Accessibility

The Fort Selden 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 575-526-8911 (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 575-526-8911 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov (email).

ASL INTERPRETATION

Not presently available at Fort Selden Historic Site.

PARKING AND ENTRANCE

Two designated accessible parking spaces are available in the visitor lot. There are two paved ADA accessible parking spaces at the beginning of the accessible pathway to the visitor center. The rest of the lot is unmarked gravel.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Dogs and other animals which qualify as Service Animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act are welcome at the Fort Selden 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

Wheelchairs are not available at Fort Selden Historic Site.

The Visitor Center and Restrooms are ADA accessible.

The path from the visitor center to the ruins and historic buildings are unpaved and are crusher fines.

Motorized scooters are permitted onsite.

ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS

We strive to make our programs accessible. Many programs take place outdoors on the site. To request accommodations or to see if the program is a good fit for you contact 575-526-8911 (voice) or emily.wilson@dca.nm.gov (email).

WEBSITE

The Fort Selden 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 575-526-8911 (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 575-526-8911 (voice) or accessibility@dca.nm.gov (email).

Page header image, “Ruins of Fort Selden." Photo by DCA Staff