https://www.nps.gov/meve News releases from Mesa Verde National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/update-pile-burn-planned.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:38:00 EST To take advantage of favorable weather conditions, fire managers are planning to conduct a pile burn in Mesa Verde National Park on February 17 – February 19, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/update-pile-burn-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/pile-burn-planned-in-mesa-verde-national-park.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 EST Fire managers are planning to conduct a pile burn in Mesa Verde National Park in February or March. The timing is dependent on the area receiving adequate snowfall prior to ignition. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/pile-burn-planned-in-mesa-verde-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/08-08-2025-fire-restrictions.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:52:00 EST On August 8, 2025, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Begin at Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/08-08-2025-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/06-30-2025-fire-restrictions.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:15:00 EST On July 1, 2025, at 12:01am, Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument will enter Stage I Fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/06-30-2025-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/03032025.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 EST On Friday, February 28th, 2025, National Park Service Rangers located the remains of Thomas Irwin of Indianapolis, Indiana. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/03032025.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/tourism-and-economy.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:15:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 505,194 visitors to Mesa Verde National Park in 2023 spent $59.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 776 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $75.6 million. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/tourism-and-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/astrophotography-workshop.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:07:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park hosts four, free, beginner Astrophotography workshops in August. Join astrophotographer Don Riddle to learn how to take photos of the Milky Way. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/astrophotography-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/north-face-fire.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:45:00 EST Interagency firefighters work to contain the North Face Fire, which was discovered in Mesa Verde National Park on the afternoon of Friday, July 26. Firefighters determined that the fire was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday that smoldered until conditions became right for the fire to grow on Friday. On Saturday it was 22 acres in size, which includes NPS and BLM-Tres Rios Field Office lands. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/north-face-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-fire-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:03:00 EST MESA VERDE, CO – The National Park Service (NPS) has released an environmental assessment (EA) evaluating the impacts of the Proposed Fire Management Plan (FMP) at Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP) and Yucca House National Monument (YHNM) (collectively, “the parks”). The FMP EA considers wildland fire management practices, techniques, and tools including ground and aviation operations, suppression, and fire fuels management such as manual, mechanical, and prescribed fire treatments. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-fire-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-top-loop-road-temporarily-closed-for-road-construction-completion.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:14:00 EST The Mesa Top Loop Road within Mesa Verde National Park will be temporarily closed beginning April 10 and is expected to reopen before Memorial Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-top-loop-road-temporarily-closed-for-road-construction-completion.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/wetherill-mesa-closed-for-the-2023-season-due-to-construction.htm Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:25:00 EST The Wetherill Mesa area of Mesa Verde National Park will be closed for the 2023 season to accommodate the demolition and construction of a new visitor contact station in the Wetherill area. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/wetherill-mesa-closed-for-the-2023-season-due-to-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-the-spruce-tree-house-alcove-arch-stabilization-environmental-assessment.htm Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:22:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment to evaluate the impacts of the proposal to stabilize the sandstone arch at the front of the Spruce Tree House (STH) cliff alcove at Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP). https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-the-spruce-tree-house-alcove-arch-stabilization-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/u-s-park-rangers-seek-information-on-trailer-theft-at-mesa-verde-national-park.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:25:00 EST U.S. Park Rangers at Mesa Verde National Park are seeking those responsible for the theft of a white utility trailer taken near the entrance to the park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/u-s-park-rangers-seek-information-on-trailer-theft-at-mesa-verde-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-successfully-removed-16-trespass-horses.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:30:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park successfully gathered a band of 16 feral/trespass horses for removal.  The captured livestock will be available for future adoption through the National Mustang Association Colorado Chapter  (NMACO).  The operation occurred on Saturday, September 24.  The entire band was gathered using low-stress capture and handling methods.  https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-successfully-removed-16-trespass-horses.