Chiricahua Becomes America’s 64th National Park
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President Donald Trump signed the Chiricahua National Park Act into law on Oct. 20, redesignating southeastern Arizona’s Chiricahua National Monument as the country’s 64th national park and the first added in six years.
The bipartisan legislation was sponsored by Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani, whose district includes the park, and passed Congress in late September. The site, known as the “Wonderland of Rocks,” lies 36 miles south of Willcox and becomes Arizona’s fourth national park.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum joined Ciscomani and local officials at an event marking the designation. Burgum said the site, which received about 70,000 visitors last year, is expected to draw more tourists as a national park. He said the change would be accompanied by greater support for staffing, infrastructure and programming.
The 102-year-old monument’s first changes will include replacing signs to reflect its new name, followed by work on water systems and other maintenance projects, Burgum said. Willcox Mayor Greg Hancock described the designation as an investment in rural America and an opportunity for the community of about 3,500 residents.
Ciscomani said securing funding for the park would be among his priorities when Congress returns to session.
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