Compendium

In accordance with applicable law and policy, and pursuant to the delegated authorities provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 ("36 CFR"), the following compendium actions apply to all lands and water administered by the National Park Service (NPS) within the boundaries of Pecos National Historical Park. This document is the written compilation of designations, closures, permit requirements and other restrictors imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent, as required by 36 CFR 1.7(b).

The compendium actions in the document apply in addition to all other law that apply to lands and waters administered by the NPS with the boundaries of Pecos National Historical Park. These include:

• Regulations in 36 CFR and other CFR titles such as Title 43, which contains regulations that apply on public lands administered by the Department of the Interior. The current version of the CFR can be found at www.ecfr.gov. Click on "Title 36" and then "Chapter 1" to access 36 CFR.
• Statutes codified in U.S. Code, in particular provisions in Titles 16 and 54.

This Compendium is organized by the sections in 36 CFR that give the Superintendent discretionary authority to take the compendium actions. Written determinations that explain why each compendium actions are necessary appear in this document in italicized print.

Please contact Stephen Clary (505-757-7235) if you have any questions or comments about the Superintendent's Compendium.

36 CFR 1.5 Closures, and Public Use Limits

36 CFR 1.5 (a)(1) The following visiting hours and public use limits are established for all or for the listed portions of the park, and the following closures are established for all or a portion of the park to all public use or to a certain use or activity:

Public Access and Visiting Hours:

• The hours of Pecos National Historical Park are subject to change based on operational needs, operational constraints, and emergencies. The Superintendent may change the park’s hours and dates as needed.
  • The park grounds are open 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Visitor Center hours are 8:30-4:00 March to early November and 9:00-4:00 from early November to February 28.
• Public access through Pecos National Historical Park via New Mexico State Highway Rights-of-Way for State Routes 63, 50 and Old Denver Hwy (FR2114) is not limited unless otherwise posted.
• Public access to other portions of Pecos National Historical Park may be provided at designated times by ranger guided tour, special use permit, or upon specific authorization of the Superintendent.
• Visitors must use designated trails. Off trail access is not permitted.

Public Access

• Visitor center and adjacent parking lot
• Ancestral Sites Trail
• Picnic area and adjacent parking lot

Determination Statement: It is necessary to establish hours that the public may enter an area, to protect the natural and cultural resources from resource damage, theft, vandalism, and inappropriate group activities. Staffing capacity informs the hours and days of operation. Schedules are set to take advantage of contemporary park visitor use patterns.

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Public Use Limits:

• Motor Vehicle Access
  Except as otherwise addressed in this document, motor vehicle access within Pecos National Historical Park is limited to designated parking areas and roadways. Except as defined below, use of motor vehicles such as Segways and motorized scooters are prohibited in all park areas.

Determination Statement: It is necessary to establish this public use limit to protect the natural and cultural resources from resource damage, theft, vandalism, and inappropriate group activities. It is necessary for visitor safety as restricted areas can present hazards during seasonal variations of weather and daylight. In addition, use of motor vehicles such as Segways and motorized scooters within the park are considered inappropriate due to the historic scene and the purposes for which the Park was intended. Restrictions may also help to reduce user conflicts and protect the historic scene.

• Segways, Motorized Scooters and Motorized Wheelchairs
  Segways and motorized scooters, as defined under 36 C.F.R. 1.4, are motor vehicles. Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 1.5(a) and 4.10(a) Segways and motorized scooters are prohibited from all areas within the park including all park roads, trails, and sidewalks. Motorized wheelchairs are defined separately and are not considered motor vehicles.
  
  Any park visitor with a disability is permitted to use a motorized wheelchair, Segway, or motorized scooter throughout the park, including all park roads (with the exception of Hwy 50 and 63 due to safety concerns), sidewalks, trails, and other surfaces where the public is allowed access and when such devices are used for the sole purpose of mobility assistance. Use of any mobility assistive device, as outlined above, must also adhere to the following:

  a) No person under 16 years of age may operate a motorized wheelchair, Segway, or motorized scooter without direct adult supervision.

  b) A person shall operate any mobility assistive device in a safe and responsible manner so as not to endanger oneself or any other park visitor.
  
  c) A person riding any mobility assistive device shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that the mobility assistive device operator must always yield to pedestrians.