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/traffic-delays-expected-on-main-park-road.htm Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:21:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park advises, beginning September 26, visitors should plan for traffic delays of up to 30 minutes between mile 1.6 and 3.2 from the park entrance on US 160 due to road construction and rock scaling along this portion of the road. Rock scaling is performed periodically to address safety concerns posed by the presence of large rocks on an unstable slope next to the road. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/traffic-delays-expected-on-main-park-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/wetherill-mesa-to-close-on-october-23-2022.htm Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:16:00 EST  Mesa Verde National Park announces an early closure of Wetherill Mesa. This seasonally open area of the park will close on October 23, a week earlier than anticipated, due to staffing shortages that could impact public safety. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/wetherill-mesa-to-close-on-october-23-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-star-party-2022.htm Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:30:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park invites community members and park visitors to a Star Party at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater. The Star Party will be held from 7 to 9 pm on the night of Saturday, September 24th. This is National Public Lands Day, meaning that entry to the park is free all day. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-star-party-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/lighting-ignites-three-fires-in-mesa-verde-national-park.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:59:00 EST On the afternoon of Friday July 22nd, a dry lightning storm passed over Mesa Verde National Park starting three fires. While fire lookouts spotted the Long Fire and Moccasin Fire, an air attack plane spotted the third, the Soda Fire, with an infra-red camera on the return flight from mapping the Long Fire. The Long Fire, the largest of the three fires, was mapped at 24 acres Friday evening. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/lighting-ignites-three-fires-in-mesa-verde-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-fire-restriction-order-rescinded.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2022 11:44:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park Fire Restriction Order Rescinded. Fires are allowed in designated campground fire rings. Use of cooking stoves is allowed. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are always prohibited on public lands. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-fire-restriction-order-rescinded.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/cliff-palace-road-construction-delayed-in-mesa-verde-national-park.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:06:00 EST Material availability issues have delayed completion of construction on the Cliff Palace Loop Road until mid to late July. There is no access during ongoing construction to sites along the Cliff Palace Loop Road, including Cliff Palace and Balcony House. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/cliff-palace-road-construction-delayed-in-mesa-verde-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/traditional-hopi-dances-at-mesa-verde-national-park.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:57:00 EST On Saturday, July 2, and Sunday, July 3, the Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona will perform traditional Hopi dances at the Visitor and Research Center in Mesa Verde National Park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/traditional-hopi-dances-at-mesa-verde-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-fire-restriction-order.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:02:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park enacts fire restrictions. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-fire-restriction-order.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-proposed-fire-management-plan.htm Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:04:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to develop and implement a new fire management plan (FMP) for Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP) and Yucca House National Monument (YHNM) (“the parks”). The FMP is expected to consider wildland fire management practices, techniques, and tools including ground and aviation operations, suppression, and fire fuels management such as manual, mechanical, and prescribed fire treatments. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-proposed-fire-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/revised-mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-proposed-spruce-tree-house-alcove-arch-stabilization.htm Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:09:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is in the planning phases of a proposed project to stabilize the sandstone arch at the front of the Spruce Tree House cliff dwelling alcove at Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP). The proposed stabilization would not include any alteration of the cliff dwelling structures within the alcove. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/revised-mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-proposed-spruce-tree-house-alcove-arch-stabilization.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-2021-holiday-open-house-cancelled-due-to-inclement-weather.htm Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:28:00 EST Due to public safety concerns, Mesa Verde National Park has cancelled the Holiday Open House and Luminaria scheduled for Thursday, December 9. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-2021-holiday-open-house-cancelled-due-to-inclement-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-proposed-spruce-tree-house-arch-stabilization.htm Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:31:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is in the planning phases of a proposed project to stabilize the sandstone arch at the front of the Spruce Tree House (STH) cliff dwelling alcove at Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP). As part of this process, we are initiating a 30-day comment period beginning on Monday, December 6th, 2021, on a range of preliminary concepts and the environment at MVNP that could be affected by this proposed project. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/mesa-verde-national-park-invites-public-comment-on-proposed-spruce-tree-house-arch-stabilization.