Albuquerque, N.M. – Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (Monument) will reopen on Saturday, August 13. However, the road is closed beyond the Monument’s main parking area to the Veteran’s Overlook. The public is asked to adhere to any posted closures within the Monument.
The Monument had been closed since June 29 due to the Las Conchas fire and the subsequent threat of flooding. During the closure, BLM and Pueblo de Cochiti, with assistance from the Las Conchas Incident Management teams, have taken precautionary measures to minimize flood potential and install early alert flood systems in Peralta Canyon and the Monument.
Visitors to the Monument, located downstream from the fire area, should check weather forecasts prior to their visit. Any anticipated thunderstorms in the high country above the Monument may not be noticeable from the hiking trails when storms are approaching. Visitors should be prepared for temporary road closures or the possibility that they could be temporarily stranded if stream or low level crossings are compromised by flood flows or debris. Heavy rains, especially in the high country affected by the fire, can occur at any time of the day but are generally more common in the afternoons. Early arrival at the Monument is recommended. The Monument is currently open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. seven days a week.
The BLM appreciates the public’s patience during the closure of the monument. For more information, please visit the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument website: https://www.blm.gov/nm/tentrocks