BLM Roswell Field Office announces Freedom 250 event at Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave NCA
Fort Stanton, NM 88323
United States
Event Description
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. – The Bureau of Land Management’s Roswell Field Office invites the public to a Freedom 250 event at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area in March to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday this year.
The event will include a hike on the Kit Carson Loop at Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area in Lincoln County on March 21 at 10 a.m.
Participants for the guided hike in the NCA are asked to meet at the Rob Jaggers Campground parking lot off N.M. Highway 220. The hike will explore the changing landscape of the NCA, including recovery from the 2025 Camp Fire that burned 877 acres. The hike will include moderate changes in elevation over uneven, and at times rocky, surfaces. The estimated time is two hours.
BLM encourages visitors to wear sturdy footwear, dress in layers, and bring water, snacks and sunscreen.
“There are so many great opportunities to find recreation on BLM lands in southeastern New Mexico,” said NCA Manager Warren Kasper. “Valley of Fires and the National Conservation Area are the perfect places to highlight the fascinating and exciting experiences available on BLM lands. We are looking forward for visitors to get to know their public lands better as part of Freedom 250.”
The Roswell Field Office plans more Freedom 250 events throughout the year and will make more announcements in the weeks leading up to events. Freedom 250 is the national, nonpartisan organization leading the celebration of our nation’s birthday. Events will take place around the country that honor our history, showcase the beauty of the United States, ignite innovation, and strengthen the faith that will carry our nation forward for the next 250 years. Learn more about Freedom 250.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.