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/holiday-open-house-2021.htm Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:42:00 EST Please join Mesa Verde staff in celebrating our Holiday Open House and Luminaria event on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm. Attendance to the Holiday Open House is free.  https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/holiday-open-house-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/trespass-livestock-operations.htm Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:05:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park has begun operations to relocate trespass livestock from the park, an effort the National Park Service developed with public input over several years. The Colorado Chapter of the National Mustang Association is assisting the park by providing volunteers, planning, and logistical support for these operations.    https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/trespass-livestock-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/kayci-cook-collins-selected-as-superintendent.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:37:00 EST The National Park Service announces the selection of Kayci Cook Collins as the new superintendent of Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/kayci-cook-collins-selected-as-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/2021-02_100th-international-dark-sky-park.htm Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:22:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park celebrates certification as the 100th International Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/2021-02_100th-international-dark-sky-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/21-01_chapin-mesa-prescribed-fire.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:19:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park is planning to implement a prescribed fire between January 31 – February 28, 2021, weather permitting. The Chapin Mesa area prescribed fire is being conducted to dispose of material created during fuel reduction projects from last summer. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/21-01_chapin-mesa-prescribed-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-15_discovery.htm Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:51:00 EST An anonymous tip submitted to the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch led to the discovery of human remains in a remote area of Mesa Verde National Park. The presumptive identity of the remains is that of Mitchell Dale Stehling who went missing in the park on June 9, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-15_discovery.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-14_openhousecancelled.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:49:00 EST Due to the continued concerns of COVID-19, Mesa Verde National Park is canceling the 2020 Holiday Open House and Luminaria event. “We regret having to cancel the Open House this year,” Cliff Spencer, Mesa Verde Superintendent said, “but feel doing so is in the best interests of the health of park visitors and our employees. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-14_openhousecancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-13_fonsi_mtl.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:59:00 EST A "Finding of No Significant Impact" was recently signed for the Mesa Top Loop roads improvement project. After consideration of the environmental assessment and public, tribal, and agency comments, the finding concludes that the project will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-13_fonsi_mtl.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-12_entrance-fire.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:37:00 EST The Entrance Fire was reported to Mesa Verde Dispatch on July 21, 2020 at approximately 4:15 pm. This lighting caused fire is located near the trailer parking lot at the entrance of the park. As of the morning of July 22, 2020, this fire is approximately 1.5 acres. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-12_entrance-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-10_morefield-fire-2020.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:57:00 EST A 46 acre wildfire is burning near Morefield Canyon. This fire is located in the southeast part of the park, about a mile from Ute Mountain Ute boundary and approximately 5 miles southeast of Morefield Campground. UPDATE: The fire was contained at 46 acres. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-10_morefield-fire-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-09_extfiredanger.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2020 08:31:00 EST Due to continued hot and dry weather conditions, Mesa Verde will be moving into Extreme Fire Danger on Monday, June 22, 2020. Due to the increased fire danger level, the park will close many of its hiking trails until the fire danger in the park becomes less severe. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-09_extfiredanger.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-08_firerestrictions-05-2020.htm Thu, 21 May 2020 16:26:00 EST Persistent drought and dry weather conditions have resulted in extremely dry vegetation throughout the park. Because of the critical fire danger, fire restrictions take effect starting Sunday, May 24, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-08_firerestrictions-05-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-07_phased-reopening.htm Thu, 21 May 2020 16:13:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Mesa Verde National Park is increasing recreational access and services on Sunday, May 24, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-07_phased-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-06_mtl_ea.htm Wed, 20 May 2020 16:03:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment to evaluate the impacts of improving the existing Mesa Top Loop Roads and the intersection at the park entrance. Deadline for comments is June 19, 2020.  https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-06_mtl_ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-05_mv_tempclosure.htm Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:29:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park is announcing additional modifications to operations in response to guidance from the local health department. Effective at sunset on March 25, 2020, Mesa Verde will be closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure includes the main park road and all loop roads. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-05_mv_tempclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-04_facilitiesclosure.