White Sands National Monument near Alamogordo, N.M., March 19, 2011. White Sands became the 62nd designated national park Friday with the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act for ...

The otherworldly scenery at White Sands National Monument is comprised of towering mountains, magnificent white dunes, vivid ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s signature on defense legislation enacted by Congress means White Sands National Monument in southern New Mexico is now White Sands National Park.

When they realized they were actually seeing White Sands National Monument in the distance. “We really appreciate that it was open,” Larry said. “I’ve heard of White Sands but never ...

according to a White Sands National Monument news release. Throughout the country, the combination of aging infrastructure and increased visitation has put a strain on park roads, bridges ...

The United States has its 62nd national park. The White Sands National Monument in southern New Mexico has been officially designated as White Sands National Park. Legislation to redesignate White ...

(CNN) -- The United States has its 62nd national park. The White Sands National Monument in southern New Mexico has been officially designated as White Sands National Park. Legislation to ...

White Sands National Monument was established on Jan. 18, 1933, by President Herbert Hoover to preserve “the white sands and additional features of scenic, scientific, and educational interest.” ...