National Monuments Alerts

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Alerts for national monuments in the National Park Service.

This is a best-effort service, and should be used for informational purposes only.

Created by @jonsagara.

El Calderon Trail Construction Closure - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

El Malpais National Monument #elma #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/24/2026 12:00 AM EDT

El Calderon Trail closed for construction through July 2026

The El Calderon Trail and parking area are closed from August 11, 2025, through July 31, 2026, for a major improvement project. NPS Road 100 will remain open for local traffic only, and the Continental Divide Trail will remain open for CDT (1/2)

El Malpais National Monument #elma #nationalmonument
⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 4/24/2026 12:00 AM EDT

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes is dry and has been recently graded. It is passable for most vehicles.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/driving-to-big-tubes.htm

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

El Malpais National Monument #elma #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/24/2026 12:00 AM EDT

All lava tube caves closed November 1 through April 30

All park lava tube caves are closed for the winter from November 1 through April 30 to protect hibernating bats.

https://www.nps.gov/elma/planyourvisit/caving.htm

Lava Tube Caving - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Scotts Bluff National Monument #scbl #nationalmonument
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 4/23/2026 12:00 AM EDT

Scotts Bluff Summit Road Delayed Opening

The Scotts Bluff Summit Road will open at noon on Saturday, April 25th due to the annual Spring up the Bluff running event.

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument #sapu #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/22/2026 12:00 AM EDT

Quarai Unit Closure

Quarai will be closed through Thursday 4/23 for parking lot repaving. The Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center, Gran Quivira, and Abó units will remain open. For questions, please contact the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center at (505) 847-2585.

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument #sapu #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/21/2026 12:00 AM EDT

Quarai Unit Closure

Quarai will be closed though Wednesday 4/22 for parking lot repaving. The Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center, Gran Quivira, and Abó units will remain open. For questions, please contact the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center at (505) 847-2585.

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument #sapu #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/18/2026 12:00 AM EDT

Quarai Unit Closure

Quarai will be closed though Tuesday 4/21 for parking lot repaving. The Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center, Gran Quivira, and Abó units will remain open. For questions, please contact the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center at (505) 847-2585.

Effigy Mounds National Monument #efmo #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/17/2026 12:00 AM EDT

Park Closing at 2:20 PM

Park Closing at 2:20 PM April 17, 2026, Due To Inclement Weather

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument #sapu #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 4/16/2026 12:00 AM EDT

Quarai Unit Closure

Quarai will be closed though Tuesday 4/21 for parking lot repaving. The Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center and Abó units will remain open. For questions, please contact the Mountainair Headquarters Visitor Center at (505) 847-2585.