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 06:37:00 EST Mesa Verde is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, the Chapin Mesa Museum, Visitor and Research Center, Spruce Tree Terrace, and Mesa Verde Museum Association stores are closed until further notice. Tours of Cliff Palace have also been cancelled until May 1. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-04_facilitiesclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-03_online-tickets.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:50:00 EST Beginning Monday, March 9, 2020 at 8:00 am MDT, visitors to Mesa Verde National Park can reserve tour tickets online at www.recreation.gov for daily cliff dwelling tours, including Cliff Palace, Balcony House, and Long House. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-03_online-tickets.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-02_winterfest2020.htm Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:38:00 EST You are invited to participate in this year's Mesa Verde National Park 2020 Winterfest! This evening event takes place on Friday, February 28th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-02_winterfest2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-01_prescribedfirew2020.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:46:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park is planning to implement a prescribed fire between January 13 to March 29, 2020, weather permitting. The Chapin Mesa area prescribed fire is being conducted to dispose of material created during fuel reduction projects from last summer.  https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/20-01_prescribedfirew2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-21_mtl_publiccomment.htm Mon, 30 Dec 2019 11:33:00 EST The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is considering a project which would rehabilitate the Mesa Top Loop, Cliff Palace Loop and Sun Temple Loop roads. , improve physical accessibility at adjacent overlooks, improve sidewalks and parking areas, replace the current Visitor and Research Center intersection, and possibly widen the two-way sections of Mesa Top Loop and Sun Temple Loop roads to accommodate a bike lane. A 30-day public comment period on the preliminary concept is open through January 30, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-21_mtl_publiccomment.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-20_holidayhours.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:52:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park would like to wish Happy Holidays to all our visitors. Though the Visitor and Research Center, along with the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum will be closed on December 24, 25 and January 1, the park will remain open, weather permitting. Visitors will be able to enjoy the Mesa Top Loop drive, the Spruce Tree House Overlook near the museum and the upper portion of the Petroglyph Point Trail. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-20_holidayhours.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-19_entfeesincrease.htm Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:22:00 EST In response to public comments on an entrance fee proposal released in October 2017, there was a modest increase for all entrance fee-charging parks. As a result, entrance fees will be increasing at Mesa Verde National Park starting January 2, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-19_entfeesincrease.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-18_holidayopenhouse.htm Mon, 02 Dec 2019 07:39:00 EST Please join Mesa Verde staff in celebrating nearly 40 years of our Holiday Open House and Luminaria event on Thursday, December 12, 2019 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Attendance to the Holiday Open House is free. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-18_holidayopenhouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-17_feefree2020.htm Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:44:00 EST The National Park Service has announced the five, fee free days for 2020. On these days, the public is invited to experience all national park units, including Mesa Verde National Park, without entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-17_feefree2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-16_starparty.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:53:00 EST Join local and park astronomers for our annual Star Party in Mesa Verde National Park! Enjoy the wonders of the night sky at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater on Saturday, October 5th, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-16_starparty.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-15_air_young.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:09:00 EST Landscape painter Rick Young is Mesa Verde National Park’s next and final Artist in Residence for the 2019 season. Visitors may see Rick painting throughout the park during his residency, from September 16 to 28. He will be available to discuss and show his work to visitors on September 20 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the porch overlooking Spruce Tree House. Stop by and meet the artist. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-15_air_young.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-14_4cls_starr_potterydemo.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2019 08:58:00 EST At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019, Mesa Verde National Park will host a pottery making demonstration by Santa Clara Pueblo-born Starr Tafoya, located at the park’s Visitor and Research Center. Starr will demonstrate how to mold clay into the desired shapes, explain the polishing and painting process, and finish by firing several pieces using traditional methods.  Afterwards, she will have a number of finished pieces available for sale. The Visitor and Research Center is located at the park entrance, just off US Highway 160. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-14_4cls_starr_potterydemo.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-13_quam_zuni.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:47:00 EST On Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, the park will host a Zuni fetish carving demonstration by Eldred and Marilyn Quam, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free demonstration will be at the park’s Visitor and Research Center, located at the park entrance, just off US Highway 160. Eldred and Marilyn will demonstrate how they carve a variety of stone types into the desired shapes, and explain the polishing and finishing process. They will have a number of finished pieces available for sale. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-13_quam_zuni.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-12_air_lrose.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:26:00 EST Writer/photographer and Mancos resident, Linda Rose, will photograph and spend time in the backcountry doing creative writing. Her culminating project will be a book called, “Reflections on Mesa Verde.” This project will add one more “tessera” to the “mosaic” which makes up the landscape of Mesa Verde. Linda will discuss her work in a program at Far View Lodge Library on Thursday, September 12 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-12_air_lrose.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-11_djundt_spprogram.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:43:00 EST Historian Duane G. Jundt will present a special evening program entitled “Birdwatcher in Chief: Theodore Roosevelt and America’s Birds” at Mesa Verde National Park at 8:30 pm on Thursday, August 1, 2019. This illustrated presentation will take place at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater, located four miles inside the park entrance. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-11_djundt_spprogram.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-10_fcls_winkler.htm Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:16:00 EST William Winkler will present “Talk to Your Ancestors” on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Cortez Public Library. Discover the many things your ancestors can teach you, as William explains the importance of family ties and learning from the past. This program is part of the 2019 Four Corner Lecture Series and is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-10_fcls_winkler.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-09_4cls_hopidancers.htm Sat, 22 Jun 2019 13:37:00 EST On Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30, the Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona will perform traditional Hopi dances at the Visitor and Research Center in Mesa Verde National Park. Performances begin at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-09_4cls_hopidancers.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-08_4cls_poleahla.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:57:00 EST Anita Poleahla, will present “Learn by Doing: A Hopi Woman’s Roles and Responsibilities” on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Cortez Public Library, Cortez, Colorado. Learn more about the life journey of a Hopi woman from childhood to adulthood as she assumes her role in her clan and as a Hopi. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-08_4cls_poleahla.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-07_2018-mevetourism.htm Thu, 23 May 2019 13:07:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 563,420 visitors to Mesa Verde in 2018 spent $58.5 Million in communities near the park. That spending supported 828 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $72.4 million. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-07_2018-mevetourism.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-06_air_jojola.htm Tue, 07 May 2019 07:37:00 EST Printmaker, painter, and art installation artist, Deborah Jojola, is Mesa Verde National Park’s next Artist in Residence, from May 13-25. A free public presentation will occur Friday, May 24 at the Far View Lodge Library from 2:30 pm to 3:30 p.m. Deborah will discuss her artwork and research with a PowerPoint presentation. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-06_air_jojola.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/10-05_air_goodwin.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:32:00 EST Artist in Residence, Adam Goodwin, a double bassist, composer, and visual artist, will offer two free public programs on May 9 and 10, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/10-05_air_goodwin.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-04_fonsi_livestock.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:31:00 EST On March 12, 2019, the National Park Service Acting Intermountain Regional Director Kate Hammond signed a Finding of No Significant Impact for an environmental assessment to remove trespass livestock in Mesa Verde National Park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-04_fonsi_livestock.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-03_winterfest2019.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:42:00 EST You are invited to participate in the 2019 Mesa Verde National Park Winterfest! on Friday, February 15, 2019. Enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the trails around Mesa Verde’s Morefield Campground in the moonlight. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-03_winterfest2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/10-01_meve_prescribedfire.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:34:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park is planning to implement a prescribed fire between February 4 to March 29, 2019, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/10-01_meve_prescribedfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-01_mevefeb4.htm Sun, 27 Jan 2019 07:07:00 EST With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Mesa Verde National Park plan to reopen on Monday, February 4, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/19-01_mevefeb4.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-36_2018holidayopenhouse.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:43:00 EST Please join Mesa Verde staff in celebrating our annual Holiday Open House and Luminaria event on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. This year’s event will feature refreshments at the Far View Terrace and night sky viewing at the Far View Center balcony, weather depending. After spending time in this area, visitors are encouraged to drive the Mesa Top Loop road to view minimally-lit Mesa Top Loop sites and select visible cliff dwellings. Pathways and parking areas will be illuminated by farolitos, but flashlights and/or headlamps are encouraged. Attendance to the Holiday Open House is free. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-36_2018holidayopenhouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-35_feefree-2019.htm Tue, 20 Nov 2018 11:09:00 EST The National Park Service has announced the fee free days for 2019. On these days, the public is invited to experience all national park units, including Mesa Verde National Park, without entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-35_feefree-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-35_drockefeller.