You may recall that Jemez Pueblo sued the US Government to gain ownership of the Valles Caldera in 2012. The Pueblo claimed that they had been the exclusive users of…
Eagle Hunt in Valles Caldera Raises National Issues
In an unusual chain of events, the Pueblo of Jemez, was granted a permit to kill one eagle on the Valles Caldera National Preserve, by the Director of the National…
Jemez Pueblo Lawsuit and Other News
Court Gives Mixed Ruling on Jemez Pueblo Efforts to Acquire VCNP Land The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Jemez Pueblo may “use, occupy, and possess” the Banco…
A Vision for the Valles Caldera National Preserve
Sometimes we may lose sight of what we are attempting to do collectively on our public lands. Why did hundreds of people work so hard to establish the Valles Caldera…
Court Hearing for Valles Caldera and Jemez Pueblo
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals sent a three-judge panel to Albuquerque on May 20th to hear Jemez Pueblo’s latest appeal to be granted title to some, or all of…
How do you Feel About Access to the Valles Caldera?
At Caldera Action we want to know what you think about access to your Valles Caldera National Preserve. Are you happy with your ability to visit the Preserve? We want…
Our Comments on the Interim Planning for the Valle Grande District
Comments from Caldera Action on Valles Caldera Proposes Interim Infrastructure Improvements to the Valle Grande District Caldera Action is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with interest in National Park Service lands…
Our Vision for the Valles Caldera, 2022 and Going Forward
The Valles Caldera National Preserve joined the national park system for good reason. Beautiful and awe inspiring, this unique landscape is valuable for all Americans, especially New Mexicans. The…
April News from Caldera Action
Zone Planning Meetings for the Valles Caldera Announced The managers at the Valles Caldera National Preserve announce two virtual hearings for the “Zone” planning process at the Preserve. They have…
News from All Over the Jemez
Cochiti Pueblo Closes Jemez Roads Cochiti Pueblo has closed three roads leading into the Jemez Mountains near Cochiti Pueblo. Forest Road 289, the Dome Road, which passes through Bandelier National…