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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
- Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun is prohibited
Date(s): Feb 1, 2019 - Mar 30, 2025
- Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Forest Order #03-03-00-23-03
Date(s): May 20, 2023 - Dec 31, 2027
- Tips on reporting suspicious activity on the forest
Date(s): Mar 3, 2014
Closures
- 03-03-06-24-16 McClellan Youth Hunt Closure
Date(s): Dec 13, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
- Mt Taylor Fort Wingate WSMR Launch Area Closure 03-03-02-24-17
Date(s): Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 13, 2024
- Sandia RD Cedro 4 Area Closure Order North of FSR 462 03-03-05-24-13
Date(s): Oct 7, 2024 - May 31, 2025
- Bear Trap Campground Remains Closed through December 31, 2025
Date(s): Sep 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
- 03-03-05-24-10 Sandia RD Area Closure 91 Casa Loma Road
Date(s): Jun 18, 2024 - Jun 18, 2025
- 03-03-05-24-09 Sandia RD Area Closure 69 Casa Loma Road
Date(s): Jun 18, 2024 - Jun 18, 2025
- 03-03-05-24-08 Sandia Crest House Structure Area Closure
Date(s): Jun 18, 2024 - Jun 18, 2025
- Rescinded: Upper Red Canyon Campground, Red Canyon/Spruce Springs Trailhead
Date(s): Apr 30, 2024
Public Notices
Occupancy & Use Prohibitions 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 This Order shall be in effect from May 20, 2023, at 6 am, and shall remain in effect until Dec 31, 2027, unless rescinded.
Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Order # 03-03-00-23-03
Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Order # 03-03-00-23-03 MAP
Tussock Moth Outbreak Resulting in Tree Defoliation
Douglas-Fir tussock moth are experiencing a rise in population on the Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts. The female moths, egg masses, and cocoons also have hairs, which can cause tussockosis, an allergic reaction from direct skin contact with the insects themselves or their airborne hairs.
Alerts & Warnings
- 03-03-06-24-16 McClellan Youth Hunt Closure
- Mt Taylor Fort Wingate WSMR Launch Area Closure 03-03-02-24-17
- Sandia RD Cedro 4 Area Closure Order North of FSR 462 03-03-05-24-13
- Bear Trap Campground Remains Closed through December 31, 2025
- Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun is prohibited
- Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Forest Order #03-03-00-23-03