Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona Redesignated as a National Park
Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona became Chiricahua National Park when the Chiricahua National Park Act was signed on 20 October 2026. The National Park Service page describes the park's rock spires, wildlife and Apache heritage.
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