https://www.nps.gov/whsa News releases from White Sands National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08282025.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:00:00 EST White Sands National Park will host its September Full Moon Night event on Sunday September 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm. In partnership with Western National Park, we are pleased to have Randy Granger from Las Cruces, New Mexico perform at the park's September Full Moon Night event. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08282025.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07032025.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:27:00 EST White Sands National Park will hold its July Full Moon Night event on Thursday July 10, 2025, at 8:00 pm. In partnership with Western National Parks, we are pleased to welcome the Out Cats for a performance at the park’s July Full Moon event. The Out Cats are a blues duo from Las Cruces, New Mexico that play a wide variety of blues, from Robert Johnson through Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, up to the Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, and Jeff Beck. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07032025.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr06022025.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:08:00 EST White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night event of the year on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at 8:15 pm. In partnership with Western National Parks, we are pleased to welcome the 1st Armored Division Rock Band for a performance at the park's June Full Moon Night event. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr06022025.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr12132024.htm Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:32:00 EST Join us as White Sands National Park celebrates the park’s fifth anniversary of becoming a national park by hosting special programs at the visitor center during the week of December 16 – 20, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr12132024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10102024.htm Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:21:00 EST White Sands National Park will honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by holding a special concert on Thursday October 17, 2024, at 6:30 pm. In partnership with Western National Parks Association, we are pleased to have Randy Granger from Las Cruces, New Mexico perform at the park's October Full Moon Night event. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10102024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09132024.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:04:00 EST Visitors to White Sands National Park can now purchase digital seven-day entrance passes and the White Sands annual pass online at no additional cost. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09132024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09122024.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:17:00 EST White Sands National Park will hold September’s Full Moon Night event on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at 7:00 pm featuring a performance by the Rio Grande Revelers Dixieland Jazz Band. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09122024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09092024.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:26:00 EST White Sands National Park, National Park Service proposes changes to amenity fees for enhanced visitor services including, ranger-guided hikes and the addition of an evening program, as part of its commitment to improving the visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09092024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09032024.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:27:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 729,096 visitors to White Sands National Park in 2023 spent $44.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 595 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $53.4 million. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09032024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08092024.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:05:00 EST White Sands National Park will hold August’s Full Moon Night event on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 8:00 pm. Join Resource Management Program Manager, David Bustos who will explore the fascinating story of prey and predators as he guides you through a journey of life here at White Sands that will take you back to 23,000 years ago. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08092024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07122024.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:37:00 EST In partnership with Western National Parks Association, we are pleased to host a ranger presentation at the White Sands July Full Moon Night event on July 21, 2024, at 8:00 pm. The ranger presentation will explore the different jobs rangers of the park do to help preserve and protect the resources the White Sands has to offer. The presentation will also cover volunteer opportunities and the park’s junior ranger program. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07122024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr06132024.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:34:00 EST White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night event of the year on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 8:15 pm featuring a performance by Mariachi Aguilas de Las Cruces. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr06132024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr02262024.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:05:00 EST At White Sands National Park, visitation numbers increased nearly 23,000 or 3% over 2022. The 729,096 visits in 2023 mark the park’s second highest visitation on record. The park’s highest visitation on record was in 2021, with 782,469 visits. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr02262024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr01182024.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:02:00 EST White Sands National Park will host nine ranger guided Moonlight Hikes between March and November 2024. These programs give visitors a chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment after dark and experience stories and resources the park has to offer. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr01182024.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10202023.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:15:00 EST White Sands National Park will honor the start of Native American Heritage Month by holding a special concert on Sunday October 29, 2023, at 6:30 pm featuring Native American musician and storyteller Randy Granger. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10202023.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10052023.htm Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:04:00 EST Hubbell Trading Post, Arizona, in partnership with Western National Parks Association (WNPA), takes their show on the road with a Navajo Rug Show at White Sands National Park on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10052023.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09192023.htm Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:07:00 EST In partnership with Western National Parks Association, White Sands National Park is pleased to have the Rio Grande Revelers Dixieland Jazz Band perform at the park's September Full Moon Night program on Friday September 29 at 7:00 pm. The Rio Grande Revelers are a seven-piece band formed in the Spring 2022 based out of Las Cruces, New Mexico. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09192023.