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Forest Alerts
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Mountainair Ranger District Whiskey Fire Closure Order 03-03-04-26-21
The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued a new closure order (03-03-04-26-21) for Whiskey Fire to extend the previously described closure area of National Forest System (NFS) lands, including the roads, and trails within the described area and shown on the attached map on the… -
Kiowa and Rita Blanca Ranger District Stage 1 Fire Restriction 03-03-07-26-17
(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… -
Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts Stage 1 Fire Restriction
(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… -
Mountainair Ranger District - Capilla Temporary Road and Area Closure Order 03-03-04-26-16
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… -
Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road
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Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road
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Area Closure for Sandia Crest “Switchback” Hazard Tree and Fuel Reduction Project
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Ranger District.This Order shall be in effect from April 1st, 2026, at 0600 through January 15th, 2027, at 0600, unless rescinded.The purpose of this area closure order is for the protection… -
Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01
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,… -
Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Forest 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…