Trump Signs Law Elevating Chiricahua to 64th National Park
President Donald Trump signed the Chiricahua National Park Act on October 20, 2026, officially redesignating Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona as the nation's 64th national park. The 19-square-mile site, known for its volcanic rock spires and historical ties to the Chiricahua Apache Tribes, had been a national monument since 1924. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, passed with bipartisan support, though the designation occurs amid significant workforce cuts at the National Park Service.