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Coronado National Memorial

Park ClosureMay 18, 2026

Yaqui Ridge Trail Closure

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Agave stalks and wildflowers with mountains in the distance

A field of wildflowers blooms in the grasslands, one of the many life zones in the park

Photo: NPS Photo / D. Bly

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Yaqui Fire Contained at Coronado National Memorial
May 18, 2026

Yaqui Fire Contained at Coronado National Memorial

The Yaqui Fire at Coronado National Memorial was contained on the evening of Sunday, May 17, 2026. The fire remains at 61 acres, with very little visible smoke and minimal fire activity.

Firefighters Responding to Yaqui Fire at Coronado National Memorial
May 16, 2026

Firefighters Responding to Yaqui Fire at Coronado National Memorial

HEREFORD, Ariz. — Interagency wildland firefighters are responding to the Yaqui Fire, reported on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:17 p.m. The fire is located within Coronado National Memorial near Montezuma Pass.

Directions

From the city of Sierra Vista continue south on Hwy 92 about 20 miles and turn right onto S. Coronado Memorial Drive. Follow Coronado Memorial Drive (it will turn into E Montezuma Canyon Rd) 5 miles to the Visitor Center.

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Weather

Though the park shares a border with our southern neighbors, the elevation and the mountain ecosystem keep Coronado National Memorial relatively cool in the summer, and winter can bring snow. Summers are warm, with daytime temps in the 90s F (32-37 C) and low humidity in May, June, and July. The summer rainy season (monsoon) is between late June and early September. Monsoon thunderstorms can cause flash floods. Winter temps can fall below freezing at night, with highs 40-60 F (4-15 C).