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Encerrita Fire

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Unit Information

El Malpais National Monument 
1900 E. Santa Fe Ave. 
Grants, 
New Mexico 
87020 
El Malpais National Monument 
1900 E. Santa Fe Ave. 
Grants, 
New Mexico 
87020 

Incident Contacts

  • General Fire & Park Info: El Malpais Visitor Center
    Phone:
    (505) 876-2783
    Hours:
    9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closures

Safety Closure Due to Wildland Fire (Encerrita Fire) 06-18-2024
Updated On: - 06/18/2024 / 14:24
The Encerrita Fire was discovered on June 15, 2024, on El Malpais National Monument lands. To maintain the safety of park visitors and allow fire management operations to continue unimpeded, the Superintendent of El Malpais National Monument is designating the following area(s) as closed to public use until further notice is given.