Apache County

Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions

To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device in effective working order.

Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits: Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load,…

Cannabis Possession Prohibited

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…

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Begin March 23, 2026

The Gila National Forest is planning to enact Stage 1 Restrictions on March 23. The decision was made based on several factors including; long term severe drought in the Gila region, increased tree mortality across the forest due to drought and insects and forecasted weather patterns which…

Vandalism on forest defers maintenance, decreases public safety

Resources diverted from recreation improvements and law enforcement to address damage from vandalismRepairing, restoring, and investigating vandalized sites takes Forest Service time and U.S. taxpayer money away from making other improvements on the 3.3 million acres of the Gila National Forest.…

Harmful algae detected in Quemado and Snow lakes

The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake due to the formation of harmful algae blooms. Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain types of algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people…

Gila National Forest to begin prescribed fires

Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and…

Gila National Forest Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Gila National Forest (including those lands identified on the Gila National Forest Map as Apache National Forest, within the State of New Mexico)…

From Recreation.gov

The 2011 Wallow Fire affected this area. Falling trees and other hazards still exist; be aware when entering the forest. All open areas are subject to closure at any time if safety conditions change. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. For more information, visit www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf or call the Alpine Ranger District at 928-339-5000.

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

April 12th, 8:45 PM — 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, White Mountains, and Black Mesa Area. * WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