San Antonio Cabin often housed cowboys when the preserve was privately-owned and operating as a ranch.
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich ranching history.
The National Park Service (NPS) prepared a fire management plan for Valles Caldera National Preserve and is seeking public input on the plan’s environmental assessment from October 1 through November 3.
The 2024 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta starts in just a few days. The nine-day special event kicks off with dozens of tribal artisans, a special presentation from Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos, and a musical performance by Marlon Magdalena.
The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Valles Caldera National Preserve on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
The 2024 elk hunting season is underway in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Hunters who received a draw from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) for Valles Caldera may be visible in the park.
The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared a fire management plan for Valles Caldera National Preserve and is seeking public input on the plan’s environmental assessment from September 3 through October 3.