Access to parks in US Southwest a mixed bag during shutdown

Because of the federal government's shutdown, visitors arriving at New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns National Park can check out only the surface, not the underground cavern that is the park's main attraction. Still others, particularly those with precious natural and cultural treasures, are closed entirely and off limits (Stock file photo)

Because of the federal government's shutdown, visitors arriving at New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns National Park can check out only the surface, not the underground cavern that is the park's main attraction. Still others, particularly those with precious natural and cultural treasures, are closed entirely and off limits (Stock file photo)

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