National parks to waive entrance fees on holiday

Aztec Ruins National Monument and 400 national parks across the country will waive entrance fees from Feb. 15 to 17 in recognition of Presidents Day.

In addition to Presidents Day weekend, five additional days of free admission are scheduled. The dates include the first weekend of National Park Week on April 19 and 20, the National Park Service’s 98th birthday Aug. 25, National Public Lands Day on Sept. 27 and Veterans Day on Nov. 11.

National park passes that provide free or discounted admission year-round are available for qualifying active-duty military members and their dependents, senior citizens and people with permanent disabilities.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/AztecRuinsNM, www.nps.gov or nps.gov/azru.