Mesa Verde Schedules and Local Happenings for May
Here is the latest update from Mesa Verde National Park website with openings and closures:
Museum & Visitor Research Center: Closed for season
Bookstore/restrooms/virtual ranger station: Open year-round
** All tour tickets must be purchased online at Recreation.gov or by calling (877)444-6777. Tickets available 14 days in advance.
Site Seeing
Wetherill Kiosk/Step House: Open May 2 - October 23
Mug House: Open May 2 – October 23
Square Tower House: Open May 2 – June 15
Cliff Palace: Open June 16 – October 23
Cliff Palace Loop Road: Closed til June 15 (for road work)
Mesa Top Loop Road: Closed June 16 – September 10 (road work)
**Long House Ranger-Assisted Tours: May 29 – October 23
Spring House: May 23 & 30; September 5 & 12
Balcony House: Closed for season
Food
Far View Terrace Café: May 2 – September 30 (breakfast, lunch)
Metate Room: May 1 – September 30 (dinner)
Spruce Tree Terrace: October 1 – December 31 (lunch, gifts)
EVENTS IN MONTEZUMA COUNTY – MAY 2021
May 1: Speedway Car Races
May 1-2: NMRA Spring Rodeo at Fairgrounds
May 8: 12 hours of Mesa Verde Bike Race
May 9: Open Mic Night – Mancos Brewing Company
May 15: Historical Preservation Day Walk
May 15: True western rodeo at Fairgrounds
May 21 – 22: Speedway Car Races
May 22: Lewis-Arriola Hoedown at Fairgrounds
May 29-30: Barrel races at Fairgrounds
