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
(Albuquerque, NM – September 17, 2026) — The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands terminates Stage I Fire Restrictions previously on the Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger Districts.Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50(a), the prohibitions listed in Order Number Order…
Cibola National Forest
The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued a road and area closure order (Order 03-03-04-26-16) for National Forest Road (NFR) 245, starting at the forest boundary to Capilla Peak Lookout to include New Canyon and Capilla Peak Campground Areas as depicted on the attached map.The…
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
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…