Outside recreation is returning after a spring spent inside. The Bureau of Land Management announced June 10 that El Malpais National Conservation Area is increasing recreational access and services.

The BLM says it will use a phased approach to increase access to recreational areas on a case-by-case basis.  Staff reopened access to the Narrows Picnic Area facilities and the La Ventana vault toilets June 9.

A return to full operations will continue to be phased in and services may be limited.

Details and updates on operations will continue to be posted at:

blm.gov/alert/nm-covid-19-updates and social media channels.  Updates about BLM operations are available on www.blm.gov.