Guadalupe National Park celebrates 40th anniversary

(Aug. 10, 2012) -- Guadalupe Mountains National Park Superintendent Dennis A. Vásquez announced that the park will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its establishment Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day’s activities will include musical performances, hay rides, pony rides for the children, special guest speakers and delicious BBQ at Frijole Ranch, living history at the Pinery Butterfield Stage Ruins and lectures, films, and special photograph and mural exhibits at the Pine Springs Visitor Center.