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  • Catwalk Recreation Area Temporary Closure (Flooding)

    For public safety, a portion of Whitewater Trail #207.1 is closed until further notice due to recent flooding along Whitewater Creek. 10/19/26 - NMDOT cleared the debris and the low water crossing is passable right now. HOWEVER, given the upcoming rain forecasted this week, the road to the Catwalk…
    Alert Start Date: October 2, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-06-04-26-005

  • FR 141 construction road closure near Reserve

    As of Sept. 23, 2026, there is a closure order in place along FSR 141 near Reserve. This closure will be in effect intermittently, mid-week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) as needed by the contractor, and as needed for unforeseen events where closure of the road is necessary to protect public health and…
    Alert Start Date: August 24, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-06-06-26-002

  • Harmful algae detected in Lake Roberts

    The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Lake Roberts due to the presence of harmful algae blooms. Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain types of algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people and animals. HABs can appear…
    Alert Start Date: August 21, 2026

  • Ben Lilly and Willow Creek Campground Closure

    The Gila National Forest is issuing a temporary closure order for the Ben Lilly Campground and the Willow Creek Campground, in effect from 6 a.m. on July 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027 (or until rescinded). This order serves to protect public health and safety as monsoonal flood events have…
    Alert Start Date: July 21, 2026
    Forest Order: # 03-06-06-26-001

  • Bear Fire Area/Road Closure

    An area closure goes into effect at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13 for all National Forest System lands east of Catron County Road A095 (Mangas Road), as well as all roads and trails within the area closure (see map).
    Alert Start Date: June 12, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-06-03-26-002

  • Romero Creek bridge replacement and traffic closure north of Luna (FR 220)

    June 1 - early DecemberThe Gila National Forest will close approximately 1.5 miles of Forest Road (FR) 220 north of Luna while a contractor for the Federal Highway Administration removes and replaces a bridge over Romero Creek, just east of Romero Lake. FR 220 will be closed near the Romero Creek…
    Alert Start Date: June 1, 2026
    Forest Order: #03-06-03-26-001

  • Potentially Dangerous Animal Encounters

    Spring usually coincides with increased animal activity, and this year is no exception. Over the past couple of months, we have received reports of possibly rabid and aggressive animals near popular recreation areas:In early April, we received multiple reports over one weekend of suspected rabid…
    Alert Start Date: May 28, 2026

  • Vandalism on forest defers maintenance, decreases public safety

    Resources diverted from recreation improvements and law enforcement to address damage from vandalismRepairing, restoring, and investigating vandalized sites takes Forest Service time and U.S. taxpayer money away from making other improvements on the 3.3 million acres of the Gila National Forest.…
    Alert Start Date: February 5, 2026

  • Gila National Forest Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

    PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Gila National Forest (including those lands identified on the Gila National Forest Map as Apache National Forest, within the State of New Mexico)…
    Alert Start Date: April 21, 2025
    Forest Order: #03-06-00-25-002
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