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)
In 2017 the Gila National Forest implemented a 14-day stay limit while camping on all ranger districts (Black Range, Glenwood, Quemado, Reserve, Silver City and Wilderness Ranger Districts.) This action was renewed per Order 06-19-004, Gila National Forest Special Restrictions for Occupancy and Use, April 2, 2019.
Forest Order 03-06-04-21-005 Whitewater Trail 207.1 Segment Temporary Health and Safety Closure Order was signed on January 12, 2021 and is effective until January 30, 2022 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. The order can be seen at Forest Order 03-06-04-21-004 and Exhibit A (Map).
Forest Order 03-06-05-21-013 L-T East Prescribed Burn Temporary Area Closure was signed on April 1, 2021, and is effective from April 5, 2021 until December 31, 2021 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. The order can be seen at Forest Order 03-06-05-21-013 and Exhibit A (Map).
Forest Order 03-06-07-21-007 Bar 6 Prescribed Burn Temporary Area Closure Order was signed on March 21, 2021, and is effective until December 31, 2021 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. The order can be seen at Forest Order 03-06-04-21-011 and Exhibit A (Map).
Forest Order 03-06-06-21-006 Forest Road 4031C (Mccarty Flat Road) Temporary Health and Safety Closure Order was signed on January 13, 2021 and is effective until December 31, 2022 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. The order can be seen at Forest Order 03-06-06-21-006 and Exhibit A (Map).
The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has temporarily closed Forest Road 89 also known as the Aztec Park Road, along with spur roads 4086I and 869 in the Aztec Park area as depicted in Forest Order 03-06-07-21-003 and Exhibit A (Map).
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.