August 9th, 11:46 PM
— 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Temperatures from to 99 to 102 expected.
* WHERE...Middle Rio Grande Valley including the Albuquerque Metro
Area, Northwest Plateau, and Espanola Valley.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest temperatures will occur along the
Rio Grande Valley and the San Juan River Valley.
Valles Caldera National Preserve
The VC09/South Valle Toledo/Posos Trail from the Valle Toledo parking area to the eastern park boundary is closed for restoration. The NPS is working on a trail reroute for the 2025 season and will provide details as soon as possible.
Rio Grande National Forest
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Rio Grande National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Rio Grande National Forest
Temporary closure of the North Clear Creek Falls road and parking lot, now through September 30th. While contractors work on these areas the lands within the boundary starting at the intersection of Colorado State Highway 149 and North Clear Creek Falls NFS Road 510 then following NFSR 510 for ½…
Rio Grande National Forest
Update: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will be rescinded effective 12:01 AM Friday, July 31st, 2026. Done at Del Norte, Colorado, this 29th day of July 2026. /s/ Dennis Kuhnel Forest Supervisor Rio Grande National ForestOriginal:The Rio Grande National Forest is implementing Stage 2 Fire…
Rio Grande National Forest
Restriction order prohibiting domestic goats in parts of the Rio Grande National Forest to protect Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep from disease.
Rio Grande National Forest
Rio Grande National Forest announced today their winter slash pile burning plans. As conditions allow, fire crews plan to burn numerous piles of woody debris from timber sale and thinning project areas across the Rio Grande National Forest. This year’s pile burn areas include:Saguache Ranger…
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order is to protect public safety by preventing damage to groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski routes.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order covers food storage restrictions from April 1 to December 1 annually, within recreation sites across the entire Rio Grande National Forest. The purpose of this Order to protect wildlife and human safety by reducing the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order covers the entire Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area including the portion on the San Isabel National Forest. The includes restrictions on group size, camping, campfires, horse use, dogs, switchback cutting, and wagon or cart use.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order prohibits camping, parking, campfire and stove use, and restricts dogs within the Big Meadows Recreation area on the Divide Ranger District.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts camping, parking, and dogs in the Beaver Creek Recreation Area. It also prohibits boats at Million Reservoir.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order establishes a 14-day camping limit within a continuous 30-day period anywhere on the Rio Grande National Forest.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order covers the entire La Garita Wilderness area including portions on the Gunnison National Forest. The order restricts group size, camping, campfire and stove use, equipment storing, horse use, dogs, and cutting switchbacks on trails.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts group use, horse use, camping, campfires, and dogs in the Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness Areas.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts parking, camping and campfire uses in the area around Road Canyon Reservoir #1.
Rio Grande National Forest
This special order restricts the vehicle use and parking and limits camping to designated areas on FSR# 250 along the Conejos River.
Santa Fe 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…
Santa Fe National Forest
Order Number: # 03-10-03-26-08 U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestJemez Ranger DistrictTemporary Area Closure Order for McCauley Springs Fire PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibitedon the…
Santa Fe National Forest
Starting the week of June 1 , contractors will be applying herbicide to invasive plants in the Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area. Signs will be posted near treatment areas stating the name of the herbicide or management strategy used and the dates of when to avoid the area. Efforts will…
Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Santa Fe National ForestPecos/Las Vegas Ranger District TEMPORARY AREA, ROAD, AND TRAIL CLOSURES FOR HERMITS PEAK AND CALF CANYON POST-FIRE IMPACTSPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are…
Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPecos-Las Vegas Ranger DistrictCampground and Equestrian Area Closure PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following is prohibitedon the National Forest System (NFS) lands and…
Santa Fe National Forest
OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTThe Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe, NM, and all district offices (Cuba, Jemez, Coyote, Española, Pecos, and Las Vegas) will be closed on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, while our customer service representatives attend annual training. We’ll be back to our regular hours on…
Santa Fe National Forest
Order Number: # 03-10-00-26-01U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestPossessing Domestic Sheep or Goats within Wilderness areas PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibitedwithin areas described in this…
Santa Fe National Forest
The area in the vicinity of Tesuque Peak Powerline is temporarily closed for a powerline rebuild and restoration project.
Santa Fe National Forest
Order Number: 03-10-06-25-17U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceSanta Fe National ForestEspanola Ranger DistrictCamping Area Closure at Headquarters WellPROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b) the following is prohibitedon the National Forest…
Santa Fe National Forest
The purpose of this Order is to provide natural and cultural resource protection for the Jemez Cave and for public safety and welfare until current damage to natural and cultural resources can be assessed and a long-term management strategy developed.
Santa Fe National Forest
The Santa Fe National Forest has the need to limit the stay of the visitors to lessen the opportunity of residency; and to comply with State Law prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21; and to protect general visitors sensitive to public nudity from human…
Santa Fe National Forest
WHEREAS, bathing, fishing, camping, picnicking, and other forms of human occupancy of the Santa Fe River Watershed in the Santa Fe National Forest, causes pollution of the water flowing therein used by the residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico , for drinking and domestic purposes, to a degree…
Carson 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…
Carson National Forest
Rebabilitation of Hopewell Lake recreation facilities will prompt a closure beginning August 17, 2026. The following will be closed:Hopewell Lake CampgroundHopewell Lake Day Use AreaContinental Divide National Scenic Trail between Hopewell Lake Campground and Highway 64Forest Service Roads 356 and…
Carson National Forest
The 2026 temporary closure of the Wheeler Peak and Williams Lake area for local community, traditional purposes will be Aug. 21 - 28, 2026.
Carson National Forest
Seasonal road designations restrict vehicle use throughout the year on different Forest Service roads for different periods of time to protect wintering and calving habitat for big game as well as protecting soil and watersheds.
Carson National Forest
A list of water systems currently offline at recreation sites for seasonal water testing or longer term repairs.
Carson National Forest
Annual seasonal closures in the Valle Vidal for the protection of one of New Mexico’s largest elk herds.
Carson National Forest
To protect wildlife habitat, camping on or within a half mile of Forest Service roads, or within 100 yards of natural waters or within 300 yards of constructed waters is prohibited in Valle Vidal.
Carson National Forest
To protect bighorn sheep from disease, possessing, storing or transporting any domestic goat or sheep within Wilderness Areas in the Carson NF is prohibited.
Carson National Forest
Practice caution on Forest Roads 115A, 115B, and 476 with ongoing timber harvest and forest restoration activities, including the use of heavy machinery.
Carson National Forest
A bridge over the Middle Fork Rio Santa Barbara in the Pecos Wilderness has collapsed. It's located on the West Fork Santa Barbara Trail (#25).
Carson National Forest
Effects of the outbreak are visible to the south of Taos, N.M., especially near Pot Creek and along Forest Road 476. Proceed with caution when around them, contact can cause symptoms.
Carson National Forest
The Capulin Trail (#494), as well as a portion of Forest Road 10AA, is temporarily closed to vehicles (motorcycles, ATVs and e-bikes, classes 1-3). For background on the closure, read the news release.
Carson National Forest
Heavy spring runoff in 2019 broke the dam and damaged the sidewalk, pullouts and pier. Forest staff are working with partners to identify funding and options for the future of fishing in this area.The adjacent campground remains open for the spring and summer seasons.
Riana - Abiquiu Lake
Due to mechanical issues, water is not available at Group Shelter #5. Water is still available to all other sites, and campers with reservations at Group Shelter #5 will be able to fill tanks or jugs in the campground.