https://www.nps.gov/petr News releases from Petroglyph National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/petroglyph-national-monument-seeks-input-on-proposed-visitor-enhancements-at-boca-negra-canyon.htm Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:01:00 EST Petroglyph National Monument invites the public to share input on proposed visitor enhancements and facility improvements in the Boca Negra Canyon and Lava Shadows areas of the monument.   https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/petroglyph-national-monument-seeks-input-on-proposed-visitor-enhancements-at-boca-negra-canyon.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/the-national-park-service-releases-a-request-for-expressions-of-interest-rfei.htm Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:36:00 EST The National Park Service releases a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to solicit responses from interested entities in a potential leasing opportunity at Petroglyph National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/the-national-park-service-releases-a-request-for-expressions-of-interest-rfei.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/indigenous-families-weekend.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:22:00 EST The National Park Service is excited to host Indigenous Families Weekend in honor of Native American Heritage Month at the Petroglyph National Monument Visitor Information Center (VIC), located at 6510 Western Trail, Albuquerque, NM 87120. This event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/indigenous-families-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/hubbell-trading-post-returns-to-petroglyph-national-monument.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:00:00 EST The Hubbell Trading Post Rug Show is returning to Petroglyph National Monument for first time since 2017. The event will take place on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day at the Information Center, outside on the patio. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/hubbell-trading-post-returns-to-petroglyph-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/south-point-day-use-area-opens-to-the-public.htm Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:01:00 EST Petroglyph National Monument announces the opening of the South Point Day Use Area to the public on May 3, 2024. To celebrate the opening, park rangers will provide guided hikes, activities, and information about the area on-site from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/south-point-day-use-area-opens-to-the-public.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/albuquerque-city-nature-challenge-activities-at-petroglyph-national-monument.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:18:00 EST City Nature Challenge ABQ and the National Park Service invite you to explore nature in your community and share your observations on iNaturalist starting Friday, April 26 through Monday, April 29. Join nearly 700 cities on 7 continents that are participating in this 9th annual worldwide event! https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/albuquerque-city-nature-challenge-activities-at-petroglyph-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/partial-closure-at-mesa-point-trail.htm Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:00:00 EST Petroglyph National Monument is issuing a partial closure of the uppermost segment of the Mesa Point Trail and the mesa top area within Boca Negra Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/partial-closure-at-mesa-point-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/petroglyph-celebrates-the-105th-birthday-of-the-nps.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2021 05:19:00 EST Petroglyph and community members celebrated the 105th birthday of the National Park Service by participating in a cleanup of the Mesa Prieta area within Petroglyph National Monument on August 25th. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/petroglyph-celebrates-the-105th-birthday-of-the-nps.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/temporary-closure-south-rim-trail-area-august-9-through-september-17-2021.htm Sat, 07 Aug 2021 04:50:00 EST From Monday, August 9 through Friday, September 17, 2021, visitors to Petroglyph National Monument will experience daily area closures Monday through Friday in the South Rim Trail Area. This closure is due to the park maintenance staff conducting maintenance and repair using heavy machinery and equipment. The area will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/temporary-closure-south-rim-trail-area-august-9-through-september-17-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/access-to-the-volcanoes-day-use-area-closed-on-thursday-august-5-2021.htm Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:46:00 EST On Thursday, August 5, 2021, visitors to Petroglyph National Monument will experience intermittent road closures adjacent to the Monument. These closures will prohibit access to the Volcanoes Day Use Area of the Monument between 7:00am and 3:00pm. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/access-to-the-volcanoes-day-use-area-closed-on-thursday-august-5-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/extensive-area-damaged-by-rock-cairns-in-petroglyph-national-monument-rangers-investigating-incident.htm Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:59:00 EST An extensive area within Petroglyph National Monument (Monument) was damaged by visitors creating several hundred rock “cairns” across the landscape. The damage was discovered by park neighbors on June 17 and reported to park staff and is under investigation. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/extensive-area-damaged-by-rock-cairns-in-petroglyph-national-monument-rangers-investigating-incident.