Accessibility

 The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site is committed to the accessibility of our museum’s facility, programs, services, and events, including our website and online programs.  As our staff works to implement improved accessibility, please continue to check this page for updated information.

CONTACT US

To request an accommodation, please contact 575-355-2573 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov  (email) in advance of your visit.  

For additional information or to share your questions, concerns, and feedback, please contact 575-355-2573 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov (email).

ASL INTERPRETATION

ASL interpretation is not presently available at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site.

PARKING AND ENTRANCE

There are two designated accessible parking spaces available in the visitor lot at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site and two accessible parking pads near the site of the old fort.

• During normal business hours, there are two cement ADA accessible parking spaces next to the Visitor Center and two cement ADA accessible parking spaces near the site of the old fort, which can be accessed by the site service road on the north side of the site.

• During  special events, additional ADA spaces are added in the parking lot closest to the Visitor Center. 

SERVICE ANIMALS

Dogs and other animals which qualify as Service Animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act are welcome at the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site and are exempt from fees. 

Under the New Mexico Service Animal Act of 2013, Emotional Support Animals and pets are not considered service animals.  

For more information, see the Service Animal Overview from the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability.   

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS

There are two wheelchairs available at Bosque Redondo Memorial on a first come, first served basis.

• The Visitor Center, Interpretive Trail access, and Restrooms are on ground level and ADA accessible.  The lower nature trail is not accessible by wheelchair.

ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS

Programs presented in the visitor center and ADA trail are accessible to wheelchairs. 

WEBSITE

The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site is working to implement digital accessibility standards for the usability of its website by all people with disabilities.  These efforts are ongoing.  If you have questions about the accessibility of a specific web page within New Mexico Historic Sites, please contact 575-355-2573 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov (email).

ALTERNATIVE FORMATS

To request this webpage in an alternate format, such as Large Print, accessible Word or text documents, please contact 575-355-2573 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov (email).

Page header image, “Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site." Photo by DCA Staff.