Determination Statement: The Segway is a two-wheeled, gyroscopically stabilized, battery-powered personal transportation device. While Segways and motorized scooters (or similar devices) are not “designed solely for” mobility-impaired persons and thus do not meet the definition of a motorized wheelchair in 36 CFR Section 1.4, some individuals with disabilities use these devices as their means of personal mobility, in lieu of more traditional devices like the wheelchair. As stated in National Park Service (NPS) Management Policies, Section 8.2.4, and described in more detail in Director’s Order 42, the NPS is committed to making all reasonable efforts to make its programs, facilities, and services accessible to people with disabilities. The NPS has set a goal of ensuring that all people, including persons with disabilities, have the highest level of accessibility that is reasonable to our programs, facilities, and services in conformance with applicable regulations and standards. Allowing the use of motorized wheelchairs, Segways and motorized scooters in the park by people with disabilities is part of this effort. In that light, park managers have determined that the use of motorized wheelchairs, Segways, motorized scooters and similar devices by persons with disabilities is safe and appropriate in most areas of the park currently open to access by the public.

• Bicycles
  Except as otherwise addressed in this document, bicycle access within Pecos National Historical Park is limited to designated parking areas and roadways. Bicycles are prohibited on all trails. The designated areas are:
  • Peach Drive, Ranger Lane to the South Pasture Loop Trailhead, Old Denver Highway (FR2114), Magpie Road to the Glorieta Battlefield Trailhead, and State Highways 50 and 60.
  • Parking areas on Peach Drive, Ranger Lane, and the Glorieta Battlefield Trailhead.
    
• Service Animals

  Service animals, as defined under 28 CFR 36.104, means any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Other species of animals, whether wild or domestic, trained, or untrained, are not service animals for the purposes of this definition. The work or tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual's disability. The crime deterrent effects of an animal's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of the definition of a service animal.

  Dogs that meet this definition are considered service animals regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a State or local government. National Park Service (NPS) regulations codified at 36 CFR 2.15 currently recognize that guide dogs accompanying visually impaired persons or hearing ear dogs accompanying hearing-impaired persons. are exempt from prohibitions on pets.
  
  Within Pecos NHP, all service animals are exempt from prohibitions on pets and, when accompanying a person with a disability (as defined by Federal law and DOJ regulations), will be allowed wherever visitors or employees are allowed. The superintendent may close an area to all service animals upon an individualized assessment and a written determination that allowance of any domestic animal would pose a direct threat to the health and safety of people or wildlife. Individual service animals may be prohibited from any park area upon an individualized assessment that the animal’s current behavior poses a direct threat to the health and safety of people or wildlife or when presence of the animal would result in a fundamental alteration to the nature of the park or park activities.

Determination Statement: Service animals for persons with disabilities have traditionally been understood to be guide dogs for blind individuals and hearing assistance dogs for persons with hearing impairments. Accordingly, they have been allowed to go into areas where pets are traditionally prohibited and are exempt from prohibitions on pets in NPS areas. In 1990, with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) expanded the concept of service animals to include those providing a service for individuals with other disabilities.

As stated in National Park Service (NPS) Management Policies, Section 8.2.4, and described in more detail in Director’s Order 42, the NPS is committed to making all reasonable efforts to make its programs, facilities, and services accessible to people with disabilities. The NPS has set a goal of ensuring that all people, including persons with disabilities, have the highest level of accessibility that is reasonable to our programs, facilities, and services in conformance with applicable regulations and standards. Allowing the use of all service animals in the park by people with disabilities is part of this effort. Therefore, the definition of service animals has been expanded to be consistent with the DOJ definition to allow all service animals accompanying persons with disabilities the same privileges currently provided to guide dogs and hearing assistance dogs. Park managers have determined that the use of service animals by persons with disabilities is generally safe and appropriate in all areas of the park currently open to access by the public.

• Public Use Activities Involving Sports or Other Recreation
  All areas of the park to include the Pecos Pueblo ruins, Spanish Mission Church, Trading Post, Ranch House grounds and Glorieta Battlefield areas are closed to public use activities involving sports or other recreation not related to the historical themes of Pecos National Historical Park. Regulated activities include but are not limited to kite flying, ball games, and Frisbee throwing.