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08222023.htm Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:10:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 705,127 visitors to White Sands National Park in 2022 spent $42,405,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 572 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $50,919,000. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08222023.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr05252023.htm Thu, 25 May 2023 05:19:00 EST White Sands National Park to host guest speaker, Bob Myers from the American International Rattlesnake Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico who will present a live snake program for the park's Full Moon Night event on Sunday June 4 at 8:30 pm in the park's natural outdoor amphitheater. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr05252023.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr093022.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2022 04:14:00 EST White Sands National Park, honoring New Mexico's Indigenous Peoples' Day, will hold a special concert on Monday, October 10. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr093022.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr092922.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:50:00 EST White Sands National Park announces National Fossil Day events highlighting paleontology's scientific and educational value and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr092922.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09312022.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:03:00 EST Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) are a permitting tool used by the National Park Service (NPS) to allow private business to be conducted within a national park for a calendar year. The service a CUA holder provides must be considered appropriate by the NPS. White Sands National Park will accept applications for 2023 Photography Workshop CUAs beginning October 1, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr09312022.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07222022.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:26:00 EST White Sands National Park announces National Moth Week from July 23 through July 31, which "celebrates moths' beauty, life cycles, and habitats. "Moth-ers" of all ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about, observe, and document moths in their backyards, parks, and neighborhoods." https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07222022.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07092022.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2022 04:57:00 EST Over the 4th of July holiday weekend, White Sands’ park rangers initiated a search after locating an unoccupied vehicle in the park. At 11:02 am, Tuesday, July 6, 2022, search and rescue teams discovered a deceased male located off-trail at White Sands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07092022.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07012022.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:46:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 782,469 visitors to White Sands National Park in 2021 spent $46,418,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 630 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $55,724,000. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07012022.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/whsa_fossil.htm Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:30:00 EST New scientific research conducted at White Sands National Park in New Mexico has uncovered the oldest known human footprints in North America. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/whsa_fossil.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/092321nr.htm Thu, 23 Sep 2021 05:04:00 EST New scientific research conducted at White Sands National Park in New Mexico has uncovered the oldest known human footprints in North America. The discovery reveals evidence of human occupation in the Tularosa Basin beginning at least 23,000 years ago, thousands of years earlier than previously thought. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/092321nr.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/07062021nr.htm Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:09:00 EST At approximately 11 pm, July 4, White Sands National Park rangers initiated a search and rescue after locating an unoccupied vehicle in the park. At 4:40 pm, July 5, search and rescue teams discovered a deceased male located off-trail at White Sands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/07062021nr.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/061121nr.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 415,000 visitors to White Sands National Park in 2020 spent $22.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 309 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $26.0 million. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/061121nr.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-parks-dig-into-national-fossil-day-on-october-14.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:03:00 EST Fossils, fossils, fossils! Whether you’re a fan of sharks, prehistoric footprints, or other ancient animals and plants, the National Park Service has fossils for you, including a couple of amazing new discoveries. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-parks-dig-into-national-fossil-day-on-october-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr100920.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:19:00 EST Through the muddy shore of what was once Lake Otero, a female (or adolescent male) and child walked along, not knowing that evidence of their journey, through their footprints, would linger for more than 10,000 years. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr100920.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08202020.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:32:00 EST White Sands National Park proposes changes to current fees for enhanced visitor services including, the Full Moon and Lake Lucero ranger-guided hikes, backcountry tent camping, and group use area reservations, as part of its commitment to improving the visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08202020.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr080620.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2020 07:00:00 EST Every August, we are treated to the largest and most active meteor shower of the year: the Perseid Meteor Shower. White Sands National Park invites you to join us as we celebrate the meteor shower through a series of online events. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr080620.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr071620.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:00 EST Enjoy MothaPalooza, a virtual family-friendly event, and learn about some of the extraordinary moths which only live in the world’s largest gypsum dunefield at White Sands National Park. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr071620.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr03212020.htm Sat, 21 Mar 2020 00:22:00 EST White Sands National 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. As of Sunday, March 22, 2020, White Sands National Park, is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr03212020.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr03172020.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:29:00 EST White Sands National 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. As of March 18, 2020, the visitor center, Western National Parks park store, White Sands Trading Company, is closed until further notice. In addition, all park ranger programs, and backcountry camping is cancelled until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, Dunes Drive and all hiking trails will remain open. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr03172020.