-in-2018.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 05:46:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park proposes entrance fee and camping fee increases in 2018.  The public is invited to comment on this proposed increase through several outlets until December 15, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/guadalupe-mountains-national-park-proposes-fee-increases-in-2018.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains Youth Centennial Poster Contest Winner Announced</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/centennial-poster-contest-winner-announced.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 11:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Twelve year-old from California wins Guadalupe Mountains Youth Centennial Poster Contest. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/centennial-poster-contest-winner-announced.htm</description>
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				  <title>Carlsbad Museum to Host National Parks Centennial Exhibit</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nps-centennial-exhibit.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2016 06:59:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Carlsbad Museum and Arts Center in Carlsbad, NM hosts NPS Centennial Exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/nps-centennial-exhibit.htm</description>
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				  <title>Backcountry areas reopen at Guadalupe Mountains National Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/areas-reopen-after-fire.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:54:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Backcountry areas to reopen in the park after the Coyote Fire. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/areas-reopen-after-fire.htm</description>
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				  <title>Music in the Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/music-in-the-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:33:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Come enjoy sweet sounds and party down west Texas style. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/music-in-the-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>New Partner for Guadalupe Mountains National Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/wnpa-partnership.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2016 05:59:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>WNPA bookstore becomes a new partner for Guadalupe Mountains National Park https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/wnpa-partnership.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns Partner with Texas Dept. of Transportation to share Centennial Message</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/gumo-and-cave-partner-with-texas.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 04:12:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns Partner with Texas Dept. of Transportation to share Centennial Message https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/gumo-and-cave-partner-with-texas.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains Youth Centennial Poster Contest</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/gumo-poster-contest.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2016 06:47:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains invites youth artists to participate in a poster contest celebrating the NPS Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/gumo-poster-contest.htm</description>
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				  <title>Dog Canyon Closure: January-March 2015</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/dog-canyon-closure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:14:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Dog Canyon will be closed to the public beginning January 20, 2015 through March 2015 during a water system replacement project. During this time the canyon will not have water for backpackers or allow any front or backcountry access to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/dog-canyon-closure.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Seeks Public Input on Wilderness Stewardship and Trail Management Plan</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/gmnp-seeks-public-input-on-wilderness-plan.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 03:58:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains seeks public input for the Final Draft Wilderness Stewardship and Backcountry Plan and Environmental Assessment https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/gmnp-seeks-public-input-on-wilderness-plan.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Invites Public Input on Wilderness Stewardship Plan</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/wilderness-public-input.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 06:53:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Guadalupe Mountains National Park will host a series of meetings in local communities to present and invite public input on preliminary draft alternatives for a Wilderness Stewardship Plan for Guadalupe Mountains National Park. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/wilderness-public-input.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Mourns Loss of First Park Employee</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/park-mourns-the-passing-of-roger-reisch.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:35:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Roger E. Reisch, the first employee at Guadalupe Mountains National Park passed away peacefully in Edmond, Oklahoma on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. He was 89. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/park-mourns-the-passing-of-roger-reisch.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service Issues Decision to Enhance Access to the Salt Basin Dunes</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/salt-basin-dunes-fonsi.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:37:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for a project to enhance visitor access to the Salt Basin Dunes on the west side of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. This step concludes the agency&#8217;s environmental review of the project and allows the project to go forward. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/salt-basin-dunes-fonsi.htm</description>
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				  <title>Guadalupe Mountains National Park Invites Public Input on Proposal to Enhance Visitor Use at the Salt Basin Dunes</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/dune-proposal-comment-invite.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:08:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to enhance visitor amenities at the Salt Basin Dunes, in Guadalupe Mountains National Park, to improve visitor access and encourage increased visitor experiences in this scenic and ecologically unique area. The public, organizations and other agencies are invited to review and comment upon the Environmental Assessment (EA) describing and analyzing the proposal. https://www.nps.gov/gumo/learn/news/dune-proposal-comment-invite.htm</description>
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