Determination Statement: It is necessary to establish this public use limit to protect the natural and cultural resources from resource damage. In addition, these types of activities in these specific locations are considered inappropriate to the historic scene and the purposes for which the Park was intended. Restrictions will also help to reduce user conflicts.

• Boating, Swimming, Bathing, and Other Recreational Activities
  All rivers, streams and water impoundments within Pecos National Historical Park are closed to boating, swimming, bathing, and other recreational activities. Exceptions include fishing or activities specifically authorized by the Superintendent.

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• Fishing
  Fishing within Pecos National Historical Park shall be in accordance with the NPS General Regulations (36 CFR Chapter1) including the NPS General Fishing Regulations (36 CFR 2.3). Unless further restricted herein, non-conflicting, New Mexico state fishing regulations and license requirements apply within Pecos National Historical Park.

The Superintendent may impose closures and establish further conditions or restrictions in accordance with the criteria and procedures of 36 CFR 1.5 and 1.7, on any activity pertaining to fishing including, but not limited to, seasons and hours during which fishing may take place, species and numbers of fish that may be taken and possessed, size restrictions, and methods of taking. The following conditions and restrictions apply to the fishing program within Pecos National Historical Park:

• Closed Waters
  The following waters within Pecos National Historical Park are closed to fishing:
  • Glorieta Creek
  • Galisteo Creek

Determination Statement: Glorieta Creek and Galisteo Creek are not fishable due to low water levels and limited habitat, and do not contain fish of most interest to the angler. The creeks are closed to fishing to protect other important resources.

• Reservations

  A reservation is required to fish within Pecos National Historical Park. Reservations for fishing access are available online via recreation.gov. Reservations may be made for one group, per fishing beat, per day. Reservation group size is limited to four (4) people. Only individuals fishing in the group require a fishing license.

Determination Statement: Uncontrolled fishing access to the Pecos River within Pecos National Historical Park is likely to cause unacceptable impacts to other natural resources. Reservations are required to limit the creation of angler trails along the river, damage to riparian vegetation, excessive disturbance to native fish, and to ensure a high-quality visitor experience.

• Fishing Seasons and Times

  The Superintendent shall annually determine dates and times that the Pecos River within Pecos National Historical Park shall be open for fishing. In 2025 the fishing season shall be from July 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. Fishing hours are Thursday through Monday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Determination Statement: The park is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. Anglers may not fish when the park is closed. The fishing hours are determined to provide anglers with an opportunity to fish in the park during opening hours. The fishing season is defined to allow spring runoff to end, fish to spawn, and sensitive riparian areas time to recover.

• Release of Native Species

  When caught, all native fish must be immediately and carefully returned alive and unharmed to the water from which they were caught. Native species found in the Pecos River within the park include the Rio Grande chub, longnose dace, and white sucker.

Determination Statement: Fish management within Pecos National Historical Park is focused on the conservation and protection of native fish, especially the rare, Rio Grande chub.

• Prohibition on the Use of Bait

  The use or possession of all live or dead organic baits is prohibited. Such baits include but are not limited to fish or fish parts, minnows, salamanders (“water dogs”), salmon eggs, worms, or foodstuffs such as bread and corn. Scented attractants (liquid and solid baits) are not allowed.

Determination Statement: Larger Rio Grande chub use similar river habitats to trout, the fish species of most interest to the angler. The use of bait, especially scented baits, greatly increases the likelihood that fish will swallow bait, greatly increasing the incidence of deep, hooking injuries leading to increased fish mortality. Regulations on the use of bait are intended to reduce injuries and death to the rare Rio Grande chub.

• Fishing Methods
  • Intentional snagging of fish is not allowed.
  • Only artificial lures (e.g. spoon or spinner) or flies may be used.
  • All hooks must have points that are barbless or the barbs must be pinched down by pliers.
  • Only one lure may be used on a single fishing rod. Lures may have only one hook with a single, double, or treble point configuration.

  • Up to two flies may be used on a single leader (commonly referred to as “dropper,” “dry and dropper,” or “hopper and dropper”) when flyfishing. Flies may have only one, single point, barbless hook.

Determination Statement: Barbless hooks are less injurious to fish and can be easily removed from a fish’s mouth. A single pointed hook is the best choice for fishing. Treble hooks (3 points) can severely injure fish. However, lures are rarely available that do not possess treble hooks. The hook restrictions better protect fish from hooking injuries while allowing some flexibility in fishing methods. However, the park encourages the use of one, single point, barbless hook, at all times.