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr12212019.htm Fri, 20 Dec 2019 22:10:00 EST On Friday, December 20, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, which includes a provision that re-designates White Sands National Monument as White Sands National Park, making it the 62nd designated national park in the National Park System. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr12212019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr12162019.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:03:00 EST White Sands National Monument, in recognition of the upcoming holidays, will host an event in the visitor center on Saturday, December 21, from 11:00, am to 3:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr12162019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr120419.htm Wed, 04 Dec 2019 01:20:00 EST In April 2018, the National Park Service announced service-wide fee increases for all entrance-fee charging parks. Therefore, White Sands will modify its entrance fees to fully incorporate the new entrance fee schedule and provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr120419.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10282019.htm Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:18:00 EST Hubbell Trading Post, Arizona, in partnership with Western National Parks Association (WNPA), takes their show on the road with a Navajo Rug Trunk Show to White Sands National Monument on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10282019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10082019.htm Tue, 08 Oct 2019 01:42:00 EST White Sands National Monument, in celebration of New Mexico’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day, will be holding two special programs October 12 and 13. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr10082019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08072019.htm Wed, 07 Aug 2019 05:23:00 EST Every August, we are treated to the largest and most active meteor shower of the year: the Perseid Meteor Shower. White Sands National Monument invites you to view this astronomical event among the white gypsum sand dunes on Monday, August 12 from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am at the Perseid Meteor Shower Watching Party. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr08072019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07292019.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2019 04:30:00 EST Enjoy a free family-friendly event and learn more about the special animals, especially moths, which only live in the white gypsum dunes. Join us for MothaPalooza at White Sands National Monument on Friday, August 2, 2019, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07292019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07152019.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:32:00 EST Join White Sands National Monument on Saturday, July 20 as we celebrate one of the greatest technological and engineering achievements in American history – the Apollo 11 moon landing. The park will have a series of family-friendly events to commentate this anniversary, including two screenings of the new, award-winning documentary, Apollo 11. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07152019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07112019.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:39:00 EST Join David Bustos, White Sands National Monument’s Resource Management Specialist, on Tuesday, July 16 at this month’s Full Moon Night presentation. Explore the fascinating story of prey and predators as he takes you through a journey of Ice Age life here at White Sands. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr07112019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr06092019.htm Sun, 09 Jun 2019 02:31:00 EST At approximately 4:00 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2019, White Sands National Monument rangers responded to a call reporting that a person needed help on the Alkali Flat Trail. Responding park law enforcement rangers discovered an unresponsive male less than one mile from the trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr06092019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/2018economicbenefits.htm Thu, 23 May 2019 09:43:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 603,008 visitors to White Sands National Monument in 2018 spent $32,192,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 443 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $37,145,000. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/2018economicbenefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/mayfullmoonnight2019.htm Tue, 14 May 2019 09:20:00 EST White Sands National Monument’s first of six Full Moon Nights begins this Saturday, May 18, 2019. Full Moon Night happens every night of the full moon from May until October. The parks closing time is extended during the Full Moon Night events, and it is a great time to experience this incredibly unique place under the light of the full moon. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/mayfullmoonnight2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/interdune-boardwalk-trail-to-be-closed-for-upgrades.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:27:00 EST White Sands National Monument will commence needed upgrades to the Interdune Boardwalk Trail beginning February 20, 2019. To ensure the safety of monument visitors, the Interdune Boardwalk Trail will be closed from Wednesday, February 20, 2019, until mid-May 2019. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/interdune-boardwalk-trail-to-be-closed-for-upgrades.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-resumes-regular-operations.htm Sat, 26 Jan 2019 08:00:00 EST With the enactment of the continuing resolution, White Sands National Monument resumed regular operations at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 26, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-resumes-regular-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-closed-during-government-shutdown.htm Sat, 22 Dec 2018 05:00:00 EST Due to the lapse of appropriations and the subsequent shutdown of the federal government, White Sands National Monument is closed for the safety of visitors and park resources. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-closed-during-government-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-addresses-infrastructure-needs-improves-visitor-experience.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:56:00 EST National parks have experienced record-breaking visitation, with more than 1.5 billion visitors in the last five years. Throughout the country, the combination of aging infrastructure and increased visitation has put a strain on park roads, bridges, campgrounds, waterlines, restrooms, and other visitor services and led to an $11.6 billion deferred maintenance backlog nationwide. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-addresses-infrastructure-needs-improves-visitor-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/whsa.htm Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:57:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the New Mexico State Police to investigate the fatality of a park visitor within White Sands National Monument discovered Wednesday night. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/whsa.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/mothapalooza2018.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2018 15:40:00 EST Enjoy a free family-friendly event and learn more about the special animals, especially moths that only live in the white gypsum dunes. Join us for MothaPalooza at White Sands National Monument on Friday, July 20, 2018, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/mothapalooza2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/stepthroughtimepr.htm Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:40:00 EST On Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, White Sands National Monument and, partner cooperating association, Western National Parks Association, will host the 4th annual Step Through Time: Mexican Art Show and Market at the visitor center from 10:00 am-5:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/stepthroughtimepr.