Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety. These areas are subjectto continued flooding effects through monsoon season and conditions have becomehazardous. Repair and maintenance will be identified and prioritized, to complete the workneeded to protect public health and…
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety, as well as National Forest System lands, resources, and facilities, by reducing the risk of human-caused wildfires during the current period of increased fire danger and severe fire weather conditions.
Fire managers will enact temporary fire restrictions at times of heightened fire danger to complement regional orders and national prohibitions.This page lists local, regional and national laws regarding the use of fire on the Lincoln National Forest. The text of each prohibition is listed with a…
This Order serves to protect public health and safety while Forest Service Engineering crews carry out annual maintenance, restoration and update infrastructure to current safety standards. Closed Areas Include:Bluff Springs Recreational Site and T112 Bridge: This includes the Bluff Springs…
The purpose of this Order is to protect National Forest resources and to provide for public health and safety across all the National Forest System lands located within the boundaries of the Lincoln National Forest.
This Order serves to protect public health and safety while Forest Service Engineering crews carry out annual maintenance, restoration and update infrastructure to current safety standards. Closed Areas Include:Bluff Springs Recreational Site and T112 Bridge: This includes the Bluff Springs…
This closure was enacted due to illegal off-highway vehicle use, resource damage to sensitive riparian areas, and ongoing restoration efforts. These activities have caused soil erosion, vegetation loss, and habitat disturbance, which require time and space for recovery.Closure Prohibits:Dispersed…
For the most current information on incidents, including wildfires and prescribed fires, go to InciWeb.
Snow play areas within the Smokey Bear Ranger district near Ski Apache are closed until further notice to protect the public from the potential danger in proximity to the state highway 532.
Due to heavy erosion, the Toboggan Trail (T5003) is currently closed to all visitors. This closure is in effect to ensure public safety.
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Lincoln National Forest:Camping for more than 14 days, whether or not consecutive, within any 45-day period.Possessing an alcoholic beverage.Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions.Being publicly…