The Valles Caldera is experiencing exceptional drought this winter. According to NOAA, most of northern New Mexico is “abnormally dry”. We have about a third of our normal moisture for …
Flash Flood Pounds Bandelier
Bandelier National Monument experienced another significant flash flood in Frijoles Canyon on September 5th. An intense rainstorm dumped substantial rain on the park and the Los Alamos area that afternoon …
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 …
Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez, Updates
The Cerro Pelado Fire continues to burn vigorously in the Jemez Mountains south of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. The fire started just to the south of the Cerro Los …