Socorro County
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…
Romero Creek bridge replacement and traffic closure north of Luna (FR 220)
June 1 - November 5The Gila National Forest will close approximately 1.5 miles of Forest Road (FR) 220 north of Luna while a contractor for the Federal Highway Administration removes and replaces a bridge over Romero Creek, just east of Romero Lake. FR 220 will be closed near the Romero Creek…
Potentially Dangerous Animal Encounters
Spring usually coincides with increased animal activity, and this year is no exception. Over the past couple of months, we have received reports of possibly rabid and aggressive animals near popular recreation areas:In early April, we received multiple reports over one weekend of suspected rabid…
Hummingbird Fire Forest Closure and Updates
Hummingbird Fire Emergency Closure for Public Health and SafetyGlenwood, Reserve, and Wilderness Ranger DistrictsAs of June 1, the closure order for the Hummingbird Fire has been lifted. All trails previously closed under the order are now open. Hummingbird Fire updates are posted on Facebook,…
Suspected rabid animals reported near Cliff Dwellings
We recently received several reports of suspected rabid animals near the Gila Cliff Dwellings. DO NOT APPROACH ANY ANIMAL EXHIBITING STRANGE BEHAVIOR.If you encounter any animal that seems sick or is acting strangely, call the New Mexico Department of Wildlife (Las Cruces Office) at 575-532-2100…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Begin March 23, 2026
The Gila National Forest will enact Stage 1 Restrictions on March 23. This decision is 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 indicate higher…
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)…
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…
Area Closure Order for Doc Long Picnic Area on Sandia Ranger District
Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands has issued a closure order for Doc Long Picnic Area within the Sandia Ranger District.The purpose of the order is to provide for public safety in coordination with New Mexico Department of Game & Fish in dealing with a wildlife issue in that specific…
Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger Districts - Stage 1 Fire Restriction
(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.
Six Mile Fire Area Closure Order 03-03-05-26-07 Terminated
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceCibola National Forest & National Grasslands TERMINATION OF CLOSURE ORDER FOR THE SIX MILE FIRE AREAMagdalena Ranger DistrictPursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551 and Title 36 CFR 261.50(a), the prohibitions listed in Order Number Order #03-03-03-26-07 Area…
Mt. Taylor Ranger District Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order 03-03-02-26-04
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…
Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order 03-03-00-26-05
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…
Magdalena Ranger District Stage 1 Fire Restriction Order 03-03-03-26-06
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,…
Area Closure for Sandia Crest “Switchback” Hazard Tree and Fuel Reduction Project
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…
Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01
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,…
Mountainair Ranger District Capilla Road Temporary Winter Closure Order
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.
Area Closure for Sandia Crest House Structure within the Sandia Crest Recreation Site 03-03-05-25-09
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…
Area Closure for Sandia RD Rec Residence and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road #03-03-05-25-10
Area closure for the Casa Loma recreation residence at 69 Casa Loma road to include the structures and property located at the second driveway after crossing the Forest boundary prior to the dead-end of Casa Loma Road accessed off of New Mexico State Highway 14 as specifically shown in Exhibit A…
Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road 03-03-05-25-11
The Casa Loma recreation residence at 91 Casa Loma road to include the structures and property located at the last driveway after crossing the Forest boundary at the dead-end of Casa Loma Road accessed off of New Mexico State Highway 14 as specifically shown in Exhibit A map.The purpose of this…
Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Forest Order #03-03-00-23-03
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…
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