Welcome to the completely new VallesCaldera.com, which has served as the unofficial home of the Valles Caldera since February of 2000 – in the last months of the Baca Ranch era.
We hope you will take some time to explore and enjoy the new features of VallesCaldera.com:
360° PANORAMAS – Spectacular high-resolution 360° virtual-reality panoramic photos from throughout the Valles Caldera – many from locations to which the public has rarely, if ever, been granted access during the past 149 years
VIEWS FROM THE SKY – Dazzling photos of the Caldera from low-flying, single-engine aircraft
PHOTOS FROM SPACE – Hundreds of satellite photos of the Caldera, in every season, from every angle
IN THE MOVIES – Thorough compilation of all movies filmed on the Valles Caldera, plus movie posters, details about the movies and where on the Caldera they were filmed, plus links to purchase the movies online
BOOKS – Comprehensive database of books and other publications about the Valles Caldera and Jemez Mountains, with cover images and links for online purchase
MAPS – Vast collection of downloadable maps of the Valles Caldera
FAQ – A detailed, wide-ranging, and useful information-packed Frequently Asked Question section about the Caldera — its history, geology, archeology, and the National Preserve
VISITOR’S GUIDE – Extensive visitor guide for visitors to the Jemez Mountains, including the low-down on recreation activities on the Preserve and in the Santa Fe National Forest, camping options, local lodging and dining choices, and other local attractions
GEOLOGY – Continually-updated collection of information regarding the geology of the Valles Caldera
ARCHEOLOGY – Collection of articles on the archeology and cultural history of the Caldera
IN THE NEWS – Database of continuing media coverage of the Caldera
CONTACTS – Contact information for local newspapers, New Mexico’s Congressional delegation, the Valles Caldera Trustees, Preserve management, and other stakeholders
SUBSCRIPTIONS – RSS (Real Simple Syndication) subscription available to keep on top of the latest updates on Vallescaldera.com
CONDITIONS (on sidebar) – Links to weather reports, forecasts, and fire conditions on the Caldera
ORGANIZATIONS (on sidebar) – Links to the various stakeholders of the Valles Caldera and land management agencies in the Jemez Mountains
We welcome your questions and comments about newly redesigned and rebuilt VallesCaldera.com. Please email us with feedback.
