- State: NM
- NPCA Region: Southwest
- Est. Date: 2014
Air Quality Conditions
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Health
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Nature
Significant Concern
Climate Change Threats
Explore an unparalleled geological and recreational gem in the high elevations of northern New Mexico’s Jemez Mountains. The park showcases one of the world’s best examples of a resurgent caldera—a circular volcano with an uplifted center floor. The beautiful streams, high mountain peaks, lush grasslands, old-growth timber, rich cultural and tribal heritage, and abundant wildlife make these 90,000 acres a wonderland of adventure with great scientific value.
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Magazine Article
Strange Bedfellows
Coyotes and badgers don’t seem like obvious BFFs, but sometimes they join forces to hunt. Ongoing research could shed light on this odd and elusive couple.
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Press Release
Geothermal Development Prohibited Near Valles Caldera National Preserve
The Santa Fe National Forest's decision protects the unique thermal features in Valles Caldera National Preserve
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Read more about Significantly Steamy Parks
Blog Post Significantly Steamy Parks The National Park Service has designated the thermal features such as geysers and fumaroles at 16 national park sites as "significant," a label that affords them more stringent protections. Only one of these parks lies east of the Rockies.
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Read more about Historic 'Parks Package' Passes Congress
Blog Post Historic 'Parks Package' Passes Congress An FAQ with details on today's enormous bipartisan win for national parks.
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Read more about Valles Caldera National Preserve
Fact Sheet Valles Caldera National Preserve The Valles Caldera National Preserve’s unmatched combination of geological wonders and superb recreational values make it worthy of inclusion in our National Park System, with interpretation by America’s elite storytellers—our national park rangers.
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Read more about Picture This
Magazine Article Picture This Design students reimagine the park experience for the 21st century.
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Read more about Analysis of Options for Transferring Valles Caldera National Preserve
Report Analysis of Options for Transferring Valles Caldera National Preserve Analysis of options for transferring the Valles Caldera National Preserve to direct federal agency management
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Read more about New Report Shows NPS Management of Valles Caldera Would Result in Better Protection of Site, Increased Economic Benefits for Local Communities and New Mexico
Press Release New Report Shows NPS Management of Valles Caldera Would Result in Better Protection of Site, Increased Economic Benefits for Local Communities and New Mexico Statement by NPCA Senior Southwest Regional Director David Nimkin
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