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/rinconada-canyon-closed.htm Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:01:00 EST Albuquerque, NM- Petroglyph National Monument was notified by PNM that crews will be conducting maintenance on the transmission lines that run through Rinconada Canyon. Due to potential hazards to hikers and to ensure visitor safety, park management must close public access to Rinconada Canyon beginning March 22 through March 24, 2021. We regret the inconvenience to those members of the community who walk Rinconada Canyon daily but suggest Boca Negra Canyon, Piedras Marcadas Canyon, or the Volcanoes Day Use Area as viable alternatives. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/rinconada-canyon-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/statement-03-12-2021.htm Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:00:00 EST Albuquerque, N.M. – Underscoring its commitment to community engagement and transparency, the National Park Service (NPS) today announced the results of an internal affairs investigation following a December 2020 law enforcement incident at Petroglyph National Monument. Following the incident, the NPS has worked to renew its commitment to Tribal engagement and is drawing on community partnerships to strengthen collaboration and cultural awareness within and outside of the Monument. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/statement-03-12-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/petroglyph-exceeds-350-000-visitors-for-the-first-time-in-30-years.htm Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:19:00 EST National Park Service Superintendent Nancy Hendricks announced record visitation of 356,492 visitors in 2020. This is an increase of 62,535 visitors over the previous year. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/petroglyph-exceeds-350-000-visitors-for-the-first-time-in-30-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/petr-statement-12-29-20.htm Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:41:00 EST As an update to the statement issued on December 28, the National Park Service has released an updated statement and body camera footage. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/petr-statement-12-29-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/additional-details-released-regarding-dec-27-law-enforcement-incident.htm Tue, 29 Dec 2020 09:38:00 EST On December 27, a National Park Service law enforcement officer at Petroglyph National Monument contacted two individuals who were observed off trail, climbing on and among petroglyph cliff features. The cliffs are a protected, sacred archeological site within the park, and hiking is limited to designated trails to preserve local cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/additional-details-released-regarding-dec-27-law-enforcement-incident.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/petroglyph-national-monument-reopens-the-las-imágenes-visitor-information-center-and-increases-recreational-access.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:47:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and New Mexico public health authorities, Petroglyph National Monument has increased recreational services at the Las Imágenes Visitor Information Center. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and is using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/petroglyph-national-monument-reopens-the-las-imágenes-visitor-information-center-and-increases-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions-begin-on-monday-6-1-2020-in-petroglyph-national-monument.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:32:00 EST As a result of the very high fire danger Petroglyph National Monument Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented. Restrictions include no campfires nor smoking outdoors in the park. These restrictions will be in effect starting at 8:00 am on Monday, June 1, 2020 and will be enforced until rescinded by Superintendent Nancy Hendricks. Park officials feel that the risk to public safety and structures within park boundaries and neighboring communities from a human-caused fire is great enough that these restrictions are necessary. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/stage-2-fire-restrictions-begin-on-monday-6-1-2020-in-petroglyph-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/news-release.htm Mon, 18 May 2020 08:16:00 EST The National Park Service is asking visitors to take caution and not to approach wildlife, especially the carcasses of wild rabbits. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/march-31-2020-operations-update-petroglyph-national-monument-limits-services-while-remaining-open.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:50:00 EST Petroglyph National Monument (Monument) is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to promote social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19.As of March 31, 2020, Petroglyph National Monument will offer limited services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/march-31-2020-operations-update-petroglyph-national-monument-limits-services-while-remaining-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/rinconada-canyon-trail-rehabilitation-work.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:16:00 EST For visitor safety, Rinconada Canyon trail is closed for hiking Mondays-Fridays through September 21, 2018. The trail will be open for hiking over weekends. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/rinconada-canyon-trail-rehabilitation-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:00 EST Due to the extreme wildfire conditions that prevail in north central New Mexico, the National Park Service joins other local agencies in stepping up fire restrictions to Stage 2. https://www.nps.gov/petr/learn/news/stage-ii-fire-restrictions.htm