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Los Amigos Bookstore at the Volcano Discovery Center.
The Los Amigos Bookstore is now open at the Volcano Discovery Center, in the historic cabin district, offering visitors a selection of Valles Caldera merchandise and educational items. The Volcano Discovery Center is open for basic visitor services during regular park operating hours. The exhibit demonstration occurs on the half hour every hour between 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Stop by to explore the new volcano exhibit, go for a hike, enjoy wildlife viewing during elk season and

Los Amigos
Oct 151 min read
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2025 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta
Photo description: A group of cyclists ride a gravel road in Valles Caldera's backcountry. (NPS/Irene Owsley) 2025 Valles Caldera Fall...

Los Amigos
Sep 92 min read
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Join us for National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 27, 2025!
National Public Lands Days: Since 1994, this annual event on the fourth Saturday of September has been the nation's largest single-day...

Los Amigos
Aug 251 min read
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Valles Caldera Seeks Your Input
Valles Caldera Seeks Input on Draft General Management Plan and Valle Grande District Development Concept Plan News Release: August 1,...

Los Amigos
Aug 62 min read
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Valles Caldera National Preserve turns 25 - Friday, July 25!
VCNP trail crew members work on the new Cabin District Interpretive Trail. Photo by D. Krueger/NPS You are cordially invited to Valles...

Los Amigos
Jul 82 min read
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Trail Workday - June 21, 2025
Los Amigos Encourages You to Become a VIP (Volunteers-In-Parks)! On Saturday, June 21st there is an opportunity for you to work with...

Los Amigos
Jun 61 min read
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Valles Caldera Art Exhibits in April
Photo titled "Backcountry" by Artist in Residence Rachel Black, 2024 Jemez Fine Art Gallery: April 18-24, 2025 Celebrate National Park...

Los Amigos
Apr 102 min read
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Valles Caldera's 10th Birthday Party
December 19, 2024, from 9:30AM - 4:00 PM Come celebrate Valles Caldera National Preserve's 10th anniversary in the National Park Service...

Los Amigos
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Valles Caldera Resuming Entrance Fees in 2025
One of the park's new orientation signs overlooking Valle Grande. NPS/D. Krueger The National Park Service will resume the collection of...

Los Amigos
Nov 19, 20242 min read
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Join the Los Amigos Board of Directors!
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera is Seeking Qualified and Interested People to Serve on the Board of Directors Do you love nature and the...

Los Amigos
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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Valles Caldera Backcountry Vehicle Route Closed for the Season
Photo Description: Snow covering the Cabin District area on November 4, 2024. NPS/N. Plants Valles Caldera National Preserve has closed...

Los Amigos
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta 2024 was a Huge Success!
2024 Fall Fiesta Sticker Los Amigos thanks everyone who attended this year's Fall Fiesta and we extend a special thank you to our members...

Los Amigos
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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2024 Elk Hunting Season Underway
Jemez Springs, NM – The 2024 elk hunting season is underway in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Hunters who received a draw from New...

Los Amigos
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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New Bookstore items!
Our bookstore worked with Ranger Doug Enterprises to create a beautiful new poster, postcard and sticker, in the style of the original...

Los Amigos
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Bookstore Seeking Volunteers for Fall Fiesta!
Valles Caldera's Fall Fiesta is October 5-13, 2024. The Preserve is seeking volunteers to take a shift or two at either of the two...

Los Amigos
Sep 8, 20241 min read
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Valles Caldera to Seek Public Comment on Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment
Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release  August 20, 2024 The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared a fire management plan for...

Los Amigos
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Los Amigos
Jun 25, 20240 min read
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Backcountry Vehicle Route in Valles Caldera Opens Today
Jemez Springs, NM – Today is opening day for the 2024 season of the backcountry vehicle route in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Every...

Los Amigos
May 15, 20241 min read
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Wildlife Viewing at Valles Caldera
Hummingbird resting on an aspen branch on Cerro Abrigo. NPS/C. Lycopolus To assist all visitors with the experience of seeing wildlife...

Los Amigos
May 10, 20241 min read
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Valles Caldera Announces 2024 Summer Ranger Programs
Valles Caldera invites you to join a ranger this summer and experience the park like you’ve never experienced it before. Rangers will be...

Los Amigos
May 3, 20241 min read
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