Vehicle access closed at Valles Caldera National Preserve
JEMEZ SPRINGS, N.M. – Officials at Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico have started closing all vehicle access along the preserve’s main entrance road due to the threat of flooding and poor road conditions.
The Los Alamos Monitor reported Tuesday that the National Park Service says the East Fork Jemez River is threatening to overtop the road and melting snow is impacting road conditions.
Visitors can still access the preserve on-foot through the Coyote Call and Valle Grande trailheads, and through access points at pullouts along New Mexico State Road 4.
Park Service spokeswoman Kimberly DeVall says park rangers will be stationed at the preserve’s main entrance to answer questions and give information to the public.
While recreational access is still encouraged, there will be no public restroom facilities and visitors are advised to plan accordingly.
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Information from: Los Alamos Monitor, http://www.lamonitor.com
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