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2018 07:53:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park has announced the Gift of the Estate of David Rockefeller from the Collection of David and Peggy Rockefeller—an acquisition comprising more than 100 works of art representing Native American Culture, by Native American artists, including pieces by tribal community members traditionally associated with Mesa Verde National Park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-35_drockefeller.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-34_mevestarparty2018.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:27:00 EST Join local and park astronomers for the third annual Star Party in Mesa Verde National Park! Enjoy the wonders of the night sky at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater on Saturday, October 6th, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-34_mevestarparty2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-32_air_seda.htm Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:28:00 EST Studio and impressionist painter JanyRae Seda of Boise, Idaho, will be Mesa Verde’s next Artist in Residence from September 17 through 29, and will offer two programs. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-32_air_seda.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-31_liftfireban.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:21:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park will lift fire restrictions on Thursday, September 6 at 12:01 a.m. The restrictions have been in effect since May 27, 2018.  https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-31_liftfireban.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-30_air_rkempa.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:55:00 EST Two free programs planned by Mesa Verde National Park Artist-in-Residence, poet, and essayist Rick Kempa. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-30_air_rkempa.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-29_mmf_5.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:09:00 EST Fire fighters successfully completed a full containment line on the Moccasin Mesa Fire on Thursday, August 9. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-29_mmf_5.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-28_mmf_4.htm Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:46:00 EST Fire fighters have successfully completed 80% containment line on the Moccasin Mesa Fire, which has shown no perimeter growth since Sunday, August 5, when it was 185 acres. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-28_mmf_4.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-26_mmf_3.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:04:00 EST The lightning caused Moccasin Mesa Fire remains at 185 acres. This fire began Saturday, August 4, 2018 as a result of a lighting storm the previous evening.  https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-26_mmf_3.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-25_mmf_2.htm Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:57:00 EST The 185 acre Moccasin Mesa Fire continues to burn on Mesa Verde National Park and Ute Mountain Ute tribal land. This fire began Saturday, August 4, 2018. The Durango Type 3 Incident Command Team took over command of the fire on Sunday, August 5. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-25_mmf_2.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-24_mmf_01.htm Sun, 05 Aug 2018 13:49:00 EST A new wildfire was reported by Park Point Lookout on August 4, 2018 at approximately noon. This fire is located on Moccasin Mesa near the southeast boundary of the park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-24_mmf_01.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-19_symposium_fvvc.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:11:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park invites the public to learn about the history and future of the Far View Visitor Center during a symposium on June 30, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-19_symposium_fvvc.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-18_wildflowerweek.htm Thu, 31 May 2018 12:52:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park announces Wildflower Week June 3 to 9, 2018. The park is partnering with the Natural History Museum at University of Colorado Boulder to provide interactive exhibits focusing on celebrating and understanding wildflowers and their natural history. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-18_wildflowerweek.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-16_ccacmeve_workshops.htm Wed, 23 May 2018 13:09:00 EST The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and Mesa Verde National Park are teaming up to offer an exciting two-day professional development opportunity in August for 3rd to 8th grade teachers in the Four Corners region. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-16_ccacmeve_workshops.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-15_firerestrict_05-27.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 13:15:00 EST Persistent drought and dry weather conditions have resulted in extremely dry vegetation throughout the park. Because of the critical fire danger, no open fires will be permitted throughout Mesa Verde National Park starting Sunday, May 27, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-15_firerestrict_05-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-14_air_gsullivan.htm Fri, 18 May 2018 13:00:00 EST Painter Gwen Sullivan, Mesa Verde National Park’s Artist in Residence, uses a variety of painting techniques and mediums, while focusing on her new passion–making oil and watercolor paint using pigments taken from soil. She will offer two free, public presentations demonstrating this technique the week of May 21, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-14_air_gsullivan.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-13_air_eaugarten.htm Thu, 03 May 2018 12:18:00 EST Photographer Ellen Augarten is the next Mesa Verde National Park Artist in Residence, from April 30 to May 12. During her residency, Ellen’s theme is "Focus on Fire: Beauty & Future," as she visits the sites of previous fires in the park. On Saturday, May 5 at Far View Lodge Library, Ellen will discuss her work and the techniques of double exposure and intentional camera movement. The program is from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-13_air_eaugarten.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-12_ea_pc.