Chaco national park recognized for night skies | ABQJournal Online

Chaco national park recognized for night skies | ABQJournal Online

Chaco is the 12th park to receive the designation worldwide and only the fourth in the national park system.

The acting park superintendent, Larry Turk, says as light pollution becomes more common, people are seeking out places like Chaco so they can get a glimpse of the stars.

Due to Chaco’s remote location, the park’s night sky is nearly pristine.

Chaco national park recognized for night skies | ABQJournal Online