Mojave National Preserve Welcomes New Superintendent
The National Park Service has selected Kevin Schluckebier as the next superintendent of Mojave National Preserve. He will begin his new role Oct. 18, 2026.
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2026-09-30
1 STORIES2025-09-19
1 STORIESFire restrictions end at Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument
Due to decreased fire danger, Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument are no longer under fire prevention orders. The preserve and monument are reverting to their normal fire regulations.
Official NPS source2025-08-27
1 STORIESRoad rehabilitation project at Mojave National Preserve will not have significant environmental impacts
The National Park Service (NPS) has concluded that the South Kelbaker and Kelso-Cima Roads rehabilitation project in Mojave National Preserve will not have significant environmental impacts. The project, which the park anticipates will take three years to complete, includes major rehabilitation and visitor improvements on 42 miles of the main roads.
Official NPS source2025-07-03
1 STORIESFire restrictions now in place at Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument
Due to increased fire danger, Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument are now under fire prevention orders.
Official NPS source2025-04-09
1 STORIESPublic comments sought for Kelso-Cima and South Kelbaker Roads rebuilding project at Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, invites the public to comment on the draft environmental assessment of a project that will address the deteriorating conditions of Kelso-Cima and South Kelbaker roads.
Official NPS source2024-11-21
1 STORIESMojave National Preserve Announces Campground Fee Increases
Mojave National Preserve will implement increased fees for developed campgrounds starting January 1, 2025, utilizing the Recreation.gov online reservation system.
Official NPS source2024-10-27
1 STORIESCima Road Reopens
KELSO, Calif. – Cima Road to reopen November 6th 2024 at 10 a.m.
Official NPS source2024-10-18
1 STORIESMojave National Preserve saves desert tortoises from cars and ravens
KELSO, Calif. – Over 500 utility poles spanning 15 miles removed and 5 miles of fencing installed will help protect the Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), an iconic and beloved reptile.
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