Union County

Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 1:42PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

1:42 PM — 2:30 PM

At 140 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Model, or 23 miles east of Trinidad, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Las Animas County.

Flood Advisory issued May 21 at 1:38PM MDT until May 21 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

1:38 PM — 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 445 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 137 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen between Cimarron and Maxwell. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Maxwell. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 21 at 1:26PM MDT until May 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

1:26 PM — 9:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 238 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN COLORADO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO BACA BENT LAS ANIMAS OTERO PROWERS THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF LA JUNTA, LAMAR, LAS ANIMAS, ROCKY FORD, SPRINGFIELD, TRINIDAD, AND WALSH.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 21 at 2:20PM CDT until May 21 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

1:20 PM — 9:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 238 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE OF OKLAHOMA CIMARRON TEXAS IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE OF TEXAS DALLAM SHERMAN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOISE CITY, CONLEN, DALHART, GUYMON, KEYES, STRATFORD, AND WARE.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 21 at 1:19PM MDT until May 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

1:19 PM — 9:00 PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 238 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEW MEXICO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST NEW MEXICO COLFAX UNION THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CAPULIN, CLAYTON, DES MOINES, RATON, AND SUGARITE.

Volcano Road Closure August 20th

Volcano Road will be closed due to construction August 20th. The Visitor Center, Park Film, Museum, Boca and Lava Flow trails, and Bookstore will all be open.

Volcano Road Closed to RVs and Buses over 26 feet, and to all Trailers.

The Volcano top road is not accessible to RVs, buses, attached trailers, or any other vehicle over 26 feet in length, due to the narrowness and weight limits of Volcano Road. Trailer drop off and RV/bus parking is available at the Visitor Center.

Summer road work in area and monument

Chipseal work has begun on NM325 which may delay access to Capulin through mid-July. Volcano Road chipseal begins September 15th. Watch for fresh tar and loose gravel as well as construction vehicles and workers.

Credit/Debit Card Only to pay entrance fees

Capulin Volcano only accepts credit/debit cards for entrance fees. Our cooperating association Park Store accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and checks. There are limited cash only entrance passes available through our cooperating association Park Store.

Volcano Rim and Vent trail close at 3:30pm

Due to the Volcano top area closing to vehicles at 4:15pm there is not enough time to finish a top hike after 3:30pm. The volcano top must be clear of ALL vehicles by 4:15pm daily.