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Cibola National Forest

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 for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road

Sandia Ranger District

Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road

Sandia Ranger District

Mt Taylor Ranger District - Stage II Fire Restriction Order

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…

Area Closure Order Terminated for Doc Long Picnic Area on Sandia Ranger District

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…

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.

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…

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…

El Malpais National Monument

Road work at El Malpais Visitor Center

Pavement patching at the El Malpais Visitor Center parking lot and road will occur in September. The visitor center will remain open, but slight delays are possible. Please follow construction signage and directions.

El Malpais National Monument

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes has some mud and ruts. Conditions may change following thunderstorms. A high clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended.

El Malpais National Monument

Stage II Fire Restrictions in effect

Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect until further notice. The following activities are prohibited: building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove and smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle.

El Malpais National Monument

WNP bookstore is cashless

The Western National Parks (WNP) bookstore has moved to a cashless operation at El Malpais. Purchases can be made with credit and debit cards as well as contactless payment methods including Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.

El Malpais National Monument

El Calderon Trail closed for construction August 11, 2025 through May 2026

The El Calderon Trail and parking area are closed from August 11, 2025, through late May 2026 for a major improvement project. NPS Road 100 will remain open for local traffic only, and the Continental Divide Trail will remain open for CDT thru-hikers.

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