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Blowing Dust Advisory issued August 11 at 7:03PM MDT until August 11 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

7:03 PM — 8:15 PM

The dust storm that prompted the advisory has weakened, but areas with visibility below 3 miles will continue for the next hour or so.

Dunes Drive Safety Corridor

Dunes Drive is open. A safety corridor is in effect between mile marker 3 and 5.5 along Dunes Drive. Visitors may drive but not stop or exit their vehicle in this area.

Wind and blowing dust advisories are in effect today, April 17, with gusts up to 50 mph. Do not hike during a windstorm, and do not rely on your footprints to return to your car. Closely monitor the weather while you are in the park.

Alkali Flat Trail Closures

Alkali Flat Trail will be closed for the following times in January for military testing: 1/15/2025 8:00am - 1:00 pm, 1/22/2025 8:00am - 1030 am, 1/27/2025 8:00am - 10:30 am, 1/28/2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 1/30/2025 08:00 am - 1300 pm

Interdune Boardwalk Closed

Due to the active safety corridor, the Interdune Boardwalk is closed. Please visit the park visitor center to learn about other options during your visit.

Roadwork on July 1 and July 2 May Limit Access to Portions of the Park

Park staff will be working to remove sand from the roadway on 7/1/2025 and 7/2/2025 from 7:00 am until 9:00 am. The park will remain open during however access to certain portions of the park may be limited.

Park Closures

From time to time the missile range that surrounds the park performs military testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming military tests.

RV and Tractor Trailer Parking at the Visitor Center

There is limited space for parking for recreational vehicles and trailers in the parking lot directly in front (south) of the visitor center. RVs are asked to not park in the lot behind the visitor center. There is no parking space for tractor trailers.

No Water Available at Park

There is no water available at the park until further notice. Water fill stations and restrooms are all out of order. Vault toilets are available at the visitor center and inside the park. Visitors should bring all the water they need for their visit.

Backcountry Camping Closed

Backcountry camping at the park is closed. There is no established opening date at this time.

Visitor Center Temporarily Closed

The visitor center will be closed for the remainder of today, Thursday, May 22.

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