Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Temporarily Closed for Public Health and Safety during Facility Installation

Organization:

Bureau of Land Management

BLM Office:

Rio Puerco Field Office

Media Contact:

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management Rio Puerco Field Office is announcing a temporary closure of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument November 12 – 15, 2019, while new facility improvements are installed. The new facilities include a double vault toilet and recycling receptacles.  

Heavy machinery use will limit access to only authorized construction workers and BLM employees.  By providing these additional facilities, the BLM strives to provide a more positive visitor experience and improve visitor health and safety.

For more information about other recreational opportunities in the area of the facility improvements, please contact the Rio Puerco Field Office at 505-761-8700.


The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.