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Contact: Dave Krueger, 505-412-0826
Jemez Springs, NM – The National Park Service (NPS) invites public feedback on a draft general management plan and environmental assessment from August 1 through August 31, 2025.
The plan would establish long-term direction for resource protection and visitor experiences at the park, as well as high-level concepts to guide potential future facility investments. The public engagement period for this stage of the planning effort includes opportunities to submit written comments and learn more about the plan at community events and though online resources.
“Through the recent infrastructure improvements, we’ve made great strides in bringing Valles Caldera up to what people expect from a national park unit,” said Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos. “With the general management plan, we’re taking a critical step in making the full national park experience a reality by allowing the park to make needed long-term improvements and protect the values that make this landscape unique and inspiring.”
Park staff will have an information booth at several community events. For those unable to attend an in-person event, a virtual presentation of the initial planning efforts will be held on August 13. Each event will feature information on components of the plan and provide an opportunity for the public to engage with National Park Service staff and ask clarifying questions.
- Virtual | August 13, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MT
Join Teams Meeting - Discuss the GMP with park staff at an upcoming community event. Event dates and locations may be found at the park's website and on the park’s social media
The plan and environmental assessment, prepared for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, are available on the project website. For more information, please visit https://parkplanning.nps.gov/VALL_GMP.
Full meeting details, including schedule and venues, can also be accessed via the project webpage under the ‘Meeting Notices’ tab. A recording of the virtual presentation will remain available via the event link after the presentation has concluded.
In seeking public input during the National Environmental Policy Act process, the National Park Service can then refine, improve, and/or expand the various proposed ideas prior to making a final decision.
Comments can be submitted online on the project webpage (preferred) under ‘Open for Comment’, or mailed/delivered to the addresses below. Please ensure all comments are postmarked or delivered by August 31, 2025. The comment portal on the project webpage is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Mail or Hand Delivery Option:
Valles Caldera National Preserve
ATTN: Will Rempel
90 Villa Louis Martin Dr.
Jemez Springs, NM 87025
Project Webpage: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/VALL_GMP
Last updated: July 31, 2025