Carlsbad Caverns National Park News

CARLSBAD, N.M. The 52nd annual Bat Flight Breakfast is scheduled July 18 at Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Noah's Ark will issue 100 spay/neuter certificates for those who need financial help at 8 a.m. today at Cat's Meow, 124 S. Canyon St.

The 2009 Gem & Mineral Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park.

What do you do when money is a little tight, but your family wants to do something with Dad on Father's Day this weekend? The National Parks Service has the answer: A stroll 700 feet below ground to see the world famous Carlsbad Caverns for free.

Malcolm Sadler is a seasonal ranger at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, so it seems fitting that when he decided to write a book, the topic was something he knows about: national parks and monuments.

The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce asked the New Mexico Department of Tourism for designation as an official state Visitor Information Center.

The National Park Service is looking to stimulate summer vacations at national parks.

One of New Mexico's premier attractions is getting a big boost from the bad economy, lower gas prices and the holiday weekend.

Author Donald R. Schmitt will make a presentation at 7 p.m. today in Room 153 at NMSU-C on his new book, "Witness to Roswell: Unmasking the 60 Year Cover-up." He will also sign copies of the book.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park officials said bats at the park are not affected by a fungus that has already killed an estimated 500,000 bats in other states.

First published in the Winter 2009 Issue of Outdoor America Magazine. I've always loved being outdoors.

Send this Headwaters page to a friend or colleague: N.M. national parks, monuments to get $8 million in stimulus funds Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico will get $6.6 million of that state's $8-million slice of federal stimulus funds.

White Sands National Monument's superintendent says he's excited about federal stimulus money coming in because the headquarters needs new windows to keep out the rain during summer monsoons and new carpet because of past rains.

White Sands National Monument's superintendent says he's excited about federal stimulus money coming in because the headquarters needs new windows to keep out the rain during summer monsoons.

With white gloved hands, Carlsbad Caverns National Park Superintendent John Benjamin carefully drew items out of a box.

With white - gloved hands, Carlsbad Caverns National Park Superintendent John Benjamin carefully draws items out of a box.

The annual March for Parks is still two months away, but any organization wanting a share of grant funding from the event needs to act now, an event official said.

CARLSBAD, N.M. For the past two years, Paula Bauer's job site was on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel.

The Angel Food order deadline for January is 1 p.m. today at the Sunset Church of Christ office, 1308 W. Blodgett.

When times get tough during an economic downturn, people stay closer to home. For Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the ailing economy and a drop in prices at the gas pump worked to its advantage.