• Picnicking is prohibited except at the designated picnic area near the mission church, visitor center, and trading post.

Determination Statement: It is necessary to establish this public use limit to protect the natural and cultural resources from resource damage. In addition, this type of activity in most locations open to the public is considered inappropriate to the historic scene and the purposes for which the Park was intended.

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Closures

Except as otherwise provided in this section:

• Any road, parking area, trail, or facility, which is posted as closed by barricades, closed gates or signs are closed to public access.

  • Exception(s): while fishing with a valid Pecos NHP Reservation and when hiking the South Pasture Loop Trail when the trail is open.

• Canoncito Unit is closed to visitor access until appropriate planning and development for visitor use can be completed.

Determination Statement: It is necessary to establish these area closures/restrictions to protect the natural and cultural resources from resource damage, theft, vandalism, and inappropriate group activities. It is also necessary for visitor safety since some of these areas can present hazardous conditions, which become extreme during seasonal variations of weather and daylight. The 1997 General Management Plan for Pecos National Historical Park calls for opening some areas to visitor use through a system of trails, a permitted fishing program and through various other programs and measures. The areas listed above will be closed and/or restricted to public entry until plans are completed for allowing public access and resource and visitor protection measures are identified and implemented.

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Unmanned Aircraft:

• The term” unmanned aircraft” means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce.

• The launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft from or on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of Pecos National Historical Park is prohibited except as approved in writing by the Superintendent.

Determination Statement: This closure is necessary to maintain public health and safety in Pecos National Historical Park and to protect park resources and values until the NPS can determine whether specific uses of unmanned aircraft on lands and waters administered by the NPS are appropriate and will not cause unacceptable impacts on park resources and values.

(a)(2) The following areas have been designated for a specific use or activity, under the conditions and/or restrictions as noted:

Motor Vehicles and gasoline generators:

• All motor vehicles, commercial and private, on all park roads, and parking areas within Pecos National Historical Park must shut down their engines when not underway.

• Gasoline Generators will not be operated with in Pecos NHP by the visiting public on any park roads and parking areas.

Determination Statement: The idling of engines adds unnecessary exhaust fumes to the air and diminishes the enjoyment by visitors of the peace and tranquility of the park.

Filming, still photography, and audio recording activity may require a permit, consistent with 54 U.S.C. 100905.

• Filming, still photography, and audio recording activity that occurs in closed areas, requires exclusive use of a site or area, or involves a set or staging equipment other than handheld equipment (such as a tripod, monopod, and handheld lighting equipment) requires a permit, unless the activity is affiliated with an activity or event that has been allowed under a written authorization, such as a special use permit.
• Filming, still photography, and audio recording that involves more than eight individuals requires a permit, unless the NPS has specifically notified an individual or group that a permit is not required, or if the activity is affiliated with an activity or event that has been allowed under a written authorization, such as a special use permit.
• If a permit is required for the reasons stated above, or if the NPS otherwise determines and then notifies an individual or group that a permit is required for a filming, still photography, or audio recording activity, then engaging in that activity without a permit is prohibited. Violating a term or condition of a permit issued by the NPS for a filming, still photography, or audio recording activity is prohibited, and may result in the suspension or revocation of the permit, in addition to any penalties that may apply under 36 CFR 1.3.

Determination Statement: Federal law at 54 U.S.C. 100905 states that permits and fees are not required for filming, still photography, or audio recording in park areas if certain requirements are met. These requirements address various topics, including, but not limited to, group size, location, equipment, potential impacts to resources and visitors, and the likelihood that the NPS will incur related administrative costs. If any of these requirements are not met, the law allows the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the NPS, to require a permit for the subject activity. Permit requirements are imposed by the superintendent under discretionary authority provided by 36 CFR 1.5(a)(2), which allows the superintendent to impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity, consistent with applicable legislation, to implement management responsibilities. The general regulations for permits in 36 CFR 1.6 do not apply to permits issued for filming, still photography, and audio recording, which instead are governed by the statutory provisions in 54 U.S.C. 100905. The imposition of permit requirements, on a case-by-case basis, for filming, still photography, or audio recording does not require rulemaking under 36 CFR 1.5(b). Requiring a permit with reasonable terms and conditions in accordance with statutory requirements at 54 U.S.C. 100905 is not highly controversial, will not result in a significant alteration in the public use pattern of the System unit, will not adversely affect the System unit’s natural, aesthetic, scenic or cultural values, or require a long-term or significant modification in the resource management objectives of the System unit, because the permit requirement is limited in time and scope to the specific activities authorized by the permit, which contain terms and conditions that protect the values, resources, and visitors of the System unit, and implements federal law.

