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NPS/D. Krueger
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Contact: Dave Krueger, 505-412-0826
Jemez Springs, NM – On Friday, July 25, 2025, Valles Caldera National Preserve turns 25. To celebrate this public land milestone, we invite everyone to three days of special programs and evening hours in their national preserve.
Each day will have ranger programs and guest speakers, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and after-hours star-gazing, astrophotography, and silent disco. Due to safety concerns, reservations per vehicle are required for the evening programs (silent disco, star-gazing, and astrophotography).
On Friday, we will be holding two ribbon-cutting ceremonies. At 10 am, we will be celebrating the opening of the new interpretive trail through the cabin district and at 2 pm, we will officially unveil the park’s brand new multimedia exhibit in the Volcano Discovery Center.
“We’ve been hard at work all these years getting Valles Caldera to a level everyone expects from a national park site,” said Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos. “We are excited for everyone to explore the new ways of experiencing the park, to learn about this special place, and to see what we have planned for the next phase of improvements.”
Visit https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/valles-caldera-s-25th-anniversary.htm to plan your time at this special event.
Valles Caldera National Preserve | About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created the 14-mile-wide circular depression now known as Valles Caldera. The park is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich cultural history. Visit us at nps.gov/vall.
National Park Service | More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 430+ national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at nps.gov.
Last updated: July 7, 2025