https://www.nps.gov/peco News releases from Pecos National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/tourism-to-pecos-national-historical-park-contributes-4-5-million-to-local-economy-in-2023.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:21:00 EST Tourism to Pecos National Historical Park contributes 4.5 million to local economy. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/tourism-to-pecos-national-historical-park-contributes-4-5-million-to-local-economy-in-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/summer-2024-ranger-led-programs.htm Fri, 17 May 2024 10:31:00 EST Pecos NHP announces Summer 2024 program schedule. Please check the park calendar for other events that may occur. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/summer-2024-ranger-led-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/summer-2024-fishing-season.htm Mon, 06 May 2024 12:25:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park releases dates for Summer Fishing Season. The season starts Thursday, June 6 and ends Monday, July 29th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/summer-2024-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/early-spring-2024-programming-and-events.htm Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:52:00 EST Pecos NHP releases schedule of early spring events at the park. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/early-spring-2024-programming-and-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2024-spring-fishing-season.htm Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:00 EST Pecos NHP announces the Spring 2024 Fishing Season. The season will run from March 7 to April 15, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2024-spring-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/night-sky-event-october-7-2023.htm Sat, 23 Sep 2023 12:31:00 EST The park will host a moonlight hike on September 30, 2023 and a stargazing event on October 7, 2023. Reservations are required for both events. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/night-sky-event-october-7-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2023-july-backcountry-hikes.htm Thu, 13 Jul 2023 07:53:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes this July. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2023-july-backcountry-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-new-superintendent-of-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:18:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is pleased to announce the selection of Brenda Todd as the park's new superintendent. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-new-superintendent-of-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2023-backcountry-hikes-at-pecos.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:25:00 EST Pecos NHP will have backcountry tours to Arrowhead on June 24th and to Forked Lightning Pueblo on June 25th. Reservations are required for both tours. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2023-backcountry-hikes-at-pecos.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2023-summer-fishing-season-announced.htm Tue, 09 May 2023 06:40:00 EST Pecos NHP announces the Summer Fishing Season for the park section of the Pecos River. The season starts June 8 and ends July 31, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2023-summer-fishing-season-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/trading-post-open-house-and-exhibit-unveiling.htm Tue, 02 May 2023 07:08:00 EST Pecos NHP hosts an open house at the trading post to unveil the new exhibits. The event is between 12:00PM and 4:00PM on May 14th, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/trading-post-open-house-and-exhibit-unveiling.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/partial-trail-closure-on-battlefield-trail-in-2023.htm Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:00:00 EST The North Loop of the Glorieta Pass Civil War Battlefield Trail will close April 17, 2023 to allow for maintenance of bridges. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/partial-trail-closure-on-battlefield-trail-in-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/grand-opening-of-museum-exhibits-2023.htm Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:02:00 EST The Museum Wing of the E.E. Fogelson Visitor Center will reopen on Thursday, March 9, 2023. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/grand-opening-of-museum-exhibits-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-geology-walks-in-2023.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:03:00 EST Pecos NHP will host a special Geology Walking Tour! https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-geology-walks-in-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2023-spring-fishing-season.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:26:00 EST Pecos NHP releases the dates for the 2023 Spring Fishing Season. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2023-spring-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/cancellation-of-las-posadas-in-2022.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:32:00 EST There will be no Las Posadas celebration at Pecos NHP this year. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/cancellation-of-las-posadas-in-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/update-on-2022-holiday-traditions-at-pecos-nhp.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:42:00 EST Pecos NHP will honor its commitment to the Pecos community and local parish by hosting posadas for parishioners as part of the novena on December 19th. We hope to resume the tradition for the public next year. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/update-on-2022-holiday-traditions-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/astronomy-night-october-15-2022.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:55:00 EST Pecos NHP will host an Astronomy Night on October 15, 2022. Members of the Santa Fe Brass Quintet will provide music. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/astronomy-night-october-15-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/last-backcountry-tours-2022.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:58:00 EST Pecos NHP is offering backcountry hikes to Forked Lightning Pueblo on Saturday, September 24 and Arrowhead Pueblo on Sunday, September 25. Tours are free, but reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/last-backcountry-tours-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/forked-lightning-ranch-tours-resume-2022.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:17:00 EST Pecos NHP will begin offering tours of the Forked Lightning Ranch House again on September 3. Tours are an hour and a half, and reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/forked-lightning-ranch-tours-resume-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/fall-fishing-season-2022.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:10:00 EST The Fall 2022 Fishing Season will last from September 8th through November 14th. Reservations are required and can only be made through recreation.gov. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/fall-fishing-season-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/spanish-colonial-era-2022.htm Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:44:00 EST Pecos NHP hosts volunteers from El Rancho de las Golondrinas on July 30 and July 31 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. They will demonstrate aspects of Spanish colonial life in New Mexico. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/spanish-colonial-era-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2022-toya-pottery-making-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:37:00 EST Josephine Toya will be demonstrating the methods for creating traditional pottery in the style of the Pueblo of Jemez. Come by between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on July 16th and 17th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2022-toya-pottery-making-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/battlefield-unit-to-reopen-2022-fires.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:54:00 EST The Glorieta Pass Battlefield Trail will reopen on Saturday, June 25th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/battlefield-unit-to-reopen-2022-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/civil-war-era-soldier-presentations-2022.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:55:00 EST Pecos NHP and Fort Union National Monument will present living history, interactive programs at Pecos NHP. These programs focus on the lives of Union soldiers. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/civil-war-era-soldier-presentations-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2022-herrera-drum-demo.htm Tue, 31 May 2022 08:38:00 EST Carlos Herrera will demonstrate how Cochiti-style drums are made on June 18th and 19th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2022-herrera-drum-demo.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-to-reopen.htm Tue, 31 May 2022 08:30:00 EST Pecos NHP will partially reopen on Thursday, June 2nd; please note the change to Summer hours! https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-to-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-closed-to-public-due-to-wildfire.htm Sat, 21 May 2022 09:45:00 EST Pecos NHP moves into Set status and closes to the public due to local wildfire. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-closed-to-public-due-to-wildfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-fishing-and-tour-closures-visitor-center-and-ancestral-sites-trail-remain-open.htm Thu, 19 May 2022 11:36:00 EST Summer fishing at Pecos NHP is delayed indefinitely, and backcountry/caravan tours are canceled due to fire danger. Ancestral Sites Trail and Visitor Center remain open. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-fishing-and-tour-closures-visitor-center-and-ancestral-sites-trail-remain-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/trail-closures-5-2-2022.htm Mon, 02 May 2022 06:09:00 EST Pecos NHP Trail Closures; Visitor Center and Ancestral Sites Trail Remain Open https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/trail-closures-5-2-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/may-2022-backcountry-hikes.htm Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:25:00 EST Pecos NHP offers backcountry hikes to Forked Lightning Pueblo and Arrowhead Pueblo. Reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/may-2022-backcountry-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2022-tour-to-lost-church.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:09:00 EST Pecos NHP offers rare tour to "Lost" Church https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2022-tour-to-lost-church.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-may-2022.htm Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:24:00 EST Two night sky events happening at Pecos NHP in May 2022: a telescope session and a nighttime photography session. The photo session requires reservations. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-may-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/battlefield-restoration-traffic-delays-2022.