Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) gives each Forest Supervisor the authority to issue orders which close or restrict use of the of described areas within the area over which he/she has jurisdiction. An order may close an area to entry or may restrict the use of an area by applying any or all of the prohibitions authorized in Title 36, Part 261, Subpart B, of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the prohibitions listed in Order Number 02-485, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions applicable to all National Forest System lands within the Carson National Forest, Rio Arriba, Taos, Colfax and Mora Counties within the State of New Mexico, dated 10/20/2020, and signed by James Duran, Forest Supervisor, Carson National Forest are hereby terminated.
This Order will be in effect at 8:00 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2020.
Done at Taos, New Mexico, this 12th day of November 2020.
The offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the July 4th holiday. While the offices are still not open to the public, they are still "open" and will be open on Monday, July 5 for normal business. The forest is open and fire personnel, law enforcement officers, and recreation staff will be on-duty on the 4th of July holiday for the safety of visitors.
The following is prohibited:
No igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, including charcoal grills, barbecues, coal and wood burning stoves.
For information check out our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/carson/ or join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.
The Cañada Fire burning 9 miles of north of El Rito, N.M. and 11 miles east of Canjilon, N.M. is 100% contained. The Cañada Fire is 25 acres and was started by lightning. Resources will be reduced, but crews will continue to monitor the fire and reinforce the fire line surrounding the fire if needed.
The Cañada Fire is burning 9 miles of north of El Rito, N.M. and 11 miles east of Canjilon, N.M. The fire is burning dead and down logs, ponderosa pine and dry mixed conifer at elevations of up to 9000 feet. The cause has been determined as lightning for the Cañada Fire reported on June 8, 2020, in the El Rito Ranger District on the Carson National Forest. Crews are making progress, as the fire is 50% contained. More information is available in the Cañada Fire news release.
Fire personnel are currently fighting the Cañada fire, which is burning 9 miles of north of El Rito, N.M. and 11 miles east of Canjilon, N.M. The fire is burning dead and down logs, ponderosa pine and dry mixed conifer at elevations of up to 9000 feet.
Winds, although not producing the predicted wind gusts, are making suppression efforts difficult. Crews are taking advantage of the cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity to suppress the fire directly. Minimal growth is expected over the next operational shift. Crews are making progress, as the fire is 25% contained. More information is available in the Cañada Fire news release.
Location: Carson National Forest, El Rito Ranger District | Size: 10+ acres Cause: Unknown (under investigation) | Date Detected: June 8, 2020 Evacuations: None | Fuel Type: Ponderosa Pine, Dry Mixed Conifer
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Operating any type of vehicle that does not comply with the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (a)
Operating any type of vehicle in a manner inconsistent with the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (b)
Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization. 36 CFR 261.54 (c)
Operating a vehicle in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (d)
Being on the road while operating any type of vehicle in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (e)
Operating any type of vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons or in a manner or at a speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. 36 CFR 261.54 (f)
The Camino Real Ranger District will implement a public safety closure order beginning April 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.
The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during the Luna wildfire suppression repair operations. These operations include (but are not limited to) hazard tree felling, road repair and stabilization, heavy equipment use and fire rehabilitation efforts. The order will remain in effect until June 30, 2021, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
The Carson National Forest implemented an Occupancy and Use Restrictions Closure Order 02-489 beginning February 10, 2021, for the entire Forest.
The purpose of this Order is to protect National Forest resources and to provide for public health and safety. The order prohibits possessing an alcoholic beverage, parking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions, being publicly nude, or camping for a period longer than allowed by the order.
This Order will be effective on February 10, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. and shall remain in effect until January 31, 2025, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
Area(s):
Cimarron Campground, McCrystal Campground, Valle Vidal Unit
Date(s): Jan 1, 2021 - Jul 1, 2025
The Carson National Forest is implementing two seasonal closure orders on the Valle Vidal Unit for the protection of elk and to ensure elk herd survival.
The Wildlife Habitat Protection Valle Vidal Unit Closure Order 02-489 will be effective annually from January 1 to March 31, for the East Side of the Restricted Area, which includes Cimarron and McCrystal campgrounds (see map), and from May 1 to June 30, for the West Side of the Restricted Area (see map). The Order will remain in effect until July 1, 2025, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
In order to support local tribal community requests, the Carson NF will be issuing a temporary closure for traditional and cultural purposes for the period of August 20-26.
The following trails/areas will be closed to all public under this closure order.
· Williams Lake Trail
· Wheeler Peak Summit Trail
· Lost Lake Trail at Horseshoe Lake to the ridge.
· Bull of the Woods Trail from La Cal Basin to the ridge.
· Ridgeline from Taos Cone east to Lake Fork Peak and north to Kachina Peak.
· Williams Lake Basin.
Closed areas will be signed at trailheads and along key access points to the National Forest to help the public with compliance with this order.
Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.SO(a) the following acts are prohibited in the area as described in this Order and as depicted on the attached map hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the "restricted area"), within the Southwestern Region National Forests and National Grasslands in the states of New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma.
Roads on the Carson National Forest that were closed for the season are now open. However, some roads on the Camino Real District remain impassable due to snow and muddy conditions. These roads will remain closed and gated until road conditions improve. Please view a map of road conditions on the Camino Real District to see what is open or closed. Road conditions will be evaluated daily and the map will be updated frequently.
New Mexico Road Report
Provided by the New Mexico Transportation Department; gives year round road conditions for all of New Mexico
Travel Management restrictions are in place. There are seasonal closures on the Carson National Forest. Please refer to the Motor Vehicle Use Map or call the local ranger district office.
From May 1 to June 30, 2018, the west side (Taos County side) of the Valle Vidal Unit in the Questa Ranger District is closed for elk calving. You are not allowed to leave your vehicle on the west side of the Valle Vidal due to the closure.
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