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 09:45:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) released an environmental assessment (EA) for a 30-day public comment period on April 13, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-12_ea_pc.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-09_mvma_dwc.htm Wed, 04 Apr 2018 14:09:00 EST The Mesa Verde Museum Association (MVMA), Mesa Verde National Park, and Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO) are pleased to announce there will soon be a Durango based location to purchase Mesa Verde cliff dwelling tour tickets and related merchandise. The new MVMA bookstore opens April 9, 2018, with tour ticket sales beginning April 15, at the Durango Welcome Center, located at 802 Main Ave, Durango, Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-09_mvma_dwc.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-08_wes_ppt_hike.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:46:00 EST Observe winter birds and encounter Ancestral Pueblo sites during a ranger-guided hike along the Petroglyph Point Trail, Friday, March 9 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-08_wes_ppt_hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-07_adaptation_hike.htm Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:25:00 EST Learn about the winter adaptations of plants and animals in the Four Corners region during a free guided hike on Wednesday, February 21 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Call for reservations. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-07_adaptation_hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-05_2018_airs_announced.htm Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:32:00 EST Mesa Verde Museum Association and Mesa Verde National Park are pleased to announce the selections for the 2018 Mesa Verde National Park Artists in Residence Program. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-05_2018_airs_announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-01_janprescribedburn.htm Thu, 04 Jan 2018 07:17:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park is planning to implement a prescribed fire between January 8 and 31, weather permitting. The Chapin Mesa area prescribed fire is being conducted to dispose of material created during fuel reduction projects from last summer. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/18-01_janprescribedburn.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-26_freeentrancefeedays2018.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:12:00 EST The National Park Service has announced the fee free days for 2018. On these days, the public is invited to experience all national parks, including Mesa Verde National Park, without entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-26_freeentrancefeedays2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-25_2017holidayopenhouse.htm Mon, 04 Dec 2017 06:57:00 EST On Thursday, December 14, 2017, Mesa Verde National Park will host the 2017 annual Holiday Open House from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Chapin Mesa Headquarters area. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-25_2017holidayopenhouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-24_mvma_closes_cortez_store.htm Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:22:00 EST The Mesa Verde Museum Association (MVMA) Bookstore and tour ticket office will close its Colorado Welcome Center Cortez location at the end of the day on October 28. It will not reopen at this location next year. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-24_mvma_closes_cortez_store.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-23_air_frost.htm Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:59:00 EST Photographer Kit Frost of Durango, Colorado is October’s Artist in Residence at Mesa Verde National Park. She will offer a free public program, “Artists in Our National Parks” on Friday, October 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Far View Lodge Library in the park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-23_air_frost.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-22_air_chamberland.htm Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:16:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park welcomes painter Carol Chamberland of Albuquerque, New Mexico as its next Artist in Residence. During Carol’s residency, two free public programs will be offered: A presentation on Thursday, September 28 at the Mancos Public Library, and a Trails-side Drawing Hike on Friday, September 29, from Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-22_air_chamberland.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-20_mesaverdevoices.htm Mon, 28 Aug 2017 06:19:00 EST Mesa Verde Voices, a podcast series connecting the experiences of people from the past with the people of today, launches on September 1, 2017. Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde Museum Association, KSJD public radio and Mesa Verde Country Tourism Bureau collaborated to produce the pilot season. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-20_mesaverdevoices.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-19_air_chriseaton_2017.htm Fri, 25 Aug 2017 07:11:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park invites you to join us on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Morefield Campground Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. for a presentation by photographer Christopher Eaton. This event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-19_air_chriseaton_2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-18_free_entrance_2018.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:04:00 EST There are three more opportunities for free admittance to Mesa Verde National Park in 2018 -- August 25, September 30, and November 11-12. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-18_free_entrance_2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-17_raptors.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:56:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park is home to a wide range of birds of prey and the park has a long history of researching and managing them. Learn about these magnificent birds that call Mesa Verde home on Friday, September 1, 2017, at 7:00 pm at the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center. Join Paul Morey as he discusses the “Raptors of Mesa Verde,” a presentation of the 2017 Four Corner Lecture Series. This program is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-17_raptors.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-16_increased_bear_activity.