Alerts & Notices
Safety
Preparation and safety are of utmost importance while recreating in the national forest. Please observe safety alerts and notices before your excursion to the forest. Simply knowing the current conditions, closures and alerts prepares you for a pleasurable outdoor visit, free from any surprise that could deter your fun!
Rules and Closure Orders
In order to ensure the health and safety of forest visitors now and in the future, we ask you to follow the guidelines established to protect the forest and the natural environment. Long term and temporary closure orders and prohibitions are posted on the website, posted on bulletin boards, or located in the district or supervisor’s office. Alerts and Closures are posted below, as well.
Closure and Restrictions Map
Alerts
- 03-03-03-22-01 Bear Trap Fire Area, Road and Trail Closure
Area(s): Bear Trap Campground, Hughes Mill Campground, Mesa Trail, Mesa Trailhead, Six Mile Trail, South Canyon Trail
Date(s): Jul 25, 2022 - Aug 31, 2022
- August 13-14 Oakflats Mountain Bike Race on Sandia Ranger District
Date(s): Aug 11, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022
- 03-0714 Food Storage Restrictions - Mountainair and Sandia Ranger District
Date(s): Jun 4, 2021 - Dec 1, 2022
- Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun is prohibited
Date(s): Feb 1, 2019 - Mar 30, 2025
- Tips on reporting suspicious activity on the forest
Date(s): Mar 3, 2014
Closures
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03-0721 Temp Closure Order for Trails within Zuni Mountains
Area(s): Strawberry Canyon Trail
Date(s): Apr 11, 2022 - Sep 1, 2022
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Regional Closure Order - Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks
Date(s): May 30, 2019 - Jun 1, 2023
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Regional Motor Vehicle Code
Date(s): May 30, 2019 - Jun 1, 2023
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03-0656 Sandia RD: Juan Tabo / La Cueva Picnic Area Use Closure Hours
Date(s): Apr 27, 2018 - Apr 27, 2023
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03-0645 Cibola NF: Camping Limit, Alcohol & Nudity Restrictions
Date(s): Feb 23, 2018 - Feb 28, 2023