Mesa Verde National Park is just one entity feeling the effects of sequestration and is looking at 5.1 percent in cuts.
A couple explores the Spruce Tree House ruins within Mesa Verde National Park Wednesday. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald
Beth Wheeler, a Seasonal Interpretive Ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, makes her way through the ruins of Cliff Palace Wednesday while leading a tour group. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br>
Beth Wheeler, a Seasonal Interpretive Ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, answers questions raised by members of a tour group gathered around a Kiva at Cliff Palace Wednesday. The park could have less tours if sequestration cuts continue. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br>
The newly opened Visitor and Research Center at Mesa Verde National Park Wednesday. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br>
The newly opened Visitor and Research Center at Mesa Verde National Park Wednesday. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br>
Beth Wheeler, a Seasonal Interpretive Ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, explains the significance of kivas to members of a tour group on a ranger-lead tour of Cliff Palace Wednesday.
A tour group makes its way along a path leading into the Cliff Palace ruins within Mesa Verde National Park Wednesday. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br>
A composite panoramic image of visitors to Mesa Verde National Park viewing the Cliff Palace ruins from an overlook. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br>
Visitors of all ages and sizes explore the Cliff Palace ruins of Mesa Verde National Park Wednesday during a ranger-guided tour. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br>
Mesa Verde National Park Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Beth Wheeler explains the science behind the history at Cliff Palace Wednesday to a tour group she lead. Photo by: SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald<br>
SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald - MESA VERDE NP - 04/11/2013 - Visitors of all ages and sizes explore the Cliff Palace ruins of Mesa Verde National Park Wednesday during a ranger-guided tour.
