Otero County

Freezing Fog Advisory issued December 30 at 12:45AM MST until December 30 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

12:45 AM — 8:45 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Eddy County Plains, and Southern Lea County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Dunes Drive Safety Corridor

Dunes Drive is open. A safety corridor is in effect between mile marker 3 and 5.5 along Dunes Drive. Visitors may drive but not stop or exit their vehicle in this area.

High Winds Expected

Wind and blowing dust advisories are in effect today, April 17, with gusts up to 50 mph. Do not hike during a windstorm, and do not rely on your footprints to return to your car. Closely monitor the weather while you are in the park.

Alkali Flat Trail Closures

Alkali Flat Trail will be closed for the following times in January for military testing: 1/15/2025 8:00am - 1:00 pm, 1/22/2025 8:00am - 1030 am, 1/27/2025 8:00am - 10:30 am, 1/28/2025 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 1/30/2025 08:00 am - 1300 pm

Interdune Boardwalk Closed

Due to the active safety corridor, the Interdune Boardwalk is closed. Please visit the park visitor center to learn about other options during your visit.

Roadwork on July 1 and July 2 May Limit Access to Portions of the Park

Park staff will be working to remove sand from the roadway on 7/1/2025 and 7/2/2025 from 7:00 am until 9:00 am. The park will remain open during however access to certain portions of the park may be limited.

Park Closures

From time to time the missile range that surrounds the park performs military testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming military tests.

RV and Tractor Trailer Parking at the Visitor Center

There is limited space for parking for recreational vehicles and trailers in the parking lot directly in front (south) of the visitor center. RVs are asked to not park in the lot behind the visitor center. There is no parking space for tractor trailers.

No Water Available at Park

There is no water available at the park until further notice. Water fill stations and restrooms are all out of order. Vault toilets are available at the visitor center and inside the park. Visitors should bring all the water they need for their visit.

Backcountry Camping Closed

Backcountry camping at the park is closed. There is no established opening date at this time.

Visitor Center Temporarily Closed

The visitor center will be closed for the remainder of today, Thursday, May 22.

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 devic

Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:

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 s

Order #03-08-00-25-001: Camping Stay Limit Order

The purpose of this Order is to protect National Forest resources and to provide for public health and safety across all the National Forest System lands located within the boundaries of the Lincoln National Forest.

Updates for the 16 Springs Prescribed Burn

Get UpdatesFor future prescribed fire ignition notices and more about the Lincoln National Forest please follow our social media page and Alerts Page. To read the full Ne

Order# 03-08-02-25-002: Bluff Springs Temporary Closure on Sacramento Ranger District

This Order serves to protect public health and safety while Forest Service Engineering crews carry out annual maintenance, restoration and update infrastructure to current safety standards. Closed Areas Include:

Order# 03-08-02-25-001: Sacramento Ranger District Area/ Dispersed Camping and Motor Vehicle Use

This closure was enacted due to illegal off-highway vehicle use, resource damage to sensitive riparian areas, and ongoing restoration efforts. These activities have caused soil erosion, vegetation loss, and habitat disturbance, which require time and space for recovery.