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36 CFR 1.6 Activities That Require a Permit

(f) The following is a compilation of those activities for which a permit from the superintendent is required

2.5(a) Specimen collection (Taking of plants, fish, wildlife, rocks, or minerals)

2.10(a) Camping

• Camping is only authorized for park operations, such as wildland firefighting and resource management activities, at the discretion and authorization of the park superintendent.

Determination Statement: The 1997 General Management Plan for Pecos National Historical Park states “The Park would be managed for day use, and no camping would be allowed in the park, however camping facilities are available nearby. Selected special events and other relevant activities would continue at the discretion of the park superintendent.” When an authorized activity includes camping, it will be specified in the activity’s permit.

2.12 Audio Disturbances:

(a)(2) Operating a power saw in developed areas.
(a)(3) Operation of any type of portable motor or engine, or device powered by a portable motor or engine in non-developed areas
(a)(4) Operation of a public address system in connection with a public gathering or special event for which a permit has been issued pursuant to 2.50 or 2.51 or when a fishing reservation has been issued is not permitted.

2.17 Aircraft & Air Delivery:

(a)(3) Delivery or retrieval of a person or object by parachute, helicopter or other airborne means
(c)(1) Removal of a downed aircraft

2.37 Soliciting or demanding gifts, money goods or services (Pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit issued under 2.50, 2.51 or 2.52)

2.38(b) Explosives: Use or possession of fireworks

2.50(a) Conducting a sports event, pageant, regatta, public spectator attraction, entertainment, ceremony, or similar event

2.51(a) Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades and other public expressions of views for groups of 26 or more individuals or that involve the use of a structure

2.52(c) Sale or distribution of printed matter for groups which do not meet the small group exception and for all matter which is commercial advertising in nature.

2.60(b) Livestock use

2.61(a) Residing on park lands

2.62 Memorialization:

• Erection of monuments is prohibited unless authorized by Congress or approved by the Director of the NPS.

• Scattering ashes from human cremation or internment of modern human remains is prohibited.
  
  Determination Statement: The purpose of Pecos National Historical Park is to preserve the resources associated with the Pecos Pueblo, Spanish Missions, Glorieta Battlefield, Santa Fe Trail, and Forked Lightning Ranch. These resources are historic and many are archaeological. Introducing modern human remains alters the historical context and is not in alignment with the enabling legislation of the park.

5.1 Advertisements - (Display, posting or distribution.)

5.3 Engaging in or soliciting any business (Requires a permit, contract, or other written agreement with the United States or must be pursuant to special regulations).

5.3 Some filming, still photography, and audio recording (depends upon the facts and circumstances; contact the park for more information). 36 CFR 1.5(a)(2) and 54 U.S.C. 100905.

5.6(c) Use of commercial vehicles on park area roads

• The superintendent shall issue a permit to access private lands within or adjacent to the park when access is otherwise not available).

• New Mexico State Highway Rights-of-Way for State Routes 63, 50 and old State Route 85 (also known as FR2114, the Old Denver Highway and La Joya Road) are exempt from this requirement.

For more information on permit requirements or application procedures, contact: Superintendent, Pecos National Historical Park, P.O. Box 418, Pecos, New Mexico 87552 or call 505-757-7200.

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36 CFR 2.1 Preservation of Natural, Cultural, and Archaeological Resources

(a)(5) The following conditions are in effect for walking, climbing, entering, ascending, or traversing the listed archeological or cultural resource, monuments, or statues:

Pedestrian use of any archeological or cultural resources within Pecos National Historical Park is restricted to the Ancestral Sites Trail, Glorieta Battlefield Trail, South Pasture Loop Trail, and established roadways and parking lots unless on an authorized ranger guided tour or when use is authorized by a permit issued by the Superintendent.

