THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
The National Park Service has selected Brinnen Carter to serve as the new superintendent of El Morro and El Malpais national monuments. Carter begins this new role on Oct. 4, 2026.
Official NPS sourceAs a result of the high fire danger, Stage II Fire Restrictions are being implemented in El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments, effective June 22, 2026. These restrictions are necessary to reduce the risk of fire to protect public health and safety, and to protect National Park Service lands, resources, and facilities during the current period of increased fire danger.
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El Malpais National Monument invites you to join us for a Volcano Festival at the El Malpais Visitor Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Official NPS sourceThe El Calderon Trail and parking area at El Malpais National Monument will be closed beginning August 11, 2025, through late May 2026 for a trail improvement project between the parking area and the Bat Cave.
Official NPS sourceThe Encerrita Fire again had very little activity on Monday as the area again received additional rainfall. The fire remained 2496 acres. On Monday, firefighters patrolled established fire lines and monitored areas where interior fuels are consuming. An infrared (IR) flight provided fire managers with added intelligence on the fire, showing scattered heat throughout the fire area. No areas are anticipated to threaten fire lines or other containment features.
Official NPS sourceThe 2,496 acres, 0% contained Encerrita Fire has received a notable amount of precipitation over the past several days, with more precipitation in the forecast over the coming week. The previously issued “Ready” evacuation notice for residents north of the fire was rescinded on Saturday, June 22.
Official NPS sourceThe Encerrita Fire only gained 3 acres on Thursday due to higher humidity that followed a frontal passage. The 2282-acre lightning-caused fire is located in El Malpais National Monument, 15 miles south-southwest of Grants.
Official NPS sourceAdditional crews arrived to the Encerrita Fire on Tuesday, bringing the total number of firefighters to 99 on the 1541-acre lightning-caused fire located in El Malpais National Monument, 15 miles south-southwest of Grants.
Official NPS sourceNational Park Service staff discovered a lightning-caused fire burning on El Malpais National Monument lands on the afternoon of Saturday, June 15.
Official NPS sourceEl Malpais National Monument presents summer Bat Outflight Programs.
Official NPS sourceEl Malpais National Monument will host Shawn price for his program, " WT Sherman War Maker- Peacemaker". He will highlight Sherman’s early life and knowns Civil War exploits with emphasis on his role with the 1867-68 Peace Commission and the establishment of the Nation to Nation agreements which remain crucial to the life and legacy of Sherman.
Official NPS sourceEl Malpais National Monument will host the award winning Dineh Tah Navajo Dancers on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center in Grants, NM. Performances are10:30-11:00 and 2:00- 2:30.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument which is tentatively scheduled to occur in late May and early June 2024. The El Calderon Triangle prescribed fire will treat approximately 1500 acres of NPS lands adjacent to Highway 53 between mile markers 66 and 63. Exact dates and times will be determined based on weather and fuel conditions. Fire managers expect the prescribed fire will take two to five days to complete.
Official NPS sourceNative American artists will share their art and craft with the public. Learn how artists create and how their art connects them to their culture. This free family friendly event is a great way to engage with talented artists from local Pueblos and Tribes.
Official NPS sourceEl Malpais National Monument will host an evening of science and stargazing with Albuquerque Astronomical Society astronomer Derek Wallentinsen at the El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 6:30-9:00pm.
Official NPS sourceEl Malpais and El Morro National Monuments are recruiting a Teacher-Ranger-Teacher to spend the summer collaborating with rangers to develop education programs for the parks.
Official NPS sourceEl Malpais National Monument will conduct a prescribed burn in April. The area will be adjacent to Hwy. 53 between mile markers 71 and 69.
Official NPS sourceJoin El Malpais National Monument Park Rangers and celebrate astronomy and dark night skies during Astronomy Month. Programs are every Friday evening throughout the month and will be presented at various locations throughout the monument. Astronomy Month’s aim is to encourage people to go outside, look up, and share the sky.
Official NPS sourceJoin the engaging, entertaining, and educating Robert Torres as he tells Native American stories at El Malpais National Monument visitor center on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
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