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:50:00 EST Traffic Controllers on Highway 50 in the Park may slow or stop traffic over the next eight to ten weeks as non-historic and non-contributing structures are removed from the park. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/battlefield-restoration-traffic-delays-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/upcoming-civil-war-virtual-lecture-series-2022.htm Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:57:00 EST Pecos NHP releases more information on the virtual lectures as part of the 2022 Civil War Encampment. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/upcoming-civil-war-virtual-lecture-series-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2022-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events.htm Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:09:00 EST Pecos NHP releases the Schedule of Events for the 2022 Civil War Encampment https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2022-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/spring-2022-fishing-season.htm Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:03:00 EST Pecos NHP releases the dates for the 2022 Spring Fishing Season. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/spring-2022-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-night-october-2021.htm Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:27:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is hosting a starry night stargazing program on October 9, 2021. Reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-night-october-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/september-2021-backcountry-hikes.htm Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:00:00 EST Pecos NHP is offering the last two Backcountry Hikes! https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/september-2021-backcountry-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/august-2021-fall-fishing.htm Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:00:00 EST Pecos NHP releases dates for 2021 Fall Fishing Season. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/august-2021-fall-fishing.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/august-2021-backcountry-hikes.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:30:00 EST The Park is offering guided tours to the Forked Lightning Pueblo on August 14th, 2021 and Arrowhead Pueblo on August 15th, 2021. Reservations are Required. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/august-2021-backcountry-hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/lost-church-backcountry-hike.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:50:00 EST The park is offering a backcountry hike to the earliest Spanish Church associated with the Pecos Mission. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/lost-church-backcountry-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/yucca-processing-and-turkey-feather-blanket-demonstration.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:20:00 EST Join Mary Weahkee to learn the traditional ways of working with Yucca Fibers and Turkey Feathers. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/yucca-processing-and-turkey-feather-blanket-demonstration.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/jody-folwell-pottery-demonstration.htm Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:20:00 EST Jody Folwell of Santa Clara Pueblo will demonstrate her methods and techniques in making pottery on July 10th and 11th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/jody-folwell-pottery-demonstration.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/geology-walks-summer-2021.htm Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:25:00 EST Pecos NHP offers Geology focused walks of the Ancestral Sites Trail. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/geology-walks-summer-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-fire-restrictions-july-2021.htm Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:30:00 EST Pecos NHP and surrounding Federal Lands are under Stage 1 restrictions, please see full press release for information https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-fire-restrictions-july-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/tourism-to-pecos-nhp-report.htm Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:20:00 EST Pecos NHP supports 33 local jobs and has a cumulative benefit to the community of $2,892,000. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/tourism-to-pecos-nhp-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-july-2021.htm Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:15:00 EST Park offers tours to Arrowhead Pueblo on July 18, 2021 and to Forked Lightning Pueblo on July 17th, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-july-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/drum-making-demonstrations.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:25:00 EST Tomás Herrera of Cochiti Pueblo will demonstrate traditional drum-making techniques at Pecos National Historical Park on June 26th and 27th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/drum-making-demonstrations.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblo-sites.htm Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:35:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park now offers special backcountry hikes to Arrowhead and Forked Lightning Pueblos. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblo-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/summer-2021-fishing-season.htm Mon, 10 May 2021 12:13:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park releases the schedule for the 2021 Summer Fishing Season. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/summer-2021-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/historic-trading-post-rehabilitation.htm Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:38:00 EST Pecos NHP completed the rehabilitation of Kozlowski's Trading Post. It is being repurposed into a self-guided museum which we anticipate will open to the public in 2022, along with offices and a conference room. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/historic-trading-post-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2021-cwe-videos-release-schedule.htm Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:36:00 EST Pecos NHP releases the video schedule for the 2021 Virtual Civil War Encampment. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2021-cwe-videos-release-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/civil-war-encampment-2021.htm Wed, 24 Feb 2021 07:21:00 EST The Civil War Encampment for 2021 is virtual! This press release will show what presentation sessions are available and how to sign up for them. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/civil-war-encampment-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/spring-fishing-season-2-4-2021.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:50:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer spring fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries.  The 2021 spring fishing season will begin March 4th and end April 12th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/spring-fishing-season-2-4-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/1-26-2021-prescribed-burn-planned.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:15:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is planning to implement a prescribed burn project that may begin as soon as Wednesday, January 27th. The pile burn project, encompassing approximately 10 acres, is located along Highway 63 between the park entrance road and the Village of Pecos within areas that have been previously thinned and where materials have been piled. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/1-26-2021-prescribed-burn-planned.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/prescribed-burn-planned-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:29:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is planning to implement a prescribed burn project that will begin when conditions allow anytime from early November and through the end of winter. The pile burn project, encompassing approximately 10 acres, is located along Highway 63 between the park entrance road and the Village of Pecos within areas that have been previously thinned and where materials have been piled. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/prescribed-burn-planned-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2020-fall-fishing-season.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:49:00 EST Pecos, NM:  Pecos National Historical Park will offer fall fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries.  The 2020 fall fishing season will begin September 10th and end November 2nd. Please note that fall fishing hours will be from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2020-fall-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/national-park-service-s-pueblo-parks-group-to-lift-stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2020 05:04:00 EST Los Alamos, Watrous, Pecos, Jemez Springs - New Mexico – Due to several days of higher humidity and rain, Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park and Valles Caldera National Preserve will lift fire restrictions at 8:00 am on July 29, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/national-park-service-s-pueblo-parks-group-to-lift-stage-2-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/cancelled-2020-feast-day-celebration-at-pecos-pueblo.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2020 06:14:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park has cancelled this year’s Feast Day at Pecos Pueblo in an effort to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to adhere to the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/cancelled-2020-feast-day-celebration-at-pecos-pueblo.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/fence-project-planned-for-northern-boundary-of-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2020 11:22:00 EST Pecos, NM:  Beginning this week, Pecos National Historical Park staff along with an American Sign Language crew from the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps will begin work on 6,000 feet of fence line along the northern boundary of the park. Work will take place July 7th through July 28th and then again from August 31st through September 28th.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/fence-project-planned-for-northern-boundary-of-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/economic-benefits-of-northern-new-mexico-national-park-units.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:10:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 255,637 visitors to Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument and Pecos National Historical Park in 2019 spent $16,113,000 in communities near these parks. That spending supported 231 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $20,661,000. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/economic-benefits-of-northern-new-mexico-national-park-units.