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:33:00 EST Due to a late season freeze in southwest Colorado, some common food sources for bears, like acorns, chokecherries, and serviceberries, are present in much smaller quantities this summer. The absence of these food sources have left bears looking for alternative food sources across this area of the state, and have increased their contact with humans. The park is asking visitors to help keep wildlife wild. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-16_increased_bear_activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-14_firerestrictions070107.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2017 06:01:00 EST Recent hot, dry, and breezy weather has resulted in extremely dry vegetation fuels throughout the park. Because of the very high fire danger, fire restrictions will take effect on July 1, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-14_firerestrictions070107.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-13_hopidances2017.htm Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:12:00 EST On Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2, the Lomayestewa Family of Shungopovi Village, Second Mesa, Arizona will perform traditional Hopi dances at the Visitor and Research Center in Mesa Verde National Park. Performances begin at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-13_hopidances2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-12_4cls_harveyleake.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:05:00 EST Harvey Leake, great-grandson of John Wetherill, will discuss the activities of his ancestors and their archaeological investigations in the area on Friday, June 16, at 7:00 pm at the Visitor and Research Center, located at the entrance of Mesa Verde National Park. This program is part of the 2017 Four Corner Lecture Series and is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-12_4cls_harveyleake.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-11_4cls_wildflowers.htm Wed, 31 May 2017 12:25:00 EST Join Tova Spector on an adventure into the “Wild World of Wildflowers," part of the 2017 Four Corners Lecture Series. The program is on Friday, June 2, 2017, at 7:00 pm at the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-11_4cls_wildflowers.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-10_wildflowerweek17.htm Thu, 25 May 2017 08:05:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park invites you to join park staff and volunteers in celebrating the beauty of the park’s native wildflowers during Wildflower Week, June 4 through 10, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-10_wildflowerweek17.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-09_air_bradbachmeier.htm Wed, 24 May 2017 07:42:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park invites you to join us on May 26, 2017 at the Far View Lodge Library at 7:00 pm for a presentation from Brad Bachmeier, the current Artist in Residence for the park. Mr. Bachmeier will discuss his unique approach to ceramic arts and show examples of his work. This event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-09_air_bradbachmeier.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-08_air_larryhughes.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:59:00 EST Watercolor painter Larry Hughes will serve as Mesa Verde National Park’s Artist in Residence from May 1 through May 13, 2017. Larry will offer two free programs during his residency -- the first on May 11 in Parque de Vida in Cortez, and the second, on May 12 in Mesa Verde National Park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-08_air_larryhughes.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-07_winterecology_wildflowerwalk.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 11:40:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park invites you to join Park Ecologist, Tova Spector, on an “End of Winter Wildflower Walk” on Friday, March 24, beginning at 10 a.m. The guided hike is free, but advance sign-up is required. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-07_winterecology_wildflowerwalk.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-06_airartists_2017.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2017 11:17:00 EST The 2017 Mesa Verde National Park Artists in Residence (AIR) have been selected. Each artist will offer a free public program in the park during their residency. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-06_airartists_2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-05_npftravelgrant.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2017 04:38:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park has been selected, for a second year, to receive field trip grant funding from the National Park Foundation to support the “Every Kid in a Park” program. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-05_npftravelgrant.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-04_prescribedburn.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2017 06:29:00 EST Mesa Verde National Park is planning to implement a prescribed fire on Chapin Mesa between February 13 and March 13, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-04_prescribedburn.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-03_winterecologyhike.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2017 09:21:00 EST Park rangers will be leading a winter ecology guided hike focusing on animal tracks and signs at Mesa Verde National Park on Saturday, February 4, beginning at 9:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-03_winterecologyhike.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-02_mvincreasesentrancefees.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2017 06:02:00 EST Beginning January 2, 2017, entrance fees to Mesa Verde National Park have increased. Fees are good for entrance to Mesa Verde National Park for up to 7 days. Entrance fees are not charged to persons under 16 years of age or holders of the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, Senior, Access, Military, or Volunteer Passes or the Annual 4th Grade Pass. These passes may be obtained at the park. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-02_mvincreasesentrancefees.htm https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-01_ghike_01-21.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 12:00:00 EST Park Rangers will be leading a guided hike focusing on winter survival strategies used by the Ancestral Pueblo people at Mesa Verde on Saturday, January 21, beginning at 11 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/meve/learn/news/17-01_ghike_01-21.htm