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Coronado National Memorial
News Releases

April 20, 2009
National Junior Ranger Day
Ranger-led hike to Coronado Cave.  All ages welcome!

December 8, 2008
Fun Fridays-January - April

Guided hikes on the third friday of the month.

December 7, 2008
Holiday Open House
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with hot apple cider and cookies. Shop in our bookstore and receive a 15% discount. Lots of new items to choose from!

 

September 29, 2008
EA for Proposed LE Bldg and Accessible Trail
We are seeking public comment on the proposed construction of a Law Enforcement operations building and a handicapped accessible trail. The environmental assessment will be open for comment until October 29, 2008

September 2, 2008
Open House-Exhibit Proposal
Tell us what you think! Open house for public comment on placement and content of exhibits on September 20th from 8-4. 

September 2, 2008
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, September 20th from 10 am to 3 pm in the picnic area. Join us for creative, educational activities!

August 8, 2008
Montezuma Canyon Road (FR 61) Open
Emergency repairs have been completed on Montezuma Canyon Rd. after severe flooding occurred on July 31, 2008.

August 5, 2008
Trails Re-open
Emergency repairs to Montezuma Canyon Rd. near the visitor center are complete and access to trails is available.

July 28, 2008
Montezuma Canyon Rd. and All Trails Closed
Montezuma Canyon Rd., all trails and the picnic area are closed after nearly 3.7 inches of rain fell Sunday evening.

July 6, 2008
Guided Hikes
Guided hikes will be available on Fridays in July, August, September, and October.

May 29, 2008
Prescribed Burn
A prescribed burn is scheduled for the picnic area.

 

December 19, 2007
Montezuma Canyon Road (FR 61) Open
Montezuma Canyon Road is open and there is public access through the Memorial to Parker Canyon Lake.

December 10, 2007
"Fun Fridays"
Guided hikes on the fourth Friday of the month; January, February and March.

December 6, 2007
"Holiday in the National Parks" Celebrated at the White House
Local artist Katherine Salwei's Christmas ornament hangs in the Blue Room on the White House Christmas tree.

December 1, 2007
Holiday Open House
Coronado NMem is hosting a holiday open house on December 15, 2007 from 9:00-3:00.

October 9, 2007
Montezuma Canyon Road (FR 61) Closed
The road will be closed to all but authorized vehicles for approximately six weeks beginning October 15, 2007.

August 31, 2007
Environmental Assessment of Bat Gates at Crest Trail Mine
Public comments can be made until October 1, 2007. 

Montezuma Canyon in the snow, Coronado National Memorial  

Did You Know?
Coronado was searching for the ‘Seven Cities of Cibola’ when he began is expedition in 1540. What does Cibola mean? It is most likely a Spanish corruption of (She Wo No)- Land of the Zuni.

Last Updated: April 20, 2009 at 10:54 EST