Petroglyph National Monument
DO NOT drop off your passengers at the visitor center. No trail access. Visitors must be driven to a trail system from the visitor center. If passengers want to go to the visitor center, WAIT FOR THEM in the parking lot until they come back out.
Petroglyph National Monument
This is an urban park. Don't hide valuables inside your car. Carry items with you on hike. Lock your vehicle and set car alarm. Recent auto break-ins at Rinconada Canyon parking lot. Report suspicious persons loitering/peeking in cars. Call 928-638-7805
Petroglyph National Monument
Drive to petroglyph viewing trails: Boca Negra Canyon (open 8:30 am - 4 pm); Rinconada and Piedras Marcadas Canyons (open 8 am to 5 pm). The Volcanoes Day Use Area (no petroglyphs, open 9 am to 5 pm). WNPA Park Store open for shopping 9am - 4pm daily.
Petroglyph National Monument
Bicycles are ONLY allowed at the following locations:
1 - On the Boca Negra Canyon paved multiuse path; bicycles must remain on the paved bike path.
2 - On the crusher fine trail that winds in and out of the park around the mesa top above Boca Negra.
Petroglyph National Monument
The Information Center, WNPA park store, Boca Negra Canyon, administrative offices, and gated parking lots will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Walk in access to Rinconada Canyon & Volcanoes Day Use Area is allowed. Piedras Marcadas Canyon lot & trail open
Petroglyph National Monument
The Information Center and WNPA Park Store will close at 2:00 pm on December 24 and will be closed all day on December 25. We will reopen for normal hours on December 26.
Petroglyph National Monument
The Information Center and WNPA Park Store will close at 2:30 pm on December 31 and will be closed all day on January 1. We will reopen for normal hours on January 2.
Petroglyph National Monument
Watch for construction crews, equipment, and changing traffic patterns. Obey posted signage and flagger instructions.
Reduced speed limits will be in effect near active work zones. Drive cautiously to protect workers and yourself.
Cibola National Forest
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…
Cibola National Forest
The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will implement Stage II Fire Restrictions on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District beginning Thursday June 18 at 8:00 a.m. due to increased fire danger. The purpose of this Order is to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high…
Cibola National Forest
Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands has terminated a closure order for Doc Long Picnic Area within the Sandia Ranger District.The purpose of the order issued on June 6, 2026 was to provide for public safety in coordination with New Mexico Department of Game & Fish in dealing with a…
Cibola National Forest
(Albuquerque, NM – June 3, 2026) — Fire officials on the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands are rescinding the previous Kiowa and Rita-Blanca National Grasslands Stage II Fire Restrictions and implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions effective Friday June 5, 2026.
Cibola National Forest
Order Number: 03-03-02-26-04The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the Mt. Taylor District located within the State of New Mexico. See attached map.This Order shall be in effect from Friday May 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM through Monday Aug. 31, 2026…
Cibola National Forest
Order Number: # 03-03-00-26-05The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts located within the State of New Mexico. See attached maps.These Orders shall be in effect from Friday May 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM…
Cibola National Forest
Order Number: # 03-03-03-26-06The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on the Magdalena Ranger District located within the State of New Mexico. See attached map.This Orders shall be in effect from Friday May 8, 2026 at 0800 through Monday Aug. 31,…
Cibola National Forest
The Cibola National Forest & Grasslands has issued order (03-03-05-26-02) for an area closure on the Sandia Ranger District.This Order shall be in effect from April 1st, 2026, at 0600 through January 15th, 2027, at 0600, unless rescinded.The purpose of this area closure order is for the protection…
Cibola National Forest
The Cibola National Forest has issued a new order (03-03-03-26-01) for the continued closure of Bear Trap Campground on the Magdalena Ranger District. Bear Trap Campground will continue to remain closed. This Order shall be in effect from January 1, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. through December 31, 2026,…
Cibola National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and prevent natural resource damage from vehicular traffic during the winter months while the ground/soil is saturated within the closure area.
Cibola National Forest
The Sandia Crest House within the Sandia Crest Recreation Site to include the structure located at the top of the Sandia Crest at the end of New Mexico State Highway 536 as specifically shown in Exhibit A map will be closed for public health and safety of an abandoned structure until a permit is…
Cibola National Forest
This Order imposes a 14-day stay limit; places restrictions on alcoholic beverage consumption and parking; and bans public nudity. The purpose of this Order is to protect National Forest and Grassland resources and to provide for public health and safety. This Order shall be in effect from…