(b) Hiking or pedestrian traffic is restricted to designated trails, roads, parking areas or walkways as listed in Section 1.5 of this document.

(c)(1), (c)(2) The following fruits, nuts, berries, or unoccupied seashells may be gathered by hand for personal use or consumption, in accordance with the noted size, quantity, collection sites and/or use or consumption restrictions:

• The gathering of Pinyon Pine nuts is allowed in the following areas.

  • New Mexico State Highway Right-of-Way for State Route 50

  • New Mexico State Highway Right of Way for State Route 63

  • From the East side Right-of-Way for Old Denver Hwy (FR2114) west to the park boundary along Interstate Highway 25.

• Pinyon Pine nuts may be gathered and removed from the park only for personal non-commercial use.

• Collection is limited to one quart or 1lb of nuts per person per day and a total of 25 lbs per household per year.

• Breaking branches, removing cones or otherwise injuring pines or other plants is prohibited.

• Use of ladders is prohibited.

The gathering of Pinyon Pine Nuts is a traditional cultural activity and has been important to the local people for millennia. Harvesting is popular today as a form of recreation and was in the past a focus of important social significance. Allowing limited harvesting within open areas of Pecos National Historical Park allows local people to continue their traditions while restrictions placed on the activity are meant to minimize the impact to the park and assure that plenty of nuts are available for wildlife.

36 CFR 2.2 Wildlife Protection

(e) The viewing of wildlife with artificial light is prohibited in all portions of the park.

36 CFR 2.3 Fishing

Section 36 CFR 1.5 of this Document (Visiting Hours, Public Use Limits, Closures, and Area Designations for Specific Use or Activities) addresses designated fishing areas and related regulations within Pecos National Historical Park.

36 CFR 2.11 Picnicking

Picnicking is allowed in areas listed in section 1.5(a) (1) “Closures.”

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36 CFR 2.13 Fires

(a)(1) The lighting or maintaining of fires is generally prohibited, except as provided for in the following designated areas and/or receptacles, and under the conditions noted:

• At established picnic areas using grills or stoves with containerized fuels

• At other sites during authorized interpretive functions using containers/receptacles appropriate to the function

36 CFR 2.15 Pets

(a)(1) The following structures and/or areas are closed to the possession of pets and all other animals:

• All Park administrative and public buildings.

• All areas except for the exterior Visitors Center walkways and parking lot, the Ancestral Sites Trail, Glorieta Battlefield Trail, established picnic areas, all public parking lots, and roadways.

• This restriction shall not apply to any service animal trained to aid and accompanied by an individual with a disability (as defined by the ADA and DOJ).

*Note: Section 36 CFR 1.5 of this Document (Visiting Hours, Public Use Limits, Closures, and Area Designations for Specific Use or Activities) addresses service animals and related regulations within Pecos National Historical Park.

(a)(2) The following are prohibited:

• Failing to crate, cage, restrain on a leash which shall not exceed six feet in length, or otherwise physically confine a pet at all times.

(a)(3) Pets may be left unattended in the following areas, under the conditions noted:

• Within motor vehicles with proper ventilation and water if weather conditions are not hazardous to the immediate welfare of the animal.

(a)(5) Pet excrement must be disposed of in accordance with the following conditions:

• Pet excrement must be removed and properly disposed of.

(e) Pets may be kept by park residents under the following conditions:

• All State regulations concerning licensing and shots are met.

• Park regulations and Housing Plan requirements are met.

36 CFR 2.16 Horses and Pack Animals

(a) The following animals are designated as pack animals for purposes of transporting equipment:

• Horses

• Mules

• Burros

• Llamas and Alpacas

• Goats

(b) The use of pack animals is allowed on the following trails, routes, or areas:

• Within the Right-of Way for State Route 63, 50 and Old Denver Hwy, excluding the paved portion of the roadway.

36 CFR 2.21 Smoking

(a) The following portions of the park, or all or portions of buildings, structures or facilities are closed to smoking as noted:

• All park buildings.

• Within any courtyard and within 25 feet of all park buildings.

• All other public park areas except for Ancestral Sites trail, Glorieta Battlefield Trail, Picnic areas, and paved parking areas.

• During periods of high fire danger, smoking is prohibited on all National Park Service lands within Pecos National Historical Park except within an enclosed vehicle or while stopped in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable material at least three feet in diameter.

