Lincoln 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…
Lincoln National Forest
The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during active forest restoration and hazardous fuels reduction operations. The closure area is subject to extreme safety hazards, including:Felling and removal of hazardous, dead, or unstable trees.Heavy machinery operations,…
Lincoln National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety as there has been extensive damage to the roads from recent rain.Closure Area Includes:National Forest System Road (NFSR) 329 from the forest boundary within Township 14 South, Range 12 East, Section 2, New Mexico Meridian to the end of the road…
Lincoln National Forest
As prescribed fire is implemented on the Lincoln National Forest this alert page will be updated to share current conditions, planned work or postponed burns.Little Eagle Prescribed Pile Burn - 45 acres CompletedOctober 23, 2026 - Press Release for Planned Prescribed Fires on the Lincoln National…
Lincoln National Forest
Fire managers will enact temporary fire restrictions at times of heightened fire danger to complement regional orders and national prohibitions.This page lists local, regional and national laws regarding the use of fire on the Lincoln National Forest. The text of each prohibition is listed with a…
Lincoln National Forest
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:Bluff Springs Recreational Site and T112 Bridge: This includes the Bluff Springs…
Lincoln National Forest
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.
Lincoln National Forest
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.Closure Prohibits:Dispersed…
Lincoln National Forest
For the most current information on incidents, including wildfires and prescribed fires, go to InciWeb.
Lincoln National Forest
Snow play areas within the Smokey Bear Ranger district near Ski Apache are closed until further notice to protect the public from the potential danger in proximity to the state highway 532.
Lincoln National Forest
Due to heavy erosion, the Toboggan Trail (T5003) is currently closed to all visitors. This closure is in effect to ensure public safety.
Lincoln National Forest
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Lincoln National Forest:Camping for more than 14 days, whether or not consecutive, within any 45-day period.Possessing an alcoholic beverage.Parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions.Being publicly…
White Sands National Park
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.
White Sands National Park
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.
White Sands National Park
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
White Sands National Park
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.
White Sands National 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.
White Sands National Park
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.
White Sands National Park
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.
White Sands National 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.