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…
(Albuquerque, NM – August 27, 2026) — The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands extends the effective dates of Stage I Fire Restrictions currently on the Kiowa and Rita-Blanca National…
(Albuquerque, NM – August 27, 2026) — The Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands extends the effective dates of Stage I Fire Restrictions currently on the Mountainair, and Sandia Ranger…
The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued a closure order for National Forest System (NFS) lands, to include the roads, and trails within the described area below and shown on the attached map, incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, on the Mountainair Ranger District, Cibola…
The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued a closure order for National Forest System (NFS) lands, to include the roads, and trails within the described area below and shown on the attached map, incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, on the Mountainair Ranger District, Cibola…
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…
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Ranger District.This Order shall be in effect from April 1st, 2026, at 0600 through January 15th, 2027, at 0600, unless rescinded.The purpose of this area closure order is for the protection…
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,…
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
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 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 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
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
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.