Bandelier National Monument closes Visitor Center, Ranger led programs and all group campsites at Juniper and Ponderosa campgrounds to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19 novel coronavirus. Courtesy/BNM
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument closed the Visitor Center and Ranger led programs Tuesday to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
Beginning immediately and until further notice, Bandelier has closed all group campsites at Juniper and Ponderosa campgrounds. Bandelier also has suspended all park and camp entrance fees until further notice.
These actions have been taken based on the best available medical advice to limit gatherings to no more than 10 people and to promote social distancing.
WNPA (Western National Parks Association) at Bandelier also is closed. This will remain in effect until further notice. The health and safety of the WNPA staff, partners and that of the general public is a priority.
While outdoor spaces, like park trails, are believed to be safer than indoor spaces, visitors are urged to take the precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
For tips from the CDC on preventing illnesses like the coronavirus, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html
Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
There is no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Visit www.cdc.gov.
The National Park Service is actively monitoring developments related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and it is consulting with relevant federal, state and local authorities, including the CDC, to get the most up to date information needed to protect the health of our visitors, volunteers, and employees.
For more information about the park in general, visit www.nps.gov/band or call the Visitor Center at 505.672.3861, ext. 0.