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-is-beginning-to-increase-visitor-services.htm Fri, 29 May 2020 10:04:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Pecos National Historical Park is increasing recreational access and services. Beginning June 1, Pecos National Historical Park will offer a staffed outdoor information table in front of the E.E. Fogelson Visitor Center to provide orientation information and answer questions. This service will be available between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-is-beginning-to-increase-visitor-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2020-summer-fishing-season.htm Tue, 26 May 2020 11:12:00 EST  Pecos National Historical Park will offer summer fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries.  The 2020 summer fishing season will begin June 11th and end August 3rd. Please note that summer fishing hours will be from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2020-summer-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/national-park-service-s-pueblo-parks-group-implements-stage-ii-fire-restrictions-may-2020.htm Tue, 19 May 2020 12:03:00 EST Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, the Pueblo Parks Group, which includes Bandelier National Monument, Fort Union National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve, will enter Stage II fire restrictions on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 8:00 AM. These restrictions are necessary to help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/national-park-service-s-pueblo-parks-group-implements-stage-ii-fire-restrictions-may-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:59:00 EST Pecos, NM:  Pecos National Historical Park 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 and gathering of groups no larger than five persons. As of Wednesday, March 24, the Visitor Center and WNPA Book Store are closed until further notice. The Pecos River within the boundaries of Pecos National Historical Park is closed to fishing until further notice. The Ancestral Sites Trail and Glorieta Battlefield Trail remain open daily from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The South Pasture Loop Trail is open on weekends only and can be accessed from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-closes-visitor-center.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 07:11:00 EST Pecos, NM:  To protect public health and slow the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, the National Park Service has closed the Pecos National Historical Park Visitor Center and suspended all ranger-led programs. The park trails remain open and park staff are onsite to provide visitors information. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-closes-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-civil-war-encampment-cancelled.htm Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:03:00 EST To protect public health and slow the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, the National Park Service is cancelling the Civil War Encampment at Pecos National Historical Park which was to be held on Saturday, March 28th as well as Dr. Claudia Floyd’s lecture, “Battle of Glorieta Pass: Gettysburg of the West?” on March 26th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-civil-war-encampment-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-free-lecture-the-battle-of-glorieta-pass-gettysburg-of-the-west.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:25:00 EST At first glance, the similarities are intriguing; Both Gettysburg and the Battle of Glorieta Pass involved Confederate invasions of Union territory, occurred over a three-day period, and resulted in Union strategic victories. Both Glorieta and Gettysburg are Class A battlefields, a designation given only to sites of decisive conflicts. Despite all this, is it possible that their differences are more significant than their similarities? Let’s talk about it on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m. at the Vista Grande Public Library! https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-free-lecture-the-battle-of-glorieta-pass-gettysburg-of-the-west.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2020-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events-and-location.htm Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:39:00 EST The annual Civil War Encampment at Pecos National Historical Park will take place Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will bring to life the experience of the Civil War in New Mexico. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2020-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events-and-location.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2020-spring-fishing-season.htm Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:04:00 EST Beginning February 6th, Pecos National Historical Park will offer spring fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries. The 2020 spring fishing season will begin March 5th and ends April 13th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2020-spring-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-christmas-bird-count-2020.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2019 06:47:00 EST Volunteers wanted and needed for the Christmas Bird Count 2020 around Pecos NHP! https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-christmas-bird-count-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-holiday-events-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:52:00 EST Join us this December for a two-night holiday event at Pecos National Historical Park. Together with the Friends of Pecos National Historical Park, St. Anthony’s Parish, and Western National Parks Association, the park will offer a Farolito Walk on Monday, December 16th and Las Posadas festivities on Tuesday, December 17th. Both events are free and all parking will be at the Pecos Elementary School. Shuttle transportation is provided. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-holiday-events-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/save-the-date-farolito-walk-and-las-posadas-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 26 Nov 2019 06:48:00 EST oin us this December for a two-night holiday event at Pecos National Historical Park. Together with the Friends of Pecos National Historical Park, St. Anthony’s Parish, and Western National Parks Association, the park will offer a Farolito Walk on Monday, December 16th and Las Posadas festivities on Tuesday, December 17th. Both events are free. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/save-the-date-farolito-walk-and-las-posadas-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-seeks-trading-post-and-forked-lightning-ranch-memories.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:16:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is looking to hear from community members who have stories, photographs or memorabilia that shed light on what it was like to work at Kozlowski’s Trading Post and the Forked Lightning Ranch between 1860 and 1990. In February of 2019, Pecos National Historical Park received funding to rehabilitate the historic Trading Post and to transform the building into a visitor contact station and museum. Park staff hopes to collect the community’s under-represented stories and include them as part of a more holistic treatment of this historic property. Anyone who would like to share a story may contact the Chief of Interpretation, Becky Latanich, at becky_latanich@nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-seeks-trading-post-and-forked-lightning-ranch-memories.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-final-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-of-2019.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:18:00 EST Don’t miss your chance this year to visit one of northern New Mexico’s most iconic locations—the Forked Lightning Ranch. On Saturday, October 12th, Pecos National Historical Park will open up the Ranch House from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for visitors to explore at their leisure.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-final-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-of-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-keep-new-trail-open-for-year-round-hiking.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:02:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is pleased to announce that beginning September 1st, 2019 the 3.8 mile South Pasture Loop trail on the grounds of the historic Forked Lightning Ranch will be open to hikers from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on weekends throughout the year. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-keep-new-trail-open-for-year-round-hiking.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-pueblo-moonlight-hike.htm Tue, 27 Aug 2019 12:43:00 EST Join us on Saturday, September 14th as you engage all your senses on this special 1.5 hour ranger-led full moon tour of Pecos Pueblo and the Spanish Mission Church. Encounter the stories and history of the Pecos and Spanish people in a setting few ever experience! Reservations are required, as space is limited to 25 participants. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-pueblo-moonlight-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/last-opportunity-to-hike-to-pecos-backcountry-pueblos.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:30:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes this September; these will be the final opportunities this year to tour Arrowhead Pueblo and Forked Lightning Pueblo. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/last-opportunity-to-hike-to-pecos-backcountry-pueblos.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/drum-making-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp-2019.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:35:00 EST Join Arnold Herrera of Cochiti Pueblo on August 31st and September 1st for a demonstration of how traditional Cochiti-style drums are made! https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/drum-making-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-at-pecos-national-historical-park-fall-2019.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:43:00 EST Join us for an evening under the wonderful Western sky on Saturday, September 21st at Pecos National Historical Park near the 18th century mission church. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-at-pecos-national-historical-park-fall-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2019-fall-fishing-season.htm Mon, 12 Aug 2019 07:27:00 EST Beginning August 14th, Pecos National Historical Park will offer fall fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries. The 2019 fall fishing season will beginSeptember 12th and end November 4th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2019-fall-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-annual-feast-day-celebration-at-pecos-pueblo.htm Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:17:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will host the annual Feast Day celebration at Pecos Pueblo on Sunday, August 11th. Join in a time honored tradition as community members from the Pueblo of Jemez and Pecos celebrate Feast Day mass inside the ruins of Our Lady of the Angels of Porciúncula (Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Porciúncula). Following the 9:30 a.m. mass, the Feast Day celebration continues with traditional dancers from the Pueblo of Jemez and fresh rolls from the horno. Dances are expected to begin late morning; photography is permitted. