11:53 AM
— November 1st, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central New
Mexico, including the following areas, in north central New Mexico,
Far Northwest Highlands, Jemez Mountains, Northwest Highlands and
Tusas Mountains Including Chama. In northwest New Mexico, Chuska
Mountains and Northwest Plateau. In west central New Mexico, San
Francisco River Valley, Southwest Mountains, West Central
Highlands, West Central Mountains and West Central Plateau.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Another round of widespread rainfall is expected Sunday into
Monday with rainfall amounts generally between 1 and 2 inches
near and west of the Continental Divide, except near 3 inches in
favored upslope regions of the Tusas Mountains near Chama. This
rainfall will occur over very saturated soils which will increase
runoff. These are also areas that are still recovering from the
last flood event. River rises are likely, but rises are not
expected to be as high as the last flood event. If river flooding
materializes, it will likely continue into Monday evening.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Petroglyph National Monument
DO NOT drop off your passengers at the visitor center. No trail access. Visitors must be driven to a trail system from the visitor center. If passengers want to go to the visitor center, WAIT FOR THEM in the parking lot until they come back out.
Petroglyph National Monument
This is an urban park. Don't hide valuables inside your car. Carry items with you on hike. Lock your vehicle and set car alarm. Recent auto break-ins at Rinconada Canyon parking lot. Report suspicious persons loitering/peeking in cars. Call 928-638-7805
Petroglyph National Monument
Drive to petroglyph viewing trails: Boca Negra Canyon (open 8:30 am - 4 pm); Rinconada and Piedras Marcadas Canyons (open 8 am to 5 pm). The Volcanoes Day Use Area (no petroglyphs, open 9 am to 5 pm). WNPA Park Store open for shopping 9am - 4pm daily.
Petroglyph National Monument
Bicycles are ONLY allowed at the following locations:
1 - On the Boca Negra Canyon paved multiuse path; bicycles must remain on the paved bike path.
2 - On the crusher fine trail that winds in and out of the park around the mesa top above Boca Negra.
Petroglyph National Monument
The Information Center, WNPA park store, Boca Negra Canyon, administrative offices, and gated parking lots will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Walk in access to Rinconada Canyon & Volcanoes Day Use Area is allowed. Piedras Marcadas Canyon lot & trail open
Petroglyph National Monument
The Information Center and WNPA Park Store will close at 2:00 pm on December 24 and will be closed all day on December 25. We will reopen for normal hours on December 26.
Petroglyph National Monument
The Information Center and WNPA Park Store will close at 2:30 pm on December 31 and will be closed all day on January 1. We will reopen for normal hours on January 2.
Petroglyph National Monument
Watch for construction crews, equipment, and changing traffic patterns. Obey posted signage and flagger instructions.
Reduced speed limits will be in effect near active work zones. Drive cautiously to protect workers and yourself.
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