Jemez Falls Picnic Area
Be advised: Due to our freezing temps at night our water systems have not been turned on yet. Please ensure you bring enough water for your stay. We are hoping to get them turned on for the season as soon as weather permits. Thank you
Valles Caldera National Preserve
The VC09/South Valle Toledo/Posos Trail from the Valle Toledo parking area to the eastern park boundary is closed for restoration. The NPS is working on a trail reroute for the 2025 season and will provide details as soon as possible.
San Antonio Campground
Be advised: Due to our freezing temps at night our water systems have not been turned on yet. Please ensure you bring enough water for your stay. We are hoping to get them turned on for the season as soon as weather permits. Thank you
Bandelier National Monument
Numerous visitors have been routed to remote trailheads and out-of-the-way roads trying to use GPS to reach the main park area or shuttle stop.
Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier is in a remote location, with cell service in the canyon limited to Verizon 4G only. Services like Uber and Lyft will bring you here, but there may be no way to contact a ride out. Please plan your pickup before being dropped off at Bandelier.
Bandelier National Monument
The Ponderosa Campground is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
Bandelier National Monument
Alcove House is temporarily closed until further notice due to deterioration on the ladders beyond what was expected. It is being done out of an abundance of caution and with visitor safety in mind. The rest of Bandelier remains open.
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…
Santa Fe 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…
Santa Fe National Forest
Order Number:03-10-00-26-06U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National Forest Emergency Stage II Fire RestrictionsPROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C § 551 and 36 C.F.R § 261.50(a), the following are prohibited on all National Forest System lands (NFS) in the Santa Fe…
Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestJemez Ranger DistrictTemporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs FirePROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands…
Santa Fe National Forest
Starting the week of June 1 , contractors will be applying herbicide to invasive plants in the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area. Signs will be posted near treatment areas stating the name of the herbicide or management strategy used and the dates of when to avoid the area. Efforts will…
Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestPecos/Las Vegas Ranger District TEMPORARY AREA, ROAD, AND TRAIL CLOSURES FOR HERMITS PEAK AND CALF CANYON POST-FIRE IMPACTSPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are…
Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPecos-Las Vegas Ranger DistrictCampground and Equestrian Area Closure PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibitedon the National Forest System (NFS) lands and…
Santa Fe National Forest
OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTThe Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe, NM, and all district offices (Cuba, Jemez, Coyote, Española, Pecos, and Las Vegas) will be closed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, while our customer service representatives attend annual training. We’ll be back to our regular hours on…
Santa Fe National Forest
Order Number: # 03-10-00-26-01U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPossessing Domestic Sheep or Goats within Wilderness areas PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibitedwithin areas described in this…
Jemez Falls Campground
Be advised: Due to our freezing temps at night our water systems have not been turned on yet. Please ensure you bring enough water for your stay. We are hoping to get them turned on for the season as soon as weather permits. Thank you
Santa Fe National Forest
The area in the vicinity of Tesuque Peak Powerline is temporarily closed for a powerline rebuild and restoration project.
Santa Fe National Forest
Order Number: 03-10-06-25-17U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestEspanola Ranger DistrictCamping Area Closure at Headquarters WellPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibitedon the National Forest…
Santa Fe National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to provide natural and cultural resource protection for the Jemez Cave and for public safety and welfare until current damage to natural and cultural resources can be assessed and a long-term management strategy developed.
Santa Fe National Forest
The Santa Fe National Forest has the need to limit the stay of the visitors to lessen the opportunity of residency; and to comply with State Law prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21; and to protect general visitors sensitive to public nudity from human…
Santa Fe National Forest
WHEREAS, bathing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and other forms of human occupancy of the Santa Fe River Watershed in the Santa Fe National Forest, causes pollution of the water flowing therein used by the residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico , for drinking and domestic purposes, to a degree…