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-annual-feast-day-celebration-at-pecos-pueblo.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-august-2019.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2019 05:39:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes this August: the Arrowhead Pueblo Hike and the Forked Lightning Pueblo Hike. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-august-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/annual-feast-day-celebration-at-pecos-pueblo-2019.htm Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:25:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will host the annual Feast Day celebration at Pecos Pueblo on Sunday, August 11th. Join in a time honored tradition as community members from the Pueblo of Jemez and Pecos celebrate Feast Day mass inside the ruins of Our Lady of the Angels of Porciúncula (Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Porciúncula). Following the 9:30 a.m. mass, the Feast Day celebration continues with traditional dancers from the Pueblo of Jemez and fresh rolls from the horno.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/annual-feast-day-celebration-at-pecos-pueblo-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/drum-making-and-basket-weaving-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm Tue, 23 Jul 2019 09:11:00 EST Join Carlos Herrera of Cochiti Pueblo on July 27th and 28th for a demonstration of how traditional Cochiti-style drums and baskets are made! https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/drum-making-and-basket-weaving-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/expanded-summer-hiking-opportunities-at-forked-lightning-ranch.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:51:00 EST Are you one of the many locals who hasn’t yet been to Pecos National Historical Park? Well, here is your chance to get out and explore your own backyard! On Saturdays and Sunday from July 6th- September 1st, visitors can hike on the South Pasture Loop Trail on the grounds of the historic Forked Lightning Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/expanded-summer-hiking-opportunities-at-forked-lightning-ranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-july-2019.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2019 09:41:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes this July. Scheduled for July 27th is the Forked Lightning Pueblo Hike and on July 28th is the Arrowhead Pueblo Hike. Reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-july-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-debut-bark-ranger-program.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:52:00 EST Bring along your canine friends and join Pecos National Pecos National Historical Park staff and volunteers for the launch of the BARK Ranger Program between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on July 7th at the E.E. Fogelson Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-debut-bark-ranger-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/flint-knapping-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp-in-july-2019.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2019 06:49:00 EST Step back in time with Matt Lewis on July 13th and 14th. Matt will demonstrate the techniques involved in manufacturing stone tools and projectile points that would have been in use among the inhabitants of Pecos Pueblo as well as the Apache and other Native American groups in the American Southwest. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/flint-knapping-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp-in-july-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/tourism-to-pecos-national-historical-park-creates-3-031-000-in-economic-benefits-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-35-jobs-in-local-economy.htm Fri, 31 May 2019 11:26:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 39,130 visitors to Pecos National Historical Park in 2018 spent $2,311,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 35 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $3,031,000. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/tourism-to-pecos-national-historical-park-creates-3-031-000-in-economic-benefits-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-35-jobs-in-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/jicarilla-apache-pottery-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm Fri, 31 May 2019 11:14:00 EST Join Shelden Nuñez-Velarde of the Jicarilla Apache Nation on June 29th and 30th for a demonstration of how micaceous pottery is made! Mr. Nuñez-Velarde will showcase his methods and materials at the Pecos National Historical Park visitor center between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on both days. For more information, contact Pecos NHP at (505) 757-7241. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/jicarilla-apache-pottery-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-offer-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-in-june-2019.htm Fri, 24 May 2019 05:45:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes--Arrowhead Pueblo and Forked Lightning Pueblo--this June. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-offer-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-in-june-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-and-post-70-of-the-american-legion-to-honor-memorial-day-2019-with-moment-of-remembrance-2019.htm Mon, 20 May 2019 04:53:00 EST Each Memorial Day, sites around the nation take time to remember, mourn, and honor fallen veterans. At Pecos National Historical Park, Post 70 of the American Legion plans to lead a Moment of Remembrance for our military fallen at 2:30-3:00 p.m. on May 27, 2019. At this event, members of local Post 70 will conduct a short flag ceremony for the public. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-and-post-70-of-the-american-legion-to-honor-memorial-day-2019-with-moment-of-remembrance-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-in-june-2019.htm Thu, 16 May 2019 07:15:00 EST Don’t miss your chance to visit one of northern New Mexico’s most iconic locations—the Forked Lightning Ranch. On Sunday, June 9th, Pecos National Historical Park will open up the Ranch House from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for visitors to explore at their leisure.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-in-june-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2019-summer-fishing-season.htm Mon, 13 May 2019 09:20:00 EST Beginning May 14th, Pecos National Historical Park will offer summer fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries. The 2019 summer fishing season will begin June 13th and end August 5th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2019-summer-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/yucca-processing-demonstration-at-pecos-nhp.htm Mon, 13 May 2019 09:06:00 EST Come see for yourself how the Ancestral Puebloans crafted yucca. Archaeologist Mary Weahkee will demonstrate the traditional art of making yucca sandals or baskets on Sunday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pecos National Historical Park Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/yucca-processing-demonstration-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-pecos-nhp-and-national-park-trust-host-kids-to-parks-day-events.htm Thu, 02 May 2019 10:24:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is honored to have been selected to host a Kids to Parks Day event in conjunction with National Park Trust and Buddy Bison Student Ambassador Bryan Wilson. Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide celebration of the great outdoors organized by National Park Trust and is designed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands. Together, we invite you to help us celebrate at Pecos National Historical Park on Saturday, May 18th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-pecos-nhp-and-national-park-trust-host-kids-to-parks-day-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-may-2019.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2019 06:20:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes--Arrowhead Pueblo and Forked Lightning Pueblo-- this May. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos-may-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-and-national-park-trust-host-kids-to-parks-day-events.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2019 05:38:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is honored to have been selected to host a Kids to Parks Day event in conjunction with National Park Trust and Buddy Bison Student Ambassador Bryan Wilson. Kids to Parks Day is a nationwide celebration of the great outdoors organized by National Park Trust and is designed to connect kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands. Together, we invite you to help us celebrate at Pecos National Historical Park on Saturday, May 18th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-and-national-park-trust-host-kids-to-parks-day-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-in-may-2019.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2019 07:54:00 EST Don’t miss your chance to visit one of northern New Mexico’s most iconic locations—the Forked Lightning Ranch. On Saturday, May 11th, Pecos National Historical Park will open up the Ranch House from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for visitors to explore at their leisure.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-in-may-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-seeks-students-for-summer-2019-ycc-positions.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2019 07:09:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will be hiring students for the Youth Conservation Corps this summer. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-seeks-students-for-summer-2019-ycc-positions.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hike-to-the-lost-church-may-2019.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2019 04:32:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a hike with Park Archaeologist Jeremy Moss to the site of the Lost Church on Sunday, May 5th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hike-to-the-lost-church-may-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-at-pecos-in-may-2019.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:40:00 EST Join us for an evening under the wonderful Western sky on Saturday, May 4th at Pecos National Historical Park near the 18th century mission church. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-at-pecos-in-may-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:39:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer two special backcountry hikes this April. Pecos NHP will offer an Arrowhead Pueblo Hike and a Forked Lightning Pueblo Hike at the end of April. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hikes-to-backcountry-pueblos.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-2019-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events-and-location.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:07:00 EST Please note changed location below at park HQ, including updated directions. The annual Civil War Encampment at Pecos National Historical Park will take place Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will bring to life the experience of the Civil War in New Mexico. Interact with living history participants, see black powder demonstrations, and hear speakers share their expertise on life during the Civil War in the West. Children of all ages can make their own corn husk toys, play historical games, and meet raptors from the New Mexico Wildlife Center. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-2019-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events-and-location.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2019-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events-and-location.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:13:00 EST The annual Civil War Encampment at Pecos National Historical Park will take place Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will bring to life the experience of the Civil War in New Mexico. Interact with living history participants, see black powder demonstrations, and hear speakers share their expertise on life during the Civil War in the West. Children of all ages can make their own corn husk toys, play historical games, and meet raptors from the New Mexico Wildlife Center. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2019-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events-and-location.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-free-lecture-civil-war-medicine.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2019 11:45:00 EST Discover more about Civil War era medicine with Dr. Bob Mallin at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 22nd at the Vista Grande Public Library. A Vietnam veteran, historian, and surgeon, Dr. Mallin offers a rare opportunity to see and learn more about the medical and surgical instruments that were used to treat battle wounds in the field. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-free-lecture-civil-war-medicine.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2019-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2019 07:34:00 EST The annual Civil War Encampment at Pecos National Historical Park will take place Saturday, March 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will bring to life the experience of the Civil War in New Mexico. Interact with living history participants, see black powder demonstrations, and hear speakers share their expertise on life during the Civil War in the West. Children of all ages can make their own corn husk toys, play historical games, and meet raptors from the New Mexico Wildlife Center. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2019-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-set-to-rehabilitate-historic-trading-post.htm Fri, 15 Feb 2019 05:24:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park has been awarded funding to rehabilitate the historic Kozlowski's Trading Post along Highway 63 in Pecos, NM. The project, which begins in late February 2019, will transform the building into a visitor contact station, museum, and employee office space.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-set-to-rehabilitate-historic-trading-post.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-geology-walks.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2019 07:53:00 EST Pecos, NM: – Join park volunteer and career geologist Laura Reich for monthly geology walks at Pecos National Historical Park this spring. This one mile roundtrip walkalong the main trail will introduce the landforms, geological concepts, and rocks that influenced why people settled or traveled through the Upper Pecos River Valley. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-geology-walks.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-february-2019.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:22:00 EST Don’t miss your chance to visit one of northern New Mexico’s most iconic locations—the Forked Lightning Ranch. On Sunday, February 24th, Pecos National Historical Park will open up the Ranch House from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for visitors to explore at their leisure. Please note, space is limited to a total of 50 vehicles. Access to the ranch is down a 1.5 mile dirt road. For safety reasons, parking reservations are required. For more information and to make reservations, contact Pecos NHP at (505) 757-7241. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-february-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2019-spring-fishing-season.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:14:00 EST Beginning February 7th, 2019, Pecos National Historical Park will offer spring fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries. The 2019 spring fishing season will begin March 7th and end April 15th. For the 2019 spring fishing season, Pecos National Historical Park will be using an online reservation system. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance viawww.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2019-spring-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/old-and-new-holiday-traditions-farolito-walk-and-las-posadas-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2018 03:35:00 EST Join us this December for a two-night holiday event at Pecos National Historical Park. Together with the Friends of Pecos National Historical Park, St. Anthony’s Parish, and Western National Parks Association, the park will offer a Farolito Walk on Sunday, December 16th and Las Posadas festivities on Monday, December 17th. Both events are free and all parking will be at the San Miguel County Sherriff’s Posse Grounds. Shuttle transportation is provided. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/old-and-new-holiday-traditions-farolito-walk-and-las-posadas-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-receives-field-trip-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation-for-2018-2019.htm Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:46:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will receive a field trip grant for the 2018-2019 school year from the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. Students from local communities will visit the park, learning about its peoples, ecosystems, and landscapes. This grant is part of the Foundation’s Open OutDoors for Kids program which creates pathways for kids to explore and connect with national park experiences. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-receives-field-trip-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation-for-2018-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-honors-veterans-day-and-those-who-fought-in-the-battle-of-glorieta-pass.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2018 03:37:00 EST This Veterans Day weekend, Pecos National Historical Park will memorialize those who lost their lives in the Battle of Glorieta Pass with small flags. The 175 flags will be placed near the Civil War monuments in the Glorieta Unit of Pecos National Historical Park along State Highway 50 outside of Pecos. Each flag represents one of the 175 soldiers who died either at the battle or later from their wounds. As you drive by the area, please remember those who have given their lives in service to their country. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-honors-veterans-day-and-those-who-fought-in-the-battle-of-glorieta-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/turkey-feather-blanket-and-yucca-processing-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:38:00 EST Come see for yourselves how the ancestral Puebloans stayed warm as archaeologist Mary Weahkee demonstrates the traditional art of making turkey feather blankets on Wednesday November 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the Pecos National Historical Park Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/turkey-feather-blanket-and-yucca-processing-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-free-lecture-battle-for-the-west-glorieta-pass-and-the-civil-war.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:29:00 EST Ranger Eric Sainio from Pecos National Historical Park Ranger will offer a presentation on the history of the pivotal, but little-known 1862 Battle of GlorietaPass on Saturday, October 20th at 1:00 p.m. at the Vista Grande Public Library. He will explore the role New Mexico played in defending the Union and saving the American Southwest from the Confederacy. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-free-lecture-battle-for-the-west-glorieta-pass-and-the-civil-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-this-saturday-with-last-backcountry-hike-of-the-year.htm Wed, 19 Sep 2018 05:45:00 EST Celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day with a hike through one of the seldom-seen areas of Pecos National Historical Park! The 3.8 mile South Pasture Loop Trail on the grounds of the historic Forked Lightning Ranch will be open to hikers from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-this-saturday-with-last-backcountry-hike-of-the-year.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-with-special-hiking-opportunity-at-forked-lightning-ranch.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2018 08:48:00 EST Celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Public Lands Day with a hike through one of the seldom-seen areas of Pecos National Historical Park! The 3.8 mile South Pasture Loop Trail on the grounds of the historic Forked Lightning Ranch will be open to hikers from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29th. This moderately difficult trail follows old ranch roads through a shady cottonwood grove, along the bluffs of the Pecos River, and through the open pasture lands of the Forked Lightning Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-celebrate-national-public-lands-day-with-special-hiking-opportunity-at-forked-lightning-ranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/-creepy-crawlies-of-new-mexico-and-the-world.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:54:00 EST Who loves bugs?! If you don’t already, the Harrell House Bug Museum’s presentation of “Creepy Crawlies of New Mexico and the World” will surely instill in you a brand new appreciation for them. Join Pecos National Historical Park and the Harrell House Bug Museum for a hands-on, family-friendly presentation of live insects at the Vista Grande Public Library on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/-creepy-crawlies-of-new-mexico-and-the-world.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-partners-with-vista-grande-public-library-for-a-one-time-showing-of-greer-garson-s-madame-curie.