Determination Statement: Executive Order 13058, "Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace," bans smoking in front of air intake ducts. In the case of locations such as doorways and in courtyards, agency heads shall evaluate the need to restrict smoking to protect workers and visitors from environmental tobacco smoke and may restrict smoking in these areas. In furtherance of EO13058, smoking is banned in courtyards and within 25 feet of doorways on GSA-controlled properties. Directors Policy Memorandum 15-03, “Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS),” directs that the “use of ENDS will be treated as tobacco smoking” and all provisions of Director’s Order 50D regarding smoking also apply to the use of ENDS.

36 CFR 2.23 Recreation Fees

(b) Recreation fees, and/or a permit, in accordance with 36 CFR part 71, are established for the following entrance fee areas, and/or for the use of the following specialized sites, facilities, equipment or services, or for participation in the following group activity, recreation events or specialized recreation uses:

• The Park will collect recreational fees for permitted activities as outlined by a permit.

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36 CFR 2.35 Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances

(a)(3)(i) Pecos National Historical Park is closed to consumption of alcoholic beverages. Exceptions include:

• Mission Church Picnic and horno area

• Visitor Center picnic area

• Private residences and grounds

• During permitted special events in those park areas and under such conditions as may be specified in the permit.

Determination Statement: The consumption of alcoholic beverages within park buildings is an inappropriate activity considering the historic nature of the structures and the purposes for which they are maintained.

36 CFR 2.51 Demonstration and Designated Available Park Areas

The Superintendent has designated the following locations as available for public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades, and other public expressions of view. See Appendix 1

• The parking spaces at the west end of the Headquarters/Administration Building parking lot as shown on the attached map.

• The government parking spaces immediately south of the walkway entrance to the visitor center as shown on the attached map.

• Other areas on a case-by-case basis that may be deemed appropriate.

36 CFR 2.52 Locations Available for Sale or Distribution of Printed Matter

The Superintendent has designated the following locations as available for sale and distribution of printed matter: (See Appendix 1)

• The parking spaces at the west end of the Headquarters/Administration Building parking lot as shown on the attached map.

• The government parking spaces immediately south of the walkway entrance to the visitor center as shown on the attached map.

• Other areas on a case-by-case basis that may be deemed otherwise appropriate.

36 CFR 2.62 Memorialization

(b) The Superintendent has determined that the scattering of ashes from human cremation or internment of modern human remains is prohibited.

Determination Statement: The purpose of Pecos National Historical Park is to preserve the resources associated with the Pecos Pueblo, Spanish Missions, Glorieta Battlefield, Santa Fe Trail, and Forked Lightning Ranch. These resources are historic and many are archaeological. Introducing modern human remains alters the historical context and is not in alignment with the enabling legislation of the park.

36 CFR 3.16 and 3.17 Swimming and Bathing

(a)(1) Pecos National Historical Park is closed to swimming and bathing activities. The Pecos River is a closed area, and access is only allowed through fishing reservation.

36 CFR 4.10 Travel on Park Roads and Routes

(a) Park roads open for travel by motor vehicle are those indicated below:

• New Mexico State Routes 63, 50 and Old Denver Hwy (FR2114) and La Joya Road.

• Access roads and parking areas associated with the Visitor Center, Administration Building, and the Trading Post, Ranch House, and Glorieta Battlefield.

36 CFR 4.21 Speed Limits

(b) The following speed limits are established for the routes/roads indicated:

• New Mexico State Routes 63, 50 and Old Denver Hwy (FR2114) and La Joya Road, as posted.

• Speed limit as posted on all other park roads.
  

36 CFR 4.30 Bicycles

(i)(1) Electric Bicycles

• E-bikes are allowed in Pecos National Historical Park where traditional bicycles are allowed. E-bikes are prohibited where traditional bicycles are prohibited including all trails.

The Superintendent has determined that implementation of the action defined in DOI Policy Memo 19-01 is consistent with the effects analyzed in the 2006 Transportation Plan and ROD. Should future unanticipated impacts regarding public health and safety or natural and cultural resource protection be witnessed from this action that are outside the scope of the EIS and ROD, management will reevaluate the decision.

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Appendix 1:
Locations Available for Public Assemblies and Sale & Distribution of Printed Matter

Site #1
Headquarters / Administration Building

Site #2
Visitor Center