Mesa Verde National Park

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park works to save famous cliff dwelling from weakened arch

Sandstone bridge above Spruce Tree House has needed stabilization work in the past

May 13, 2022

Local News

Wildlife at home among Mesa Verde National Park’s ancient dwellings

cameras capture a variety of species in and around ancient dwellings

May 10, 2022

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park visitation increases in wake of pandemic

Superintendent describes busy start to tourism season; road construction resumes

April 22, 2022

Local News

Marvel the mustang: the first horse gathered from Mesa Verde National Park

what his success story may mean for the future of horse gathering at the national park

April 17, 2022

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park sees beavers as a restoration tool

‘ecological engineers’ are key to enhancing riparian waters along Mancos River

January 6, 2022

Outdoors

The Great Sand Dunes ‘are just a big mountain of sand’ and other 1-star national park reviews

The cover of "Subpar Parks" and a photo of author Amber Share. (Courtesy of Amber Share and Penguin Random House)…

July 20, 2021

Local News

Crowd enjoys return of July Fourth fireworks and fun in Cortez parks

filled with families from around Four Corners

July 5, 2021

Local News

In nod to history, Mesa Verde National Park offers J&J vaccinations

given in same building that once housed a hospital

June 17, 2021

Local News

Mesa Verde welcomes back visitors; upgrades are underway

sees increase in number of tourists; superintendent to retire this summer

June 17, 2021

Sports

Minnesota woman wins 12 Hours of Mesa Verde mountain bike race

solo winner is from Fairplay

May 11, 2021

Local News

Cliff dwelling tours to restart at Mesa Verde National Park

trips were suspended in 2020 because of pandemic

April 23, 2021

Southwest Life

Mesa Verde National Park designated 100th International Dark Sky Park

Lighting reduced, controlled to keep view of night sky

April 12, 2021

Local News

USA Today: When you visit Colorado, make sure to catch Durango

10-day road trip features extra Southwest adventures

February 14, 2021

Local News

Wandering mountain lion tracked 558 miles to Mesa Verde National Park

settles in park after five-month journey from central New Mexico

December 4, 2020

Southwest Life

Native American ruin northeast of Cortez gets permanent protections

site will be placed in conservation easement

October 31, 2020

Southwest Life

Feds propose protection for rare plant in Mesa Verde National Park

U.S. seeks to protect Chapin Mesa milkvetch

October 30, 2020

Local News

Driver’s license, credit cards found with missing man at Mesa Verde National Park

Coroner ‘99%’ sure remains belong to Mitchell Dale Stehling

September 18, 2020

Local News

End of a mystery? Human remains found at Mesa Verde National Park could solve 2013 disappearance

Credible tip came in Wednesday, park superintendent says

September 17, 2020

Local News

Firefighters strengthen perimeter of Mesa Verde’s Morefield Fire

and ground crews hold fire to 46 acres

June 29, 2020

Local News

Sand Creek Fire tested by Saturday storms

other fires are being fought in Montezuma County

June 28, 2020

Local News

Update: Mesa Verde fire grows to 46 acres

support assigned to Morefield Fire

June 27, 2020

Local News

Short-haul operations a specialty of Mesa Verde Helitack

Technique rescues Black Canyon climber; available for fire personnel transport

June 22, 2020

Local News

Low-stress roundup technique begins for Mesa Verde horses

Mustangs respond to baiting; gathering lies ahead

June 13, 2020

Local News

Mesa Verde National Park announces partial reopening Sunday

Morefield Campground and Far View Lodge to resume services

May 20, 2020