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  • Temporary Area Closure for Youth Deer Hunt.

    The purpose of this Order is to provide for public health and safety during the Youth Deer Hunt on National Forest System (NFS) lands, in the Black Kettle Ranger District, Cibola National Forest & Grasslands in effect from December 11, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. through December 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.,…
    Alert Start Date: December 11, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-03-06-26-23

  • Fort Wingate Closure Order for U.S. Army Missile Test Launch

    Area, Road and Trail Closure Order for Fort Wingate (New Mexico) on the Mount Taylor Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest & Grasslands.The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during the U.S. Army’s planned missile test launch, including pre-launch periods, near…
    Alert Start Date: November 7, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-03-02-26-22

  • Sandia Ranger District Road & Area Closure for National Forest Road 462 Maintenance

    The Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands has issued a road and area closure order (Order #03-03-05-26-24) for National Forest Road (NFR) 462, Coyote Trailhead parking area and the Chamisoso Trailhead parking area on the Sandia Ranger District within Bernalillo County, New Mexico. See…
    Alert Start Date: November 4, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-03-05-26-24

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 69 Casa Loma Road

    Sandia Ranger District
    Alert Start Date: June 19, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-03-05-26-13

  • Area Closure for Recreation Residence Structures and Property at 91 Casa Loma Road

    Sandia Ranger District
    Alert Start Date: June 19, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-03-05-26-14

  • 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Ranger District.This Order shall be in effect from April 1st, 2026, at 0600 through January 15th, 2027, at 0600, unless rescinded.The purpose of this area closure order is for the protection…
    Alert Start Date: April 1, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-03-05-26-02

  • 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,…
    Alert Start Date: December 31, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-03-03-26-01

  • 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…
    Alert Start Date: May 20, 2023
    Forest Order: #03-03-00-23-03
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