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:36:00 EST Pecos, NM:– Pecos National Historical Park invites you to for a one-time showing of Madame Curie featuring Oscar-award winning actress Greer Garson on Friday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m at the Vista Grande Public Library. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-partners-with-vista-grande-public-library-for-a-one-time-showing-of-greer-garson-s-madame-curie.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-at-pecos-september-2018.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2018 05:12:00 EST oin us for an evening under the wonderful Western sky on Saturday, September 15th for a free astronomy night sky program and a Night Photography lesson provided by our park volunteer Stan Ford. Reservations for the photography lesson are required. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-at-pecos-september-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-in-september.htm Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:08:00 EST Don’t miss your chance to visit one of northern New Mexico’s most iconic locations—the Forked Lightning Ranch. On Saturday, September 1st, Pecos National Historical Park will open up the Ranch House from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for visitors to explore at their leisure. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-in-september.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-celebrate-founder-s-day-with-special-hiking-opportunity-at-forked-lighting-ranch-and-guest-speaker.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:45:00 EST Join us as we celebrate 102 years of National Parks with a hike through one of the seldom-seen areas of Pecos National Historical Park as part of our annual Founder’s Day Celebration! The 3.8 mile South Pasture Loop trail on the grounds of the historic Forked Lightning Ranch will be open to hikers on Saturday, August 25th. After your hike, bring your lunch and join us for a retrospective presentation, “The National Park Service after 100 Years” by Dr. Dwight T. Pitcaithley, Professor of History at New Mexico State University and former National Park Service Historian. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-celebrate-founder-s-day-with-special-hiking-opportunity-at-forked-lighting-ranch-and-guest-speaker.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hike-to-forked-lightning-pueblo-sept-2018.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2018 11:35:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a ranger-guided hike to the site of the Forked Lightning Pueblo on Sunday, September 9th. Along the two mile roundtrip backcountry hike to the remnants of this 13th century pueblo, you will explore the fascinating history of this large settlement that sits on the western bank of Glorieta Creek. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hike-to-forked-lightning-pueblo-sept-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2018-fall-fishing-season.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2018 04:45:00 EST Beginning August 14th, 2018, Pecos National Historical Park will offer fall fishing permits for the Pecos River within the park boundaries. The 2018 fall fishing season will begin September 13th and end November 5th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2018-fall-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/jewelry-making-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:27:00 EST On July 28th and 29th Amanda and Carolyn Lovato of Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santo Domingo) will showcase the methods and materials of silver jewelry making at Pecos National Historical Park. Drop by the park visitor center between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday to learn more about this artful tradition. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/jewelry-making-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-presents-pecos-national-historical-park-a-photographer-s-perspective.htm Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:25:00 EST Former Artist-in-Residence Stan Ford will present a photographer’s perspective of Pecos National Historical Park on Saturday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the Vista Grande Public Library in Eldorado. Mr. Ford, whose work has been featured in Nature Photographer, was selected as one of the park’s 2016 Artists-in-Residence.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-presents-pecos-national-historical-park-a-photographer-s-perspective.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/annual-feast-day-celebration-at-pecos-pueblo.htm Fri, 20 Jul 2018 06:27:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will host the annual Feast Day celebration at Pecos Pueblo on Sunday, August 5th. Join in a time honored tradition as community members from the Pueblo of Jemez and Pecos celebrate Feast Day mass inside the ruins of Our Lady of the Angels of Porciúncula (Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Porciúncula). Following the 9:30 a.m. mass, the Feast Day celebration continues with traditional dancers from the Pueblo of Jemez and fresh rolls from the horno. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/annual-feast-day-celebration-at-pecos-pueblo.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-special-hike-along-the-pecos-river.htm Thu, 12 Jul 2018 04:22:00 EST Come hike with us as we cross the Pecos River to explore the historic apple orchards, rugged ranch roads, and Old Colonias Bridge on the rarely seen eastern side of Pecos National Historical Park. Superintendent Karl Cordova will lead this two-mile hike through moderately difficult terrain on Saturday, July 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Along the way, he will delve into the ecological importance of the piñon-juniper forest, the riparian areas of the Pecos River, and the role the National Park Service plays in conserving these areas for the benefit of future generations. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-special-hike-along-the-pecos-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2018 04:10:00 EST Due to several days of higher humidity and rain, Pecos National Historical Park will lift the closure order and stage 2 fire restrictions on Tuesday, July 10th. All publicly-accessible areas of the park will be open including the Civil War Battlefield Trail. Park officials remind everyone that even under optimal conditions wildland fire is always possible and precautions to prevent a forest fire are needed. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/fire-restrictions-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo-in-july-2018.htm Sat, 30 Jun 2018 10:58:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free ranger-led tour of the seldom-seen Arrowhead Pueblo on Saturday, July 28th. This one mile roundtrip visit to the 14th century pueblo will explore the historical, archeological, and cultural significance of this 100+ room ruin. Visitors interested in the tour are required to reserve a spot, as space is limited. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo-in-july-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-celebration-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 29 Jun 2018 08:58:00 EST To celebrate the debut of our new Junior Ranger Activity Booklet, Pecos National Historical Park will host a free Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in fun, family-friendly events and earn their Junior Ranger badges and patches. Please note that space is limited for story time and the bug presentation; reservations must be made by calling 505-757-7241. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-celebration-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-with-special-hiking-opportunity-at-forked-lighting-ranch.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:44:00 EST Eager to get out of the house and see something new?  Celebrate the 4th of July with a hike through one of the seldom-seen areas of Pecos National Historical Park!  The 3.8 mile South Pasture Loop trail on the grounds of the historic Forked Lightning Ranch will be open to hikers from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-celebrate-4th-of-july-with-special-hiking-opportunity-at-forked-lighting-ranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/turkey-feather-blanket-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2018 07:07:00 EST Join us on July 14 and 15 for a demonstration of how turkey feather blankets are made! Darris Lovato of Kewa Pueblo (formerly Santo Domingo) will showcase the methods, materials, and uses of traditional turkey feather blankets at Pecos National Historical Park. Drop by the park visitor center between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on July 14 and 15 to learn more about this artful tradition. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/turkey-feather-blanket-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/new-photography-exhibit-at-pecos-nhp.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:48:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park has unveiled a temporary museum display showcasing the work of Artist-in-Residence, Stan Ford.  Chosen by the National Parks Art Foundation, Mr. Ford is an award-winning nature photographer who spent the month of August, 2016 as the park’s first-ever Artist-in-Residence.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/new-photography-exhibit-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/open-outdoors-for-kids-program-brings-local-students-to-pecos-nhp.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2018 05:41:00 EST Thanks to a 2017-2018 school year field trip grant from the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, Pecos National Historical Park welcomed 113 local kids to the park. The grant, titled “Creating Connections to the Ancestors:  Northern New Mexico 4th Graders Discover their Past at Pecos”, enabled students to develop a deep understanding of park resources and the relevance of parks in their lives. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/open-outdoors-for-kids-program-brings-local-students-to-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-at-end-of-june.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:19:00 EST On Saturday, June 30th, Pecos National Historical Park will open up the Ranch House from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for visitors to explore at their leisure. Please note, space is limited to a total of 30 vehicles, therefore parking reservations are required! For more information and to make reservations, contact Pecos NHP at (505) 757-7241. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house-at-end-of-june.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/south-pasture-loop-hiking-event-cancelled.htm Thu, 31 May 2018 07:48:00 EST Due to the continued extreme risk of wildfire, the South Pasture Loop Hiking Event scheduled for June 2nd at Pecos National Historical Park has been cancelled. Three more hiking events are scheduled for later this summer and may still be offered if conditions permit. The park’s visitor center, Ancestral Sites Trail, and most ranger-guided programs remain available to the public at this time. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/south-pasture-loop-hiking-event-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/three-northern-new-mexico-national-parks-to-increase-fire-restrictions.htm Wed, 30 May 2018 03:41:00 EST Due to the continued high risk of wildfire in the region, Bandelier National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park, and Valles Caldera National Preserve will implement public closures to all backcountry areas of the parks on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 12:01 AM, pursuant to Stage III fire restrictions. However, main public areas of each national park unit will remain open. These restrictions are being put in place to help the National Park Service provide for public safety and reduce fire risk. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/three-northern-new-mexico-national-parks-to-increase-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-and-post-70-of-the-american-legion-to-honor-memorial-day-with-moment-of-remembrance.htm Thu, 24 May 2018 11:33:00 EST Each Memorial Day, sites around the nation take time to remember, mourn, and honor fallen veterans. At Pecos National Historical Park, Post 70 of the American Legion plans to lead a Moment of Remembrance for our military fallen at 3:00 p.m. on May 28, 2018. At this short event, members of local Post 70 will conduct a short flag ceremony for the public. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-and-post-70-of-the-american-legion-to-honor-memorial-day-with-moment-of-remembrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2018-flint-knapping-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 06:07:00 EST Step back in time with Ron Fields on May 26th and 27th. Ron, who is the park archaeologist at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, will demonstrate the techniques involved in manufacturing stone tools and the use of these tools in manufacturing Phragmites compound arrows that would have been in use among the inhabitants of Pecos Pueblo as well as the Apache and other Native American groups that live and lived in the American Southwest. Drop by the park visitor center between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend to learn more about this artful tradition. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2018-flint-knapping-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-free-lecture-archaeology-of-pecos-myth-mystery-and-cultural-continuity.htm Thu, 10 May 2018 09:24:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park Archaeologist Jeremy Moss will offer a presentation on the history of archaeology at the park, future avenues of research and the many cultural connections that bind modern Pueblo groups to Pecos Pueblo on Saturday, June 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the Vista Grande Public Library. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-offers-free-lecture-archaeology-of-pecos-myth-mystery-and-cultural-continuity.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/greer-garson-s-madame-curie-on-the-outdoor-big-screen-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 08 May 2018 06:18:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park invites you to an evening under the stars for a one-time showing of Madame Curie featuring Oscar-award winning actress Greer Garson on Friday, June 8th. Admission to the movie is free, but due to limited space, reservations are required. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/greer-garson-s-madame-curie-on-the-outdoor-big-screen-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-celebrate-national-trails-day-with-special-hiking-opportunity-at-forked-lighting-ranch.htm Mon, 07 May 2018 07:29:00 EST What better way to celebrate National Trails Day 2018 than to hike through one of the seldom-seen areas of Pecos National Historical Park! The three mile South Pasture Loop trail on the grounds of the historic Forked Lightning Ranch will be open to hikers from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2nd. This moderately difficult trail follows old ranch roads through a shady cottonwood grove, along the bluffs of the Pecos River, and through the open pasture lands of the Forked Lightning Ranch. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-to-celebrate-national-trails-day-with-special-hiking-opportunity-at-forked-lighting-ranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-at-pecos.htm Fri, 04 May 2018 05:28:00 EST Join us for an evening under the wonderful Western sky on Saturday, May 19th. Join park ranger staff as we bring out a telescope and binoculars to gaze at the stars and check out Venus, Jupiter, and the moon. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/starry-nights-at-pecos.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/national-park-service-s-pueblo-parks-group-implements-stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm Thu, 03 May 2018 08:40:00 EST Due to the increased risk of wildfire in the region, the Pueblo Parks Group, which includes Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Pecos National Historical Park and Fort Union National Monument, will enter Stage II fire restrictions on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 8:00 AM. These restrictions are necessary to help land management agencies reduce fire risk and prevent wildfires. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/national-park-service-s-pueblo-parks-group-implements-stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2018-summer-fishing-season.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2018 05:35:00 EST Beginning June 14, 2018, Pecos National Historical Park will be offering fishing permits for interested anglers along the Pecos River within the park boundaries.  The 2018 summer fishing season will begin June 14th and end August 6th. For the 2018 summer fishing season, Pecos National Historical Park will be switching to an online reservation system.  The new system will be accessible as of May 1st, 2018; reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance via www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-announces-plans-for-2018-summer-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-seeks-students-for-summer-ycc-positions.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:18:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will be hiring students for the Youth Conservation Corps this summer. Interested applicants can stop by the Administration Office at Pecos National Historical Park.  The application deadline is May 7th. For more information, please call Randy Brundage at 505-757-7230. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-seeks-students-for-summer-ycc-positions.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-to-the-lost-church.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:40:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a hike with Park Archaeologist Jeremy Moss to the site of the Lost Church on Saturday, May 5th. Along the one mile roundtrip hike to the ruins of the church, also known as the Ortiz Church, you will explore the fascinating history of some of the earliest missionary efforts in Northern New Mexico. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-to-the-lost-church.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo-offered-by-park.htm Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:23:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free ranger-led tour of the seldom-seen Arrowhead Pueblo on Sunday, April 29th. This one mile roundtrip visit to the 14th century pueblo will explore the historical, archeological, and cultural significance of this 100+ room ruin. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo-offered-by-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hike-to-forked-lightning-pueblo.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2018 04:21:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a hike with Park Archaeologist Jeremy Moss to the site of the Forked Lightning Pueblo on Saturday, April 28th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hike-to-forked-lightning-pueblo.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/trail-improvement-project-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2018 04:55:00 EST On April 2, 2018, contractors will begin work on the rehabilitation of the Ruins Trail in the Main Unit of Pecos National Historical Park. The trail, which provides access to the ancestral pueblo sites and ruins of the iconic Spanish Mission church, was first installed in 1982.  The resurfacing of the trail will improve visitor safety, provide greater accessibility to those with mobility impairments, address a deferred maintenance backlog, and reduce future maintenance costs.   https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/trail-improvement-project-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2018 06:58:00 EST The annual Civil War Encampment at Pecos National Historical Park will take place Saturday, March 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This free, family-friendly event will bring to life the experience of the Civil War in New Mexico.  https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/updated-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-announces-summer-internships.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2018 06:07:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is recruiting for up to three GS-04 Park Guide (Student Trainee) temporary positions for the summer of 2018 as part of the National Park Service’s Pathways Program. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-announces-summer-internships.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2018-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events.htm Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:53:00 EST The annual Civil War Encampment at Pecos National Historical Park will take place Saturday, March 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. Please be sure to check in at the information tent upon arrival to confirm event locations and times. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2018-civil-war-encampment-schedule-of-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/civil-war-encampment-set-for-march-24-2018.htm Wed, 14 Feb 2018 06:41:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park invites the public to participate in this year’s Civil War Encampment event on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn about the life of Civil War soldiers in New Mexico. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/civil-war-encampment-set-for-march-24-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2018 04:10:00 EST On Saturday, February 24th, Pecos National Historical Park will open up the Ranch House from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for visitors to explore at their leisure. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-forked-lightning-ranch-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2018-spring-fishing-season.htm Mon, 05 Feb 2018 03:46:00 EST Beginning March 8, 2018, Pecos National Historical Park will be offering fishing permits for interested anglers along the Pecos River. The 2018 spring fishing season will run from March 8 through April 16. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2018-spring-fishing-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-prescription-program-winner.htm Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:47:00 EST Park Prescriptions Program participant Cari Anderson is kicking off 2018 in style! She is the most recent recipient of the Park Prescriptions Program’s quarterly prize drawing. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-prescription-program-winner.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-receives-funding-for-new-museum-exhibits.htm Fri, 05 Jan 2018 04:14:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park is pleased to announce that it has received funding for new museum exhibits at the E.E. Fogelson Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-receives-funding-for-new-museum-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/race-and-ethnicity-the-origins-of-hispano-identity-in-new-mexico.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:28:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will honor National Hispanic Heritage Month with a free lecture by Dr. Adrian Bustamante on Saturday, October 21st titled “Race and Ethnicity: The Origins of Hispano Identity in New Mexico”. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/race-and-ethnicity-the-origins-of-hispano-identity-in-new-mexico.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-receives-field-trip-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:43:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park was selected to receive a 2017 field trip grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-national-historical-park-receives-field-trip-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/night-sky-viewing-at-pecos-nhp.htm Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:36:00 EST Join us for an evening under the wonderful western sky. Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free ranger-guided night sky program on Saturday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/night-sky-viewing-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/contemporary-visions-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:48:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will honor National Hispanic Heritage Month with a lecture about Our Lady of Guadalupe by Ms. Diana Molina on Saturday, October 7th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/contemporary-visions-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/greer-garson-s-mrs-miniver-on-the-outdoor-big-screen-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:53:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park invites you to an evening under the stars for a one-time showing of Mrs. Miniver featuring Oscar-award winning actress Greer Garson. Join us on Ms. Garson’s birthday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the release of this critically-acclaimed film. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/greer-garson-s-mrs-miniver-on-the-outdoor-big-screen-at-pecos-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/-paint-to-hike-national-public-lands-day-service-project-and-backcountry-adventure.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:59:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will celebrate the 22nd annual National Public Lands Day by hosting a special free event, “Paint to Hike” on Saturday, September 30th, 2017. Join us in giving back to Pecos by volunteering your time to paint fence posts. In return, receive an afternoon of exploration into the seldom-seen backcountry of Pecos National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/-paint-to-hike-national-public-lands-day-service-project-and-backcountry-adventure.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-founder-s-day-events.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:06:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will celebrate the 101st birthday of the National Park Service with a series of family-friendly events on Saturday, August 26th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-founder-s-day-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:10:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free ranger-led tour of the seldom-seen Arrowhead Pueblo https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-botanical-walk.htm Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:19:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free botany walk on Sunday, August 20th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-botanical-walk.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-prescriptions-program-offers-much-more-than-a-50-prize.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:28:00 EST Park Prescriptions participant Beverly Hughes is winning many times over. She is the first recipient of the Park Prescriptions Program’s first quarterly prize drawing. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-prescriptions-program-offers-much-more-than-a-50-prize.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/feast-day-at-pecos-pueblo.htm Mon, 31 Jul 2017 11:34:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will host the annual Feast Day celebration at Pecos Pueblo this Sunday, August 6th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/feast-day-at-pecos-pueblo.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-welcomes-jemez-historic-site-musician.htm Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:37:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will be hosting Mr. Marlon Magdalena of Jemez Pueblo on Saturday, July 29st and Sunday, July 30nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as he demonstrates traditional musical instruments and techniques from Jemez Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-welcomes-jemez-historic-site-musician.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/july-botany-walk.htm Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:41:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free botany walk on Saturday, July 22nd. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/july-botany-walk.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hike-to-the-lost-church.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:49:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a hike with Park Archaeologist Jeremy Moss to the site of the Lost Church on Saturday, July 15th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-hike-to-the-lost-church.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:45:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free ranger-led tour of the seldom-seen Arrowhead Pueblo on Sunday, July 30th and Saturday, September 23rd. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-welcomes-native-american-drum-maker.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:53:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will be hosting Mr. Arnold Herrera of Cochiti Pueblo on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as he demonstrates the masterful technique of Native American drum making. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/pecos-nhp-welcomes-native-american-drum-maker.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/flint-knapping-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:58:00 EST Step back in time with Ron Fields this weekend, June 24th and 25th. Ron, who is the park archaeologist at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, will demonstrate the techniques involved in manufacturing stone tools and the use of these tools in manufacturing Phragmites compound arrows that would have been in use among the inhabitants of Pecos Pueblo as well as the Apache and other Native American groups that live and lived in the American Southwest. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/flint-knapping-demonstrations-at-pecos-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/june-botanicle-walk.htm Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:02:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free botany walk on Sunday, June 25th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/june-botanicle-walk.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo-6-8-17.htm Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:07:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free ranger-led tour of the seldom-seen Arrowhead Pueblo on Saturday, June 24th. This one mile round trip visit to the 14th century pueblo will explore the historical, archeological, and cultural significance of this 100+ room ruin. Visitors interested in the tour are advised to reserve a spot, as space is limited. Attendees will meet at the Visitor Center at 1:00 p.m. and caravan to the trailhead with the ranger. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo-6-8-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/fly-tying-with-truchas-chapter-of-trout-unlimited.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:13:00 EST The Truchas Chapter of Trout Unlimited brings its expertise in fly-tying to Pecos National Historical Park the weekend of June 17th-18th. Drop by the park visitor center between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for hands-on fly-tying practice and to learn more about this artful tradition. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/fly-tying-with-truchas-chapter-of-trout-unlimited.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/cowboy-musician-and-night-sky-program-hosted-at-the-forked-lightning-ranch-house.htm Fri, 19 May 2017 12:16:00 EST Join us for an evening under the fabled western sky. Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free performance by cowboy musician Dr. Steve Cormier followed by a night sky program on Saturday, June 3rd. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/cowboy-musician-and-night-sky-program-hosted-at-the-forked-lightning-ranch-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo-5-18-17.htm Thu, 18 May 2017 12:23:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free ranger-led tour of the seldom-seen Arrowhead Pueblo on Sunday, May 28th. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/park-offers-special-tour-of-arrowhead-pueblo-5-18-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/dark-sky-photography.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:35:00 EST Pecos National Historical Park will offer a free night photography session with park noted volunteer park photographer Stan Ford on February 25th. This evening program will explore the methods and practice of nighttime photography. Visitors interested in the tour are advised to reserve a spot as space is limited to 10 attendees. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/dark-sky-photography.htm https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2017-spring-fishing-season.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:31:00 EST Beginning March 9, 2017, Pecos National Historical Park will be offering fishing permits for interested anglers along the Pecos River. The 2017 spring fishing season will run from March 9 through April 17. https://www.nps.gov/peco/learn/news/2017-spring-fishing-season.htm