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Dear Friends of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, You are an essential part of the legacy of support for Valles Caldera National Preserve. By renewing your membership or joining Los Amigos de Valles Caldera for 2026, you help ensure that this extraordinary place continues to thrive. Like it is for you, the Valles Caldera is deeply special to our Board of Directors—the vast mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams all contribute to the Preserve’s excepti

Frosty ponderosa pines at History Grove Photo by NPS/L. Ray Los Amigos would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our members and donors who contributed to our $5,000 matching campaign in support of new signage at Valles Caldera National Preserve . Thanks to your generosity, we met the match! We will be working closely with Preserve staff to determine the most effective way to use these funds. New and updated signs will enhance the visitor experience by providing inte

Interpretive Entrance Sign. Photo by NPS Hello visitors, hikers and winter snow enthusiasts! Your financial support will help put much needed signage in place on Valles Caldera National Preserve. The Los Amigos de Valles Caldera 2026 Work Plan pledges funds, received from our members and donors, to support this effort. Signs will enhance the visitor experience by providing interpretive information at several sites within the Preserve. Trailhead signs and markers on hiking and

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

Photo description: A group of cyclists ride a gravel road in Valles Caldera's backcountry. (NPS/Irene Owsley) 2025 Valles Caldera Fall...

National Public Lands Days: Since 1994, this annual event on the fourth Saturday of September has been the nation's largest single-day...

Valles Caldera Seeks Input on Draft General Management Plan and Valle Grande District Development Concept Plan  News Release: August 1,...

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 Encourages You to Become a VIP (Volunteers-In-Parks)! On Saturday, June 21st there is an opportunity for you to work with...

Photo titled "Backcountry" by Artist in Residence Rachel Black, 2024 Jemez Fine Art Gallery: April 18-24, 2025 Celebrate National Park...

December 19, 2024, from 9:30AM - 4:00 PM Come celebrate Valles Caldera National Preserve's 10th anniversary in the National Park Service...

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 de Valles Caldera is Seeking Qualified and Interested People to Serve on the Board of Directors Do you love nature and the...

Photo Description: Snow covering the Cabin District area on November 4, 2024. NPS/N. Plants Valles Caldera National Preserve has closed...

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...

Jemez Springs, NM – The 2024 elk hunting season is underway in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Hunters who received a draw from New...

Our bookstore worked with Ranger Doug Enterprises to create a beautiful new poster, postcard and sticker, in the style of the original...

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...

Valles Caldera National Preserve News Release   August 20, 2024 The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared a fire management plan for...