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/2018econbenefit.htm Wed, 09 May 2018 09:07:00 EST A National Park Service (NPS) report released April 25, 2018 shows that 612,468 visitors to White Sands National Monument in 2017 spent $31,709,200 in communities near the park. That spending supported 450 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $35,729,700. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/2018econbenefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/trackwaysnr.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:00:00 EST White Sands National Monument, New Mexico – On a remote salt flat with nearby towering, snow white gypsum dunes, a team of scientists are following a string of fossilized footprints back in time to the end of the Ice Age where humans – adults and children - were likely hunting a giant, razor-clawed ground sloth. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/trackwaysnr.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/full-moon-night-concert.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:32:00 EST The upcoming full moon night concert will feature Native American flutist Randy Granger on September 15 at 7 pm. In addition to the concert, the new White Sands Girl Scout patch will be unveiled in partnership with the Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest Council. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/full-moon-night-concert.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/mothapalooza.htm Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:42:00 EST Enjoy this free family friendly event on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Learn more about the special animals, especially moths, that only live in the white gypsum dunes. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/mothapalooza.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/tourism.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2016 11:25:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 497,506 visitors to White Sands National Monument in 2015 spent $25,729,300 in communities near the park. That spending supported 387 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/tourism.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/mexicannativeamericanart.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:47:00 EST Experience the rich culture of Northern Chihuahua and Oaxaca Mexico and Native American Artists from New Mexico as they create their exceptional one-of-a-kind handcrafts. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/mexicannativeamericanart.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/increase-entrance-fees.htm Mon, 18 May 2015 09:43:00 EST The per-person fee will increase to $5 per adult ages 16 and over (up from $3 per person). Children 15 years and younger will continue to be free. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/increase-entrance-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-proposes-entrance-fee-increase.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:06:00 EST The tentative implementation date is October 2015. The monument invites and is accepting public comments from January 15, 2015 through February 13, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-proposes-entrance-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/gift-shop-concession-contract-awarded.htm Fri, 14 Nov 2014 01:46:00 EST The National Park Service has selected White Sands Trading, LLC, to provide retail and limited food and beverage services under a new ten-year concession contract in White Sands National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/gift-shop-concession-contract-awarded.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/unmanned-aircraft-prohibited.htm Mon, 08 Sep 2014 09:17:00 EST White Sands National Monument announces the banning of unmanned aircraft within the Monument. This regulation change implements a policy memorandum signed by National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis on June 20, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/unmanned-aircraft-prohibited.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-tourism-creates-millions-in-local-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:29:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 490,000 visitors in 2013 to White Sands NM spent $24.5 million in communities near the monument. That spending supported 307 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-tourism-creates-millions-in-local-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/campfire-research.htm Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:46:00 EST The public is invited to join in a special holiday open house at White Sands National Monument on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/campfire-research.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/holiday-open-2013.htm Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:37:00 EST The public is invited to join in a special holiday open house at White Sands National Monument on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/holiday-open-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/vd-free-admission-press-release.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:53:00 EST In honor of America’s military veterans, entrance fees will be waived for everyone during the Veterans Day weekend, November 9 through 11, at White Sands National Monument and all 401 national parks. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/vd-free-admission-press-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-reopens.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:15:00 EST The visitor center, bookstore, gift shop, Dunes Drive, trails, and picnic areas are open to the public. White Sands has been closed since October 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/reduce-hours.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:17:00 EST White Sands National Monument will open at 8 a.m. and close approximately one hour after sunset from September 3 through December 31, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/reduce-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/bataan-memorial.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:48:00 EST White Sands National Monument will waive entrance fees for all visitors on Sunday, March 17th to honor participants and their families in the 24th annual Bataan Memorial Death March. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/bataan-memorial.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/economic-impact.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:03:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 428,900 visitors to White Sands National Monument spent $15,812,000 in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 233 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/teacher-ranger-teacher.htm Wed, 09 Jan 2013 07:06:00 EST White Sands National Monument is accepting applications for the 2013. Teacher to Ranger to Teacher (TRT) program. This program provides opportunities for teachers to put on the ranger uniform and work for the National Park Service at White Sands National Monument from May 28 to July 19, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/teacher-ranger-teacher.htm https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-fully-open-for-public-use.htm Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Park re-opens formerlly floded areas. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/white-sands-national-monument-fully-open-for-public-use.htm